Thom Singer

Thom Singer has delivered more than 1,000 keynotes and is the CEO of the Austin Technology Council, but neither credential is the one that defines his speaking career. What defines it is the subject: the human side of business, specifically the relationships, trust, and accountability that determine whether individuals and organizations actually get where they want to go.

The Conference Catalyst

Singer has built a niche as a conference catalyst, which means he does more than deliver a keynote and leave. He creates an atmosphere before, during, and after his session that elevates the entire event experience. His energetic, interactive style is built on research showing that professional relationships are the single most reliable driver of career and business growth, and that most people are significantly underinvesting in building them deliberately.

From Sales to Speaking to Strategy

Singer spent years in sales and marketing before becoming a full-time speaker in 2009, and that background shows in the practicality of his content. He does not teach networking as a social skill. He teaches it as a business strategy with specific behaviors, habits, and mindsets that produce measurable results. His podcast, Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do, has hosted hundreds of conversations with business leaders reinforcing the themes he brings to the stage.

Thom Singer keynotes are booked for events focused on professional networking, relationship building, business development, conference culture, and the human behaviors that separate high-performing individuals and organizations from those that plateau.

Uncommon Connections: Human Interaction (H.I.) in an A.I. World

In a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping how we work, connect, and communicate, the greatest opportunities still come from people. Uncommon Connections is a powerful keynote that explores why Human Interaction (H.I.) is more essential than ever… and how to make it your advantage in an increasingly digital world.

Blending humor, storytelling, and actionable strategies, Thom Singer introduces elements of his H.I. Blueprint™, a proven approach to building deeper, trust-based relationships that lead to career and business success. While AI can analyze data and optimize workflows, it will never replicate the trust, creativity, and collaboration that come from genuine human connection.

Your audience will discover how to:

• Strengthen professional relationships in remote, hybrid, and in-person environments
• Combine AI tools with emotional intelligence and human authenticity
• Break through the noise of superficial networking to create real connection
• Inspire teams to build trust, communicate better, and collaborate more effectively
• Embrace intentional follow-up and consistent relationship-building habits

Uncommon Connections is a call to action to engage with more purpose, build meaningful networks, and create a culture where people feel seen, heard, and valued. This is more than a speech… it’s a mindset shift that drives results in business and in life.