Are We Living Through the Age of Expertise? 15 AI Keynote Speakers Redefining What it Means to be an Expert

Artificial intelligence has put an extraordinary amount of knowledge within everyone's reach. Questions that once required years of specialized training can now be answered in seconds. As a result, expertise, at least on the surface, feels more accessible than ever. 

But information has never been the same thing as judgment. 

That's why the value of expertise is changing. Today's most impactful AI keynote speakers don't simply explain artificial intelligence—they help leaders make sense of it. At a moment when technology is changing faster than organizations can adapt, they offer the judgment and perspective that AI alone can't provide. 

Mark Milley

1. General Mark Milley

As the pace of technological change continues to increase, the conduct of war will significantly transform. Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff GEN. MARK MILLEY offers insights on how artificial intelligence will change future conflicts, how the military is preparing for those changes, the domestic and global implications of these changes, and how organizations can develop situational awareness to navigate geo-political uncertainty. 

Gary Gensler

2. Gary Gensler

Artificial intelligence is reshaping financial markets at an unprecedented pace. GARY GENSLER explores the promises and risks of AI in finance, from algorithmic trading to regulatory oversight and systemic stability. As a former regulator and MIT professor specializing in AI and financial technology, he offers a forward-looking perspective on how policymakers and industry leaders can harness AI’s potential while mitigating its pitfalls.    

Ronan Farrow

3. Ronan Farrow

Investigative journalist RONAN FARROW shares stories from his latest work in the inner workings of the tech world, revealing the faces behind the screens and the decisions shaping our digital universe. Drawing on reporting that includes his widely discussed New Yorker profile of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Farrow brings to light his rigorously reported stories of the modern tech kingpins, sharing insight into their impact on society and its implications for our collective future. 

Dan Schulman

4. Dan Schulman

Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations operate, but technology alone doesn't build trust. Former PayPal President and CEO DAN SCHULMAN explores how business leaders can harness AI while keeping people at the center of decision-making. Drawing on his experience leading one of the world's largest digital payments companies through rapid technological change, Schulman explores how organizations can embrace AI without losing the trust that drives lasting success. 

Dambisa Moyo

5. Dr. Dambisa Moyo 

DR. DAMBISA MOYO dives into the intricate dynamics of the global economy in the age of AI, offering an expert analysis of future growth trajectories and market trends. Drawing from her extensive experience in international economics, Dr. Moyo provides a comprehensive overview of the factors shaping global growth and market strategies driving the net wave of global prosperity. 

De Kai

6. De Kai

AI pioneer DE KAI shares where this technology is at today – and where it’s going next. Despite the media hype, today ‘AI’ stands for “artificial idiocy.” Our current language learning models (which power tools like ChatGPT) are barely on the cusp of what they’re capable of doing. De Kai shares the ‘next big thing’ in AI – which is neither ‘big’ nor about ‘things.’ De Kai answers profound questions, such as: How will the real AI that’s coming very soon be small and smart, and how will that undermine current planning? 

Cathy O'Neil

7. Cathy O’Neil

Big data scientist, author, and algorithm expert CATHY O’NEIL breaks down the headlines around the newest generation of AI tools, ChatGPT. With her trademark humor and gift for making scientific language accessible, Cathy dispels the myths around whether to celebrate – or fear – these new tools, and how individuals and organizations can use them for maximum benefit while minimizing harm.

Indra Nooyi

8. Indra Nooyi

INDRA NOOYI examines how business leaders can navigate one of the most consequential technological shifts of the modern era. Drawing on her experience leading a global company through periods of transformation, Nooyi explores the leadership challenges created by artificial intelligence and what it takes to build organizations that can adapt to constant change. As AI reshapes industries and redefines competitive advantage, she offers a thoughtful perspective on leading through disruption while maintaining a clear long-term vision. 

Conor Grennan

9. Conor Grennan

As the Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern School of Business, CONOR GRENNAN has developed a unique AI Mindset Framework, tying technology and behavior. Shared in a keynote fit for anyone from complete beginners to tech wizards, Grennan empowers audiences with both expertise on generative AI and a new way of thinking with broad applications to change the way they live, work, and “do pretty much everything.”  

