Speaking
Former Microsoft Copilot director for the Americas, Ricardo Wagner takes the stage to say what few people inside Big Tech will: AI success was never about technology.
Online · Toronto, Canada
Accessibility, inclusive design and responsible AI
Private eventAI is a mirror and amplifier of the culture that already exists.
The launch of Copilot, the hackathon grand-prize-winning AI for children with epilepsy, seven African countries, and ten years in Canada.
Every talk ends with something people can do the next day—not a ‘thank you’ slide.
Topics
When we delegate decisions to machines, who is really deciding?
What you'll get
Why AI projects fail because of people and culture, and which decisions no tool can make for a leader.
Who it's for
Conferences, leadership events and year-opening sessions.
Format
Keynote · 45–60 min
Is your team using AI—or just pretending to?
What you'll get
How to lead adoption without burning people out, balance business and technology, and understand how the manager's role has changed.
Who it's for
Executive teams, middle management and HR.
Format
Keynote or talk + workshop
What if your most challenging customer were your best laboratory?
What you'll get
Why designing for people with disabilities creates better products for everyone, and how to use AI to include rather than exclude.
Who it's for
Innovation, product, marketing, ESG and diversity.
Format
Keynote
What can you delegate to AI today—and what should you never delegate?
What you'll get
Using AI without outsourcing your thinking, knowing what can and cannot be delegated, and applying a first use case to your work.
Who it's for
Entire teams, boards and senior leaders.
Format
Talk-workshop · 2–4 hours · live demonstrations
‘It Was Never About Technology’ plenary at one of southern Brazil's largest innovation events, with 6,000–8,000 attendees.
AI literacy for around 300 retail heads at one of the country's largest banks, plus executive programs for automotive, insurance, contact-center and technology industries. One cohort gave a satisfaction rating of 4.9 out of 5.
An afternoon of AI literacy for 40 leaders, built around a thesis for them: ‘AI doesn't replace people here—it gives them back miles.’
Panel at Hospital Sírio-Libanês on patient experience in the age of AI.
The UN and TEDx, twice.
Tell us about the event, audience and objective (a two-minute form).
A 30-minute briefing with the organizer.
The talk is tailored to your audience, with examples from your industry.
On the day: keynote, Q&A and, if you like, a book-signing session.
Yes, with the same structure and interaction. In person throughout Brazil and internationally.
Portuguese, English and Spanish.
Yes: copies for attendees or giveaways, with special corporate-order pricing.
Ideally 30–60 days; ask about nearer dates.