Jack Petocz
Keynote Speaker: LGBTQ+ Rights Advocate, Youth Movement Leader & Political Strategist; Head of Partnerships & Electoral Strategy at Gen-Z for Change
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Jack Petocz Biography
Jack Petocz is a 21-year-old LGBTQ+ rights activist, political strategist, content creator and student pursuing a degree in sociology. An openly gay man known for consistently fighting anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment in his home state of Florida and beyond, Petocz has challenged discriminatory book banning on a national level, publicly confronted Gov. Ron DeSantis in protest of his policies, and organized one of the largest student mobilizations of the 21st century, the “Don't Say Gay” walkouts.
For this organizing, Petocz received a Webby Special Achievement Award for leading “the Social Movement of the Year” and the PEN America Benenson Courage Award; he was included on Teen Vogue's and GLAAD's 20 Under 20 lists and was named an LGBTQ+ Nation Hero of the Year. He has regularly appeared in international press, including The New York Times, MSNBC, CNN, Politico and The Washington Post, and has participated in in-person engagements with key stakeholders, including the White House, NetRoots and the GLAAD Media Awards, to platform the struggle for queer rights as a trusted advocate.
Outside of his individual endeavors, Petocz serves as the Head of Partnerships and Electoral Strategy at Gen-Z for Change, one of the nation's leading youth-led advocacy organizations that leverages the power of social media, content creators and disruptive digital tools to drive tangible progressive change. In this role, Petocz works across the progressive movement ecosystem to cultivate strategic alignment and a shared vision to fight this new era of fascism in America.
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Jack Petocz Speaking Topics
Florida has become a testing ground for some of the most aggressive anti-LGBTQ+ policies in the country, and young queer people have been forced to decide whether to disappear or fight back. This talk chronicles Jack Petocz’s experience organizing openly and unapologetically as a gay student activist in the epicenter of the “Don’t Say Gay” movement. From confronting state leadership to organizing one of the largest student walkouts of the 21st century, this session explores how LGBTQ+ resistance is built under authoritarian pressure, the risks of visibility, and the power of youth-led defiance. Attendees gain insight into how attacks on queer communities are coordinated nationally and how grassroots action can disrupt them.
Gen Z is organizing differently and it’s working. This talk breaks down the innovative strategies young people use to mobilize at scale, blending social media, culture, decentralized leadership, and rapid-response organizing. Drawing from Jack Petocz’s experience leading national student walkouts and digital campaigns that reached millions, this session challenges outdated assumptions about youth engagement. Attendees will learn how Gen Z converts attention into action, why authenticity beats institutional messaging, and how modern movements grow without traditional hierarchies. This is a roadmap for anyone seeking to engage young people beyond performative outreach.
Young activists are often celebrated—until they demand real change. This talk confronts a hard truth inside progressive politics: institutions frequently embrace youth movements for optics, energy, and votes, only to marginalize them when they challenge money-driven and power-preserving norms. Jack Petocz draws from firsthand experience navigating political spaces where young leaders are platformed, praised, and then quietly sidelined. This session examines how co-optation works, why it undermines democracy, and what genuine intergenerational partnership should look like. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how movements protect their integrity while engaging with institutions that fear disruption.
Gen-Z for Change represents a new model for political advocacy rooted in digital fluency, creator culture, and unapologetic disruption. In this talk, Jack Petocz explores how the organization builds pathways for young people to participate in democracy through content creation, digital organizing, and strategic partnerships. Attendees will learn how Gen-Z for Change turns platforms into organizing tools, creators into movement leaders, and online momentum into real-world impact. This session offers a vision for the future of advocacy: one that meets people where they are and refuses to separate culture from politics.
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What topics does Jack Petocz speak about?
Jack Petocz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Generational Issues, Youth, Democracy and Political.
Where does Jack Petocz travel from?
Jack Petocz generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Jack Petocz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including LGBTQ, Civil Rights and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jack Petocz for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Jack Petocz generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amanda Litman, Damian Pelliccione and Brandon Wolf. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jack Petocz for an upcoming event.
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Jack Petocz Speaking Topics
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Fighting Back in Florida: Frontline LGBTQ+ Resistance in a Hostile State
Florida has become a testing ground for some of the most aggressive anti-LGBTQ+ policies in the country, and young queer people have been forced to decide whether to disappear or fight back. This talk chronicles Jack Petocz’s experience organizing openly and unapologetically as a gay student activist in the epicenter of the “Don’t Say Gay” movement. From confronting state leadership to organizing one of the largest student walkouts of the 21st century, this session explores how LGBTQ+ resistance is built under authoritarian pressure, the risks of visibility, and the power of youth-led defiance. Attendees gain insight into how attacks on queer communities are coordinated nationally and how grassroots action can disrupt them.
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How Gen Z Organizes: New Tactics for a New Political Era
Gen Z is organizing differently and it’s working. This talk breaks down the innovative strategies young people use to mobilize at scale, blending social media, culture, decentralized leadership, and rapid-response organizing. Drawing from Jack Petocz’s experience leading national student walkouts and digital campaigns that reached millions, this session challenges outdated assumptions about youth engagement. Attendees will learn how Gen Z converts attention into action, why authenticity beats institutional messaging, and how modern movements grow without traditional hierarchies. This is a roadmap for anyone seeking to engage young people beyond performative outreach.
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Used and Discarded: When the Democratic Establishment Fails Young Activists
Young activists are often celebrated—until they demand real change. This talk confronts a hard truth inside progressive politics: institutions frequently embrace youth movements for optics, energy, and votes, only to marginalize them when they challenge money-driven and power-preserving norms. Jack Petocz draws from firsthand experience navigating political spaces where young leaders are platformed, praised, and then quietly sidelined. This session examines how co-optation works, why it undermines democracy, and what genuine intergenerational partnership should look like. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how movements protect their integrity while engaging with institutions that fear disruption.
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Building Digital Power: How Gen-Z for Change Is Redefining Advocacy
Gen-Z for Change represents a new model for political advocacy rooted in digital fluency, creator culture, and unapologetic disruption. In this talk, Jack Petocz explores how the organization builds pathways for young people to participate in democracy through content creation, digital organizing, and strategic partnerships. Attendees will learn how Gen-Z for Change turns platforms into organizing tools, creators into movement leaders, and online momentum into real-world impact. This session offers a vision for the future of advocacy: one that meets people where they are and refuses to separate culture from politics.
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How do I book Jack Petocz to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Jack Petocz for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jack Petocz, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jack Petocz are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jack Petocz, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Jack Petocz speak about?
Jack Petocz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Generational Issues, Youth, Democracy and Political. -
Where does Jack Petocz travel from?
Jack Petocz generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Jack Petocz?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jack Petocz for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jack Petocz for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jack Petocz or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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