Category: AI Expert Keynote Speakers for Your Next Event
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Stacey Hanke
Coming from an entrepreneurial upbringing, Stacey learned early on how we consistently show up and interact determines our success in our organizations and in our lives. Starting with a career in voice-over, she quickly realized how every word matters – every movement of your body matters and every sound you make matters (volume, tone and inflection). All of these combined determines who listens, who stays connected with you, who believes you and then acts on your recommendation.
As a thought leader she has been a featured guest on media outlets including: The New York Times, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Thrive, SmartMoney Magazine, The Economist and Business Week. Her client list is vast: FedEx, McDonalds, Google, Kraft Heinz, Nationwide, American Express, Discover and Oracle. Her knowledge leading diverse, high-level teams makes her a sought-after speaker and consultant and she has inspired thousands around the world through her ability to connect with an audience and one-on-one.
Keynote: Influence Redefined….Be the Leader You Were Meant To Be, Monday to Monday
Keynote: Innovation Through Inclusivity
Empowering professionals with the skills to communicate clearly, connect authentically and influence action, Monday to Monday®
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Marilyn Sherman
Marilyn Sherman was just recently was inducted to the National Speaker Association’s CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame. She is one of 182 members in the world who hold this designation, that is a representation of her body of work in the speaking profession to the clients she has served for over 25 years. Marilyn is also the author of four motivational books including “Is There A Hole In Your Bucket List? “, “Whose Comfort Zone Are You In?”, “Why Settle for the Balcony, how to get a Front-Row Seat in Life” and “Front-Row Service”
Think of Marilyn as wide in my reach but deep in content and inspiration, as she speaks to the individual so it doesn’t matter what their industry is. including Franchise Owners, Government, Association Executives, Dental, Parks and Rec.
Keynote: Front Row Leadership : How Top Performers Never Settle For Balcony Seats, Which V are You? Managing Change Like a Volunteer Instead of a Victim or Vacationer, Communicating For Results: From Conflict To Cooperation
Marilyn Sherman was just recently was inducted to the National Speaker Association’s CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame. She is one of 182 members in the world who hold this designation, that is a representation of her body of work in the speaking profession to the clients she has served for over 25 years.
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Garrison Wynn
With talents that established him as a Fortune 500 leader and professional stand-up comedian, Garrison Wynn, CSP, fuses comic timing and research to deliver motivational business expertise. For 26 years, he has given keynote presentations to clients (such as Bank of America, Amazon, Caterpillar, Walmart, Berkshire Hathaway, Intel, McDonalds, the NFL, and NASA) at corporate and association events. He is also an Amazon #1 bestselling author who has been featured in Forbes and Inc. Magazines. In his teens he helped debut the world’s first video console gaming system (Odyssey) and as a young man spent 6 years as a pro standup touring comedy clubs with the top names in the business. He went on to become the youngest department head in a Fortune 500 company’s history where he researched and designed processes for 38 company locations nationwide, and developed and marketed products still being sold in 30 countries.
Keynote: What The Most Influential Leaders Do Differently, Change Is Mandatory….. Stress is Optional, Making Employee Engagement Actually Happen, Influencing Safety
With talents that established him as a Fortune 500 leader and professional stand-up comedian, Garrison Wynn, CSP, fuses comic timing and research to deliver motivational business expertise
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Adam Markel
Adam Markel, bestselling author, keynote speaker and resilience researcher, guides individuals and organizations to tap the power of resilience to master the challenges of constant change.
With 18 years as a trial attorney building a multi-million dollar enterprise and 10 years as the CEO, a leading business development and training company, Adam has much to share about resilience, culture and change. Yet, some of his most enduring lessons came from his years as an ocean first responder – a life and death environment where Adam learned the importance of cultivating high performance capacity and impeccable teamwork.
In his latest bestselling book, Change Proof, Adam shows how those principles of resilience are equally relevant today for any business that wants to move beyond managing change to actively embracing it and using times of uncertainty, crisis and chaos to create opportunities and stimulate individual and team growth.
As one of Huffington Post’s top speakers to see and a #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Adam’s keynotes, corporate workshops, and C-Suite coaching integrate practical business strategies, personal development insights and a unique delivery style to create a high-energy and impactful learning environment.
Keynote: Becoming Change Proof : The Power of Resilience For Unprecedented Success
Keynote : Cultivating A Change Proof Culture With A.I. : Preparing A Future Ready Work Force
Keynote : High Performance Leadership Lessons From A Lifeguard :Building Resilience In Business
Keynote : Pivot Formula :Cultivating A Culture Of Creativity And InnovationExpertly guide your organization to embrace change, manage disruption & foster resilience. Your team has the potential for flawless performance. Adam’s keynote will get them there.
