keynote

(noun)

A speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering; a keynote speech or keynote address.

Related Terms

Examples of keynote in the following topics:

  • The Speech of Introduction

    • Sometimes you may be asked to speak at an event or occasion before the headlining speech, or be called upon to introduce a keynote speaker or panelist.
    • The introduction speech is no less significant than the keynote.
    • You might not be the headliner, but you may get to introduce the keynote speaker.

  • Using Formatting for Visual Flow

    • A presentation program such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Keynote, OpenOffice.org Impress or Prezi, is often used to generate the presentation content.

  • Practical Tips for Speaking in Non-Academic Settings

  • The Speech of Presentation or Acceptance

    • At other times, a person could be the single awardee of the evening and have substantially more time to speak, often doubling as keynote speaker.

  • The 2008 Election

    • Obama first came to national attention when he delivered the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention while running for his first term in the U.S.

  • The Rise of the Monasteries

    • The keynote of Cistercian life was a return to a literal observance of the Benedictine Rule, rejecting the developments of the Benedictines.