Every incumbent believes it will see disruption coming. Blockbuster believed it. Kodak believed it. Today, AI is compressing disruption timelines from decades to quarters, and most leadership teams are still evaluating while faster competitors are deploying. The cost of watching from the sidelines is no longer measured in market share; it is measured in survival.
This is the territory of Jim Harris's signature keynote. Drawing on the thinking behind his #1 international bestseller Blindsided!, published in 80 countries, Jim shows audiences how AI and GenAI are transforming business, government, and society, and what separates the organizations that capitalize on disruption from the ones that get flattened by it.
What does this keynote cover?
- Why smart organizations get blindsided, and the early signals leaders systematically miss
- How AI and GenAI deliver order-of-magnitude gains in efficiency across sales, service, finance, and operations
- Real-world use cases, applications, and tools that audiences can act on immediately
- How exponential organizations scale faster, cheaper, and better than traditional competitors
- Where to begin: a practical starting framework for AI-driven transformation
What outcomes can your audience expect?
Attendees leave understanding which disruptions pose the greatest threats and opportunities to their business, with concrete examples of AI applications in their function, and a clear-eyed sense of urgency grounded in evidence rather than hype. This keynote consistently resets the strategic conversation for leadership teams.
Who is this keynote for?
Leadership summits, boards, annual general meetings, industry conferences, and corporate all-hands events. The talk is customized for each audience; Jim researches your organization and industry before stepping on stage. Industry-specific variants exist for healthcare and financial services.
Who delivers it?
Jim Harris presents at more than 60 events per year and was named TEC Canada's Speaker of the Year for his AI presentations. His clients include IBM, Walmart, American Express, and the UK Cabinet Office.
What are the formats and logistics?
Available as a 45 to 90 minute keynote, in person or virtual, with optional executive Q&A or a strategy session add-on through corporate packages. Duration, depth, and case studies are tailored to your agenda.
How do you book this keynote?
Submit your event date, audience, and budget range on the booking page, or explore other AI keynote topics first.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from a generic AI keynote?
It pairs AI capability with disruption economics: not just what AI can do, but which business models it breaks, who profits, and how fast. Audiences get strategy, not a tool demo.
Can the content be tailored to our industry?
Yes. Jim customizes every keynote with industry-specific case studies and pre-event research into your organization and audience.
Is this suitable for non-technical audiences?
Completely. The keynote is built for business leaders; no technical background is required.