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Byron Reese
Speaking across the globe, Byron brings great enthusiasm and talent for deciphering our common destiny and unlocking business opportunities within it. As a successful entrepreneur and award-winning futurist, Byron employs his perspective as a historian, futurist, and technologist to illuminate how the technology of today can solve some of our most daunting global challenges.
As a futurist, he understands the unprecedented technological change upon us and explores the dramatic transformation of society it will bring. As a technologist and entrepreneur, he knows how to manage change and inspire innovation, while still meeting the immediate obligations and realities of operating a business.
Today Byron is the CEO of JJ Kent, a venture-backed technology company using proprietary AI tools to create new products that delight consumers. Byron has served on numerous public and private boards and presently resides on the board of directors for GigaOm, a technology research and analysis firm focused on helping business leaders understand the implications of emerging technologies and their impacts on business, media, and society.
A highly sought-after keynote speaker, enlightening attendees across nations, Byron is an in-demand forward thinker in his field.
Keynote : Techno-Optimism – “The Coming Golden Age of Humanity”
Keynote : AI & Employment – “The Future of Work”Byron Reese helps organizations harness human potential and embrace technology to build to build a better future. He is a tech entrepreneur uniquely positioned to speak on the transformative effect of technology on the workplace and society at large.
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Heather Crider
Heather J. Crider, Burnout Recovery Expert and Certified Neuroperformance Coach, empowers overwhelmed professionals to unleash brain-powered breakthroughs, unlock paramount performance, create unrelenting energy, and build deeper human connections.
Her journey was inspired by a serendipitous meeting with Zig Ziglar when she was only 18; Heather became a master of mindful strategy, showcasing her relentless spirit and commitment to lifelong learning and mentorship. Now, as the Co-Creator of The Rockstar Performance Leadership Academy, a single mother, and a former CEO who has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies, Heather combines deep financial expertise with neuroscience insights to drive transformative results. She has developed an interactive and practical brain-based approach that reduces stress and enhances emotional intelligence, performance, and focus, leveraging AI enablement to elevate individuals and organizations alike.
Heather has been a frequent keynote speaker at conferences and associations for over 15 years and hosts the Go Reflect Yourself Podcast. As a result of her expertise, Heather has appeared on numerous podcasts and webinars and has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Brainz Magazine, and Thrive Global.
Keynote: Hack Your Brain : From Burnout To SuperpoweredKeynote : The Neuroscience of Performance and Possibility, The Intersection of Neuroscience, Emotional Intelligence and A.I.
Heather J. Crider, Burnout Recovery Expert and Certified Neuroperformance Coach, empowers overwhelmed professionals to unleash brain-powered breakthroughs, unlock paramount performance, create unrelenting energy, and build deeper human connections.
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Kate O’Neill
Known around the world as the “Tech Humanist,” Kate leads a global conversation on the impact of emerging technology on human experience at scale. Kate advises leaders of the world’s best known and most admired organizations, as well as those facing the greatest upheaval, on how to succeed long-term by taking a human-centric approach to digital transformation, innovation, and readiness for the future. Her signature themes of Tech Humanism and “Strategic Optimism” prepare them to navigate an increasingly tech-driven future, climate change, and other issues around rapid and complex change — and to do so in ways that benefit people as well as business. An expert strategy, insights, and foresights consultant/advisor, author, and keynote speaker focused on helping businesses navigate transformation — digital transformation and otherwise — in a human-centric way, Kate has been shaping the conversation for years around the potential for meaningful human experiences that could scale into the future (including data, IoT, algorithmic optimization, connected experiences, automation, behavioral targeting, ML/AI, etc).
Her world-leading clients have included many of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies as well as other organizations facing complex change like Google, IBM, and Adobe, universities like Cambridge, Harvard, and Yale, cities such as Amsterdam and Austin, and the United Nations.
Kate is founder and CEO of KO Insights, a strategic advisory firm committed to improving human experience at scale, even — and especially — in data-driven, algorithmically optimized, and AI-led interactions.
Author of 5 books including Pixels and Place, Tech Humanist, and her latest, A Future So Bright, Kate’s insights and expertise have been featured in WIRED, CMO.com, USA Today, and many other outlets. She has been featured and quoted in a wide variety of national and international media, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, WIRED, and she has appeared as an expert commentator on the likes of Marketplace, NPR, NBC News, and BBC World News.
Kate is a vocal and visible advocate for women in technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership — she was featured by Google in the launch of their global campaign for women in entrepreneurship. She has also been named to the Thinkers50 Radar, a global ranking of top management thinkers.
