Agentic AI Keynote Speaker — Joel Comm
Why Agentic AI Keynote Speaker Matters for Your Conference
Agentic AI is the shift from AI that answers questions to AI that completes tasks. Instead of asking AI for a recommendation and then doing the work yourself, agentic AI systems can plan multi-step workflows, use tools, make decisions, and execute end-to-end. This changes everything about how work gets done — and your audience needs to understand it before it changes everything about their industry.
What Joel Brings to a Agentic AI Keynote Speaker Keynote
I've been watching technology transitions for 45 years, and agentic AI is one of the most significant shifts I've ever seen. But I've also seen enough hype cycles to know that the gap between demos and reality is where most organizations get burned. My Disruption Confidence Cycle framework helps your audience evaluate agentic AI with clear eyes: understanding what's genuinely possible today, what's coming soon, and what's still science fiction. I use AI agents in my own work. I know where they deliver and where they fall down.
Joel has worked with Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, Alibaba, T-Mobile, Twitter, and dozens of other global organizations to help leaders and teams navigate technology with confidence.
Watch: Agentic AI Explained for Non-Technical Leaders
What Your Audience Will Walk Away With
- Attendees understand what agentic AI actually is — and isn't — in language they can explain to their teams and leadership
- Every person in the room leaves knowing which business processes in their organization are candidates for agentic AI and which aren't
- Leaders gain a framework for evaluating AI agent vendors and platforms that accounts for reliability, security, and actual business value
- Your audience experiences a live demo of an AI agent designing a workflow in real time, making the concept concrete and actionable
Try It Right Now: The Agent Workflow Designer
Describe a business process. See it as an agentic AI workflow.
Type in any business process that involves multiple steps, and the Agent Workflow Designer instantly maps out how an AI agent could handle that process — including which steps the agent handles autonomously, where humans stay in the loop, and what tools the agent would use. It makes agentic AI concrete and specific to your audience's actual work. Conference organizers try it with a process from their own organization and immediately see why their audience needs to understand this.
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Event planners type in a real process from their organization, see exactly how an AI agent would handle it step by step, and realize agentic AI isn't abstract — it's a blueprint for how their work will change.
Common Concerns
"Agentic AI is too new and speculative for our audience"
It's newer than chatbots, yes, but it's not speculative. AI agents are already handling customer service workflows, managing data pipelines, and coordinating multi-step business processes at real companies. My talk is grounded in what's working today, not what might work someday. I show your audience the real applications and help them separate fact from fiction. That's exactly the clarity they need right now, before their competitors figure it out first.
"Autonomous AI sounds risky — we don't want to promote recklessness"
I address the risk question directly because it's the most important question. My talk covers guardrails, human oversight, and the critical difference between autonomous AI that's well-designed and autonomous AI that's reckless. The Disruption Confidence Cycle specifically helps leaders build responsible agentic AI strategies. Your audience will leave understanding both the opportunity and the boundaries.
"Our audience is still wrapping their heads around basic AI"
I build this talk to work for that audience. I start with a clear foundation — what AI does, what AI agents add to that — and build from there. Nobody needs to be an AI expert walking in. I've been making complex technology accessible for 45 years, and agentic AI is one of those topics where a great explainer makes all the difference. Your audience will leave understanding the full picture.
Frequently Asked Questions About Agentic AI Keynote Speaker Speaking
What does Joel cover in an agentic AI keynote?
I cover what agentic AI actually is, how it differs from the AI chatbots people already know, which business processes are ready for AI agents today, and how to evaluate the risks and opportunities. Live demos, real examples, and a framework for thinking about autonomous AI clearly. The Disruption Confidence Cycle helps your audience navigate this new territory with confidence.
Does my audience need to understand AI basics first?
No. I build the talk to work for any level. I start with clear foundations and build to the agentic concepts. I've been making complex technology accessible for 45 years. If your attendees can describe a business process, they'll follow every minute.
How long is the agentic AI keynote?
The standard keynote is 45-60 minutes. I also offer 90-minute deep dives and half-day workshops where teams map their own processes as agentic AI workflows. We'll find the right format for your event.
Does Joel address safety and human oversight of AI agents?
It's central to the talk. Agentic AI without proper guardrails is reckless. I cover exactly where human oversight belongs, how to design agent workflows with appropriate checkpoints, and how to evaluate vendor claims about safety. Your audience will leave understanding both the power and the responsibility.
How far in advance should we book Joel?
Agentic AI is the hottest topic in the AI speaking space right now. Three to six months ahead is ideal. Reach out early — this topic fills fast.
