How to Book Andre De Grasse for Your Next Event
Planning a leadership summit, sales kickoff, or community event? This page shows you exactly how to book Andre De Grasse—from first inquiry to showtime. You’ll get timelines, format options, and a prep checklist you can copy.
Why Andre: He’s a seven-time Olympic medallist, the Tokyo 200m Olympic champion with a Canadian record 19.62, Team Canada’s Opening Ceremony flag bearer at Paris 2024, and the anchor of Canada’s Olympic 4×100m gold in Paris. That blend of clutch performance and calm communication becomes a practical playbook for your audience.
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TL;DR
1.Share your date, city, format, audience size, and goals.
2.We confirm availability and can place a soft hold.
3.Receive a proposal with fees and options.
4.Confirm with signed agreement and deposit.
5.Lock the format (keynote, fireside, panel/Q&A, or virtual) and focus areas.
6.Complete the prep checklist and schedule the prep call.
7.Final A/V and logistics confirmed; run-of-show approved.
8.Showtime. Post-event wrap and feedback.
What Andre Delivers (expanded)
Andre turns pressure moments into repeatable habits your teams can use.
Outcomes you can promise:
- A simple routine for performing under pressure (targets, pacing, recovery)
- Practical ways to build consistency and confidence with small wins
- Language leaders can use to align culture with execution
- A push to act now: what to start, stop, and measure in the next quarter
What this feels like in the room
Calm, credible, and clear. Stories from Tokyo and Paris, paired with straightforward frameworks and a Q&A that applies to your world.
Formats & What to Expect
Keynote Address — what the audience can expect
A focused talk on pressure, consistency, and finishing strong. Andre blends Olympic stories with simple tools your teams can implement immediately.
Fireside Chat / Moderated Q&A — what the audience can expect
A candid conversation tailored to your sector. Your moderator surfaces real challenges (tight markets, change, fatigue) and Andre answers with specific moves and examples.
Panel Participation — what the audience can expect
Short insights plus crisp back-and-forth. Andre helps land on “three things to do next” so the session ends with momentum.
Virtual Appearance — what the audience can expect
A tight, studio-style session with moderated chat/Q&A and clear pacing—ideal for distributed teams.
Want extended topic descriptions? See the Andre De Grasse Speaker Page.
Behind-the-Scenes Prep
Timeline: From Inquiry to Stage
4–6+ months out (ideal): Reserve your date, get a quote, secure a hold.
2–3 months out: Confirm format and focus; complete the prep checklist; book the prep call.
2–3 weeks out: Final A/V, staging, and run-of-show; confirm travel and arrival.
Event week: Final check; on-site contacts; notes/slides locked.
Post-event (3–5 days): Debrief and feedback; media/recap notes if applicable.
What You’ll Need to Prepare (walkthrough)
Skip the form—use this prep checklist so everything’s ready before the call.
Event essentials
Event name, date, venue, time on stage
Audience size and roles (leaders, sales, students/members)
Theme and desired tone (practical, inspirational, candid)
Your goals
Three outcomes you want attendees to act on
One success metric (e.g., pipeline lift, program signups, culture KPI)
Format & flow
Keynote, fireside, panel/host; Q&A yes/no
If fireside/panel: moderator name, role, and interview style
Your context
Current headwinds/tailwinds; strategic priorities
Cultural norms and any sensitive topics to avoid
Internal language or acronyms to weave in
Logistics
A/V lead and show caller
Recording/streaming plans and permissions
On-site contact numbers and arrival plan
How the prep call works (15–30 minutes)
Confirm goals, audience, and format
Align on 3–5 focus areas and must-include examples
Finalize Q&A plan and timing
Review A/V and run-of-show milestones
Assign owners for open items
A/V & Stage Checklist
- Mic preference confirmed (lavalier or handheld)
- Confidence monitor for clock and cue bullets (if slides)
- Two stools + side table for fireside
- Handheld mic(s) for audience Q&A (with a runner)
- Quiet greenroom near stage; water available
Fees & What Affects the Quote
Fees depend on date, location, format, audience size, prep, and travel. Share your details for an accurate quote with options (in-person vs virtual; keynote vs fireside; panel add-ons). (Andre’s a marquee Olympic champion with Paris 2024 relay gold—plan accordingly.)
Sample Fireside Questions (steal these)
- What habit most improved your clutch performance—and how can teams adapt it?
- How do you set bold targets without burning people out?
- A moment from Tokyo or Paris that changed your approach to focus—what shifted after?
- What’s a simple check-in ritual that builds consistency over time?
- How can leaders help teams reset quickly after setbacks and still finish strong?
Ready to Book Andre De Grasse?
Tell us your date, location, and goals and we’ll take it from there. When you Book Andre De Grasse, you get a champion’s perspective—translated into actions your audience can use on Monday.
FAQs: How to Book Andre De Grasse for Your Event (Planner Guide)
Yes—he uses your goals and prep notes to tailor stories and takeaways.
Absolutely. Many planners choose a fireside for candid, practical lessons.
Yes—Andre frequently appears virtually with moderated Q&A.
This request often depends on the speaker’s perferences. Tell us early so permissions are in the agreement.
Send your date, city, format, audience size, and goals. We’ll confirm availability and fees.