Virtual Keynote Speaker
David Caruso is a virtual keynote speaker for online conferences, webinars and hybrid events. He runs his own business across 32 countries from Thailand, so working with people who aren't in the room is normal for him.
A virtual speaker who works remotely for a living
His ecommerce group has 60+ brands and customers in 32 countries, and he runs it remotely. Time zones are part of every working day.
A virtual keynote covers the same practical content as his in-person keynotes on small business, marketing and AI, with the same briefing call beforehand.
Webinar speaker and online keynote formats
Virtual keynote
A 45 to 60 minute talk for an online conference or member event.
Webinar speaker
A shorter session for an association, chamber or customer webinar series.
Hybrid event speaker
One presentation for a room and an online audience at the same time.
Online workshop
A hands-on half-day session for groups that want to work on their own business.
Virtual conference speaker topics
Your Next Hire Isn't Human
What happens when a small business treats AI like a staff member instead of another app. David runs an international operation of 60+ brands in 32+ countries with AI doing much of the heavy lifting, and shows the audience how, live on stage, and how to start within a week.
Enquire about this talkAI Without the Hype
A working session rather than a prediction session. David builds a real, useful tool for a real audience member's business, live on stage.
Enquire about this talkWhat Google's AI Search Means for Your Business
Customers are starting to ask AI for answers instead of scrolling search results. What is actually happening, what it means for local and niche businesses, and what to fix this year to stay visible.
Enquire about this talkThe Marketing Plan That Fits on a Beer Coaster
Small businesses rarely fail from too little marketing. They fail from too much of the wrong kind. The handful of moves that actually grow revenue, and why most of the rest is expensive noise.
Enquire about this talkWhy organisers book an online keynote speaker
A virtual keynote removes flights, hotels and travel days from the budget. It suits spread-out audiences: regional members, national franchise networks, customers across Australia and New Zealand, or staff in several offices. And a recording can be arranged for people who miss it live.
Virtual keynote speaker fees
Most of David's keynotes fall between $3,500 and $5,000 AUD, quoted per event. A virtual booking has no travel days to cover. Recording, several sessions or a custom programme are part of the quote.
Send your event details and you'll get availability and a proposal within 24 hours.
What people say
David was absolutely wonderful, a very insightful and engaging professional speaker. Exactly what we needed.
David is an informative and entertaining Speaker who will stimulate your thoughts and ideas about how your business could run better.
Attended David's course this year! Awesome speaker and very very useful and full of knowledge.
Virtual keynote speaker FAQs
David's keynotes are generally $3,500 to $5,000 AUD, quoted per event. Virtual events have no travel days in the quote.
Yes. Webinars for associations, chambers and companies with small business customers are a good fit.
Yes. He can present to a room and an online audience in the same session.
Yes. Recording can be arranged, and it's included when your quote is prepared.
Yes. It starts with the same briefing call about your audience and what you want them to do afterwards.
He works across time zones every day, so events in Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and further afield can be arranged.
AI for small business and how customers find businesses through AI search both work well online, along with practical marketing planning.
Use the enquiry form on the speaking page with your date, time zone and platform.
Make your next event the one they keep talking about
Tell us about your event and we’ll come back within 24 hours with availability and a customised proposal.