AI & Future of Work Keynote Speakers — Canada & USA

AI keynotes have become the most requested — and most uneven — category on the circuit. The speakers below translate technology change into what it means for your people, your customers and your next planning cycle.

Spoken Artists books future-of-work and innovation speakers for corporate conferences, association meetings and leadership retreats in Canada and the United States.

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Practical examples your audience recognises, not hype

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A point of view on people and culture, not only tools

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Content that is current to this year, not a recycled 2023 deck

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Comfort with a mixed audience — executives and front line together

Hand-picked · 12 speakers
Mark Daley
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Mark Daley

World’s First University Chief AI Officer, Western University

London, Ontario, Canada · Artificial Intelligence · AI Strategy · AI Governance
Sabrina Sullivan
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Sabrina Sullivan

Futurist & Strategy Advisor on Work, Technology, and Change

North America · Strategic Foresight · Future Of Work · Innovation Strategy
Jennifer Brace
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Jennifer Brace

Futurist on Future of Work, Innovation, and Well-Being

Plymouth, Michigan, USA · Strategic Foresight · Future Of Work · Change Management
Lee Jeyes
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Lee Jeyes

Futurist. Head of Innovation and Change at Waitrose & Partners

London, UK / Toronto, ON. · Innovation Execution · Change Management · Corporate Transformation
Anne Belliveau
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Anne Belliveau

Transformation Strategist. Former Chief Experience Officer, Cirque du Soleil

Montreal, Canada · Customer Experience · Digital Transformation · Change Management
Dr. Keith Keating
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Dr. Keith Keating

Keynote Speaker | Workforce Futurist | Bestselling Author

North America · Future of Work · Learning & Development · Organizational Learning
Avery Swartz
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Avery Swartz

Tech Educator, Bestselling Author & Founder of Camp Tech

Toronto, Canada · AI Adoption · AI Ethics · Digital Marketing
Angela Ahrendts
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Angela Ahrendts

Former SVP, Apple Retail; Former CEO, Burberry; Chair of the Board, Save the Children International

Cupertino, CA — USA · Customer Experience · Retail Transformation · Brand Strategy
Anil Arora
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Anil Arora

Chief Statistician of Canada, Deputy Minister (Ret’d) Adjunct Lecturer, Harvard Kennedy School Board Member, Centre for International Governance

Ottawa, Canada · Digital Government · Data Strategy · Public Sector Modernization
John Weigelt
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John Weigelt

National Technology Officer, Microsoft Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Technology Policy · Digital Governance · Innovation Strategy
Dan Breznitz
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Dan Breznitz

Innovation Strategist | Global Policy Advisor | Bestselling Author

Toronto, Canada · Innovation Policy · Economic Development · Industrial Strategy
Marc Champagne
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Marc Champagne

Speaker · Bestselling Author · Mental Fitness Strategist & Futurist

Toronto, Canada · Available worldwide · Mental Fitness · Resilience · High Performance
Planner questions
How much does an AI and future-of-work keynote speaker cost in Canada and the US?+

Fees depend on the speaker, date, format (in person or virtual) and travel. Share your budget and Spoken Artists will shortlist AI and future-of-work speakers who fit it, with exact quotes within one business day.

Who are good AI and future-of-work keynote speakers in Canada?+

Spoken Artists represents hand-picked AI and future-of-work speakers including Mark Daley, Sabrina Sullivan, Jennifer Brace, Lee Jeyes. Every one offers a free intro call before booking.

Do your speakers travel to the United States?+

Yes. Spoken Artists speakers regularly keynote across Canada and the United States, in person or virtually. Quotes are available in CAD or USD.

How far in advance should I book a keynote speaker?+

Three to six months is ideal; six to nine months for peak dates like January sales kickoffs and fall conference season. Short-notice bookings are often still possible — ask.

Can I meet the speaker before I book?+

Yes. Every speaker on the Spoken Artists roster offers a free introductory Zoom call so you can test chemistry and tailor the keynote before committing.