Keynote Speaker in Orlando, FL
Former Mayor · First Liberian-American mayor in U.S. history
The other convention capital — association annual meetings and corporate events cycle through Orlando year-round. Same logic as Vegas: planners searching locally find the speaker before they find the topic.
Direct flights from MSP.
Mike Elliott speaks on leading through crisis, community-centered public safety, environmental justice, pandemic leadership, and the refugee experience — told by the mayor who lived it, with the honest ledger intact.
Talks that fit Orlando
Leading Through Crisis
72 hours that tested a city: command decisions, community trust, and leading under national scrutiny after the killing of Daunte Wright.
From Refugee Camp to City Hall
Fleeing Liberia's civil war to becoming the first Liberian-American mayor in U.S. history — and what immigrant civic leadership means for America's future.
Leading From Your Center
Value-based leadership — how to hold your principles steady when the pressure is highest.
Building Communities That Work for Everyone
Community-centered leadership — equity, belonging, and practical civic leadership in diverse, working-class cities.
Booking in Orlando — common questions
How far ahead should we book a keynote in Orlando?
Three to six months is typical for conference keynotes; municipal and community events can often be scheduled sooner. Commencement season (April–June) books earliest.
Does Mike Elliott charge travel fees?
Travel is billed at cost from Minneapolis–Saint Paul (MSP) — flights, hotel, and ground transport. Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro events carry no travel costs; mission-aligned community rates are available.
Can the talk be tailored to our city or organization?
Yes — every talk is tailored. Local references, your audience's specific questions, and format (keynote, panel, workshop, commencement) are worked out in a pre-event call.
Is a virtual or hybrid format available?
Yes — all talks can be delivered virtually to Orlando audiences or hybrid with an in-person room.
Book Mike for your Orlando event
Mention your Orlando event in the request — date, venue, audience size, and format all help him tailor the talk.