Go from AI uncertainty to clarity, confidence, and action.

From Fortune 10 events to innovation summits, Alex Goryachev engages audiences with tailored keynotes and workshops, helping teams thrive in the AI era.

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Why People Book Alex

Unlike any other AI keynote speaker.

Alex doesn’t just speak about innovation and AI.

He’s led massive innovation initiatives for Dell, Cisco, Pfizer, IBM and others. He helps teams overcome barriers to AI adoption through workshops and strategic advisory. And he’s chosen by Google, AWS, Disney, Visa, Amgen, and others to captivate audiences with tailor-made keynotes.

Alex’s relevant, real-world expertise sparks enthusiasm and understanding of AI and innovation. No fluff, techspeak, or cliched hot takes, ever. Just authentic, actionable insights, perfect for any team.

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Why Audiences in Love Alex

Eye-opening, refreshingly human, and capable of building a shared vision around AI. These are just a few ways leaders at Coca Cola, AWS, and Disney described Alex’s keynotes and workshops.

Audiences leave “inspired and informed”—to borrow Google’s words—and here’s why.

No canned AI keynotes

Forget one-size-fits-all presentations. Alex tailors content to the unique challenges, audience, and goals to maximize outcomes. No two keynotes are ever the same.

Innovation for everyone

Focusing on practical concepts, not techspeak, Alex resonates with HR, sales, marketing, and others, bridging cultures, generations, and understanding, perfect for organizations.

Value beyond the stage

The impact of other keynotes fizzle. But Alex’s actionable keynotes resonate long after, while optional workshops build lasting enthusiasm for innovation.

Expertise with real ROI

An AI expert and data-driven executive, Alex utilizes AI to analyze pre-event sentiment to inform content. Post-event, teams get meaningful metrics to guide innovation strategies—and see Alex’s ROI.

Flexible engagements

Alex captivates and educates live on stage in , on webinars, or during virtual events, giving you flexible options that best fit your requirements.

Alex has a rare ability to challenge how leaders think — and do it in a way that inspires alignment, not defensiveness. Our executive team left with clarity, urgency, and a shared vision for how to lead in the age of AI.

How Alex Delivers Experiences that Bring Action

From pre-event to post-event, every step is designed to bring the most value and impact, setting Alex apart from every other AI keynote speaker or innovation expert.

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    Request Availability

    Contact Alex to learn his availability, pricing, and vision for your engagement.

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    Discuss Engagement

    Alex meets with stakeholders to customize an experience that generates results.

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    Pre-Event Benchmarks

    For greater impact, Alex can build surveys to determine specific needs and sentiment, analyzing data with AI.

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    Review Content

    Alex prepares a high-level content outline so clients can review, approve, and get excited for the content.

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    Deliver Immense Value

    Captivating audiences with enticing topics and custom insights, Alex grabs  attention during keynotes and workshops.

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    Post-Event Follow Up

    To prove ROI and identify additional needs, Alex provides clients with a report using post-event data and AI.

300,000+
Employees Empowered
$1.1B
Innovation Strategy Led
310
Keynotes Delivered
200+
Published Works
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Countries Impacted

3 Ways Alex Turns AI Uncertainty Into Action

These aren’t just better ways to use ChatGPT, or create short-term buzz. This is what the most influential organizations on earth use to shape the future.

AI Keynote Speaking

Alex’s applause-inducing keynotes captivate audiences at industry events, internal summits, and thought leadership conferences, set apart by:

  • 100% customization to the audience, event, and format

  • Focus not on “vision” and vibes, but outcomes

  • Approachable speaking style that hooks audiences

  • People- and business-centric views, not techspeak

Bring a perspective on AI and innovation your audience hasn’t heard dozens of times before.

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Innovation Workshops

The perfect addition to drive home a keynote, or a meaningful standalone experience, Alex’s workshops offer:

  • Full customization to your team and needs

  • Alex’s Forbes-recognized methodology of innovation

  • Structured format to inspire every employee to innovate

  • Available C-Suite-centric workshops

Bring Alex’s expertise—from leading a $1.1B innovation strategy, to innovating 3 Olympics, to advising Fortune 100 leaders—to your team.

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Strategic Advisory

Alex partners with scaleups, governments, Fortune 100 clients, and academia to help them maximize:

  • Employee support for AI and innovation

  • Application of AI and innovation in business

  • Effective AI policy and legislation

  • Ethical AI practices

Serving as a strategic partner, Alex can help your organization move beyond overwhelm and chaos into real strategy and results.

