A Speaker unlike any other of Earth.

Keynote speaker | Workshop Facilitor | Executive Advisor

Medal of Honor recipient. SEAL Team Six operator. Wharton MBA. Edward Byers Jr. doesn't just tell stories about leadership under pressure — he lived it in conditions that don't exist in any other speaker's biography.

All inquiries will receive a response within 48 business hours. Edward Byers is NOT represented by any agency.

⏱ Calendar Filling Fast. | Only a handful of keynote dates remain for Q3–Q4 2026. Early inquiries are strongly encouraged.

Why event planners choose Edward

The Authority
No Other Speaker
Can Claim.

When you book a keynote speaker, you're making a promise to your audience. With Edward Byers Jr., you can make that promise without hesitation. 
He holds the Medal of Honor — an honor held by fewer than 70 living Americans. He served with SEAL Team Six. He then earned his MBA from Wharton. The intersection of those three credentials makes him singular. There is no comparable speaker.
100%
Standing ovation rate across all engagements
<70
Living Medal of Honor recipients in America
0
Cancelled or no-show engagements. Ever.
F500
Fortune 500 C-suites & global leadership summits
What this means for your event

Your Audience Will Remember This

Edward is the speaker people talk about for years. His story is not something that can be rehearsed or borrowed — it happened, and it changed history.

Zero Risk on the Day

A man who has never broken a commitment under the most extreme pressure imaginable will not miss your conference. Edward shows up prepared, on time, and fully engaged — every time.

Fully Custom to Your Event

Edward works with your team in advance to understand your audience, your theme, and your goals — then builds a keynote that speaks directly to them.

Practical Takeaways, Not Just Inspiration

Wharton-caliber frameworks combined with special operations doctrine. Your team leaves with tools they can use — not just a story they found moving.
Engagement formats

Built Around Your Event's Needs

Edward works across a range of formats. Each is designed to maximize impact for your specific audience and objective.
45-90 MIN

Signature Keynote

The flagship. A fully crafted, narrative-driven keynote built around Edward's lived experience and your event's central theme.

• Full narrative arc — combat story to boardroom lesson

• Custom-tailored to your audience & theme

• Pre-event call with your planning team

• Optional post-keynote Q&A session

Half Day · Full Day

Leadership Workshop

An immersive working session. Teams work through actual frameworks drawn from special operations and Wharton strategy — and leave with tools they use next week.

• Interactive exercises & framework application

• Custom workbook & takeaway materials

• Ideal for executive teams of 20–200

• Pre-workshop discovery session included

45-90 MIN

Fireside & Panel

A moderated conversation format ideal for executive gatherings, off-sites, and leadership retreats where depth and dialogue matter.

• Structured Q&A with your host or moderator

• Scales from 25 to 1,500 attendees

• Audience questions welcome

• Works standalone or post-keynote

Private engagements, executive retreats, and multi-day programs available on request.
For Event planners

What to Expect When You Book Edward

 
Initial Inquiry — Within 48 Hours
Submit your inquiry and a member of Edward’s team will follow up with availability confirmation and next steps within two business days.
 
Discovery Call — Your Goals, Your Audience
A pre-engagement call with Edward and his team to understand your event objectives, audience profile, and desired outcomes.
 
Content Brief & Theme Alignment
Edward reviews your event theme and any relevant industry context. His content team works directly with you to align the keynote.
 
Day-Of — Seamless. Professional. Punctual.
Edward arrives prepared, on time, and ready. AV requirements are simple and clearly communicated in advance.
 
Post-Event — Follow-Through
Optional meet-and-greet, VIP dinner, or post-keynote Q&A. Edward makes time for your stakeholders.

Fully Custom to Your Event

Edward works with your team in advance to understand your audience, your theme, and your goals — then builds a keynote that speaks directly to them.