Kelly Charles-Collins
Founder, Speaker, Strategic Advisor
K Nicole Ventures
About the Speaker/Moderator
Kelly Charles-Collins, Esq., is a founder, strategic advisor, speaker and former trial lawyer whose work explores expertise, influence, ownership and the economic value of intellectual capital.
She is the founder of several companies and platforms serving experts and organizations, including Octagon Haus, Octagon Experts Bureau and Mogul Operating System, an AI-powered strategy platform. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in legal and business environments, Kelly brings a practical perspective on communication, leadership and turning expertise into impact.
Kelly is an award-winning TEDx speaker, a two-time LinkedIn Top Public Speaking Voice and the author of four books. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, ABC, CBS and NBC. In addition to her Juris Doctor, she holds an MBA in International Business Management and has served as a law firm partner, mediator, arbitrator and adjunct professor.
Born in Jamaica and raised in Florida, Kelly is based in Orlando. She enjoys time on the water and is endlessly curious about technology, business and human behavior.
Matchmaking Information
Attending
What attendees really want: Three event strategies that increase engagement and ROI
Designing for connection: how breakouts create more meaningful event experiences
Before the first word: the creative strategy behind events that connect
Walk a mile in their shoes: designing better events through movement
Leading growth behind the scenes: layout, sponsor strategy and the attendee journey
Travel as a catalyst for transformation
Event design using the #EventCanvas methodology: Case study
A conversation with the creators of #EventCanvas
State of the industry
Virtual event playbook: turn registrations into attendance
Speaker/Moderator's Sessions (1)
Date
Session
Design matters
Designing for impact and engagement
Explore how stress, attention and environment shape behavior. Discover how to design events that support clearer thinking, better decisions and meaningful action by considering how people process information under pressure.
Then, consider events as more than isolated moments in a calendar. Explore how intentional speaker curation, thought leadership and attendee-centered design can strengthen connection, trust and long-term engagement.
Learning outcomes:
Evaluate how design influences attendee engagement
Recognize how speaker selection shapes the audience experience
Apply audience insights to create more effective event experiences
Experiential
Meeting planner toolkit
Speakers (2)
Kelly Charles-Collins
Founder, Speaker, Strategic Advisor, K Nicole Ventures