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Global AI and Innovation Keynote Speaker

Meet Alex Goryachev

Recognized by Forbes as one of the world’s top innovation experts and a Wall Street Journal Bestselling author, Alex Goryachev has driven transformative change at major global brands including Cisco, Dell, IBM, and Pfizer.

Continuing to advise some of the most innovative scaleups and Fortune 100 companies on earth, Alex helps organizations and teams overcome AI resistance and realize innovation opportunities through insightful keynotes and hands-on workshops.

Alex is a fixture at global innovation summits, C-suite boardrooms, policy discussions, and anywhere AI and innovation need to be unleashed next—including .

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Cover of Alex Goryachev's book Fearless Innovation

A behind-the-scenes look at innovation in action.

Curious what it takes to fearlessly innovate at Cisco, Dell, Pfizer, and IBM?

Alex’s Wall Street Journal bestseller “Fearless Innovation” gives you a front row seat, plus a practical, clear roadmap for aligning ideas with impact. Go beyond the buzzword to real, meaningful innovation.

What sets Alex apart from other top AI speakers and innovation experts?

With AI and innovation elevated to buzzwords, there are plenty of speakers in this space. While many offer insightful keynotes, few can bring the depth of understanding, hands-on experience, and diverse viewpoints that Alex can. Alex doesn’t just talk about AI and innovation. He’s led it at Dell, Pfizer, and Cisco. He’s sat across from C-Suite execs to build global innovation plans. And he’s resonated with audiences at Google, AWS, Disney, Coca Cola, and dozens of other companies with keynotes tailored to their unique AI opportunities. A frequent contributor to Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, and Fast Company, Alex has been identified as a Top AI Voice on LinkedIn. He is also the author of a Wall Street Journal Bestseller, Fearless Innovation. Alex’s style is personable, approachable, and human. It’s never caught up in techspeak, or jargon so he resonates with any audience. Learn more about what sets Alex apart. Get in touch.

How does Alex customize keynotes and workshops?

No two organizations’ AI or innovation opportunities, or challenges, are the same. So canned keynotes or one-size-fits-all workshops just won’t do. Instead, Alex uses AI and data to tailor his engagements with available pre-event surveys. Analyzing responses, Alex customizes his content to address key needs and pain points, ensuring his message is meaningful. Speaking with leadership and other event stakeholders, Alex further customizes the content to ensure resonance and relevance, engaging audiences. Add it all up and you have keynotes and workshops that feel like they’ve been created for you—because they were. Learn more about Alex’s methodology. Get in touch.

What events and audiences are right for Alex?

With so much experience leading large-scale innovation initiatives, Alex is able to reach and resonate with any audience, no matter their knowledge level, industry, culture, or department. Captivating audiences from a live stage, or a virtual event, Alex is a fixture at C-Suite summits, innovation conferences, policy talks, offsites, and employee all hands meetings, plus governmental and academia events. An audience looking for fresh perspectives, real solutions, and custom content will find Alex’s keynotes engaging and actionable with ideas they can start applying right away. Curious about Alex’s recommendations for your event? Get in touch.

What companies and organizations have worked with Alex?

Alex’s roster of past clients, keynote engagements, and employers reads like a Wikipedia entry of the world’s most innovative, respected organizations. Disney, Coca Cola, ISO, AWS, Google, LEGO, CAT, IBM, Cisco, Dell, and dozens of other organizations have benefited from Alex’s keynotes, workshops, and strategic advisory services. As the former Managing Director of Innovation Strategy at Cisco, leader of global Innovation Centers and Smart City programs in 7 countries, and creator of innovation tracks for 3 Olympics, Alex’s real-world experience magnifies his impact upon any organization he partners with. Additionally, Alex has worked hands-on with governments, industry groups,startups and scaleups, plus large academic institutions, like the University of Delaware and The University of California, impacting 300,000+ students and thousands of faculty.

What topics does Alex Goryachev cover in keynotes and workshops?

While every keynote or workshop is customized to an event or audience, Alex is often requested by clients to bring a fresh perspective and real-world expertise on topics, including: AI’s impact on work and education Innovation in the age of AI Building buy-in and reducing hesitancy towards AI Policy and ethics related to AI C-Suite and leadership insights on AI Employee engagement in innovation The impact of AI on society Use cases, solutions, and strategies for AI and innovation Innovation culture and proven frameworks Reskilling and workforce preparedness Education and academia policy Government AI policy and legislation For additional topic ideas and recommendations for your event, get in touch.

Turn your next event into AI and innovation action.

These aren’t just better ways to use ChatGPT, or create short-term buzz. This is what the most influential organizations on earth use to shape the future.

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