‍Speaker Reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEK6HApygaI&t=169s

Speaker Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/erik-qualman

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Erik Qualman is a global digital transformation expert, bestselling author, and futurist. He helps senior executives understand how AI is reshaping leadership, operations, and decision-making. His energetic presentations provide practical insights on how to harness AI for long-term success. Erik Qualman, has spoken in over 55 countries and has reached over 50 million people. He is the #1 bestselling author of five books on digital leadership and was voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind the Harry Potter series. His Socialnomics work has been on 60 Minutes to the Wall Street Journal and used by NBCUniversal to NASA. Over 500 universities use his materials. Qualman’s animation studio wrote and produced the world’s most-watched social media video “Social Media Revolution.” Qualman was formerly a sitting professor at Harvard & MIT’s edX labs.

Why Erik Qualman?

Erik Qualman breaks down AI’s impact on leadership strategy and enterprise transformation in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. He helps executives understand how AI is reshaping the future of leadership, operations, and decision-making while providing actionable insights on how organizations can leverage AI to drive innovation and enhance competitive positioning.

TOPIC: Digital Leadership + AI: The Future of Innovation & Growth

We don't have a choice on whether we team-up with AI, the choice is how well we do it. As a leading futurist, practitioner, author, and speaker, Erik Qualman is at the forefront of the AI revolution and the impact it's having across all sectors: business, education, healthcare, government, and beyond.

In entertaining fashion, Qualman will cover these 3 critical organizational outcomes:

1. How AI is revolutionizing the way we live and work and how your organization can harness AI to drive innovation, enhance customer experiences, and streamline operations.
2. Overcoming the challenges these new technologies present including: successfully navigating ethical implications, job adjustments, algorithmic bias, privacy, security, and more.
3. Striking the right balance between AI and Eye-to-Eye (Jetsons + Flintstones).

This entertaining, educating, and empowering experience will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed today, and tomorrow, to harness the power of AI to drive growth and innovation. Your audience will learn how to stay a year ahead of your competition but never a year ahead of your market.

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^{“Qualman was the perfect kick off - a motivating and entertaining speaker, our participants were thrilled by his engagement and insights on digital trends affecting business and society." — Bertelsmann}

^{“Equalman's presentation was the most important business presentation — in terms of immediate impact in how I approach my job in sales — that I have sat through in 10 years!” — SVP of Sales, ADP}

^{“Equalman raised the bar​ to a new high that few will be able to match. His presentation delivered a perfect mix of thought leadership​, trends, and the building blocks required to thrive in this digital era.” — Sony PlayStation}

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‍Speaker Reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkzkYnluAYk&t=2s

Speaker Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/zack-kass

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Zack Kass is an AI Futurist, keynote speaker, consultant, adjunct professor and the former Head of Go To Market for OpenAI. He has spent over 14 years in AI, leading large teams at some of the industry’s most important companies. His mission is to ensure individuals, businesses, and governments are active participants in the AI-powered future by demystifying AI, making it accessible and understandable for everyone, and helping leaders navigate the rapidly evolving environment.

Today, he is considered one of the foremost thinkers in Applied AI. His thought leadership and techno-optimist views have been featured in countless publications, such as Fortune, Newsweek, Entrepreneur, AdAge, and Business Insider. [Zack supports education and research at two major universities], and still advises Fortune 1,000 board rooms, including Coca-Cola, Morgan Stanley, and Amgen.

Why Zack Kass?

Zack Kass provides executives with a roadmap for navigating AI’s evolving role in leadership and workforce transformation. He offers deep insights into AI’s immediate and long-term impact on business strategy while engaging high-level audiences with thought-provoking discussions on AI’s implications for the future of work.

Highlights:

• Former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI.
• Thought leader in AI-driven business transformation and leadership strategy.
• Frequent keynote speaker for Fortune 500 companies and global tech events.

TOPIC: The Innovator's Dilemma: Navigating our AI Future

Pioneering the path towards an AI-empowered future – The Innovator’s roadmap.

