Artificial Intelligence Speakers

Generative AI can now write, draw, and do so many other things just as well as a human. Technological advancements in healthcare can help us detect cancer faster than ever before. Every industry is being shaken up by the breakneck pace of AI, and we’re just at the beginning of this revolution. Lavin’s top AI speakers are at the forefront of these exciting—and evolving—fields.

35 Artificial Intelligence
Speakers

Ajay Agrawal

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Expert | Founder of the Creative Destruction Lab | Bestselling Co-Author of Prediction Machines and Power and Prediction

Being second in the AI race isn’t good enough. You have to get ahead now to gain a sustained edge over the competition.

Daron Acemoglu

2024 Nobel Prize Winner | 3rd Most Cited Economist in the World | MIT Institute Professor | Bestselling Co-Author of Why Nations Fail and Power and Progress

Technology is moving faster than ever before. If we take hold of it right now, we can use it to build a more just and democratic world.

Kate Crawford

Professor | Author of Atlas of AI | Leading scholar of AI and society

We’re at a critical crossroads in the spread of AI. We can use it to oppress and exploit, or we can chart a course towards a more just and sustainable future.

Radhika Dirks

Global AI Advisor | CEO & Co-Founder of XLabs and Ribo | One of Forbes’ 30 Women in AI to Watch | Artificial Intelligence Pioneer

Generative AI is changing the tech infrastructure of the world. Your biggest dreams—your most ambitious moonshots—are closer than ever before.

Nicholas Thompson

CEO of The Atlantic | Author of The Running Ground | Former Editor-in-Chief of WIRED

Generative AI is changing what it means to be human, and that's just the beginning. You can find the opportunity in emerging AI technology today.

Nita Farahany

Author of The Battle For Your Brain | Legal scholar & ethicist | Director of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society

Technology is converging with our bodies, even our minds. What are the dilemmas and opportunities?

Katie Drummond

WIRED Global Editorial Director

Breakneck developments in AI have brought us to a new inflection point in technology and society. You can lead your organization through this change.

Justin Reilly

CEO of Wavelo | Former Head of Product at Verizon

You already understand the big picture of AI. Now learn the art of implementing it.

Salman Khan

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Khan Academy

AI won't destroy education. It'll save it.

Douglas Rushkoff

One of the World's 10 Most Influential Intellectuals (MIT) | Bestselling Author of Team Human and Program or Be Programmed

AI can help us flourish creatively and collaboratively—if we dare.

Karen Hao

Instant New York Times Bestselling Author of Empire of AI | Lead Designer of The Pulitzer Center's AI Spotlight Series

Will AI produce broad-based societal benefit for all? Or return us to an age of empire? The path forward is in our hands.

Stephen Marche

Author of The Next Civil War and the First Ever AI-Generated Novella, Death of an Author | Writer for The New Yorker, The Atlantic

ChatGPT is blurring the line between human and machine—which means uniquely human creativity is more important now than ever before.

Max Bennett

Author, A Brief History of Intelligence | AI Entrepreneur and Founder of Bluecore | Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree

To understand the future of artificial intelligence, we must first understand the history of human intelligence.

Shoshana Zuboff

Bestselling author of The Age of Surveillance Capitalism | Harvard Business School Professor Emerita | Activist and scholar

We may have democracy or we may have surveillance society, but we cannot have both.

Fab Dolan

Founder of 99Ravens | Former Global Director of Android Product Marketing and Partnerships at Google

In a world of AI-generated marketing, better beats more.

Derek Thompson

#1 New York Times Bestselling Co-Author of Abundance | Host of thePlain English Podcast | Founder of the Substack Derek Thompson

We live in a world of scarcity. But there's a better way forward—into a future of abundant housing, energy, innovation, and progress on all fronts.

Neil Hoyne

Author of Converted | Chief Strategist at Google | Senior Fellow at Wharton

AI isn't just about technology. It's about leadership. Master the art of guiding teams that experiment boldly, adapt quickly, and turn change into unstoppable growth.

Hans Peter Brondmo

Former CEO, Everyday Robots, Google’s Pioneering AI and Robotics Moonshot

In a world where humans and AI-powered robots coexist, we must reimagine the very idea, the nature, and the purpose of work.

Jordan Ellenberg

New York Times bestselling author of Shape and How Not to Be Wrong

Math is the science of not being wrong. It touches everything we do.

Jason Feifer

Editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine | Author of Build for Tomorrow

When we change in a way that is truly valuable, we won't want to go back to how things were before.

David Eagleman

One of the World's Foremost Neuroscientists | Host of PBS’s The Brain | Host of the Top Science Podcast Inner Cosmos

In an increasingly technological world, we must tap into the uniqueness of the human brain to set us apart.