Keynote: The Tech Humanist Future: How Business Can Confront Uncertainty and Win By Making Technology Better for Humanity, AI, Automation, and the Future of Meaningful Human Experience
Known around the world as the “Tech Humanist,” Kate leads a global conversation on the impact of emerging technology on human experience at scale.
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Crystal Washington
Crystal Washington is your indispensable guide to our digital future. As a certified futurist and technology strategist, Crystal has a unique gift: she takes the complexities of tech trends, social media, apps, and the web and translates them into clear, actionable insights that anyone can grasp.
But Crystal’s expertise isn’t just rooted in her ability to simplify tech jargon. She’s a trusted partner for Fortune 500 giants like Google, Microsoft, and GE, helping them leverage technology to boost profits and productivity. As a highly sought-after Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Crystal has captivated and educated audiences worldwide, making the future feel accessible and exciting.
Recognized by Forbes as one of the top 50 Leading Female Futurists, Crystal’s insights have graced the pages of renowned publications like Entrepreneur and Bloomberg Businessweek.Keynote Topics
: Future-Proof Yourself: Innovate and Thrive in Times of Uncertainty
: Generative AI for Leaders: Staying Ahead in a Machine-Driven World
:The Competitive Edge: Spot Trends and Thrive in the Future of Work
: The Future-Ready Organization: How to Stay Relevant in an Uncertain WorldCrystal Washington, a leading tech expert and futurist, helps organizations harness technology for growth and empowers teams to take online action.
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Nick Webb
Nick specializes in speaking about the future of Innovation, Healthcare, Future Trends, Workplace Dynamics, Leadership, and Technology. Additionally, Nick serves as the CEO of LeaderLogic, LLC, a Management Consulting Firm that offers consulting services to top brands. He collaborates closely with boards of directors of multibillion-dollar companies, aiding them in constructing future-ready organizations.
Nick’s career began as a successful technologist, where he created award-winning innovations in healthcare, consumer goods, and industrial technologies. He has earned over 40 patents from the U.S. Patent Office for various groundbreaking technologies. Nick is also a prolific bestselling author, having been published by the most prestigious publishers. Moreover, he operates an AI Lab and has recently filed additional U.S. patents in the areas of Continuous Patient Monitoring and Neuropathic Analysis of Mood States using Artificial Intelligence (AI).{NEW} 2026 Keynote : Adaptive Leadership : Thriving in Uncertainty
Keynote : AI and Employee Engagement : Learn How To Personalize The Employee Experience
Keynote : Change in Healthcare : Healthcare 2026 & Beyond
Keynote : Workforce Optimization : Focus On More Strategic Initiatives And Increase Job Satisfactions
Keynote : The Innovation Culture : Secrets Of Fostering A Culture Where Innovation ThrivesNick Webb, a patented inventor and CEO of LeaderLogic®, helps Fortune 500 companies lead in innovation, strategy, and customer experience, while also pioneering the future of consumer products and healthcare access through WebbLogic®.
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Geoff Colvin
In four decades at Fortune, Geoff Colvin has established himself as one of business journalism’s most respected minds on trends driving business change. He reports on AI and the
infotech revolution, leadership, business strategy, global business, government regulation, competition, the economy, worker/workforce issues, and related topics. With close ties to top business leaders, Geoff reveals what they’re thinking, seeing, and doing to transform their companies and win in spite of relentless change. “Winning companies and leaders confront
reality faster than the competition,” he says. “They stop protecting the past and invest in inventing the future.” Geoff’s insights reveal a clearer path for an uncertain future. His columns
and cover stories for Fortune have earned him millions of loyal fans. He’s also heard on the CBS Radio Network, where he reaches seven million listeners each week. Geoff’s bestselling
books include The Upside of the Downturn, Talent is Overrated, and Humans are Underrated. A keynote speaker with compelling content, Geoff is also a brilliant panel moderator and
interviewer.Keynote : Today’s Economy : What You Can’t Control
Keynote : 3 Keys To Winning In An A.I. EconomyFortune Magazine Senior Editor at Large, CBS Radio daily commentator, Bestselling author
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Matthew Luhn
You may not recognize Matthew Luhn’s name, but you definitely know his work: The Simpsons, Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, Monsters Inc., Monsters University, Finding Nemo, Cars, Up, and Ratatouille. After a stellar 30 year career at Disney/Pixar, he turned his focus to helping the corporate world leverage the art and science of storytelling for business success, authoring The Best Story Wins and consulting to companies such as Charles Schwab and Adidas. A top speaker on storytelling, creativity and innovation, he has delighted a range of Fortune 1000 audiences including Apple, Capital One, Clorox, Facebook, Gartner, Google, Microsoft, PayPal, Procter & Gamble, Sony, Target, and Vrbo. His keynotes and workshops have been featured at BNY Mellon, BMW, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney Family Museum, Lego, Prudential Insurance, Salesforce, Volkswagen, Wells Fargo, and many more.
