What does an AI keynote speaker actually do?
An AI keynote speaker helps a leadership audience understand what artificial intelligence changes about their work, their decisions and the skills their people need, in a single session of 40 to 90 minutes. The useful ones do less explaining of the technology and more equipping of the humans: what to protect, what to build, and what to do differently on Monday. My sessions focus on one question: as AI takes the tasks, where does human judgement have to remain?
What is the difference between an AI keynote and an AI workshop?
A keynote is 40 to 90 minutes, built to change how a large audience thinks. A workshop is a half day or full day with a smaller group, built to change what they do. Many organisations book a keynote to open an event, then a workshop for the leadership team the following day. I deliver both.
How long is a keynote and what does the format include?
My keynotes run 40 to 90 minutes depending on the slot, with optional audience Q&A and breakout facilitation. In person or virtual. Every session is tailored: I work with your team in advance to understand the room, the sector and what the event needs to achieve.
How far in advance should I book?
Three to six months ahead for in-person keynotes is ideal. Virtual sessions can sometimes be arranged on shorter timelines. Later slots in a calendar year fill first.
Does Rahim deliver keynotes outside the UK?
Yes. I am based in London and have delivered recently in Istanbul, Dubai, Singapore, Madrid and across Canada. I deliver across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America in person, and worldwide virtually. All sessions are in English.
What does an audience actually leave with?
A shared language for where judgement stays human, a way to locate their own organisation on the drift versus design matrix, and specific decisions they can act on the next morning. In post-session surveys to date, all surveyed audiences reported the session valuable and said they would hear the talk again.
Does Rahim run sessions for boards?
Yes. Private board and executive sessions on AI and decision quality, distinct from conference keynotes: smaller room, more challenge, built around the decisions that organisation is actually facing.
Can a keynote be tailored to our sector?
Every keynote is tailored. Recent rooms include banking, logistics, law, advertising, higher education and technology, and the preparation includes conversations with your team beforehand. For the Kaplan retreat in Istanbul, Rahim interviewed students and families directly, unasked, to bring the room evidence it did not have.
Does Rahim speak at schools, charities and universities?
Yes. A small number of slots each year are kept for schools, charities and universities. Ask, and be straightforward about budget; the answer is often yes.
