Planning your next event can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to finding the perfect emcee. After all, they will be the glue that holds the event together, guiding the audience through the experience. Whether it’s a large business conference or private event, a skilled emcee will keep the event flowing smoothly and entertain the attendees. From introducing speakers to keeping the energy up during transitions, an emcee can make all the difference in the success of your event. So, take the time to find the perfect emcee for your next occasion and watch your event come to life in ways you never thought possible. Read on to discover our top picks for emcees!

Molly Bloom 
Legendary for running the world’s most exclusive high stakes poker game frequented by A-List Hollywood celebrities and sports figures, Molly Bloom is a top-booked inspirational speaker and one  of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women. She shares a life journey of triumph, ruin, and reinvention—from Olympic dreams crushed by a career-ending accident to seeing her multi-million-dollar business threatened by organized crime and shut down by the FBI. Her story of grit, resilience and self-determination has been called a “goosebump experience,” inspiring corporate audiences and winning stellar reviews.

Andy Buckley 
Andy Buckley is a top entertainment keynote speaker and emcee, CFO of Dunder Mifflin on NBC’s “The Office”, Real-Life financial advisor, and emcee. Since The Office he’s done recurring roles on HBO’s hit comedies VEEP and Silicon Valley.  Presently, Buckley has a recurring role as Tech Billionaire Richard Elia on the hit CBS show SCORPION.

Srinivas Rao 
Srinivas Rao is a top branding and creativity keynote speaker and emcee, host of the podcast The Unmistakable Creative, and the bestselling author of The Art of Being Unmistakable. He has been the conference keynote speaker for The International Live Events Association, The Healthcare Design Expo, Catersource, and The International Association of Event Planners. He has also worked with corporations like Citibank, Meredith Corporation, and Bayer.

Nikki Greenberg 
Nikki Greenberg is a world-leading futurist and innovation strategist, focussed on preparing organizations for a tech-enabled future. She helps leaders reimagine their businesses to bring them into alignment with the increasingly digitized way that people live, work and communicate today. She has held leadership positions with Fortune 500’s, and most recently served as the Head of Technology Strategy at QIC, an Australian investment manager with a $65 Billion portfolio of assets under management. She is the founder and global ambassador of Women in PropTech and former three-term co-chair of the Technology & Innovation Council for ULI in New York City. Holding Master degrees in both Architecture and Commerce, Nikki’s approach brings a balance between pushing possibilities, and practicality. Nikki is a highly regarded thought-leader, frequent speaker at leading global conferences, commentator in the press, and recipient of numerous international awards.

Justin Guarini 
From the tender age of 4 years old, when he was accepted into the prestigious Atlanta Boys Choir program, Justin has been in love with entertainment. Over the past 20 years, Justin has entertained hundreds of millions of fans all over the world. From his breakout run on the groundbreaking first season of American Idol (performing live, in front of 30 million viewers each week and finishing 2nd overall), touring across America in sold out arenas of 30,000 screaming fans, to starring in 7 musicals and plays in principal roles on Broadway, to hosting live televised red carpet events for the Grammys/Emmys/Tonys, to his award winning 7-year long commercial campaign as the lovable “Lil’ Sweet” for Dr. Pepper, to sharing his hard-won entertainment expertise in his best selling book “Audition Secrets”…Justin prides himself on delivering a diverse, memorable, and outstanding entertainment experience for everyone he serves.

Wendee Lee Curtis 
Wendee Lee Curtis is a veteran news anchor and Broadway performer bringing the art of news-level production, live entertainment, and the magic of connection as an emcee to your virtual, hybrid and in-person events. Her experience in both the corporate and theatrical worlds makes her an ideal presenter for hybrid events that need to reach all attendees, virtual or in-house, to be memorable. With her expert knowledge and powerful presence, Wendee will keep your audience engaged from beginning to end. A faculty member at Cornell University, Wendee teaches MBA candidates and legacy leaders how to be candid, confident and captivating on camera.

Jeff Civillico 
Jeff Civillico has performed over 5000 shows on the Las Vegas Strip as a Headliner with Caesars Entertainment at the iconic hotel/casino properties The LINQ, The Flamingo and The Paris. He is also the Founder & Chairman of Win-Win Entertainment, a 501c3 national nonprofit that brings smiles to children in hospitals by arranging in-person and virtual visits from professional entertainers.

Adam Christing 
Adam works with organizations who want to experience how the magic of laughter can open doors and hearts in business and in life. ExxonMobil executive Mark Green dubbed him the “Tom Brady of emcees.” Adam has delighted corporate, association, and non-profit audiences in 49 of the 50 U.S. states, Canada, Europe, and China. In 2021, he received the “Best of Los Angeles Award” as the #1 Event Master of Ceremonies. He has appeared on more than 100 radio and TV shows, including CNN, Fox News, Entertainment Tonight, and NBC Nightly News. He’s also been featured in national magazines and newspapers, including USA Today, FORTUNE, and The New York Times. He is the author of three personal growth and humor books published by Random House and Markin Books. His forthcoming book is called The Laughter Factor: The 5 Habits of Humorous People.

Mariana Atencio 
Mariana Atencio is a Peabody award-winning journalist, a former anchor and reporter for NBC and Univision, who has appeared on the Today Show, The Talk and HBO. Her best-selling book “Perfectly You” was selected by Audible and AppleBooks. And her TEDx talk on authenticity, titled “What makes YOU special?”, has gone viral. To date, it has over 22 million views and has been translated into 13 languages. Mariana has quickly become one of the most sought-after keynote speakers, founding her own media company, GoLike, and sharing her message at Microsoft, JP Morgan, LinkedIn, Pepsico, Spotify, and the United Nations, among others. If you are into true crime, her latest project is an investigative podcast about two women who go missing on a trail. It’s called “Lost in Panama” and it was among Apple’s top 10 podcasts on its week of release.

Ayesha Rascoe 
Ayesha Rascoe is the host of Weekend Edition Sunday and the Saturday episodes of Up First. As host of the morning news magazine, she interviews news makers, entertainers, politicians and more about the stories that everyone is talking about or that everyone should be talking about. Known for her southern roots and signature wit, Rascoe has been a mainstay on NPR’s programs since joining the outlet in 2018.

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