I get a lot of messages asking, “Hey, can you speak at our event?”
—and the answer is usually yes!
Below are some of the topics I regularly speak on, but feel free to reach out with your own ideas too. These are very approximate themes, and I always tailor the talk to your audience. My schedule tends to book up about 2 to 6 months in advance, so please include the date and time in your message—especially if it's an in-person event. (Online or Richmond-area speaking is usually much easier to slot in, even on short notice.)
Here is the link to the form to request the speaking engagement or you can just shoot me the message! https://forms.gle/E5fCyxB2ih6WRHY17
🏛️ For Local Government, Policy Makers, and Councils
1. "AI Isn’t Just for Big Tech: How Local Governments Can Use It Safely: Workshop"
→ Intro to trusted AI for municipal services, ethical automation, transparency, and citizen privacy.
2. "Writing AI Policy Without the Hype: Standards or Words That Actually Work"
→ Learn how to align your local or regional AI regulations with ISO 42001 and data protection laws.
3. "Securing Smart Cities: What Your Council Needs to Know Before Implementing AI or What You Can Learn from Big Enterprises AI Policy"
→ A crash course in cyber-physical systems risk, IoT infrastructure, and AI vulnerabilities in public infrastructure.
⚙️ For Engineering & Manufacturing Companies
4. "Engineering Innovations and IP Meets AI: Risk, Compliance, and Traceability in the Age of Automation"
→ AI integration in engineering change control, traceable records, and ISO-based audit readiness.
5. "AI Applications in Manufacturing: From Prototype to Production – Security and Compliance
→ Real-world guidance on using AI in R&D, quality control, and predictive maintenance while staying compliant.
6. "AI Safety in Industrial Systems: What Your Engineers and Auditors Must Know"
→ AI model integrity, real-time decision risk, and ISO/IEC 42001 for technical teams. Option: could be a training or an implementation workshop.
💊 For Pharmaceutical, Biotech & R&D Labs
7. "AI in the Lab: Research Acceleration Without Data Compromise"
→ AI use in drug discovery, data anonymization, HIPAA/GDPR compliance for clinical AI tools.
8. "GMP Meets GPT: Auditable, Explainable AI for Regulated Environments"
→ How to integrate AI into GMP/QMS processes without compromising audit trails or safety.
9. "Bias, Bugs & Biotech: Risks of AI in Life Sciences and How to Mitigate Them"
→ Specific examples from pharmaceutical pipelines and how ISO 42001 + 27701 help reduce legal exposure.
🚗 For Automotive, Mobility, and TISAX-Enforced Industries
10. "AI in Mobility: Ethics and Security for Connected Vehicles"
→ ISO 42001 + TISAX synergy: where AI meets automotive data governance.
11. "TISAX + AI: What Changes for Your Supply Chain?"
→ Workshop on ensuring AI compliance for Tier 1, Tier 2 suppliers under German automotive security rules.
12. "Cybersecurity Meets Predictive Driving: AI Risk Models for the Auto Industry"
→ Deep dive into how predictive AI in manufacturing and vehicle systems should be governed.
🧑🌾 For Farmers, Homesteaders & Agricultural Tech
13. "AI for Farmers: Tools, Risks, and Simple Steps for Everyday Use"
→ How to apply open-source AI in crop planning, animal health, and logistics—without privacy or data loss. Small businesses and social network security.
14. "Sustainable Farming in the AI Age: How to Stay Ahead Legally and Ethically"
→ Discusses sensor-driven insights, drone usage, AI productivity tools, and how to stay aligned with laws.
🧑💼 For Small Businesses, Startups, and Local Consultants
15. "AI for Your Business: Use It Smart, Use It Safe"
→ Overview of AI tools for marketing, admin, and operations—and the hidden risks no one talks about.
16. "What’s Your AI Policy? (Even If You’re a 5-Person Team)"
→ Learn to write a simple, clear internal AI usage policy based on ISO guidance.
17. "From Chaos to Control: How Small Teams Can Use AI Without Legal Headaches"
→ Case studies and a checklist of do’s and don’ts for AI tool adoption.
🌐 Cross-Industry or Public Keynotes
18. "ISO 42001 for Everyone: Building Trust in the AI You Use"
→ A non-technical keynote making ISO 42001 real for companies of any size.
19. "AI and Ethics in the Real World: Not Just a Silicon Valley Problem"
→ Talk on invisible risks, explainability, and how to keep human control.
20. "Beyond Buzzwords: Practical AI Governance for Real People"
→ A motivational and clear-eyed overview of how to manage AI tools safely and effectively.
21. "Agentic AI in the Wild: How to Stay in Control of Your Data"
→ A clear, non-technical talk about AI agents, how they work behind the scenes, and what every organization should know to protect sensitive information.
22. "Risk, Threats & Vulnerabilities in the Age of AI That Acts on Its Own"
→ A practical talk on evaluating and managing risk in AI-driven environments—designed for business leaders, IT teams, and curious minds alike.
23. "The Shared Responsibility Model… But for AI"
→ This interactive workshop breaks down what’s yours, what’s theirs, and what’s in between when using cloud services and third-party AI tools. No finger-pointing—just clarity.
24. "AI Compliance on a Shoestring: How to Use ISO 42001 Without Breaking the Bank"
→ A real-world walkthrough of ISO 42001 implementation for small businesses, schools, or public agencies—with minimal budget, staff, or headaches.
25. "Who’s Training Your Supplier’s AI? Securing Your Supply Chain in an AI World"
→ A wake-up call for anyone in procurement, compliance, or vendor management—how to evaluate your suppliers’ AI use and stay safe without needing to be a tech expert. What your sensitive data your vendors AI is using?