Keynote: AI And Storytelling
Keynote : Storytelling For Business
Keynote : Storytelling For Leaders : Creating Memorable And Emotional Connections To Inspire
And Motivate Your TeamDirector, storytelling consultant & inspirational speaker
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Tara Renze
Tara Renze is an author, keynote speaker, emotional intelligence & positive intelligence practitioner, podcaster, thought-leader, wife and mother and is redefining how we unleash
purpose, level up our success and create sustainable happiness and fulfillment in all aspects of our lives. After two decades of success in corporate leadership and social selling, she started writing and keynote speaking to empower others to “be who they came to be” and create, own and live the life they desire, envision and deserve. Tara has a true passion and talent for guiding others to harness and realize their full potential.Keynote : Get Mentally Fit : Emotional & Positive Intelligence And The Leaders You Came To Be
Keynote : 10 Secrets To Level Up Your LeadershipTara empowers leaders and teams to unlock the power of emotional intelligence, creating a culture where authenticity thrives, collaboration strengthens, and performance soars.
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Theresa Payton
An inventor and visionary in the digital world, a U.S. patent holder, and the first female White House CIO, a two-time company founder and CEO, Theresa Payton, was named one of the
“Top 50 Women in Tech” by Award Magazine in 2021. She captivates audiences by drawing on her unmatched knowledge and expertise to help business, association and government audiences safely navigate a rapidly changing digital future.
In presentations that masterfully blend stories from the trenches with cutting-edge insights (and all the flare she was known for as co-star on the CBS hit series Hunted), Theresa helps audiences understand the current impact and future applications of AI, Quantum Computing, Blockchain, Web 3.0 / the Metaverse, the Internet of Things and Big Data for their business. A trusted advisor to companies and governments, Theresa helps organizations of every size balance the risks and the enormous promise of emerging technologies for business transformation and growth.Keynote : AI and the Future of Us: Navigating the Promise and Perils of Artificial Intelligence
Keynote : Secured Digital Transformation: Innovating Without Compromising TrustFirst Female White House Chief Information Officer; AI Strategist; Business and Personal Security Expert; Privacy Visionary
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Frankie Russo
Frankie is a two-time bestselling author who has established himself as a leading voice in technological transformation and organizational growth. His work sits at the intersection of competitive advantage and continuous growth, making him uniquely qualified to help organizations unlock breakthrough results. Through hyper-customized keynote experiences, Frankie inspires cultures of sustained growth and innovation that continue to deliver value long after his presentations end. His entrepreneurial success (making the Inc. 500 list for eight consecutive years with two different companies and subsequently exiting to a Fortune 500) combined with his engaging speaking style makes him particularly effective at connecting with audiences and delivering actionable insights.
Frankie’s signature blend of humor and business wisdom makes him particularly valuable for: mLeadership conferences, Innovation summits, Industry transformations, Cultural change
initiatives, Technology adoption programsKeynote: Limitless Growth – Creating Sustainable Organizational Transformation
Keynote : Love Your Weird – Turning Uniqueness Into Competitive Advantage
Keynote Generation AI – Navigating Technological Change While Maintaining Human ConnectionFrankie Russo is a visionary in innovation and authenticity
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Rachel DeAlto
Rachel DeAlto is on a mission to connect people to their most powerful resource – each other. A former attorney with a master’s degree in psychology. Rachel is a communication and
relatability expert, author, media personality, and researcher who combines her education, expertise, and experience to create a blueprint for leaders and teams to build better connections– and thereafter, better everything.
She is the author of relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You) and has appeared as an expert on Lifetime’s Married at First Sight and over 200+ national
media outlets such as Good Morning America, CNN, Fox New, and The Today Show.Keynote : The Relatable Leader : Create A Culture Of Connection
Keynote : Value Driven Relatability : The Key to Customer-Centric Success
Keynote : Umbrella Leadership : The Five Kinds of Leadership and Teamwork That Boost
Employee Retention
Keynote : The Relatable Team : Connecting For SuccessInteractive keynotes and masterclasses that build better leaders, stronger connections, and real-life results.
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Shama Hyder
Shama Hyder is a visionary strategist for the digital age, a web and TV personality, a bestselling
author, and the award-winning CEO of Zen Media – a global marketing and digital PR firm.
