Ross Dawson
World-Renowned Futurist | Founding Chairman, Advanced Human Technologies Group | Bestselling Author | Board Advisor | Founder, Bondi Innovation | AI Strategy Expert
Former Managing Director of Innovation Strategy & Digital Transformation at Cisco; AI Expert
Speaker Alex Goryachev is a globally recognized innovation and AI strategist who has helped major organizations like Cisco, Dell, IBM, and Pfizer accelerate transformation and build strong innovation cultures. A Forbes-ranked expert and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author, he delivers practical, energizing insights that turn disruptive change into measurable growth. His work empowers leaders to navigate uncertainty, scale AI, and create lasting competitive advantage.
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AI speaker Alex Goryachev is an acclaimed global innovation leader who drives breakthrough transformation through AI and culture. Recognized by Forbes as one of the world’s top innovation experts and also a Wall Street Journal Bestselling author, he brings a rare combination of strategic insight and hands-on execution.
Throughout his career, Alex has partnered with major organisations including Cisco, Dell, IBM and Pfizer, helping them unlock new opportunities and build resilient innovation ecosystems. At Cisco, as Managing Director of Global Innovation Centres, he played a pivotal role in the digital revolution and guided leaders to rethink how innovation actually happens. At Dell, he helped build the AI professional services practice, enabling companies to adopt next-generation tools and mindsets.
He also contributed to the development of the ISO 56002 Innovation Management standard, helping establish a global framework for systematic innovation and solid governance. His expertise spans innovation best practices from Silicon Valley and beyond, and he combines these with real-world experience in government, regulated industries, and education.
Speaker Alex Goryachev brings high energy to his keynotes, workshops and strategic advisory engagements. He makes complex topics – like the future of work in the age of AI – tangible and actionable, enabling organisations to move from ideas to impact. He has empowered over 300,000 employees, led innovation strategies valued at more than $1.1 billion, and delivered more than 300 keynotes across 14 countries.
With authenticity, clarity and insight, Alex helps audiences shift their thinking, accelerate change, and build a competitive edge through innovation.
Change moves fast—and it often sparks uncertainty. Alex shows audiences how to replace hesitation with possibility by revealing the powerful innovation opportunities hidden inside every organization. With a focus on people and culture, not just technology, he breaks down the human-centered frameworks that unlock AI’s real, measurable value.
The future is approaching at unprecedented speed, and even the next few years feel difficult to picture. Alex offers a clear, grounded view of what’s coming next and how AI will reshape our daily lives, workplaces, education systems, and entertainment. He also explores the ethical and policy choices that will define this new era.
Today’s leaders face immense pressure to adopt AI while navigating constant change. Alex speaks directly to those challenges, offering practical guidance shaped by real-world leadership experience and Forbes-recognized strategies. He equips leaders with the clarity and confidence they need to guide teams—and themselves—successfully through the AI revolution.
With so much hype surrounding AI, it’s hard to know what’s real. Alex cuts through the noise with five essential shifts leaders must embrace to stay competitive. Audiences walk away with a focused, actionable framework that drives effective AI adoption and sustainable innovation.
This fully customized session gives leaders direct, expert insight into their most pressing AI questions. After a detailed intake, Alex builds a tailored keynote that blends research, real-world case studies, and deep industry understanding. The result is a personalized masterclass that clarifies your AI opportunities and accelerates strategic action.
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