Future of work keynote · New Zealand & Australia
Future of work keynote speaker: AI, jobs and what comes next
An honest, practical keynote on how AI and agents are changing work, roles and organisations. No hype and no doom: what is happening now, what is likely next, and what leaders and their people should do about it.
MBA · Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner · Independent of every AI vendor
Watch Glen Maguire presenting an AI keynote at a recent conference.
- 20–200+ audience sizes, from boards to national conferences
- NZ & AU conferences, offsites and staff events
- 25+ years digital transformation across Europe, NZ and Australia
What your audience leaves with
Clarity on the future of work, and what to do about it
Every future of work keynote is built around your audience and industry, with real examples from organisations across New Zealand and Australia.
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A clear view of where AI is heading
What is real today, what is coming next, and how to tell the difference from the hype.
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What agents mean for work
How AI is moving from answering questions to taking actions, and what that does to processes and teams.
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An honest picture of jobs and roles
Where AI augments people, where roles will consolidate, and which human capabilities grow in value.
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Practical next steps
What leaders, teams and individuals should be doing now, whatever the pace of change.
AI. Right here. Right now.
How the keynote frames the shift in work
AI is moving from individual productivity tools to a transformation of work, roles and organisations. The keynote walks your audience through each stage.
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AI assistants
Tools like Copilot, ChatGPT and Claude are already changing everyday knowledge work.
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AI agents
AI that takes actions, completes multi-step tasks and coordinates workflows.
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Work redesign
The bigger question: how should work be organised when AI can do more of the process?
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AI-enabled organisations
AI embedded across workflows, decisions and operating models, reshaping roles and capabilities.
The result: a shared understanding of how work is changing, what it means for your people, and what to prepare for now.
No hype. No doom.
An honest view of AI and the future of jobs
Audiences trust a speaker who separates evidence from opinion. Every keynote is clear about what we know, what is likely and what nobody can yet predict.
- Evidence
What we know
AI tools are already changing how knowledge work is done, from writing and analysis to meetings and customer service. Organisations that build skills and guardrails early adopt faster and more safely.
- Informed view
What is likely
Agents will take on more multi-step work. Many roles will be augmented, but some will consolidate or disappear, and new roles will emerge. The mix will vary by industry and organisation.
- Open questions
What is uncertain
How fast this happens, which jobs change most, and how capable AI systems become. That is why the best strategies hold up across several possible futures.
Keynote themes
Future of work keynote themes
Choose one theme or combine several. Each is tailored to your sector, audience and event.
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AI, jobs and skills
What AI means for roles, careers and capability, with an honest view of both augmentation and job change.
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From assistants to agents
The next wave of AI at work, and what it means for processes, teams and productivity.
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Leading people through AI change
Why adoption is a people challenge first, using Prosci change management principles.
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Trust, risk and responsible AI
How to adopt AI with confidence: governance, privacy and the impact on your people.
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Planning for multiple AI futures
Scenario thinking for leaders and boards: strategies that hold up whatever the pace of change.
Turn the keynote into action
Many clients follow the keynote with AI workshops on Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT or Claude, AI leadership training for senior teams, or AI change management to help people adapt as roles change.
Your speaker
Meet Glen Maguire, future of work keynote speaker
I’m the founder of Matrix AI Consulting, with 25+ years in digital transformation and business change across Europe, New Zealand and Australia.
My keynotes draw on current AI advisory, training and AI governance work with organisations across New Zealand and Australia. That means practical examples, commercial insight and a grounded view of what is changing now, what is likely next and where uncertainty remains.
I’m independent of every AI vendor, so audiences get a balanced view, not a sales pitch.
Credentials
- MBA , University of Otago
- Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner
- Microsoft Copilot-certified ( verify)
- 25+ years leading digital transformation and change
Verified Prosci® certification. See the Credly badge.
FAQs
Future of work keynote questions
What does a future of work keynote cover?
It explains how AI and agents are changing work, roles and organisations: what is happening now, what is likely next and what remains uncertain. The audience leaves with a clearer view of what it means for them and practical steps leaders can take now. The aim is clarity and action, not prediction or hype.
Will you talk honestly about AI and job losses?
Yes. AI will augment many roles, but some will consolidate or disappear and new ones will emerge. I give a balanced, evidence-based view of both, tailored to your industry, so people can have an informed conversation rather than an anxious one.
How is this different from your general AI keynote?
My AI keynote covers AI for your organisation more broadly, from getting started to governance. The future of work keynote goes deeper on jobs, skills, agents and how work and organisations will change. Many events combine elements of both.
Who is it for, and how long is it?
Leadership teams, boards, all-staff events, member organisations and industry conferences of 20 to 200+ people. Most keynotes run 45 to 60 minutes including Q&A, and up to 90 minutes for larger conferences. No technical background is needed.
How much does it cost and how far ahead should we book?
Fees are on application, in AUD or NZD, and reflect length, customisation and travel. Ideally book 3 to 4 weeks ahead so we can research your industry and tailor the session to your audience. Shorter notice can sometimes work, so get in touch with your date.
Check availability for your event
Tell us your event date, location, audience and what you’d like them to leave with. We’ll confirm availability and set up a short call to tailor the keynote. Prefer email? hello@matrixconsulting.ai