AI Keynote Speaker

300+ keynotes. 1,000+ AI projects reviewed. Trusted worldwide.

“Mark was our highest-rated speaker. We booked him again immediately.”

Book an AI Keynote Speaker Who Works in AI Every Day

Mark Kelly is an AI keynote speaker who works with AI every day, not just on stage. He has delivered over 300 keynotes across Ireland and Europe, and reviewed more than 1,000 real AI projects through AI Ireland and The AI Awards, the annual review programme he founded.

That means your audience hears what is actually working inside businesses right now. Not vendor slides. Not predictions.

Mark speaks to boards, C-suite teams, conferences, and chambers of commerce. Every talk is built around your sector, your audience, and the decisions they need to make. Leaders leave with the 5 P’s framework, a simple structure they can apply to their own business the next day.

Newstalk’s Pat Kenny called his book series the “AI Bible”. Novartis, SAP, AbbVie, Microsoft and Vodafone have all booked him. AI Ireland holds over 700 five-star Google reviews.

Plain English. No jargon. No hype.

Mark Kelly speaking at a corporate event

Keynote Topics

Every talk is tailored to your audience and sector. These are the themes leaders ask for most.

From Pilot to Profit: What 1,000 AI Projects Reveal About the 5% That Work

Mark reviews real AI projects every year through AI Ireland and The AI Awards. This talk shows the patterns that separate the businesses getting returns from the ones stuck in pilots, with named examples and the warning signs to watch for.

Best for: conference keynotes, leadership offsites

AI Agents: Which Jobs Change First, and What to Do About It

Agents are now switched on inside the tools your teams already use. This talk gets specific about which roles change, which tasks go first, and how to plan headcount and process without guessing.

Best for: conference keynotes, all-hands sessions

The EU AI Act Is Now Enforceable: What Your Board Is Accountable For

AI literacy obligations became supervisable in August 2026. This session covers what directors are personally accountable for, what evidence a regulator will look for, and how to meet it without slowing the business down.

Best for: board briefings, executive committees

Shadow AI: Your Staff Are Already Using It. Here’s How to Take Control.

Most staff use AI tools their employer never approved. This talk covers how to find out what is really in use, where the exposure sits, and how to turn unmanaged risk into a controlled advantage.

Best for: leadership teams, risk and compliance audiences

Are You Actually AI Ready? A Live Diagnostic for Your Leadership Team

An interactive session built on Mark’s 5 P’s framework: People, Process, Platforms, Proprietary Data, Products and Services. Your team scores itself live and leaves with a ranked list of what to fix first.

Best for: executive workshops, strategy days

Why Event Organisers Book Mark Kelly

Most AI speakers talk about AI. Mark works in it every week, with real businesses and real budgets.

Original data no one else has

Through AI Ireland and The AI Awards, Mark reviews hundreds of real AI projects every year. That is a private dataset on what actually works inside businesses, not a survey or a vendor report. Your audience hears findings they cannot get anywhere else.

A framework they can use on Monday

Every talk leaves leaders with the 5 P’s: People, Process, Platforms, Proprietary Data, Products and Services. Simple enough to remember, structured enough to act on.

Plain English, no hype

Mark speaks to boards and non-technical teams as easily as to engineers. No jargon. No science fiction. Newstalk’s Pat Kenny called his book series the “AI Bible” for exactly that reason.

Proven at senior level

300+ keynotes delivered across Ireland, Europe and North America. Clients include Novartis, SAP, AbbVie, Microsoft, Vodafone, Bank of Ireland and the German-Irish Chamber of Commerce. Mark has also delivered a TEDx talk and hosts the AI in Action podcast, now past 1,000 episodes.

Built around your event

Every session starts with a call to understand your audience, your sector and what you need them to do differently afterwards. The content is then built for that room, not pulled off a shelf.

Direct insight into Europe’s AI regulatory direction. Mark hosts the independent EU AI Act Podcast, where he interviews rapporteurs and senior EU officials involved in the legislation. For boards across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the wider European market, he translates those conversations into practical questions about accountability, governance and implementation. This gives audiences current regulatory context alongside Mark’s experience of how organisations are adopting AI in practice. His presentations are educational and do not constitute legal advice.

Explore Mark’s EU AI Act interviews

What Clients Say

“Mark’s session was outstanding — highly professional, insightful, and exceptionally well received by all participants. We can highly recommend Mark Kelly to any organisation seeking a thought-provoking, engaging, and expertly delivered program on Artificial Intelligence.”

Andreas Miltz, Chief Digital Officer, LEG Technologie und Digitalisierung GmbH, Düsseldorf

“His sessions are consistently among the highest-rated. He combines strong subject-matter expertise with the ability to make complex AI concepts clear, practical, and directly relevant to business audiences.”

Stefanie Ziska, CEO, German-Irish Chamber of Industry & Commerce

Mark “raised the bar” for SAP’s Inspire Series in Ireland.

Jason Coady, Chief Financial Officer, SAP Ireland

“Mark delivered a very compelling speech with the right balance of humour and seriousness.”

Matthias Grabner, Director of Technology, Advantage Austria

“Under Mark’s stewardship, the conference received overwhelmingly positive feedback, making it the best event since its inception over six years ago.”

Bridget Cunningham, Value & Access Head a.i., Novartis

“One of the most valuable and actionable sessions we’ve had to date on AI.”

Becky Liebau, Project Manager GMCO, AbbVie

“Mark’s keynote at INCOSE Symposium captivated hundreds of Systems Engineers. There is a WOW factor with Mark.”

Paul Davies, INCOSE

Selected AI Keynote Case Studies

See how Mark has helped organisations across Europe turn complex AI topics into practical, relevant sessions for their leaders and teams.

Explore Mark Kelly’s keynote case studies

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mark Kelly charge for a keynote?

Fees depend on the event: location, duration, audience size and how much the content is customised. International events, full-day workshops and multi-session engagements sit at the higher end. Send your event details and dates, and you will get a clear quote, not a range.

Does Mark speak outside Ireland?

Yes. Mark regularly speaks across Europe, with a strong focus on Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Recent clients include LEG Group in Düsseldorf, SAP, Advantage Austria and the German-Irish Chamber of Industry and Commerce. He also speaks in North America and delivers virtually worldwide.

How far in advance should we book?

Most events book three to six months ahead. High-demand dates fill faster, so earlier is better. If your date is closer than that, ask anyway — cancellations and gaps do come up.

Will the talk be tailored to our industry?

Yes. Every engagement starts with a call to understand your audience, your sector and what you need them to do differently afterwards. Case studies and examples are then chosen for that room. Mark has delivered sector-specific sessions for pharma, financial services, insurance, engineering, property, hospitality and government.

Is this suitable for a non-technical audience?

Yes. Most of Mark’s audiences are business leaders, not engineers. Talks are delivered in plain English with no jargon. Mixed rooms of executives, technical staff and first-timers all follow the same session.

Does Mark run workshops as well as keynotes?

Yes. Options include half-day and full-day AI leadership workshops, board briefings and leadership offsites. Many clients pair a keynote with a workshop the following day so leaders move from understanding to action.

What do attendees take away?

Every session includes the 5 P’s framework: People, Process, Platforms, Proprietary Data, Products and Services. Leaders leave with a structure they can apply to their own business the next morning, not just a set of slides.