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Artificial Intelligence
Understand what AI is, what it can do, what it cannot do and why it matters to organisations and professionals.
Speaking · Lecturing · Expert Sessions
Make complex technology understandable and relevant.
Artificial intelligence, data, blockchain and emerging technologies can quickly become surrounded by technical language and exaggerated claims.
Denise delivers selected speaking, lecturing, workshops and expert sessions that connect complex subjects with business decisions, professional practice and practical application.
Speaking Topics
Technology through a business and human lens.
Topics can be adapted to the audience, event objective and required level of technical depth.
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Generative AI
Explore generative AI, practical applications, limitations and its changing role in professional work.
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AI for Business
Connect AI with strategy, productivity, operations, customer experience and business opportunities.
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AI for Leaders
Help executives and managers understand the decisions, opportunities and organisational questions created by AI.
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Data Analytics
Explore how data becomes evidence, insight and better-informed decision-making.
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Data-Driven Decision Making
Examine the relationship between analysis, uncertainty, evidence and human judgement.
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Blockchain
Explain blockchain concepts, business use cases and the circumstances in which the technology may or may not be appropriate.
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Emerging Technology
Explore new technology developments through the lens of practical relevance rather than hype.
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Business Innovation
Examine how organisations identify, challenge and develop meaningful opportunities.
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Digital Transformation
Explore why transformation involves technology, people, processes and strategy together.
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Entrepreneurship
Discuss ideas, business models, opportunity assessment and the realities of moving from concept to execution.
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Technology & the Future of Work
Examine how AI and digital technologies are changing professional roles, skills, workflows and organisational expectations.
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AI Literacy
Help audiences develop a grounded understanding of AI terminology, capability and responsible use.
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Data Literacy
Build confidence in questioning metrics, interpreting information and understanding evidence.
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Technology for Non-Technical Audiences
Translate complex technology concepts into clear professional and business language.
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Bespoke Topic
Develop a session around a specific event, audience or organisational objective where the subject aligns with Denise's expertise.
Engagement Formats
Different audiences need different formats.
Conference Speaking
Selected talks for professional, technology, business and educational events.
Guest Lecturing
University and educational sessions connected to relevant academic or professional subjects.
Executive Briefings
Focused sessions for leaders who need strategic understanding without unnecessary technical depth.
Panel Participation
Selected expert panels and discussions across technology, business and innovation.
Professional Workshops
Interactive sessions that move beyond a presentation into discussion and practical application.
Corporate Sessions
Internal organisation sessions for teams, managers or employees.
Expert Q&A
Structured discussion around AI, data, technology or business questions.
Bespoke Engagement
A tailored speaking or lecturing format designed around the audience and purpose.
Audience First
The same subject should not sound the same to every audience.
An executive audience, university classroom, professional conference and technical team may all need a different way of approaching the same topic.
The level of technical detail, examples, terminology and practical emphasis can therefore be adapted to the context of the engagement.
Session design can consider:
- Audience background
- Existing subject knowledge
- Event theme
- Desired learning or discussion outcome
- Technical versus non-technical emphasis
- Business or academic context
- Session length
- Q&A or interactive components
- Online or in-person delivery
Audiences
Speaking and lecturing across professional contexts.
Conferences
Technology, AI, business and innovation audiences.
Universities
Guest lectures, academic sessions and professional education.
Executives
Strategic technology and business briefings.
Management Teams
Applied AI, data, technology and decision-making.
Professional Bodies
Relevant expert talks and continuing professional learning.
Corporate Teams
Internal learning, awareness and expert sessions.
Entrepreneurs
Technology, innovation and business-model discussions.
Public & Industry Events
Selected events where the subject aligns with Denise's expertise.
Need More Than a Talk?
Speaking can develop into deeper organisational learning.
A keynote or executive briefing can create awareness. Some organisations then need a more structured programme to build practical capability.
Where appropriate, speaking can therefore sit alongside corporate training, workshops or advisory work.
Possible progression
- Conference or awareness session
- Executive briefing
- Management workshop
- Department-specific training
- Organisation-wide capability programme
- Strategic advisory support
Speaking & Lecturing Enquiry
Tell Denise about the audience and the purpose.
Include the event, organisation, audience, proposed topic, format and date so the opportunity can be reviewed properly.
Speaking Questions
Before sending an invitation.
Can Denise speak at conferences and professional events?
Selected speaking opportunities can be considered where the subject, audience and event are appropriately aligned with Denise's expertise.
Is Denise available for university guest lectures?
Yes. Selected university and educational lecturing opportunities can be considered.
Can Denise speak about artificial intelligence?
Yes. AI topics can include fundamentals, generative AI, business applications, organisational adoption, leadership and AI literacy.
Can Denise speak about data analytics or data-driven decision-making?
Yes. Data analytics, data literacy, visualisation, evidence and decision-making can all be considered.
Does Denise speak about blockchain?
Yes. Blockchain sessions can cover fundamentals, business applications, smart-contract concepts, strategy and emerging technology.
Can a session be designed for non-technical executives?
Yes. Technical depth can be adapted so that the focus is on strategic relevance, business implications and decision-making.
Are online speaking engagements possible?
Online engagements can be considered depending on the event, subject and format.
Are in-person engagements possible?
In-person opportunities can also be considered depending on location, timing and the engagement requirements.
Can a speaking engagement include a workshop or Q&A?
Yes. Interactive elements can be considered where they support the objectives of the event.
What information should an invitation include?
Include the organisation, event name, proposed date, location or online format, audience, approximate audience size, topic, expected session length and the role you would like Denise to undertake.