Tarja Stephens on the Nexus Luxembourg stage with a Nordic Leadership slide behind her

Speaking

Keynotes and executive sessions on the leadership shift into human-AI work.

Most companies now have an AI technology strategy

Very few have a management strategy for the people who oversee it. AI is changing how work gets done and what leaders are responsible for.

Tarja's keynotes explore the leadership and human questions emerging from this shift, including how organizations manage the change and how people navigate their changing roles.

Global stages

Speaking with leaders worldwide about the changing nature of leadership, work and the AI economy.

Featured Keynotes

Signature Keynote

We Are the Last Generation to Manage Only Humans

A new era of leadership begins when people become responsible for work increasingly carried out through intelligent systems.

Most companies are building an AI strategy. Far fewer are preparing leaders for the management responsibilities arriving with it. This keynote explores the larger human and leadership shift taking place as the world of work changes.

  • Understand why AI is becoming a management question, not only a technology question.
  • See how the role of the leader changes as intelligent systems become more capable.
Keynote

Leading Through Four Layers of Exponential Change

The world is changing. So is the workforce. Organizations and leaders are changing with it.

This keynote gives leaders a way to understand the forces reshaping business at the same time and locate their own leadership role within that change.

  • See the four layers of change as one connected leadership shift, and leave with a way to act on all four at once.
  • Understand where leadership itself must evolve, and what to do first.
Keynote

Orchestration Is the New Leadership

Supervision built the last century of management. It won't build the next one.

As intelligent systems take on more of the work, leaders need a different way to think about how work is managed. This keynote introduces orchestration as an emerging management practice.

  • Understand the shift from supervising execution to overseeing AI-enabled work.
  • Explore what orchestration means for the changing role of managers.
Keynote

The People-Centric AI Economy

The AI economy is changing more than jobs. It is changing how people see themselves at work.

This keynote explores the individual experience of change, including professional identity and careers increasingly in motion. It looks at how people can build greater agency in the AI economy.

  • Understand the human experience behind workforce transition.
  • See how professionals can build career agency using AI as a personal advantage.
Keynote

The Future-Ready Leader: The Human Superpowers

As technology becomes more capable, distinctly human capabilities matter even more.

This keynote looks at the human qualities that become more important as intelligent systems take on more work and what that asks of the leaders guiding organizations through change.

  • Understand which human capabilities become more valuable as technology advances.
  • Consider how leadership itself needs to develop alongside AI.

Keynotes tailored to your organization

Every engagement starts with a conversation. Tarja works closely with event partners to understand the audience and customize the keynote for the organization. A keynote can focus on one of the topics above or combine ideas across Tarja's work.

Book a Discovery Call →

Explore more stages

Organiser and sessionPlaceFormat

What the audience says

Organisers, hosts and participants on the rooms above.

Tarja Stephens delivered a highly engaging and well-structured workshop that maintained an excellent pace and kept participants fully engaged. Her insights were both practical and thought-provoking.

Jamie Roach
Jamie RoachGlobal Programs Manager, We Are Family Foundation

One of the highlights of the event. A masterclass in human-centric AI leadership.

Juliana Esguerra
Juliana EsguerraSenior Director of Innovation and Strategic Initiatives, Hispanic Unity of Florida

You're such a positive role model for all of us. It was an honor to share the stage with you and will love to do it again!

Felicita J Sandoval
Felicita J SandovalCEO and Founder, AI and Cyber Security

Tarja, your drive, commitment and leadership has been truly an inspiration to us all. I have, and continue, to learn so much from you.

Anne-Marie Enns
Anne-Marie EnnsApplied AI Association · Strategic Partnerships

Tarja has an extraordinary ability to create impactful relationships and connections on an international level. She has a unique gift for bringing the right people together and inspiring them to take action.

Armin ZadakBar
Armin ZadakBarCEO, The Armin Bar · Miami and Milan

Her unique combination of technical expertise and leadership qualities sets her apart: she seamlessly transitions between being a strategic visionary and a hands-on implementer.

Nicole Vasquez
Nicole VasquezCEO, MBD Partners

What stands out most is her ability to lead with both strength and empathy. Tarja creates space for diverse voices, fosters collaboration, and drives impact with clarity and purpose.

Tangy Frederick
Tangy FrederickPresident and CEO, Cre8tive Devs Software

Have a room that needs this conversation?

Tarja takes a limited number of speaking engagements each quarter. Share the event and the audience, and she will respond personally.