Jeremy Gutsche

CEO of Trend Hunter | New York Times bestselling author of Create the Future

This is the year AI changes you. You can let the disruption derail you—or you can find the opportunity in chaos and gain an AI edge.

Alex Kantrowitz

Reporter and Founder of Big Technology | Author of Always Day One | CNBC Contributor

Six bold predictions on the future of AI can help us thrive through the changes to come.

Alexandra Samuel

Digital Workplace Expert | Author of Remote, Inc. | Author of JSTOR Daily's "Unfolding AI" Column

We are the founding generation of the new workplace. Leading this workplace means embracing a pragmatic, creative approach to AI and online work.

Camille Stewart Gloster

First Deputy National Cyber Director for Technology and Ecosystem Security | Former White House AI Council Member | Former Google Global Head of Product Security Strategy

People are at the heart of all our technology. Recognizing this can help us meet customer needs, find new opportunities, and thrive in the age of AI.

Isabelle C. Hau

Speaker on AI and Education | Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning

With AI in education, how do we build tools, environments, and policies that center human connection—and accelerate learning?

Stephanie Mehta

CEO and Chief Content Officer of Inc. and Fast Company

Any company can become a Fast Company by pushing their creative boundaries.

Tracy Dennis-Tiwary

Bestselling author of Future Tense | Clinical psychologist and researcher | Digital health technology entrepreneur

Anxiety may feel bad, but it’s actually good for us—and for our productivity, creativity, and wellbeing.

Shalini Kantayya

Award-winning filmmaker | Director of TikTok, Boom. and Coded Bias | TED Fellow

A digital world comes with digital dangers—here’s how to protect ourselves and our rights.

Jay Van Bavel

Professor of Psychology & Neural Science at NYU | Award-Winning Author of The Power of Us

To build powerful teams, you need to harness the power of a shared team identity.

John Maeda

Microsoft VP of Design and Artificial Intelligence | Author of How to Speak Machine

Information is expanding—if we want to use it correctly, we need to represent it visually.

David Yeager

Author of 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People | Professor of Psychology at The University of Texas, Austin

Learn the new science of motivating young people—and make your own life easier in the process.

Laura Huang

Distinguished Professor at Northeastern University | Faculty Director of Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative | Author of Edge and You Already Know

Are you looking for an edge to help you succeed? Good news: You've already got one.

Heather Berlin

Cognitive neuroscientist | Host of PBS Nova's Your Brain

You are your brain, but you can also shape it—and become more creative, more productive, and the best version of yourself.

AI Keynote Speakers Who Decode the Future of Technology

The challenge leaders face today isn’t keeping up with AI. It’s understanding how to harness its potential while navigating the risks. Today’s leading AI speakers go beyond what AI is to explain how you can use it, helping business leaders make informed decisions about implementation, ethics, and competitive strategy.

At The Lavin Agency, we represent AI keynote speakers who are at the forefront of these exciting—and evolving—fields. From pioneering researchers to industry practitioners, our speakers bring both technical expertise and business acumen to help organizations thrive in the age of artificial intelligence.

These aren’t theoretical discussions about distant possibilities. Our AI speakers address the immediate challenges and opportunities that executives, entrepreneurs, and innovation teams face right now.

The Top AI Speakers for 2025

Our roster of AI keynote speakers includes thought leaders who are shaping how organizations approach artificial intelligence:

  • Ajay Agrawal, founder of the world’s largest AI startup incubator
  • Daron Acemoglu, Nobel Prize winning economist
  • Kate Crawford, author of Atlas of AI and one of the TIME100 AI
  • Radhika Dirks, CEO and co-founder of XLabs and one of Forbes‘s 30 women in AI to watch
  • Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and former editor-in-chief of WIRED
  • Nita Farahany, author of The Battle for Your Brain
  • and many more!

AI Keynote Topics That Will Dominate 2025

The most sought-after AI speakers for 2025 are tackling the questions that keep business leaders up at night:

Generative AI Implementation Strategy
Moving beyond experimentation to enterprise-scale deployment while managing costs, quality, and competitive differentiation.

AI Ethics and Responsible Innovation
Building governance frameworks that enable innovation while addressing bias, privacy, and accountability concerns.

The Future of Work and Human-AI Collaboration
Preparing workforces for AI augmentation, identifying roles that remain uniquely human, and managing organizational change.

AI-Driven Competitive Advantage
Using artificial intelligence to create sustainable business advantages rather than just efficiency gains.

Data Strategy for AI Success
Building the data infrastructure, quality processes, and governance required for effective AI implementation.

AI Risk Management and Security
Protecting organizations from AI-related threats while maintaining the agility needed for innovation.

Industry-Specific AI Applications
Tailored insights for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, retail, and other sectors navigating AI transformation.

