Meet Robert Shapiro
If you're planning a corporate conference, fundraiser, or government event in New York and want an emcee who'll keep your audience engaged, informed, and genuinely connected to what' happening on stage—I can help.
I'm Robert Shapiro, a professional emcee and event host based in New York with 38 year of experience bringing energy, authenticity, and rock- solid reliability to event across entertainment, tech, real estate, and nonprofit sector .
I work with organization planning corporate conference , charity gala , fundraising event , government program , and industry gathering where keeping people engaged and the schedule on track actually matter . I've emceed for brands like MasterCard and TD Ameritrade, worked with Supermodel Christie Brinkley, folk icon Joan Baez and actress Katie Lowes, and spent years as the original on-field host for the Long Island Ducks Baseball Team as well as the announcer for the Long Island Rough Riders Soccer Team.
What makes me different? I think fast on my feet and adapt in real time. I've been a real estate appraiser for over 25 years , which means I bring genuine credibility and fluency to real estate conferences —not just a script. I take a real interest in your speaker and your message, so that my introductions aren't just words on a page; they set the stage and bring ideas to life. I become what my clients need me to become, and it's not an act—it's just who I am.
I also consider myself a techie. My last 2 home PC computers? I built them both! When things need to be tested by a "guinea pig" at my government job, I'm the person the folks in the IT department call.
Here's what matters most when you're hiring an emcee for a high- take event:
**Your speaker need to feel supported.** I'll make them look good and help their message land.
**Your audience need to stay engaged.** I keep the room welcoming, fun, and focused—not distracted or checking out.
**Your schedule need to stay on track.** I handle curveball calmly and keep thing moving without anyone noticing the fix.
Look, I'm not the guy who's going to teach your audience TikTok dance . But if you want an emcee who connect with your audience, respect your content, and keep your event running smoothly no matter what happen back stage? I'm your emcee.