2025 Grand Slam: The Inspirational Speaking Finals by Speaker Slam

Schedule

Sat Nov 22 2025 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Glenn Gould Studio | Toronto, ON

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The best speakers of the year return to compete for the title of Inspirational Speaker of the Year and a prize package worth up to $50,000!
About this Event

Welcome to the pinnacle of inspiration, the stage where dreams come true, the platform that has launched countless speaking careers – welcome to the 2025 Grand Slam hosted by Speaker Slam!

Speaker Slam, North America's largest inspirational speaking competition, invites you to the Grand Slam, the biggest speaking event of the year. Experience the thrill of competition, the joy of personal growth, and the power of storytelling.


Date: November 22nd, 2025 from 6 pm to 10 pm EST

Location: CBC Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto, Canada (Livestreaming Available)


After a thrilling year of competitions, it all comes down to this: The Inspirational Speaking Finals!

Witness the best speakers of the year from our live events, ready to go head to head and heart to heart for the title of Inspirational Speaker of the Year! The winner will also walk away with the Grand Slam trophy, $5000 cash, and a prize package valued at over $50,000 including a book deal with Lucky Book Publishing!


Join Us for a Night of Inspiration and Transformation:

This year's Grand Slam will touch and inspire every person in the audience. Are you ready to witness this magnificent display of brilliance?

Speaker Slam is more than a competition; it's a community of like-minded individuals, a hub for growth-minded people, and a catalyst for transformation & impact. Many careers have been launched from the Speaker Slam stage, and the impact has been felt all around the world.

Join us on November 22ndand discover the power of true inspiration. Step into the world of Speaker Slam and be part of a movement that's changing lives, one speech at a time.


What to Expect:

  • Inspiring Speakers: Witness the brilliance of speakers who will touch your soul, pull your heartstrings, and ignite your imagination.
  • The thrill of Competition: Embrace the adrenaline rush of competition, where speakers share their personal transformations and authentic struggles.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, speakers, authors, coaches, and entrepreneurs in a fun, supportive, and engaging atmosphere.


Why Attend?

  • Be Inspired: Feel the energy, excitement, and emotion of speakers who are not just competing but sharing impactful stories that resonate with all walks of life.
  • Feel Connected: Speaker Slam is a place for everyone to hear amazing stories, feel connected, and get moved. It's a night of great fun, friendship, and camaraderie.
  • Embrace Transformation: Speaker Slam offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be absorbed in positive reinforcement, energy, and storytelling. Walk away a new, bigger, and better person.
  • Join the Movement: Be part of a platform that inspires others, makes a difference, and provides opportunities for personal growth and development.


Your Moment Awaits:

Whether you're a seasoned speaker or someone looking to be moved by authentic stories, Speaker Slam's Grand Slam is an event you cannot miss. Step into a world of inspiration and impact, where you can laugh, cry, face your fears, and be part of something truly magnificent and majestic.

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Accessibility:

  • LIVESTREAM tickets are available if you are unable to show up in person
  • The venue is wheelchair accessible
  • If financial barriers prevent you from participating. Reach out to [email protected] and let's see how we can make it possible.

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What is Speaker Slam®?

We are a Speaker Development Agency that helps cultivate the next generation of changemakers & thought leaders. We are best known for creating North America's largest inspirational speaking competition, where you share your life story in order to inspire your community to take action.

Our competition features 10 speakers going head to head and heart to heart, to deliver an inspirational speech around a theme, with a chance of winning prizes valued up to $10,000 and the opportunity to move on to the Grand Slam to compete against the best speakers of the year for the title of INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER OF THE YEAR!

Our speakers have gone on to get paid speaking gigs, TEDx talks, book deals, press, documentaries, virality, create movements and events plus so much more! Best of all though, they go and inspire schools, charities, and corporations with their messages. They are at the ground level making systematic changes for the things they care about.

Do you have an inspiring story? Apply to compete on our stage: https://www.speakerslam.org/apply

Follow us on Instagram: @SpeakerSlam

Watch Our Videos Here: www.YouTube.com/SpeakerSlam

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Where is it happening?

Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front Street West, Toronto, Canada

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Tickets

CAD 30.74 to CAD 237.53

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