“Dave and Deb’s presentation is high energy and inspiring designed to keep the audience excited about changing their lives and pursuing their passion.”
With a combination of video, slides, storytelling, and back and forth banter, Dave and Deb deliver a quality performance designed to inspire.”
To book Speaking Engagements contact us at [email protected]
Public Speaking Around The World
Having quit our successful careers in the film business to pursue our dream of travel, we have seamlessly made the transition from business professionals to full-time adventure travelers who are ranked as one of the top travel blogs and online travel influencers in the world.
We have proven that following your passion will lead you to success no matter what age you are or what your current situation is in life.
Dave and Deb are available for public speaking engagements focusing on inspiration and motivation as well as the business of online media and working with travel personalities to promote brands.
To Book us for your event: Contact us at [email protected]
Speaking Engagements
2021
Sony Canada – London Drugs – How to Vlog
Sony Canada and Vistek – How to Take Great Travel Photos
Sony Canada
2020
2019
New York City – Skift Global Media
Inspiration to Action: How Travel Brands Can Win on Pinterest
Toronto – Travel Massive
How to Make the Most of Affiliate Marketing
2018
New York – TBEX North America – Opening Keynote – Sept 11
Austin Texas – Travel Con: Working with Tourism Boards – Sept 19
Toronto – Canada Points University: TBD – Sept 29
Toronto – Queens University: Art of Influencing: May 15
Orlando Florida – Connect Travel – Working with Influencers: Feb 21
Las Vegas Nevada – Alaska Media Road Show: The State of Travel Media January 14
2017
Toronto – GoAhead Tours Experience Tanzania- Sept 21
Bucharest, Romania – Experience Bucharest: Opening Keynote, May 12
Istanbul, Turkey – Inflow Global Summit: April 17
Ireland: TBEX Keynote – Oct 2 Ireland
2016
Sydney, Australia- Travel Massive with Cheap Flights: Feb 23
Colombo Sri Lanka – Opening Keynote: June 8
New York Times Travel Show: Jan 8 and 9
- How to Avoid Travel Fails with the US State Department
- Greenland with Quark Expeditions
Previous Speaking Engagements
2015
TBEX North America: Oct 2015
TMAC East Coast Canada Chapter: Sept 2015
Destination Marketing Association International: Austin Texas: July 2015
TBEX Europe – April 29 – May 1
Cycling Conference Spain
Toronto Outdoor Show: Feb 12-13 2015
2014
Toronto Outdoor Show – Canada’s Largest Outdoor Show
Professional Travel Bloggers Association: Sri Lanka – Nov. 14 – 18
Ontario Motorcoach Association: Nov 10 Representing Alberta Canada
TBEX Cancun: Sept 13-14
2013
Travel Information Services Conference – Collingwood Canada, October 23, 2013
TBEX Toronto – Key Note Speakers June 2013
2012
TBEX Conference Europe – KeyNote – Spain Sept 2012
Travel Bloggers Unite – Keynote Speakers Porto, Portugal, Sept 8th, 2012
Society of American Travel Writers – Indianapolis, USA, Sept 13th 2012
Adventure Travel World Summit – Speakers – October 8-12 2012
TBEX “12 – Vail Colorado – How to work with Sponsors – June 2012
Culture and Heritage Institute – Toronto, – The Evolution of Social Media and Travel – June 2012
Travel Bloggers Unite – Umbria, Italy – How to Find and Work with Sponsors – April 2012
How to Work with Travel Bloggers – For Tourism Industry and Pr – Umbria, Italy – April 2012
Social Media Week – Toronto, Getting Serious About Travel Blogging – Feb 2012
2011
E-Tourism and E-Marketing Conference in Cairo, Egypt – How Companies can work with Travel Bloggers – Dec 2011
MeetPlanGo – Toronto – How to Travel the World – 2011
The Explorers Club – Toronto – Mongol Rally Adventure – 2011
2010
Intrepid Tours – Toronto – Cycling Africa – 2010
MeetPlanGo – Toronto – How to Travel the World – 2010
Mountain Equipment Co-op – Everest Base Camp Trek – 2010
2009
Toronto Bicycle Network – Tour d’Afrique – 2009
Mountain Equipment Co-op – Tour D’Afrique 2008 Multimedia Presentation – 2009
Media Presentation Japanese Cultural Centre – The Ultimate New Years Resolution
Woodland Park Secondary School – Africa and Plan Canada
TV Appearances:
Dave and Deb’s dynamic personalities have put them in high demand not only for speaking engagements but also television appearances. They have appeared regularly on live national television on CTV News Express and Canada AM. They’ve also been featured in promotional ads for American Express Canada, Expedia.com and Travel and Escape TV.
To see all our TV and Radio Appearances, visit our Media Page for a complete breakdown
What People are Saying
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