Last Story Standing Competition 2026
About this event
How well can you tell a story? Deliver your best 5-minute talk on stage in front of a live audience and compete to be Chapter Champion, with a chance to perform on stage at NSA INFLUENCE 2026 in Texas!
PLUS -- You get professional video of your talk, with audience reactions, from 3 camera angles! Perfect for sizzle reels, websites, and other promotional uses to help your professional speaking business.
An expert panel of judges will choose the Chapter Champion based on:
- Purpose: A story that persuades people to act
- Impact: Storytelling that entertains, educates, and motivates
- Delivery: Masterful use of tone, body language, and eye contact
Entry fee: $295
Early bird discount: $250 if you register before January 20
VENUE INFO:
Last Story Standing will be held at the George Rowland White Performance Center at Point Park University, the site of several TEDx talks. The 200-seat venue has stacked seating to maximize audience visibility in your video reel, with a rear projection screen and spotlighting for extra impact and professional appearance.
Contestants are asked to bring at least 4 guests to make sure we have a big audience in your video.
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