Michael Pompey
Chief AI Strategist
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States •
$1,501 - $5,000
5.0 (101 reviews)
About
Most AI presenters sound impressive in the moment and are forgotten by the time people hit the parking lot. I don't tell your audience what AI "can" do. I focus on what your organization actually "will" do "next". As a former CIO, I've lived the reality behind the headlines; stalled initiatives, drama in the C-Suite, and the gap between strategy on paper, and execution in real life. That's why my sessions are built to cut through the noise and to what actually matters. Not only to I translate complex into clarity, but I move my audiences to face an uncomfortable truth; AI isn't failing because of the technology, it's failing because of how we lead, decide, and execute. Through my Humanity 2.0 Framework, I reframe AI as a tool for elevating people, not replacing them. The result: your audience won't just be inspired, they'll leave ready to act, or uncomfortable that they're not.
Speaking Topics
Signature Programs (15)
AI is not eliminating jobs, it’s revealing where value truly exists. In this thought-provoking keynote, Michael introduces his Humanity 2.0 Framework, challenging audiences to rethink work, contribution, and relevance in the age of AI. This isn’t about efficiency, it’s about elevation. Organizations that embrace this shift will unlock new levels of performance and purpose.
Key Takeaways
- Rethink human value in an AI-driven world
- Understand how AI elevates, not replaces, human contribution
- Shift from efficiency thinking to value creation
Audience
Broad audiences, Executives, Workforce Leaders, General Sessions
Format
Duration
45 minutes
As AI and automation redefine industries, the rules of talent acquisition and retention are shifting. The demand for AI-literate professionals, digital-first leaders, and hybrid human–machine collaboration skills is accelerating—yet the supply is limited. This talk examines the societal, economic, and technological forces reshaping the talent landscape and offers CIOs a strategic lens on how to prepare their organizations. Attendees will walk away with insights on: • Why AI is intensifying the competition for talent. • How to attract and retain people with the right mix of human and technical capabilities. • What strategies CIOs can adopt to future-proof their workforce.
Key Takeaways
- Understand how AI is reshaping the global talent landscape
- Identify the new "hybrid" skill sets combining human and technical capabilities
- Learn practical strategies to attract, retain, and develop AI-ready talent
- Build a workforce strategy that stays competitive in an AI-driven economy
Audience
CIOs, CHROs, C-Suite leaders, Workforce and Talent Strategy leaders
Format
Duration
30 minutes
Delivery
CIOs know technology can transform processes, but AI is forcing a deeper shift: it’s changing how leaders think about business itself. Agentic AI—the ability for systems to act with autonomy—requires a new kind of leadership: Agentic Leadership. This talk explores how CIOs can move beyond incremental digital transformation toward reimagining business models, governance, and risk frameworks in an AI-driven world. The session will cover: • What agentic AI is and why it matters. • The leadership mindset required to harness AI responsibly. • Practical first steps for CIOs to cultivate AI-ready leadership cultures.
Key Takeaways
- Understand agentic AI and its implications for business models
- Learn the principles of Agentic Leadership in an AI-driven world
- Reframe governance, risk, and decision-making for autonomous systems
- Take actionable first steps toward building AI-ready leadership cultures
Audience
CIOs, CTOs, Executive Leadership, Strategy and Innovation leaders
Format
Duration
30 mins
Delivery
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