Speaking & Media
Speaking on the future
of applied AI.
Keynotes, panels, executive sessions, and corporate workshops on AI transformation, commercialization, governance, and the economic opportunity of applied AI.
Featured Topics
Talks across the applied AI agenda.
Each topic is delivered as a keynote, executive session, fireside, panel, or full workshop — tailored to the audience, format, and outcome you need.
Enterprise & Leadership
- AI Transformation for Executives
- Moving Beyond AI Hype
- Building AI-Ready Organizations
Innovation & Ecosystems
- Canada's Applied AI Opportunity
- Building Competitive AI Ecosystems
- Commercialization & Scaling AI Companies
Emerging Technology
- Agentic AI & Digital Workforces
- AI Risk & Governance
- The Future of Cybersecurity & AI
Formats & Event Types
Built for the format you're producing.
Conferences
Mainstage keynotes and curated panel moderation.
Executive Retreats
Closed-door strategy sessions for C-suites and boards.
Industry Events
Featured talks for industry associations and consortia.
Corporate Sessions
Private leadership and workforce briefings.
Government Roundtables
Policy and economic development forums.
University Lectures
Applied AI strategy in academic settings.
Innovation Summits
Headline sessions and fireside conversations.
Workshops
Half- and full-day intensive working sessions.
Past Engagements (select)
A sample of recent stages.
CONFERENCE · KEYNOTE
Web Summit Vancouver
Featured speaker on applied AI and Canada's commercialization opportunity.
SUMMIT · PANEL
ALL IN
Canada's national AI summit — sessions on commercialization and ecosystem development.
INDUSTRY · LEADERSHIP
BC Tech Association
Founding Director of the AI Chief Executive Council — ongoing executive convenings.
ECOSYSTEM · CONVENING
AI Network of BC
Executive Director — programming, speaker sessions, and provincial AI strategy events.
Booking
Book Rob for a keynote
or executive session.
Available for in-person events across North America and Europe, and remote sessions for global audiences.