AI keynote speaker
Keynotes that make AI make sense.
Sandy Carter turns the fastest-moving technology in history into clear choices for leaders, delivered with the energy and humor that has kept audiences in 91+ countries on their feet.
SXSW 2024: Mind-Machine Merge: Seven Future Trends in a Post-AI World of Work
- SXSW
- CES
- Davos
- United Nations
- AWS re:Invent
- TEDx
- TiE Silicon Valley
- FebrabanTech
- Gigaom AI
01Keynote programs
Five keynotes for the AI era.
01 Signature talk
AI First, Human Always
Leading through the era of superintelligence
Her signature talk, based on her bestselling book. The AI trends reshaping every industry, and the mindset leaders need to turn exponential change into a tailwind instead of a threat.
For: CEOs, boards, leadership teams and all-company audiences
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The Agentic Enterprise
Putting AI agents to work without losing control
AI agents are moving from pilots into production, and some are already overstepping. What agents can safely do today, and the identity, authority and accountability they need to earn trust.
For: C-suite, CIOs, CISOs, product and operations leaders
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From Pilots to Profit
Closing the AI adoption gap
Most enterprise AI is live, yet half of companies still can’t prove it works. Real use cases, a proven adoption process, and the leadership habits that turn AI spend into results.
For: Executive teams, transformation leaders, HR and finance
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The AI Marketing Playbook
AI search, agentic commerce and the new customer
From the host of The AI Marketing Companion podcast. How AI search, shopping agents and the creator economy are rewriting the marketing playbook, and what to do with your next marketing dollar.
For: CMOs, marketing and sales teams, agencies and brands
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Unstoppable
Women leading the AI era
Companies with women in AI leadership see markedly stronger returns. The data, the career playbook and the sponsorship models that put more women at the AI table.
For: Women’s leadership events, employee networks and all-company audiences
Explore this keynote02Why Sandy
Why organizers choose Sandy.
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An operator, not a commentator
Sandy is building AI trust infrastructure as a CEO today, after scaling businesses past $5B at IBM and AWS. Audiences get what’s working in practice, not theory.
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This week’s AI, explained
She writes about AI for Forbes every week, so every keynote reflects the latest models, deals and research, translated into decisions leaders can act on.
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Funny, high-energy, interactive
Her talks are powerful, funny and high-energy, and full of interaction, stories and real examples rather than a wall of slides.
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Built for your room
Each talk is tailored to the audience’s level, industry and location, from executive boardrooms to audiences of 50,000.
03Formats
On stage, on screen, or in the boardroom.
Keynote
30–60 minutes. High energy, story-driven and interactive, tailored to your audience and industry.
Fireside chat
A moderated conversation or panel, with Sandy as guest or moderator.
Executive briefing
A working session with your leadership team or board on AI strategy, agents and governance.
Virtual & hybrid
Remote delivery for global and distributed audiences.
04Testimonials
What organizers and audiences say.
FebrabanTech 2025 hosted a series of provocative debates about the role AI will play in the financial space, and Sandy’s presentation about AI First, Human Always was certainly our main event. She left us all reflecting about the challenges on the long road ahead, while excited with the possibilities.
That was the best AI session I’ve attended. Your deck with the actual use cases made things really easy to understand. The business context was really helpful, and the organizational adoption process made it very easy to consider where one stood with respect to the actual corporate process for AI adoption.
Before the event, several people told me what an awesome speaker she was, so my expectations were high. But Sandy knocked it out of the park: she was brilliant, funny, insightful, and gave a masterful presentation. My only regret was that I didn’t give her a bigger slot!
05FAQ
Booking questions
What does Sandy Carter speak about?
Artificial intelligence and what it means for business and people. Her keynotes cover AI strategy and culture (AI First, Human Always), agentic AI and trust, enterprise AI adoption and ROI, AI in marketing, and women in AI leadership.
Does Sandy customize her keynotes?
Yes. Every talk is tailored to the audience’s level, industry and location, with examples and research relevant to the room.
Is Sandy available for virtual events?
Yes. Sandy speaks in person around the world and delivers virtual and hybrid keynotes for distributed audiences.
Where has Sandy spoken?
Sandy has spoken to audiences of up to 50,000 people in more than 91 countries, on stages including SXSW, CES, Davos, the United Nations, AWS re:Invent, TEDx and FebrabanTech.
How do I book Sandy Carter to speak?
Send your event details, including date, location, audience and format, through the booking form on the contact page or email bookAIfirst@gmail.com. Fees depend on format, date and location.