Zack Kass, AI Keynote Speaker, navigates the challenges and opportunities that lie at the forefront of AI innovation. He dissects the paradoxical landscape where technology moves at an astounding pace, yet practical, scalable solutions remain elusive.

In this keynote, Zack highlights how innovators can transform these challenges into stepping stones to success in an AI-driven era.

Drawing on his vast experience in AI strategy and implementation at OpenAI, Zack offers a pragmatic approach to future-proofing your business.

He provides a forward-thinking perspective, sharing lessons learned, strategies adopted, and the transformative power of resilience in the face of relentless technological progression.

Key Takeaways:

• Lessons from the frontlines of AI strategy and implementation
• Actionable approaches to future-proofing your business in an AI-driven world
• Insights into how innovators can turn these challenges into opportunities

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_{“We recommend all of our clients talk to Zack about their corporate AI strategy. He's seen it all and can connect dots faster than anyone.” - Arjun Prakash, Co-founder & CEO | Distyl AI}

_{“Few people understand how to apply AI to real world problems as well as Zack. He's been in the industry for so long, and has a remarkable knack for helping people learn what he knows.” - Lukas Biewald, CEO & Co-Founder | Weights & Biases}

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Speaker Reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED8CqDIQHd8

Speaker Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/seth-mattison

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Seth Mattison is a globally recognized expert on leadership, workforce trends, and digital transformation. He advises Fortune 500 organizations on how AI is reshaping leadership, workplace culture, and organizational agility. With a deep understanding of how technology and human capital intersect, Seth equips executives with the strategies needed to thrive in an AI-driven world.

Why Seth Mattison?

Seth Mattison provides C-suite leaders with actionable strategies to adapt to AI-driven workplace transformation and digital disruption. He offers research-backed insights on the intersection of AI, workforce trends, and leadership agility, helping organizations develop forward-thinking leadership strategies to drive innovation and adaptability in a fast-evolving landscape.

TOPIC: The Human Advantage: Unlocking the Power of Human Connection in an AI-Driven World

Strategies for Winning in The Age of Machines

As we find ourselves propelled into the age of artificial intelligence and hyper change, it's easy to think that tools will define our trades and machines will dominate our work. With jobs evolving faster than people, thriving in this era requires unlocking the power of both technology and human potential. While machines can replicate tasks, they can never replicate the heart and soul behind the work.

As technology commodifies competitive advantages, organizations must innovate and shift from mere efficiency to true augmentation. By blending AI with human creativity, empathy, and complex problem-solving, businesses can achieve a synergy that drives unprecedented growth and engagement. Let's harness new tools to drive efficiency and scale while amplifying the human touch that makes us unique.

Key Takeaways:

1. Embracing our Shared Humanity: Tap into the irreplaceable aspects of human creativity, empathy and emotional intelligence that drive meaningful work and innovation.

2. Differentiating Authentically: Stand out in the AI era by forging genuine, human connections to create standout customer experiences that algorithms can't replicate.

3. Deepen Customer Connections: Go beyond digital to build personal human touchpoints to create a bond that feels authentic and irreplaceable.

4. Unleashing Workforce Potential:  Foster a culture where passion, purpose, and personal investment are at the forefront, making every task and interaction distinctly human and impactful.

This Program is Perfect for Leaders and Teams:

• Navigating the challenges of AI adoption and workforce transformation

• Seeking to leverage human creativity and emotional intelligence for competitive advantage

• Aiming to create a culture of innovation, adaptability and resilience

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Highlights:

• Advisor to Fortune 500 executives on digital transformation and leadership strategy.

• Named Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World List for 2024, by Real Leaders

• Highly engaging and practical keynote speaker known for real-world application of AI leadership strategies.

