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For EMEA conferences, summits, and leadership retreats, Alex Goryachev delivers AI transformation keynotes and workshops that translate directly into business results. Alex's approach is built on a simple premise: AI transformation is first a people challenge, then a technology challenge — and he helps organizations master both. For availability and booking information, contact Alex's team and start building the keynote experience your audience will be talking about long after the event ends.
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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.
In Their Own Words
Alex’s keynote was the highlight of the event.
Alex speaks like someone who has actually led transformation at scale — because he has.
Most universities are still preparing students for a world that no longer exists. Alex made that impossible to ignore.
For the first time, people across the organization felt like their ideas truly mattered - and within days, teams were already taking action and building new solutions together.
Alex created the kind of tension leadership teams need - forcing us to confront hard questions about the future of work and whether we are adapting fast enough.
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.
Helping the World’s Top Organizations Innovate:
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Why Audiences 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.
Request Alex’s availability for your engagement. From Silicon Valley to Singapore, and everywhere in between.
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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 in 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.
Book Alex
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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
14
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.
Post-Event Follow Up
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.
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.
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. Get in touch with Alex for a discovery call.
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.
Work with AlexAlex'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.
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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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 California State University system, impacting 460,000+ 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 and strategies for AI and innovation, innovation culture and proven frameworks, reskilling and workforce preparedness, education and academia policy, and government AI policy and legislation. For additional topic ideas and recommendations for your event, get in touch.