About
Nollan Keynote Concerts pairs master speaker Valeria Nollan, Ph.D. with professional jazz pianist Alex Nollan for keynote presentations that provide moving, impactful content with jazz music—Edutainment. Valeria Nollan and her son Alex Nollan have spoken and performed for over 100,000 people on 150+ stages at academic and corporate events. From conferences, seminars, and commencement ceremonies to private VIP recitals and non-profit celebrations, they have inspired audiences with their powerful and uplifting performances. They would love to deliver an unforgettable keynote for your conference!
Presentations of the Nollans have garnered much international recognition. Valeria has given keynote presentations on topics related to the arts, culture, and business at such major international locations as Rome, Italy; London and Coventry, England; Honolulu, Hawaii; Havana, Cuba; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Moscow, Russia. In the continental U.S. she has spoken and performed in many cities, including New York; Dallas; Memphis; Atlanta; Lexington, Kentucky; Scottsdale, Arizona; and Pensacola. Alex is a multi international-award winning musical artist who specializes in jazz music with blues and Latin inflections: he performs regularly in Texas, Tennessee, and on the Gulf Coast. A composer and recording artist with two distinguished albums to his credit (and a third forthcoming), he has won international awards from Downbeat Magazine and Unsigned Only (Top Ten in Jazz, 7,000 entries from 130 countries), and was a finalist in the 2024 Cannes International Sync Competition.
Valeria’s Speaker Sheet, available on the Keynote Concert website, foregrounds the topics of Leadership in a New Key, The Power of Collaborative Productivity, and the Ripple Effect. She works carefully with conference organizers to tailor her talks to the needs of the specific organization. Using stories and music to deliver the given conference’s message and theme, the approach of the Nollans is fresh and unique. A verified testimonial from the CEO of one of their Texas client-companies states: “All I’ve got to say is this will not be your average event. I’ve booked Nollan Keynote Concerts many times and every time it’s entertaining, inspirational, and powerful. They are professionals truly gifted with a talent and I would not wait long to book them for your event before they’re booked for another one of mine!” See www.nollankeynoteconcerts.com for further information, including the Demo Reel from a recent keynote presentation. Email: [email protected] and Tel: 901-605-6651.
