AI Keynote Speaker: Unleash Artificial Intelligence for Real Business Growth

Associations, corporations, and franchise brands that want to educate, inspire, and future-proof their people. Associations benefit from offering members timely insights into disruptive technologies and trends. Corporations hire AI keynote speakers to prepare leadership teams, managers, and staff to embrace AI responsibly and effectively. Franchise systems use AI keynotes to align franchisees with proven growth strategies, boost unit-level performance, and strengthen brand loyalty. Whether you’re planning a large annual convention, a leadership summit, or an industry conference, an AI keynote ensures your event delivers actionable takeaways — not just inspiration.

Ford bridges the gap between artificial intelligence and business growth, delivering non-technical, results-driven insights that every audience member can understand and use. Unlike many AI presenters who focus on theory, hype, or overly technical demos, Ford’s superpower is making AI practical, relatable, and profitable. With decades of experience helping organizations generate more than $1 billion in sales, he shows exactly how to apply AI in sales, marketing, customer service, and operations, avoid the pitfalls that derail most AI initiatives, and blend innovation with the human touch to create real results. Audiences walk away saying, “Now I get it — and I know what to do next.”

Increased confidence with AI, clear next steps for adoption, and a culture ready to embrace change without losing the human touch. Event organizers who bring Ford in consistently report clarity, confidence, action, and momentum. Participants finally understand AI in plain language, leave energized and capable of applying it right away, and gain practical frameworks like Ford’s CECH Method (Context, Expectations, Conversation, Human Oversight). Organizations use the keynote as a springboard to ongoing AI adoption, training, and competitive advantage.

Let’s start by discussing your desired outcomes, because the true value comes from aligning Ford’s presentation with the impact you want for your audience. In best practices, you never reveal price before establishing value — but since you asked… Ford’s keynote fee typically starts around $20,000 USD, with the final investment depending on event size, length of presentations, and flat travel expense.

That said, Ford offers flexible options to fit most reasonable budgets, including multi-session packages, consulting add-ons, and book bundles that extend the impact long after the keynote. Many clients maximize ROI by combining the keynote with breakout sessions, strategy workshops, or bulk book purchases, ensuring participants leave with practical tools and a lasting transformation.

Yes. Every presentation is tailored to the audience and event objectives. Ford works with your planning committee and meeting planners in advance to align examples, case studies, and strategies with the organization’s unique challenges — whether it’s associations navigating industry disruption, franchises driving unit-level sales, or corporations adopting AI responsibly.

Absolutely. Ford regularly delivers AI keynotes in-person, virtually, and in hybrid formats. His virtual presentations are interactive, engaging, and supported with high-quality visuals and live demonstrations. This ensures participants feel connected and gain practical tools, regardless of how they attend.Watch the Video snippets below.