Looking for a motivational speaker near Albany and Upstate, NY? Professional comedian and keynote speaker Larry Weaver brings clean humor, inspiring stories, and practical takeaways that energize audiences in Albany and Upstate, throughout New York, and across the Northeast.
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In his interactive and engaging presentations, Larry uses clean humor, relatable stories, and inspiration to highlight the keys to maintaining a positive attitude. These skills are essential to success in any setting, whether your focus is on Leadership, Customer Service, Sales, Change, Safety, Stress Reduction, or simply Having More Fun at Work.
Injecting humor into your meeting is more than entertainment. It’s a powerful way to energize the room, lift morale, and help key messages land. As both a comedian and keynote speaker, Larry brings the right blend of laughter and learning, giving your audience a moment to relax, recharge, and reconnect. It’s an ideal way to start the day on the right note, send everyone home with a smile, or provide a much-needed break from a full agenda of technical sessions.
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Next up: On Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Saratoga Springs, NY, Larry is scheduled for NYS Parks Health & Safety Annual Conference at Embassy Suites.
Larry Weaver is a nationally touring comedian and motivational speaker who has performed for audiences in Albany and Upstate, across New York, and throughout the Northeast. Known for his clean humor and uplifting messages, Larry connects with event audiences through stories that highlight teamwork, attitude, and finding the humor in everyday challenges.
Event planners in Albany, Saratoga Springs, Binghamton, Buffalo, Cooperstown, Rochester, Niagara Falls, Syracuse, and throughout Upstate New York trust Larry for keynotes that keep attendees laughing while delivering meaningful lessons they can use at work and in life. His professional, down-to-earth style resonates with everyone from frontline employees to leadership teams.
Whether your event is set at Albany's Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Buffalo's Convention Center, or the grand hotels near the roaring Niagara Falls, Larry's the spark you've been seeking to ignite the crowd's enthusiasm. What sets Larry apart? Years of professional experience combined with a naturally engaging and humorous style that resonates with a wide range of audiences.
Not everyone agrees on where Upstate New York begins. But everyone can agree on the power of a great keynote. Bring in Larry Weaver to unite your crowd through laughter, inspiration, and a message that truly lands.