AI keynote speaker · Australia & New Zealand
AI keynote speaker for NZ & Australian conferences and leadership events
AI. Right here. Right now.
Keynotes grounded in the AI work we do with organisations every week, not hype or theory. From a leadership team of 20 to a conference audience of 200+, people leave knowing what AI means for them today, what’s coming next, and what to do about it.
- Real examples from our strategy, workshop, governance and change work
- Today’s AI and what’s likely next, without the hype or the doom
- Leadership offsites, staff events and national conferences, built around your goals
A practitioner, not a performer · Prosci® Certified · MBA · Independent of every AI vendor
- 20–200+ from executive teams to large conference audiences
- 128+ organisations trained across NZ and Australia, in every industry
- AU & NZ conferences, offsites and staff events on both sides of the Tasman
AI. Right here. Right now.
A keynote from the work, not the stage
There are plenty of AI speakers. Many talk about AI; we work with it every week. Every example, risk and recommendation in this keynote comes from real projects with organisations across New Zealand and Australia.
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Grounded in real client work
AI strategy, Copilot and ChatGPT workshops, governance and change programmes. Your audience hears what’s actually working inside organisations like theirs, and what isn’t.
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Present and future, honestly
What AI can do today, what’s likely next with agents and automation, and what’s still uncertain. No hype, no doom, and clear about the difference.
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Something to act on
Practical takeaways for leaders and teams: where to start, what to watch and how to bring people with you.
The same thinking we bring to client work, delivered as a keynote: practical, credible and relevant to the room.
Recent keynotes
Recent AI keynotes across Australia and New Zealand
A selection of recent sessions, from executive offsites to national conferences. Every keynote is tailored to your industry, audience and business priorities, whatever sector you're in.
Retail conference, Auckland
45-minute keynote for frontline travel professionals on moving beyond the hype to improve customer service and productivity.
Leadership offsite, Tasmania
Executive workshop and keynote on AI strategy, governance, the future of work and AI in finance.
National member conference, Brisbane
For business owners and leaders: where AI creates value now, where it doesn’t, and how to spot the right opportunities.
Corporate staff conference, Auckland
90-minute keynote for a large mixed audience on practical AI use, productivity and where human judgement still matters.
National member conference, Whanganui
Industry-focused keynote on immediate AI opportunities in construction, from productivity and project delivery to the future of work.
Annual staff conference, Whangārei
60-minute keynote for engineering professionals on adoption, productivity, governance and how AI is changing work.
Relevance is the key
Every keynote is customised to your audience
No generic AI presentation. Whether it’s a leadership team of 20 or a conference of 200+, each keynote is built around your audience, your industry and the outcomes you want from the event.
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Understand your event
We discuss your audience, objectives, priorities and where you are on your AI journey.
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Research your industry
I identify the trends, risks, opportunities and examples most relevant to your sector.
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Listen to your people
Where useful, I speak with selected leaders or stakeholders to understand what matters inside your organisation.
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Build the keynote
Those insights become a practical, engaging presentation with relevant examples and clear takeaways.
A keynote that feels relevant to the room, and gives people something useful to think about and act on.
Popular keynote themes
AI keynote topics: what should we talk about?
Every keynote is tailored, but these are the themes organisations are asking about right now.
AI. Right here. Right now.
What AI can genuinely do today, where the hype ends, and what leaders should be paying attention to.
Where to start with AI
Moving from experimentation to practical adoption, prioritised use cases and measurable business value. See AI strategy.
The future of work
AI agents, automation, changing roles and what becoming AI-native could mean for your organisation. Future of AI keynote
Human + AI
How people can work well with AI, build new capabilities and stay valuable as roles change. See AI change management.
AI governance & risk
Innovation without losing control: privacy, security, responsible use, policy and human oversight. See AI governance.
AI in your industry
A tailored view of the opportunities, risks and emerging use cases most relevant to your sector.
Not sure which topic is right? We’ll shape the keynote around your event and the conversation you want to create.
Your speaker
Meet Glen Maguire, AI keynote speaker
I’m the founder of Matrix AI Consulting, with 25+ years in digital transformation across Europe, Australia and New Zealand. I translate AI into practical business value, focusing on the issues leaders care about most: productivity, workforce capability, governance, competitive advantage and responsible adoption.
Every keynote draws on our current client work, from Copilot and ChatGPT workshops to change programmes, so audiences get practical examples and clear recommendations rather than hype or technical theory. They leave knowing what AI means for them, where the opportunities and risks lie, and what to do next.
- Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner
- MBA
- Microsoft Copilot-certified
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FAQs
AI keynote speaker FAQs
How long is a typical AI keynote?
Usually 45 to 60 minutes, depending on how much Q&A you’d like and the topics and sectors we need to cover. Longer sessions of up to 90 minutes work well for larger staff conferences.
Is the keynote tailored to our industry and audience?
Yes, every time. Each keynote is built around your audience, with industry-specific examples, risks and opportunities. It’s designed for business leaders and professionals, so no technical background is needed.
How much does an AI keynote cost, and do you travel?
Fees are on application, because each keynote is tailored. Your quote reflects the length, the level of customisation, any pre-event interviews and travel. We speak at conferences, offsites and staff events across Australia and New Zealand, from major cities to regional venues, and you’ll receive a clear written quote in AUD or NZD after a short call.
Can you combine a keynote with a workshop?
Yes. Many clients add a leadership workshop or a hands-on Copilot, ChatGPT or Claude session after the keynote, so the ideas turn into action while energy is high. Each workshop is tailored to the AI tools your team actually uses.
How far ahead should we book?
Ideally 3 to 4 weeks before your event. That gives us time to research your industry, speak with your leaders and fully customise the session so it’s relevant to the room. Shorter notice can sometimes work, so get in touch with your date and we’ll confirm availability.
Planning an event?
Tell us your date, audience and what you want people to take away. We’ll confirm availability and whether we’re the right fit. Prefer email? hello@matrixconsulting.ai