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^{“Seth's work with the agency has had a big impact. A number of leaders have continued to reference the session and how much of an impact the ideas have had on their thinking as it relates to leading digital transformation at the agency.” -Jane Datta, Chief Human Capital Officer, NASA}

^{“As we navigated our own transformational journey, Seth’s research and insights provided a spot-on and powerful framework to help our executive team challenge the assumptions they've made and the beliefs they carry about who they are and how they're showing up in the world as leaders.” - Susan Cisco, Head of HR & Employee Experience, MassMutual}‍

‍Speaker Reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j-MmsAF-tk

Speaker Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/jay-baer

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Jay Baer is a business strategist and customer experience expert who helps organizations harness AI to drive engagement, efficiency, and growth. With a focus on how AI transforms decision-making and client interactions, Jay delivers dynamic, insightful presentations that leave leaders with actionable takeaways.

Why Jay Baer?

Jay Baer shows how AI-driven insights can enhance executive decision-making and operational efficiency. He offers innovative strategies for leveraging AI to improve customer experience and business performance while helping leaders integrate AI-powered tools to drive strategic growth and competitive advantage.

TOPIC: AI or Die: How to use practical AI to Empower Employees and Convince Customers

In today's rapidly-evolving business landscape, AI is no longer a futuristic concept — it's a critical tool for day-to-day success. AI is escalating customer expectations and redefining what it means to deliver exceptional experiences. In this thought-provoking and actionable presentation, Jay Baer explores the transformative power of practical AI and reveals how you can harness its potential and succeed in the face of intense competition.

Through real-world examples and up-to-the-minute data, attendees will discover how to move beyond the buzz with AI, the five steps every business leader must take to stay ahead (or catch up), the impact it will have on your workforce (including how to train your people to use AI tools), and where to use AI to boost revenue and grow market share.

Key points in this program:

• Understand the true importance of AI adoption for business success in today's competitive landscape.
• Discover how AI is revolutionizing customer expectations and what businesses must do to keep pace.
• Explore the transformative potential of AI agents and why they may ultimately outpace generative AI tools in terms of impact.
• Learn practical strategies for fostering cross-departmental collaboration and developing effective AI policies.
• Gain insights into empowering team members to identify and leverage AI for productivity gains in their day-to-day work.
• Understand the rise of AI-fueled competitors and how to position your business for success in the face of heightened competition.
• Acquire a roadmap for implementing practical AI solutions drive measurable outcomes.

Attendees will leave inspired and laughing, equipped with the knowledge and strategies needed to embrace practical AI, empower their workforce, and deliver unrivaled customer experiences. Through engaging storytelling, real-world case studies and actionable insights Jay delivers a compelling REALISTIC vision for how you must use AI in your business right now.

TOPIC: The New Loyalty Landscape: Customer Experience in the Age of AI

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The rules of customer loyalty are being fundamentally transformed. As artificial intelligence permeates consumers' daily lives, expectations for service speed, communication clarity, and authentic connections are reaching unprecedented heights.

In this energetic, compelling, and HIGHLY customized presentation, Jay Baer reveals how the AI revolution isn't just changing technology—it's permanently altering what customers demand from every business interaction. Backed by proprietary research and delivered with signature humor, this keynote explores how successful organizations are adapting their customer experience strategies for a world where AI has eliminated patience and amplified demands.

Attendees will discover:

• How consumer adoption of AI tools is dramatically reshaping service expectations
• Why traditional response times and communication approaches are becoming obsolete
• The critical balance between leveraging automation and maintaining human connection
• Actionable strategies for exceeding elevated customer expectations in this new reality

All attendees receive Jay's proven framework (developed through work with hundreds of major brands) with specific, actionable tactics that can be implemented immediately to thrive in this AI-influenced customer landscape.

