Reviews

What audiences and organizers say about my talks.

“…one of the most engaging, thought-provoking, dynamic, and relevant speakers I have had the pleasure to watch… The attendees continued talking about the concepts he presented for days after the event. He is hands-down one of the best keynote speakers I have watched in my career.”

Carlos Garmendia · Associate Director · Biogen

“Dr. Joel Selanikio delivered an outstanding presentation that truly resonated with our audience… His ability to connect the dots for healthcare was highly appreciated… Overall, it was one of the best board forum presentations we have had.”

Diane Maas · Chief Strategy and Digital Transformation Officer · Beacon Health System

“Dr. Selanikio delivered a mind-blowing message to our audience, illustrating with a unique view how innovation and technology is disrupting the healthcare industry and rattling legacy systems of care. He inspired our audience to think differently about their current systems and practices, and the power and potential of consumerism on the future of the healthcare delivery system.”

Katie Gilfillan · Director, Healthcare Finance Policy, Physician and Clinical Practice · Healthcare Financial Management Association

“Joel gave an outstanding presentation at our annual partners’ meeting, speaking to the top 200 leaders in our company. His vision of the impact technology will have on healthcare was compelling… I’d highly recommend Joel for anyone who is looking for a speaker that will present a compelling vision of the future of healthcare.”

John Bienko · Principal · ZS Associates

“If you need inspiration, education and entertainment, Joel covers all three… He did not speak to our audience, he brought them on a journey… If you asked anyone in our audience, they would say it was an incredible journey.”

Gillian Markey · Communications Manager · Health Research Board

“Joel made a tremendous contribution to our Leadership Conference… he was a terrific thought partner to our organizing team… tireless in his dedication to making his presentation the most relevant and valuable for our audience of executives and trustees… I would wholeheartedly recommend Joel.”

Stephen W. Kett · Chief Executive Officer · The Governance Institute

“He was just incredible from the beginning of our conversations, to the event presentation, to the post-event engagement with the audience. A wonderful professional to deal with. I would engage Joel at the next opportunity I have.”

Ramon Vega · Senior Director · Biogen

“I never felt more satisfaction in any decision than on the one to bring Joel onboard; he gave a fantastic talk to more than 1,500, nearly the entire group of attendees.”

George Dodge · Director · Orthopedic Research Society

“I strongly recommend Dr. Joel Selanikio as an extraordinary speaker… on both talks he managed to capture the audience’s attention in a most entertaining, fresh and interesting way.”

Isabel Fonseca Santos · Medical Director · Bayer Portugal

“Can’t say enough about Dr. Selanikio’s level of knowledge as well as his ability to ‘get it’ with our group. We contracted with Joel pre-COVID, but he pivoted so gracefully as our keynote under pressure and received extremely positive feedback.”

Ross Rollins · Director of Marketing and Communications · American Academy of Otolaryngology
Selected audiences

Across healthcare, science, technology, and academia.

Healthcare and employers

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  • American Hospital Association
  • Healthcare Financial Management Association
  • Optum
  • League
  • Mercy Health
  • Health Management Systems
  • MedStar Health
  • Beacon Health System
  • Nebraska Medical Association
  • Health Research Board
  • The Governance Institute
  • Council on Employee Benefits
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
  • Society for Simulation in Healthcare
  • Orthopaedic Research Society
  • Portuguese Cardiology Congress
  • European Academy of Paediatric Societies

Life sciences and technology

  • Bayer
  • Merck
  • Novartis
  • Genentech
  • Biogen
  • Pharmaceutical Management Science Association
  • Kneat
  • Google
  • Keysight
  • Quantic
  • eMerge Americas
  • Singularity University

Universities, associations, and conferences

  • Harvard University
  • MIT
  • Stanford University
  • Brown University
  • Georgetown University
  • Georgetown University Medical School
  • Royal Society of Medicine
  • World Economic Forum
  • Society of Actuaries
  • College of Healthcare Information Management Executives
  • HIMSS