She has been named the “Zen Master of Marketing” by Entrepreneur Magazine and the
“Millennial Master of the Universe” by FastCompany.com. Shama has also been honored at
both the White House and The United Nations as one of the top 100 young entrepreneurs in the
country.Shama is the bestselling author of The Zen of Social Media Marketing, now in its 4th edition
and Momentum: How to Propel Your Marketing and Transform Your Brand in the Digital Age. An
acclaimed keynote speaker, Shama has delivered keynotes in over 20 countries and spoken for
recognized brands including Movado, Prudential, Chase, Tupperware, and Inc 5000.Keynote : AI : The Next Competitive Advantage
Keynote: Momentum : How to 10X Your Business and Brand in the Digital Age
Keynote: The Digital You : How To Optimize Your Presence In The Age Of AIIn a world scrambling to predict the future, Shama shows you how to profit from the NOW. Create your breakthrough at the intersection ?of AI, customer experience, and business ?growth – today.
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Wade Younger
Wade Younger is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on organizational development
and process improvement through innovative thinking. He is the author of numerous books and
insight publications, CEO of The Value Wave, Managing Partner at Armstrong Wolfe Advisory,
WCOOC Ambassador and Guest Lecturer at Cornell University.Wade has delivered more than 2,000 keynotes around the world addressing audiences of all
sizes. His stories are hypnotic. His methods are about results.As a technology solutionist, disruption strategist and innovation expert, Wade has developed
solutions, managed their implementation, designed methodologies and executed enterprise
deployment plans for many of the leading organizations of our time. Wade uses his experience
as a certified IT project manager (PMP) and certified scrum master (CSM) to lead challenging
projects.Keynote: The Rising Impact of A.I. on People and Professions
Keynote : Technology Trends, Implications and Futureproofing Your BusinessWade’s thought leadership emerges from his ability to practically analyze technology trends and deeply understand human behavior. When it comes to transformation and creating positive future-focused cultures it all comes down to one thing. The way we think.
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Brian Carter
Keynote speaker Brian Carter’s highly entertaining, research-driven, customized and up-to-the-minute talks receive rave reviews from audiences, meeting planners and executives. They love his stand-up comedy background, insights from his continued work in the business world, and his commitment to customization that meets your biggest needs now and in the future. Brian is passionate about sharing experiences, insights and strategies on sales, customer service, generations, leadership and innovation.
Brian’s hands-on business experience, cutting-edge insights, and background in improv and stand up comedy culminate in a keynote speaker who leaves every audience not just entertained, but armed with powerful strategies and tactics.
NEW 2026 Keynote : What’s New About How Today’s Leaders Influence Culture?
Keynote : AI 2.0 Beyond The Hype To Real Results
Keynote : The Great Retention Revolution: Attracting and Keeping Today’s Unique Workforce
Keynote : Adapt and Thrive: How to Build Strong Foundations in Changing TimesWhy choose motivational speaker Brian Carter? When you hire the right keynote speaker, your audience leaves energized, entertained, educated and alive with possibilities.
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John Rossman
Your leadership, culture, strategy and tactics need a playbook tailored to the mission –> compete and win in the digital era. You need a keynote speaker who is a proven operator, advisor and author who sets strategy and implements these concepts, not just talks about them. Your need energy and authentic credibility. Your audience will be taking notes and eager to move these ideas forward.
John Rossman is a business strategist, operator and expert on digital transformation, leadership and business reinvention. He has consulted with many great brands including Novartis, Fidelity Investments, Microsoft, Walmart, and Nordstrom. He served as senior innovation advisor at T-Mobile and senior technology advisor to the Gates Foundation. He is the founder of Rossman Partners, a management advisory team helping clients compete and win in the digital era. He is an operator and builder whose love is diving into business problems and customer needs designing solutions and business models.
He is a former Amazon executive responsible for launching the Amazon marketplace business in 2002. Following Amazon, John was a managing director at an international restructuring and turnaround firm for twelve years and started Rossman Partners in 2017 to guide his clients in competing and winning in the digital era.
Keynote : Big Bet Leadership & Disruptive Technologies: A Leadership Playbook for ChatGPT and Generative AI
Keynotes: THINKING IN OUTCOMES — Leadership for FAST Innovation & Succeeding at Big Bets, Leadership & Culture for Growth & Innovation — The Amazon Way
2024 NEW Book : Big Bet Leadership : Your Transformation Playbook for Winning in the Hyper Digital Era
Your leadership, culture, strategy and tactics need a playbook tailored to the mission –> compete and win in the digital era. You need a keynote speaker who is a proven operator, advisor and author who sets strategy and implements these concepts, not just talks about them.
