The keynote speaker Helene Biandudi Hofer, the founder of HBH Enterprises, shares her path to becoming an entrepreneur with poise and grace. She is exactly what you would expect from a super successful entrepreneurial journalist. Her first lesson is a simple but poignant statement, "I am a fraud." This is so, so relatable.

In November 2016, Hélène Biandudi Hofer moderated a community discussion which included Michael Curry, the Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church. Faith leaders and community members gathered to discuss "the unholy trinity" of poverty, racism and violence in our society.

Hélène Biandudi Hofer moderated the 2016 Candidate Forum for the Center for Disability Rights. Candidates discussed their views on disability issues as they relate to healthcare, education, housing, transportation, and communication access.

Journalists and filmmakers explored truth and storytelling at the intersection of journalism and documentary in an interactive panel discussion moderated by Hélène Biandudi Hofer.

Hélène Biandudi Hofer delivered a message about living one's "someday" today during her keynote presentation focused on empowering women at Eye Amm's Brains, Beauty and Brunch event on Saturday, January 23rd, 2016.

Hélène Biandudi Hofer served as Mistress of Ceremonies for the Rochester Institute of Technology's 2016 Expressions of King's Legacy. The event, featuring a keynote from Ambassador Andrew Young, celebrates the legacy, life and lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Hélène Biandudi Hofer was the keynote speaker at the 49th Clyde-Savannah High School Commencement in June 2016 in Clyde, New York.

On May 18th, 2014, Hélène Biandudi Hofer served as the keynote speaker for the Rochester City School District's 125th Annual Transfer of Flags Ceremony. Each year, student representatives are chosen as “Standard Bearers” for the coming year. They receive flags in honor of their outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated citizenship. The event is the longest standing tradition for the RCSD. The first “Transfer of Flags” ceremony was proposed by Captain Henry Lomb, one of the founders of Bausch & Lomb.