Grennan runs a 1–4-hour workshop deep diving into generative AI, addressing the specific challenges your organization faces, crafting an actionable AI transformation plan, and walking through the next steps of the journey, including what it looks like to establish an AI task force. 

Rohini Kosoglu

10. Rohini Kosoglu

ROHINI KOSOGLU shares her background in healthcare innovation and policy as well as her expertise in the future of healthcare when it comes to AI innovation. Kosoglu worked on the Biden administration’s timely AI Bill of Rights, one of the first legal documents addressing AI. She is a Venture Partner at Fusion Fund – a venture firm that focuses on early-stage technology and health care investments – and Director of Innovation Policy at the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign. Weighing the opportunities to tap into health care’s rich data against the potential pitfalls of inequitable technological application, Kosoglu breaks down the need-to-know on healthcare and AI. 

Ginni Rometty

11. Ginni Rometty

Explore the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence with GINNI ROMETTY, the former Chairman and CEO of IBM who led the company through one of the most significant technology shifts in its history. Named Fortune's "#1 Most Powerful Woman" three years in a row, Rometty makes sense of the forces driving AI adoption and explores how organizations can position themselves for long-term success. 

Matt Shumer

12. Matt Shumer

MATT SHUMER offers a front-row view into the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and what it means for businesses navigating unprecedented technological change. In his widely discussed Fortune essay, "Something Big Is Happening in AI," Shumer compared today's AI moment to February 2020—when a transformative shift was already underway, but few fully grasped what was coming next. Exploring the opportunities and risks created by generative AI, Shumer helps leaders understand how the technology is reshaping competition and the future of work. At a moment when AI capabilities are advancing faster than ever, he shares practical insights on how organizations can adapt and stay ahead. 

Michael Sandel

13. Michael Sandel

As artificial intelligence makes information more accessible than ever, one question becomes increasingly important: what can't AI replace? Renowned political philosopher MICHAEL SANDEL challenges audiences to think beyond the technology itself, exploring the ethical questions AI raises about work, merit, leadership, and what society values most. Drawing on decades of scholarship and his acclaimed books, Sandel helps business leaders navigate the human consequences of artificial intelligence, offering a thought-provoking perspective on why human judgment remains essential in an AI-driven world. 

Sheena Iyengar

 14. Sheena Iyengar

Columbia Business School's DR. SHEENA IYENGAR has developed the Think Bigger framework, a six-step method for innovation that helps answer this question. Iyengar's work with AI, particularly through her "Choice Mapper" tool, demonstrates how AI can enhance our ability to innovate and make better choices. This talk explores the intersection of AI and human creativity, showing how technology can be leveraged to unlock our full potential. 

Krisztina "Z" Holly

15. Krisztina ‘Z’ Holly

KRISZTINA “Z” HOLLY explores how it’s not just great ideas that will drive significant impact across industries and society, but how we innovate that matters most, particularly in the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. Z shares entertaining examples—not only business and tech, but also robots and rockets, artists in the desert, and 7,000 physicists looking for the secrets of the universe—to illustrate how to harness others’ imagination. Drawing from her extensive experience with startups and technology, Z provides actionable insights on fostering a culture of creativity to turn visionary concepts into reality. 

Why You Need an AI Keynote Speaker

Artificial intelligence is changing how organizations access knowledge, but it hasn't diminished the value of expertise. If anything, it's raised the bar. As AI becomes more capable, leaders need trusted voices who can separate signal from noise, translate complexity into action, and help organizations navigate what's next. 

Whether you're planning a leadership summit, innovation conference, or company-wide meeting, the right AI keynote speaker can equip your audience with the perspective to lead confidently through rapid technological change. These experts help organizations understand not just what artificial intelligence can do, but how to make better decisions because of it. 

Keep Exploring

Interested in learning more about how AI can shape the future of your business? Browse our Artificial Intelligence speaker page to explore more of the world’s leading experts. Or, for a broader perspective on technology, check out our Technology speaker page for other visionaries driving the next wave of digital transformation. 

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