Speaking

Applying AI: Game-changing Insights and Practical Solutions for a Better World

Zack works with organizations to enhance efficiency, improve productivity, and bolster employee satisfaction by harnessing the power of AI.

Keynotes

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The Next Renaissance

In the age of Artificial Intelligence, everything is changing, from how we work to how we create. How can you take advantage of this change to improve your life and career? As the former Head of Go To Market for OpenAI, Zack Kass has been at the forefront of AI's global transformation for over 15 years. In this compelling keynote, Zack counters the conventional dystopian narrative of AI, sharing a positive vision that offers the potential for game-changing innovation, opportunity, and human potential. Audiences will come away understanding how technology will reshape their industries, organizations, workforce, and lives for the better.

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The Next Great Company

Artificial Intelligence is transforming work as we know it—and the stakes for organizations couldn’t be higher. Individuals and companies that don’t adapt run the risk of being left behind. How can you prepare for what’s coming? As the former Head of Go To Market for OpenAI and leading futurist, Zack Kass has helped hundreds of leaders rethink their AI strategy. In this compelling talk, Zack will deliver a comprehensive roadmap on how to build, develop, motivate, and retain high-performing teams and companies in an AI-driven world. Audiences will come away understanding the importance of soft skills, constant learning, and a culture of adaptability to thrive in the new business landscape.

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Societal Thresholds

Throughout history, we embraced innovation when it clearly made life better—think fire, electricity, antibiotics, the internet. But today, this phenomenon has shifted. As AI races forward, the biggest barrier is no longer what technology can do, but what society is willing to accept. In this provocative keynote, Zack Kass explores the growing gap between technological possibility and societal readiness. Drawing from his experience at the forefront of AI’s evolution, Zack unpacks why cultural, ethical, and institutional resistance—not technical limitations—will define the pace of progress. Audiences will come away with a powerful framework for navigating resistance, rethinking innovation, and leading through one of the most pivotal moments in human history.


It was brilliant
Your performance was 1st class. Great insights, and you pitched at the right level for our audience. Everyone said it was the best session of the day! It was brilliant.
Jeff McMillan
Chief Analytics and Data Officer
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Morgan Stanley
Remarkable
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
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Weights & Biases
AI Expert
Zack is easily the most business savvy AI expert I know.
Joh Tobin
CEO
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Gantry
He Just Gets It
Zack helped us plan our entire AI strategy. He just gets it.
John Murphy
President
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The Coca-Cola Company

Booking Zack

Tailored insights for every audience

Zack offers keynotes, advisory, and C-level workshops to empower leaders with the insights requred to make truly informed decisions.

How to Book Zack

1. Let’s talk

Start the conversation. Share your goals and vision for the event. We’ll discuss potential themes, delve into the specifics, and begin crafting a program tailored to your needs.

2. Pre-event call

Zack requires a 50% deposit to reserve a date, once the contract is signed and we receive confirmation of the deposit initiation we’ll book the pre-event call.

3. Reserve your date

With the date set, we dive deeper. This is where we align on content, customize the keynote, and make sure that the material resonates with your audience. Your feedback is paramount.

4. Event day

The big day arrives. Zack will engage and enlighten your audience, drawing on tailored insights and impactful anecdotes. Expect a memorable session that sparks dialogue and drives action.

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