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^{"There are some speakers that are great on stage, some that have amazing and relevant content, a very small handful who actually share something that will shift your entire business strategy, and very very few who impress me as having all the above – Jay is that guy." – Rory Vaden, World Champion Public Speaker}

^{“Jay is a powerful presenter. He not only positively affected our members, but as a result of his presentation, our own organization completely changed our approach to growth.” – Bill Eckstrom, Ceo Of Ecsell Institute}

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Speaker Reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gLE-9R34M&t=13s

Speaker Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/heather-mcgowan

Future-of-work strategist Heather E. McGowan helps leaders prepare their people and organizations for the Augmented Era– where the greatest competitive advantage comes from optimizing human performance. McGowan is a sense maker, a dot connector, a deep thinker, and a pattern matcher who sees things that others miss. Heather gives people the courage and insight that illuminates their path forward. She’s transforming mindsets and entire organizations around the globe with her message about how the next phase of work will focus on continuous learning, rather than simply learning once in order to work. Pulitzer Prize–winning NYT columnist Thomas Friedman frequently quotes Heather in his books and columns and describes her as “the oasis” when it comes to insights into the future of work. In 2020 Heather was recognized as one of the top 50 female futurists in the world by Forbes. Heather’s sessions help employees and leaders alike prepare for and adapt to jobs that do not yet exist.

Why Heather McGowan?

Heather McGowan provides executive leaders with strategic insights on how AI is reshaping the future of work and leadership. Her dynamic presentations offer a blend of research, case studies, and practical frameworks to help leaders drive organizational adaptability and innovation. She emphasizes the critical role of human potential in an AI-enhanced world, equipping leaders with the knowledge and tools to cultivate a workforce that thrives alongside emerging technologies.

TOPIC: The Augmented Era: Maximizing Human Potential

Heather McGowan is a globally recognized future-of-work strategist who helps leaders and organizations prepare for the rapid changes driven by AI and automation. Despite the advent of transformative technologies such as generative artificial intelligence, one undeniable truth remains: the defining characteristic of this era is the ability to harness the potential of human talent to drive profitable growth. Heather provides deep insights into how AI is reshaping business models, talent development, and leadership strategies to create more resilient, adaptable organizations.

Key Takeaways:

• Harnessing Human Capital for Competitive Advantage: Explore how human potential is now the defining factor in enterprise success, with AI handling routine tasks and human talent leading innovation.
• Leveraging AI as a Collaborative Partner: Understand how AI is no longer just a tool but an integrated partner that can enhance decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership strategies.
• Redefining Talent & Workforce Structures: Discover strategies for navigating the workforce revolution, where employees are seen as assets to develop rather than costs to minimize.
• Maximizing Creativity and Innovation in the AI Era: Learn how organizations can cultivate an environment where human ingenuity thrives alongside AI to drive continuous business transformation.

This Program is Perfect for Leaders and Teams:

• Senior executives and leadership teams navigating digital transformation and AI adoption.
• Organizations seeking to maximize human potential in an AI-driven economy.
• Business leaders looking to foster an innovative, forward-thinking culture that integrates AI seamlessly.

^{"Heather McGowan is outstanding at her craft, tailoring her presentation for maximum impact. She will leave your audience with clear imperatives and fired up to race into action!" -President, Abbvie North America‍}

^{"Heather’s presentation style connects to the audience regardless of how your brain is wired. A broad coalition of colleagues found immediate, actionable application of her message" -Erin Watkins, SPHR, VP Transformation, Travelport}

Speaker Reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDss3M6bttE

Speaker Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/josh-linkner

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Josh Linkner is a tech entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and innovation expert who specializes in AI-powered business growth. He helps executives implement AI-driven problem-solving and creative leadership techniques to drive transformational change.

Why Josh Linkner?

Josh Linkner provides C-suite leaders with AI-powered frameworks for innovation and problem-solving. He helps organizations integrate AI into leadership and strategic planning for sustained business growth while delivering engaging, real-world strategies for leveraging AI in leadership and business development.

Highlights:

• Founder of multiple AI-driven technology companies.
• Bestselling author of Big Little Breakthroughs and Disciplined Dreaming.
• Advisor to Fortune 500 companies on AI innovation and leadership.

TOPIC: Find a Way^TM

Description: A proven innovation framework to solve problems, accelerate opportunity, and sustain growth. This keynote by Josh Linkner focuses on a 5-step innovation framework for full-organization ingenuity, offering tools for sustainable success. The framework emphasizes agility, creativity, and improvisation over traditional approaches.

