Keynote Speaking Engagements

Expertly blended PR, education, and storytelling for communication success.

A rare blend of PR practitioner, educator, and storyteller, Dan Farkas knows how to seamlessly blend the worlds of academia and business. With over 11 years of PR and teaching experience, Dan has received national recognition for his ability to bridge theory with real-world application.

Experience Dan Farkas’ high-energy presentations — an essential addition to your next event.

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Keynote Speaking

As a keynote speaker, Dan offers a compelling and relatable perspective that draws on his multifaceted career—he’s been a journalist, a PR thought leader, and an instructor. Whether speaking on strategy, media relations, or navigating today’s communication landscape, Dan has a knack for breaking down complex ideas into actionable, easy-to-implement strategies.

Dan doesn’t just lecture—he delivers a narrative, weaving in real-world examples that bring theory to life. Audiences walk away not only inspired but equipped with tools and insights they can immediately apply to their own work. His sessions are interactive, insightful, and always relevant.

Conference & Keynote Presentation Titles

Shoestring Media
Tools and Tricks That Cost Less Than Your Morning Coffee

Half Hearts and Whole Brains 
Mindng the Gap Between Gen Z and Me.

AI Oh My! 
Building an ethically responsible AI policy that keeps you out of trouble.

Find Your Talent Flow
A Yogi Guide To Recruitment and Retention

Digital Grunge
Bringing Digital Nirvana to Your Human Storytelling

Born to Run with a Human TouchHow
Bruce Springsteen guide to better digital storytelling.

Media Relations Namaste

Under My Thumb
Regaining Control of Your Social Media

Podcast Power
How Awesome Audio Can Make All Marketing Better

Twisted Bliss
Marital Advice on Blending Internal and External Communication

Shake and Bake
Speeding Up Your Multimedia Marketing

Dan’s Conference Keynote Speaking History

American Society of Association Executives

Association of Accounting Marketers

Carolina Health and Marketing Society

Colorado Tourism Conference

Florida Public Relations Association

Indiana Society of Association Executives

Lexicon Las Vegas

Montana Public Relations Society of America

National Association of Government Communicators

Nationwide Insurance Communication Conference

Ohio After School Association

Ohio Association of County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Ohio Society of Association Professionals

Prevent Action Alliance

PRSA Counselors Academy

PRSA National Nonprofit Conference

Public Relations Association of Mississippi

Public Relations Society of America

Solo PR

Southern Public Relations Federation

West Virginia Governor’s Tourism Conference