Speaking

GenAI keynote speaker and hands-on trainer for banking

"My focus is engaging, practical sessions that help leaders and teams move forward. I lead with actionable insights and ideas you can apply the same day."

My speaking engagements focus on growth, transformation, and how organizations adapt in a changing landscape. From GenAI keynotes, video demos, and hands-on sessions, to marketing-focused topics, these sessions are designed to be engaging and approachable, grounded in real-world examples for learners of all levels. The guarantee: audiences walk away with practical insights and ideas they can apply immediately.

Session formats

Three ways I work with audiences, designed to match the moment and the room.

Keynotes

Perspective that sparks momentum.

These sessions help leaders and teams rethink growth, transformation, and how work is changing. Keynotes are engaging, relevant, and grounded in real experience, designed to challenge assumptions and create a shared sense of direction without overwhelming the audience.

Demonstrations

See what's possible with real work.

Live and recorded demonstrations show how ideas translate into action using real-world scenarios and familiar workflows. The focus is on clarity and relevance, helping audiences understand what is practical, what matters, and what can be applied immediately. GenAI real-life demonstrations are powerful learning tools.

Hands-On Learning

Turning insight into action.

These interactive sessions are designed for small or large groups, teams, or leadership cohorts who want to apply what they are learning in real time. Participants work through practical examples together, building confidence, judgment, and habits they can carry back into everyday work. Sessions are great for GenAI, marketing, leadership topics, and more.

Upcoming events

Where you can catch me next.

Late July 2026 · Madison, WI · Faculty

Graduate School of Banking

AI faculty at GSB, teaching bankers to apply GenAI in everyday work.

September 23, 2026 · Austin, TX · Speaking

ABA Marketing Conference

Practical GenAI for bank marketing teams.

October 25, 2026 · Salt Lake City, UT · Speaking

ABA Annual Convention

Everyday AI for banking leaders.

October 27 to 28, 2026 · Speaking

Iowa Bankers Tech Conference

Practical GenAI for community banks.

Previous events

A selection of recent engagements across associations, conferences, and schools of banking.

  • Bank Director | Acquire or Be Acquired Conference, February 2026 (connecting marketing to the strategic plan)
  • American Bankers Association | Community Bankers Conference, February 2026 (real-world GenAI applications)
  • Financial Brand Forum, April 2026 (AI Masterclass and onboarding sessions)
  • American Bankers Association | Stonier Graduate School of Banking, June 2026 (hands-on GenAI learning)
  • Graduate School of Banking at UW Madison — AI Innovation Series (week-long series on responsible AI in financial services)
  • American Bankers Association — AI Workshop (monthly teaching engagement on responsible AI usage)
  • America's Credit Unions — "The First 90 Days" webinar (member onboarding)
  • Illinois Bankers Association — Midwest Leaders Conference (executive keynote on applying GenAI today)
  • America's Credit Unions — Marketing & Business Development School (hands-on, onboarding growth)
  • American Banker — Small Business Conference (panel on responsible AI)
  • America's Credit Unions — Digital Marketing School (member onboarding, peer learning)
  • Illinois Bankers Association — BankTech Conference (IT, innovation, and strategy AI keynote)
  • Graduate School of Banking at UW Madison — teaching GenAI to current and future banking leaders
  • Michigan Credit Union League — ACE 2025 Conference (checking acquisition, onboarding, member growth)
  • American Bankers Association — Stonier Graduate School of Banking (hands-on immersive GenAI learning)
  • Bank Holding Company Association — Spring Seminar (executive and board keynote)
  • Financial Brand Forum — breakout on real-life GenAI for banking marketers
  • American Bankers Association — Community Bankers Council Retreat (hands-on immersive GenAI for executives)
  • Tennessee Bankers Association — Strategic Tech Summit, April 2025 (practical GenAI for bankers)
  • Illinois Bankers ONE Conference — checking acquisition and onboarding session, plus AI panel

Newsletter

The Briefing

Occasional notes on GenAI inside banking. Practical applications, what's working, what isn't, and how to think about it. Short, useful, no fluff. For bankers and the firms that serve them.

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"As a speaker, writer, educator, and activator, I help leaders and teams get unstuck, build confidence, and move GenAI into everyday work. If you're ready to jumpstart progress and find a clear path forward, let's start the conversation."

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