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A few quick back-and-forth notes, whatever's easiest for you, to tailor it to your audience and goals.
A talk built for you
A program shaped around your theme, not an off-the-shelf talk.
One of the most qualified voices {on AI you can put on a stage}.
No other voice on the AI circuit has operated a $1.1B emerging-technology portfolio across 14 countries, written the Wall Street Journal bestseller on innovation, contributed AI insights to the California State University system on one of the largest AI rollouts in public higher education, and then earned a 98% recommendation score across 300+ rooms of executives, engineers, and skeptics.
He built it, he didn't just read about it.
Alex ran Cisco's Global Innovation Centers across 14 countries, managing a $1.1B portfolio that generated $400M in revenue. When he talks about building AI-ready organizations, it's what he actually did, not a framework from a consulting deck.
98% recommend him, measured, not claimed.
Talkadot post-event data across 582+ audience responses: 98% would recommend, 97% relevance, 100% content quality.
He actually customizes, every time.
Every booking is tailored up front. The talk on your stage isn't pulled from a catalog, it's built around your room, whether that's a board, an all-hands, or a policy summit.
Every room, every continent.
Elected officials, Fortune 10 boards, university faculty, HR all-hands, technical engineering teams, often in the same audience. 40 countries, 6 continents. The content adjusts; the authority doesn't.
No vendor pitch disguised as a talk.
No consulting firm to upsell, no software to promote, no coaching program to close. Your audience gets independent perspective, which is exactly why they act on it. Zero conflicts, on stage or off.
Credentials your leadership will recognize.
WSJ bestselling author (Fearless Innovation, Wiley). Forbes contributor. Innovator-in-Residence, Tulane. AI Advisor, CSU system. Co-author of ISO 56002. IEEE Member, what your stakeholders find when they Google him.
What Event Organizers and Leaders Say — 98% Recommend Alex
Eye-opening, refreshingly human, and capable of building a shared vision around agentic AI — that's how leaders at Coca-Cola, AWS, and Disney describe Alex Goryachev's AI keynotes and employee innovation workshops.
Innovation for everyone
Alex turns AI into practical concepts — not techspeak — that land with executives, HR, sales, engineering, and faculty alike. It's the same approach he honed building university-anchored innovation centers across 14 countries, bridging cultures and generations.
Built around your audience
Across 310+ keynotes, workshops, and advisory engagements on 6 continents, no two have ever been the same. Alex builds every program around your audience's challenges, industry, and goals — from agentic AI strategy and the future of work to innovation culture.
Value that lasts
Most programs end at applause. Alex's end with deployment — the same frameworks proven inside Cisco, Dell, Pfizer, and IBM and documented in his WSJ bestseller Fearless Innovation. Workshops and advisory install them in your team, so they're still running long after the event.
Proven where it counts
Two decades leading AI and innovation where the stakes are real — a $1.1B portfolio at Cisco, three Olympic Games, 300,000+ employees, and AI transformation for Fortune 100s, governments, and America's largest public university system. Every engagement is measured, so you see the ROI.
Your team will thank you
A 60-minute keynote, a hands-on workshop, a virtual session, or multi-month advisory — for enterprises, universities, and associations alike. Whatever the format, 98% of audiences say they would recommend him.
Request Alex's availability for your engagement. From Silicon Valley to Singapore, and everywhere in between.
310+ Keynotes, Workshops & Advisory Engagements
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Frequently asked questions
If you don't see what you need, message Alex directly via the form below — answers usually within one business day.
Is Alex Goryachev a good AI keynote speaker?
Independently verified audience data says yes: across 582+ attendee responses collected by Talkadot, 98% rate his AI keynotes valuable, 97% would see him speak again, and 91% call the content actionable. He has delivered 310+ keynotes on 6 continents for organizations including Google, Cisco, and the California State University system, and 98% of clients say they would recommend him.
Who is Alex Goryachev?
Alex Goryachev is an AI keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and strategic advisor, and a leading voice on the future of work and learning in the age of agentic AI. He is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Fearless Innovation (Wiley), a Forbes contributor, and a LinkedIn Top AI Voice. As former Managing Director of Innovation Strategy at Cisco, he led a $1.1 billion innovation portfolio and created innovation tracks for three Olympic Games.
Is Alex Goryachev a practitioner or a futurist?
Alex is a practitioner—he spent his career building AI and innovation programs inside global enterprises before ever stepping on stage. At Cisco he created university-anchored innovation centers across 14 countries and delivered innovation tracks for 3 Olympic Games. That operating record is why audiences get implementable strategy rather than predictions. Experience the difference by booking through the Work with Alex page.
What makes Alex Goryachev qualified to speak on AI?
Alex's qualification is a rare combination: enterprise operator, published author, and trusted advisor. He ran a $1.1B innovation portfolio at Cisco, wrote the WSJ bestseller Fearless Innovation, is a LinkedIn Top AI Voice, and serves as Innovator-in-Residence at Tulane University. Clients from Google and IBM to SHRM and IEEE rely on that depth. Put it to work for your event via the Work with Alex page.
What does Alex Goryachev speak about?
Alex speaks about agentic AI strategy, AI governance, fearless innovation, and the future of work—always customized to the audience's industry and AI maturity. His material draws on his WSJ bestseller Fearless Innovation, his Forbes writing, and his work with the California State University system on AI and AI governance. Browse topics and formats on the Work with Alex page.
Where is Alex Goryachev based?
Alex Goryachev is based on the West Coast, USA, and speaks worldwide—he has delivered 310+ keynotes across 6 continents, in person and virtually. His West Coast base makes him an easy choice for West Coast and Southern California events, while global time-zone flexibility covers international audiences. Wherever your event is, start the conversation through the Work with Alex page.
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