Join us for an inspiring evening with globally-recognized keynote speaker Keka DasGupta

Thursday, November 27, 2025
Doors open: 5:30 PM | Event starts: 6:00 PM

What if belonging wasn't another box to check, but your organization's next competitive edge?

Research shows us that cultures that lead with curiosity become a magnet for innovation. Curiosity is the unsung hero of today’s inclusive workplaces, inviting every voice to rise. It sparks new ideas, builds bridges over fear of the unknown, fear of saying the wrong thing, and fear of being different. It transforms “us versus them” into “we.”

Curiosity isn't just a soft skill—it's a strategic advantage.

About Our Speaker

Keka DasGupta

Globally-recognized keynote speaker on marketing, leadership, and building unstoppable confidence

Keka (sounds like “Cake” with an “a” at the end) brings 25 years of award-winning experience working with world-renowned brands like Disney, Nike, IKEA, Mercedes-Benz, and American Express. She’s a 2x winner of the “Oscars of the PR industry” (IABC Gold Quill Agency of the Year) and has earned more than 50 international and national PR & marketing awards.

As described by Fast Company Executive Board: “As innovative and creative as they come.”

Today, this global keynote and TEDx speaker runs groundbreaking confidence, leadership, and empowerment programs, guiding individuals and organizations to recognize their personal value so they can give the best of themselves to others.

What You'll Gain

In this energizing, deeply human keynote backed by data, you’ll discover how to:

Transform Your Leadership Approach

Embed curiosity into leadership, culture, and communication, so inclusion becomes second nature—not a side initiative

Lead like a brand with bold, curious vision, built to include everyone

Build Powerful Connections

Replace fear of differences or being offended with genuine inquiry that builds powerful connections and stimulates innovation

Apply practical, curiosity-driven communication strategies that lead to more inclusive conversations without fear of “getting it wrong”

Create Inclusive Teams

Design team dynamics that foster a genuine sense of belonging, where every person is celebrated for their voice, visibility, and value

Implement a 3-part framework to cultivate personal presence and team-wide confidence, enabling everyone from the most seen to the most silent to contribute boldly

Drive Innovation

Unlock unique perspectives that could otherwise go unheard and untapped

Shift from caution to courage, from performative to powerful, and from sameness to synergistic

Why Attend?

This keynote is for organizations and leaders ready to make belonging their competitive edge. Drawing from her extensive branding expertise and authentic storytelling, Keka shows how to draw out valuable input from everyone—be it the loudest voice in the room or the most often overlooked.

Perfect for:

Leader and employees at all levels

Business professionals seeking practical strategies for meaningful change

Anyone looking to build confidence and unlock team potential

Organizations committed to fostering inclusive cultures

Event Details

Date

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Time

Doors open at 5:30pm | Keynote begins at 6:00pm

Duration

45-60 minutes presentation + networking

Location

Lighthouse Festival Theatre, Port Dover

This keynote is designed to be energizing and deeply human, backed by research and filled with practical takeaways you can implement immediately.

Reserve Your Spot

Because in a curious culture, everyone feels included, everyone belongs, and they own it.

Ready to ignite curiosity in your organization?

Thank you to our co-presenting partner!

And thanks to our sponsor!

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie, whose generous support helps make this event possible. Their commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive business community in Norfolk County and across the region is truly invaluable.

Keka has been featured in TEDx, Harvard Business School, Breakfast Television, The Globe and Mail, CBC, and many other prestigious platforms. She’s spoken on top industry stages globally and continues to transform how leaders think about inclusion, confidence, and organizational culture.