Kian Gohar

Keynote Speaker

Executive Director of XPRIZE (2012-2018); Faculty, AI & Leadership, Singularity University (2012-Present); Bestselling Author of Competing in the New World of Work

Technology has never been the hardest part of transformation; people are. Kian Gohar helps organizations build the human capabilities that matter most in an AI-powered world: curiosity, adaptability, creativity, and courageous leadership. His keynotes help leaders become more valuable as AI becomes more capable.

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Kian Gohar's speaking fee: $25K - $40K

The future won’t be won by the organizations with the most advanced technology. It will be won by those that develop the most adaptable people.

Kian Gohar is one of the world’s leading voices on helping leaders thrive during periods of exponential change. A bestselling Harvard Business Review author, former Executive Director at XPRIZE, and longtime faculty member at Singularity, he has spent two decades helping Fortune 500 companies, governments, and innovators prepare for what’s next.

Whether speaking about Human-AI collaboration, leadership, moonshot innovation, or strategic foresight, Kian explores the same fundamental question: How do humans become more valuable as AI becomes more capable?

Blending original research, unforgettable stories, practical frameworks, and infectious optimism, Kian equips audiences with the mindset and tools to navigate uncertainty, unlock creativity, and lead with confidence. His presentations leave people inspired by the future, and ready to help create it.

Featured Videos

Kian Gohar – The ABCs of AI – Harvard Keynote

Kian Gohar – You’re in the Singularity Now

Kian Gohar – Meet Your AI Teammate

Kian Gohar – Your 5 Year Plan is Dead

Kian Gohar – Human + AI Creativity

Kian Gohar – How to Think Like a Futurist

Kian Gohar – Moonshots

Kian Gohar’s Speech Topics

Unlocking Human Creativity with AI Collaboration

Human-AI collaboration is the defining skill of our time—but it’s not just about mastering the technology; it’s about rethinking human behavior. Based on Kian’s breakthrough AI research published in Harvard Business Review, this keynote explores how generative and agentic AI are dramatically changing how we approach creativity, collaboration, and communication in the workplace. Through vivid storytelling and an easy-to-remember “ABCs of AI” framework, audiences will leave with deeper AI literacy, and a clear understanding of where, when and how humans & AI should collaborate to amplify team creativity. Whether your audience is full of leaders and managers, individual contributors, investors or innovators, they’ll gain new insights in leveraging AI to make them smarter, faster.
Human Leadership in a Machine World

AI is disrupting markets, work, and entire industries faster than most leaders can process. But it’s not replacing human leadership; it’s reshaping what leadership means. Drawing on leadership experience with XPRIZE, teaching at Singularity, coaching dozens of Fortune 500 companies, and Kian’s bestselling Harvard Business Review book Competing in the New World of Work, this keynote will empower audiences to build a “radically adaptable” operating system to lead confidently in the new age of AI. Through real world examples, Kian outlines new leadership and behavioral traits necessary to navigate uncertainty, with real world lessons to foster team curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and courage. Audiences will walk away with a deep understanding of what the future of leadership looks like: agentic, authentic, and adaptable.
How to Think Like a Futurist

Based on Kian’s dozen years teaching at Singularity University in Silicon Valley, this futurist keynote will empower audiences to think like a futurist with concrete steps they can take to prepare for a better tomorrow. Kian starts by asking 5 key questions about the near future when artificial general intelligence, quantum computing, human longevity, brain computer interfaces, and space travel converge to redefine our understanding of human life. And then he presents an actionable framework for leaders to develop “foresight” so they can learn to look around corners and predict how the future might evolve.
How to Build a Moonshot

Reflecting on his expertise building literal moonshots to space for the XPRIZE, Kian will give audiences a step-by-step innovation guide on how to shift their mindset and build their one-way ticket to the future. This inspirational innovation keynote will empower everyone in the audience to identify their most audacious dreams, and learn how to tackle their most important team obstacles, challenge conventional thinking, and make their wildest moonshot dreams come true.

What other organizations say about Kian Gohar

Kian created something truly valuable for our members. He made AI approachable, practical, and even exciting, which is not easy with a topic this overwhelming. The frameworks, the real examples, and the hands-on work gave our members confidence and clarity in an area everyone is trying to figure out. It was one of the most useful learning days we’ve had.
Business Conferences / Audiences

What other organizations say about Kian Gohar

Kian’s keynote on leadership in the new world of work was the perfect kickoff, setting our executive-level audience in the right mindset for the rest of the three-day event. He’s an insightful and engaging speaker who is also incredibly easy to work with. In a complex event with many moving parts, it was a relief to have complete confidence in his delivery. I highly recommend working with Kian!
Real Estate

What other organizations say about Kian Gohar

Kian’s keynote scored almost a perfect 100% and the feedback was super positive across the board!
Technology

What other organizations say about Kian Gohar

Kian’s keynote was truly inspiring and set the stage for an enlightening and engaged conference. I am continuing to receive very positive feedback about his session!
Human Resources

What other organizations say about Kian Gohar

Kian keynoted our Future Talent Summit in Stockholm on the future of Human-AI collaboration. Many in the audience came to hear a keynote from the great philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, but they stayed to learn AI from Kian!
Human Resources

What other organizations say about Kian Gohar

Kian’s keynote was everything and more than I expected! Our members were thrilled, and our post-event survey showed a 87% appreciation of his keynote. Fantastic!
Business Conferences / Audiences

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Works by Kian Gohar

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Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest

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