Riaz Meghji delivering a keynote on making small talk bigger

Riaz Meghji speaks to a large seated audience beside his Make Your Small Talk Bigger slide. Event photography by John DeMato.

Riaz Meghji smiling in a light blue blazer at the event venue

A close portrait of keynote speaker Riaz Meghji with stage lighting and rows of chairs behind him. Photography by John DeMato.

Riaz Meghji surveying the stage and empty audience seating

Riaz Meghji stands beside rows of empty chairs facing the stage before the event. Behind-the-scenes photography by John DeMato.

Riaz Meghji appearing on a camera monitor during filming

A camera operator films Riaz Meghji, whose face appears on the camera monitor. Behind-the-scenes event photography by John DeMato.

Riaz Meghji talking with a camera operator beside audience seating

Riaz Meghji gestures while speaking with a camera operator in the event venue. Photography by John DeMato.

Technician fitting Riaz Meghji with a headset microphone

A technician adjusts Riaz Meghji's headset microphone behind his ear before his presentation. Behind-the-scenes photography by John DeMato.

Riaz Meghji preparing with the event production crew

Riaz Meghji holds his blazer as a technician checks his microphone and crew members stand nearby. Event photography by John DeMato.

Black-and-white photograph of Riaz Meghji walking along a stage ramp

Riaz Meghji walks along a railing-lined ramp in the darkened event venue. Behind-the-scenes photography by John DeMato.

Riaz Meghji reviewing stage positions with an event crew member

An event crew member points across the stage beside Riaz Meghji while a technician works at a console below. Photography by John DeMato.

Riaz Meghji receiving a makeup touch-up at a lighted mirror

Riaz Meghji smiles in the mirror while a makeup artist prepares him for the stage. Behind-the-scenes photography by John DeMato.

Wide audience view of Riaz Meghji's keynote and overhead screens

A large audience watches Riaz Meghji on stage and on overhead screens in the conference hall. Event photography by John DeMato.

Riaz Meghji speaking on a stage extension beside his live video image

Riaz Meghji gestures during his keynote, with a screen showing him on a circular stage platform. Speaker photography by John DeMato.

Three attendees in conversation during Riaz Meghji's event

Three seated attendees turn toward one another in conversation among the conference audience. Event photography by John DeMato.

Riaz Meghji gesturing with open hands against a pink stage backdrop

Riaz Meghji addresses the audience with open hands beside a presentation screen. Keynote photography by John DeMato.

Riaz Meghji speaking from a stage extension surrounded by attendees

An audience-level view shows Riaz Meghji presenting from a platform extending into the conference hall. Event photography by John DeMato.

Attendee photographing Riaz Meghji's keynote on a smartphone

An attendee holds up a phone to photograph Riaz Meghji and his presentation slide. Event photography by John DeMato.

Riaz Meghji on stage and on screen viewed past an audience member

An audience member is silhouetted between Riaz Meghji on stage and his enlarged live image on screen. Speaker photography by John DeMato.

Audience member applauding during Riaz Meghji's keynote

A seated attendee smiles and applauds, with other conference participants behind her. Audience photography by John DeMato.

Riaz Meghji holding his palms together on the keynote stage

Riaz Meghji stands with his palms together against a colorful stage backdrop, viewed over the audience. Photography by John DeMato.

Attendee holding Riaz Meghji's book Every Conversation Counts

A close view of an attendee holding Every Conversation Counts by Riaz Meghji alongside a smartphone. Event photography by John DeMato.

Riaz Meghji greeting an attendee at the conference meet-and-greet

Riaz Meghji speaks with a smiling attendee as other participants wait nearby. Event photography by John DeMato.

Riaz Meghji smiling in conversation with a conference attendee

A close view of Riaz Meghji talking with an attendee on the conference floor. Candid event photography by John DeMato.

Riaz Meghji posing with a reader for a smartphone photograph

A phone frames Riaz Meghji beside an attendee holding his book at the event. Meet-and-greet photography by John DeMato.

Riaz Meghji signing a copy of Every Conversation Counts

A close-up of Riaz Meghji's hands as he writes a personal inscription inside his book. Book-signing photography by John DeMato.

Riaz Meghji smiling for a selfie with two conference attendees

Two attendees join Riaz Meghji for a selfie taken with a pink smartphone. Event photography by John DeMato.

Riaz Meghji hugging an attendee at the conference meet-and-greet

Riaz Meghji embraces an attendee holding a notebook while other participants wait in line. Candid event photography by John DeMato.