Outcomes: Leaders and teams will leave with a model for harnessing ingenuity to solve problems and seize opportunities, innovative strategies for daily results, and the confidence to tackle the unknown and emerge victorious.

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“Josh Linkner delivers a roadmap to help future generations of entrepreneurs and innovators push boundaries and explore the art of the possible. He provides a clear path to help you build an army of everyday innovators and turn ideas into action.” -Steve Case, Co-Founder and Former CEO, AOL, Chairman, Revolution Partners

“In today’s fiercely competitive global marketplace the most important resource any business has is the creative thinking of its people. Josh Linkner lays out a road map that will guide individuals, teams, and companies to higher levels of creativity. It is a journey that will lead to better ideas and breakthrough thinking.” - Bill Ford, Executive Chairman, Ford Motor Company‍

‍Speaker Reel - https://vimeo.com/887391739

Speaker Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/nicholas-webb

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Nicholas Webb, one of the world's leading experts on innovation, leadership, and technology, delivers high-energy, deeply insightful, and fully customized keynotes on the profound shifts shaping the future of chemical engineering. With the industry at a crossroads, outdated innovation models and rigid development pipelines can no longer keep pace with accelerating change. Nick will explore how engineers and executives can move beyond traditional technology insight and development methods to implement next-generation innovation strategies that drive efficiency, cost reduction, and breakthrough advancements.

TOPIC: Embracing Chaotic Change: Transforming Innovation in Chemical Engineering [custom]

Drawing from his bestselling books, Chaotic Change and Lucid Leadership, Nick shares fresh research, powerful case studies, and practical frameworks to help organizations embrace disruption as a strategic advantage rather than a liability. His insights provide a clear roadmap for navigating hyper-complexity, leadership transformation, and engineering innovation pipelines with anticipatory models and dynamic innovation frameworks.

Key Takeaways:

1. Leveraging Anticipatory Models – How chemical engineers can predict and act on future disruptions to optimize research and development, reducing risk and accelerating breakthroughs.
2. Revolutionizing Innovation Pipelines – Exploring next-generation innovation management principles to replace outdated technology assessment and development methods.
3. The Workforce Revolution – Insights from Happy Work on how shifts in workforce dynamics are reshaping engineering teams and productivity.
4. New Leadership Principles for Hyper-Complexity – How clarity, agility, and strategic foresight from Lucid Leadership empower leaders to drive transformation.
5. Beyond the Industry Echo Chamber – Why traditional industry thinking limits innovation, and how organizations can implement cross-industry insights to unlock breakthrough advancements.

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Why Nicholas Webb?

Nick’s keynotes are 100% customized, high-energy, and designed for maximum impact. Rather than rehashing conventional industry perspectives, he provides actionable strategies that challenge assumptions, disrupt outdated models, and deliver real-world results. His engaging, fast-paced, and optimistic style ensures that audiences leave not only informed but empowered to take immediate action. This is not just another talk on chemical engineering—this is an immersive experience in the future of innovation, leadership, and engineering transformation.

Who Should Attend?

This keynote is tailored for c-suite, R&D leaders, executives, innovation managers, and chemical engineers looking to stay ahead of disruption and build the future of engineering innovation. Nicholas Webb's insights will revolutionize the way chemical engineers and industry leaders think, innovate, and lead—ensuring they thrive in a world of chaotic change.

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^{"Are you ready to take your creative ideas from ‘incremental’ to ‘disruptive’ or even ‘destructive’? Nick Webb just spoke to one of our teams and left the group inspired and eager to break our normal conventions. He’s right when he says Innovation is not a bumper sticker – you have to do something to make it come to life.: - Cal Austin, Regional Director – Pfizer Innovation}

^{“Nick Webb’s ability to visualize and articulate disruptive and continuous innovations that are likely to transform a traditionally slow to adapt pharma industry stirred the anxiety emotions within the executive audience during the Avoca Quality Consortium Annual Summit in May 2015 yet generated a high-energy and inspiring atmosphere for the opportunity to advance the development of medicine.” - Steven Whittaker, Executive Director / Avoca Quality Consortium}

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