Serious.
Fun.
Insight-to-Action Keynotes with Chris Gannon
Engineer. Technologist. Actor. Comedian. Speaker.
With 30+ years in the IT trenches for both Fortune 500 and federal projects, Chris is no stranger to high-pressure environments, technical complexity, or change resistance. As a former nuclear engineer, a software solutions architect, and standup comedian, he’s pretty much been there, done that, got the t-shirts.
What sets him apart is his ability to bring that proven, strategic, problem-solving brain to human challenges; helping teams reframe what’s possible and rediscover what matters.
Whether your people are burned out, tuned out, or ready to level up, Chris gives them permission to get honest and get going. No hype. No fluff. Just stories, strategies, and smart laughs that land.
Audiences leave clearer, lighter, and ready to act with zero eye-rolls and 100% retention. Well, ok, maybe 93%.
“Big ideas. Real laughs. Meaningful change.”
RECENTLY ONSTAGE
Community Summit North America 2026
the largest independent user conference for the Microsoft AI and business applications ecosystem
Two sessions. One big idea: Technology works better when we understand the humans using it.
FEATURED KEYNOTES & PRESENTATIONS
Bridging the Gap
Communicating complex ideas to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Beyond the Tech
Why solutions fail without human alignment, and how to fix it.
Break Free from Your Familiar Prison
Reframing disengagement, resilience, and personal growth.
WHY CHRIS?
Former nuclear engineer. Enterprise technologist. Standup comedian. Turns out, those experiences have more in common than you'd think.
“If you have an opportunity to work with Chris take it! You will be glad you did.” ~A. Seitz Author/Performance Coach
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“Ted Lasso quality humor and compassion meets technical savvy and resourcefulness.” ~D. Hendrix Operations Manager/HR
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“A storyteller who captivates audiences with charm and charisma. Top tier!” ~P. Lifton Emmy Award Winning Producer
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“If you have an opportunity to work with Chris take it! You will be glad you did.” ~A. Seitz Author/Performance Coach 〰️ “Ted Lasso quality humor and compassion meets technical savvy and resourcefulness.” ~D. Hendrix Operations Manager/HR 〰️ “A storyteller who captivates audiences with charm and charisma. Top tier!” ~P. Lifton Emmy Award Winning Producer 〰️
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