Global AI Competition and Geopolitics
Understanding how AI development shapes international business, trade policy, and competitive dynamics.

These topics resonate because they address the practical challenges organizations face when moving from AI experimentation to real-world implementation.

How to Choose the Best Keynote Speaker for Your AI Event

Selecting the right AI keynote speaker requires balancing technical credibility with business relevance. Here’s what successful event organizers consider:

Match Technical Depth to Audience
C-suite executives need different insights than data scientists. The best AI speakers can adjust their technical depth while maintaining credibility across audiences.

Consider Implementation Experience
Some AI keynote speakers excel at big-picture vision, others at practical implementation. Choose based on where your audience is in their AI journey—planning, piloting, or scaling.

Evaluate Industry Relevance
AI applications vary dramatically across sectors. Look for speakers who understand your industry’s specific challenges, regulations, and competitive dynamics.

Assess Balanced Perspectives
The most valuable AI speakers acknowledge both opportunities and risks. Avoid speakers who are either pure evangelists or fear-mongers.

Review Recent Content
AI moves fast. Ensure your speaker’s recent presentations reflect current capabilities, not outdated assumptions about what AI can or cannot do.

Look for Practical Frameworks
The best AI keynote speakers provide actionable frameworks for decision-making, not just fascinating demonstrations of AI capabilities.

Consider Customization Capabilities
Generic AI talks miss the mark. Top speakers will customize their content based on your organization’s AI maturity, industry context, and strategic goals.

From Inspiration to Action: How Keynotes Drive Real Business Results

The best AI keynote speakers don’t fade into memory the next day. Instead, their content and insights stay top of mind for everyone who hears them, helping them drive real business results and hit their KPIs.

At a recent ATB Financial event, Lavin AI speaker Ajay Agrawal helped the audience reframe how they think about AI and the implications to their business. The organizer raved that “his session was thought-provoking and had a lasting impact: rarely does a speaker get referenced for a couple weeks after a presentation, let alone actively come up in conversations as people talk about how to navigate their business in the coming years.”

At World Bank, AI speaker Radhika Dirks offered a keynote that attendees described as “absolutely amazing.” The organizer said that by the next day, attendees were applying her AI framework to everything. “Many great things are going to come out of this for us,” they said.

How to Book a Leading AI Speaker

Step 1: Reach Out

Start by telling us a bit about your event—what kind of audience you’ll have, your goals for the session, and any themes you want the speaker to cover. Not sure yet? No problem. We’re here to help you refine your vision.

Step 2: Get Curated Recommendations

Based on your needs, we’ll suggest a short list of AI speakers: just 3-5 names whose background, expertise, and presentation style match what you’re looking for. Whether you want someone deeply academic, inspirational, or with a great story to tell, we’ll find the right fit for your event.

Step 3: Finalize the Details

Once you’ve selected your speaker, we handle the logistics—from fee negotiation and scheduling to travel planning and AV requirements. We’ll ensure everything is clearly laid out in writing, with ongoing support all the way up to event day.

Step 4: Post-Event Support

Want to bring your speaker back for a follow-up session? Need materials for your event recap? We’re still in your corner after the curtain falls.

We’ve love to take some of the work off your plate. If that sounds like a dream, contact us today for help with your AI event!

Frequently Asked Questions About AI Speakers

What is an AI keynote speaker?

An AI keynote speaker is a professional presenter who specializes in artificial intelligence topics, ranging from technical innovations to business applications and societal implications. These speakers might be researchers, industry practitioners, entrepreneurs, or policy experts who help audiences understand and navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

How much does it cost to hire an AI keynote speaker?

AI speaker fees vary based on the individual’s profile, expertise, and event format. You can find AI speakers whose fee is as low as $15,000, and speakers whose fee goes up to more than $75,000. The investment reflects the high demand for credible AI expertise and the significant business value these insights can provide.

What makes a great AI keynote speaker?

A great AI speaker combines deep technical knowledge with exceptional communication skills and business acumen. They can explain complex concepts clearly, provide practical insights for implementation, and address both opportunities and risks honestly. The best AI keynote speakers stay current with rapid technological changes while helping audiences separate hype from reality.

What are common audience takeaways from AI keynotes?

Audiences typically leave AI keynotes with clearer understanding of AI’s current capabilities and limitations, practical frameworks for evaluating AI opportunities, strategies for managing AI implementation risks, and renewed confidence in their organization’s ability to compete in an AI-driven future. Many attendees report feeling more prepared to make informed decisions about AI investments and partnerships.

Do AI speakers work with non-technical audiences?

Absolutely. The most effective AI keynote speakers excel at making complex technical concepts accessible to business leaders, policymakers, and general audiences. They focus on strategic implications rather than technical details, using real-world examples and business cases that resonate with decision-makers regardless of their technical background.