Kraig Kann emceeing on stage with a co-host at the Golf Business Conference

“His natural charisma on stage, coupled with a fantastic intuition, allow us (as the meeting hosts) to just sit back and let him take control. Importantly, Kraig knows how to weave into his emcee duties the theme and culture of the event itself.”
Golf Business Conference – NGCOA

Kraig Kann hosting Matchplay, golf's first game show, at the NGCOA Golf Business Conference 2023

“We can’t imagine running our events anymore without someone like Kraig.”

What does a corporate emcee do?

An Emcee Who Elevates

You have the venue. You have the agenda. You have 400 people in the room and a run of show that has to work. Who holds it together?

A corporate emcee is the host of your event: the person who opens the day, introduces speakers, keeps sessions on time, handles the unexpected, and carries your theme from the first welcome to the final send-off. Kraig Kann has emceed for Rolex, Hilton, UL, the 2016 Rio Olympics and dozens of conferences, bringing seventeen years of live-television hosting to your stage.

Why hire a former broadcaster as your emcee?

Live television is the best training an emcee can have. When a segment runs long, a guest no-shows, or the teleprompter dies, the show still goes on and the audience never knows. Kraig brings that same steadiness to a conference stage: tight transitions, on-brand energy, and the ability to interview a CEO or a keynote guest on the fly and make it the best part of the day.

What is included when Kraig emcees your event?

  • Pre-event planning call to learn your theme, culture, speakers and goals
  • Scripting help for opens, introductions and transitions
  • Live hosting for the full day or multi-day program
  • On-stage interviews, panel moderation and audience interaction
  • A short keynote segment if you want to combine emcee and keynote roles

Who is this for?

Sales kickoffs, annual conferences, award galas, association conventions, sports business summits and golf industry events. If your event has more than a few speakers and a theme that matters, an emcee protects the investment you have already made in the room.

Kraig Kann emceeing the NGCOA Golf Business Conference

What do event hosts say?

His ability to connect and inspire clearly stood out. Every individual in the room was locked into him for over an hour. Not an easy feat for a speaker! There was a line of people wanting to speak with Kraig and take pictures afterward and noticeable buzz outside the doors after he was done.

Golf Business Network

His job was to inspire, and that’s exactly what he did. Both in San Francisco and Washington, D.C. at each of our events. He matches strong content with strong delivery, and that’s what you want in a speaker, always.

PR News

Kraig himself exudes charisma. He was an outstanding addition to the line-up for ALSD’s Annual Conference, which teaches sports professionals how to sell, service, manage, and, yes, influence better.

Association of Luxury Suite Directors

Kraig Kann is a master communicator who engages and enlightens audiences the moment he steps on stage. Attendees will leave with pages of actionable takeaways that can be put to use immediately.

Leadercast

Kraig spoke at our GCAA/WGCA National Convention. It was wonderful having someone of his expertise opening the convention to so many coaches who can now take the lessons back to their own student athletes. We heard so many great compliments!

Golf Coaches Association of America

Kraig Kann knows how to draw in an audience. His energy is sincere and I found myself feverishly writing down inspirational quotes and messaging to use in the future!

College Football Playoff

It's Time to Elevate Your Event with Kraig Kann

How do I book Kraig as an emcee?

Share your dates, city and a rough agenda. Kraig will tell you quickly whether it fits and what it would look like. He can also pair the emcee role with one of his keynotes.

Remember This: Own the moment or miss the opportunity. Your event only gets one opening.

Planning an event?Book Kraig