Kamales Lardi
Keynote Speaker: Global Authority on Neuroscience-Driven Transformation in the AI Age, +26 years Technology Leader, Published Author & TEDx Speaker
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Kamales Lardi Biography
Kamales Lardi is a globally recognized authority on organizational transformation in the AI age, known for challenging why technology-driven change so often fails at scale. With more than 26 years of experience inside the technology industry, Lardi has worked across complex systems, global organizations, and multiple industries, advising senior executives, boards, and governments on how AI reshapes decision-making, power structures, and organizational resilience.
Her perspective is grounded in a clear insight: AI is not a technology problem — it is a decision quality, governance, and human systems problem. As AI accelerates bias, amplifies risk, and exposes fragile leadership and operating models, Lardi helps leaders understand where transformation efforts break down and what must change for organizations to perform responsibly and effectively.
A defining element of her work is neuroscience. Lardi applies evidence-based insights into human cognition, motivation, fear, and bias to explain why organizations struggle under uncertainty — and how leadership and operating systems must evolve to succeed in the AI era. Her approach reframes ethics, inclusion, and human factors as core performance and risk considerations, not soft issues.
Lardi is the author of Artificial Intelligence for Business, a comprehensive guide to AI and its application in organizations, and the bestselling The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation. She has led more than 50 large-scale transformation initiatives worldwide and is recognized as one of the Top 10 Global Thought Leaders & Influencers in Digital Transformation (Thinkers360).
A sought-after international keynote speaker, Lardi is known for delivering direct, pragmatic, and intellectually rigorous perspectives that challenge leaders to rethink how they design organizations, govern technology, and lead in an age of unprecedented technological power.
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Kamales Lardi Speaking Topics
In an era where AI and emerging technologies are rapidly reshaping industries, successful digital transformation hinges on understanding how the human brain responds to change. By leveraging neuroscience insights and decoding the brain's reactions to uncertainty, fear, and innovation, leaders can foster an environment where technology and people work together seamlessly.
This keynote dives deep into the neuroscience behind digital transformation, revealing strategies to harness the power of the brain to overcome resistance, drive adoption, and create a resilient culture. Attendees will gain actionable insights on how to align technology implementation with human behavior to maximize productivity, innovation, and business growth.
The traditional rules and assumptions of business are no longer valid in the new digital economy. Emerging technologies have triggered a shift in the global consumer market, resulting in the urgent need for brands to adopt transformative approaches to customer engagement, organization structures, and business models. In addition, the recent Covid-19 pandemic has further accelerated market shifts towards digital engagement.
In her keynote presentation, Kamales Lardi awakens curiosity and widens perspectives on the latest trends and technologies impacting the traditional business landscape, and motivates audiences to explore innovative approaches that accelerate success in digital business transformation.
Digital and AI transformations rarely fail because of technology. They fail because organizations underestimate how people respond to uncertainty, loss of control, and rapid change.
This keynote explores the psychological and cognitive dynamics that shape behavior during large-scale transformation. Kamales Lardi draws on neuroscience and real-world transformation experience to explain how fear responses, cognitive overload, bias, and resistance emerge — and how they directly impact execution, morale, and productivity.
Rather than treating psychology as a cultural issue, this session reframes it as a performance and risk factor. Leaders gain a clearer understanding of how human behavior influences adoption, decision-making, and outcomes — and what must change to make transformation stick in the AI age.
Leadership in the AI age requires a fundamentally different skill set than leadership in the past. As automation, data, and algorithms influence decisions at scale, leaders must operate in environments defined by uncertainty, ethical risk, and accelerated consequences.
In this keynote, Kamales Lardi explores the leadership traits required to guide organizations responsibly and effectively in the AI age. Drawing on neuroscience, technology experience, and global transformation work, she examines how leaders must evolve their thinking, decision-making, and behaviors to manage complexity, bias, and rapid change.
Rather than focusing on personality traits or leadership styles, this session addresses the underlying capabilities leaders need to make better decisions, build trust, and create resilient organizations when technology amplifies both opportunity and risk.
Over the past decade or so, exponential technologies have triggered shifts in the global business landscape and the world in general. As digital-enabled businesses rise and consumer adoption accelerates, new and transformative technology-based innovations are emerging almost on a daily basis.
This keynote presentation provides an overview of exponential technologies, the impact on society and businesses, as well as real-world and future-focused applications across industries. Keynote sessions deep-dive into specific technologies and industry focus, upon request.
How do I book Kamales Lardi to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Kamales Lardi for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Kamales Lardi, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kamales Lardi are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kamales Lardi, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Kamales Lardi speak about?
Kamales Lardi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Futurism, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Digital Transformation, Women in Tech, Female Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Future of Work, Business Leadership, Neuroscience, Peak Performance, Psychology, Social Sciences, Business and Business Growth.
Where does Kamales Lardi travel from?
Kamales Lardi generally travels from Zürich, Switzerland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Kamales Lardi?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kamales Lardi for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kamales Lardi for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kamales Lardi or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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Kamales Lardi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Futurism, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kamales Lardi for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Kamales Lardi generally travels from Zürich, Switzerland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Noelia Amoedo, Sharon Gai and Kameale C. Terry. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kamales Lardi for an upcoming event.
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Kamales Lardi Speaking Topics
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THE BRAIN CODE: Neuroscience For Digital Transformation Success In Business
In an era where AI and emerging technologies are rapidly reshaping industries, successful digital transformation hinges on understanding how the human brain responds to change. By leveraging neuroscience insights and decoding the brain's reactions to uncertainty, fear, and innovation, leaders can foster an environment where technology and people work together seamlessly.
This keynote dives deep into the neuroscience behind digital transformation, revealing strategies to harness the power of the brain to overcome resistance, drive adoption, and create a resilient culture. Attendees will gain actionable insights on how to align technology implementation with human behavior to maximize productivity, innovation, and business growth.
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THE END OF 'BUSINESS AS USUAL': How to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Business
The traditional rules and assumptions of business are no longer valid in the new digital economy. Emerging technologies have triggered a shift in the global consumer market, resulting in the urgent need for brands to adopt transformative approaches to customer engagement, organization structures, and business models. In addition, the recent Covid-19 pandemic has further accelerated market shifts towards digital engagement.
In her keynote presentation, Kamales Lardi awakens curiosity and widens perspectives on the latest trends and technologies impacting the traditional business landscape, and motivates audiences to explore innovative approaches that accelerate success in digital business transformation.
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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF AI & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: Why Technology Fails When Human Behavior Is Ignored
Digital and AI transformations rarely fail because of technology. They fail because organizations underestimate how people respond to uncertainty, loss of control, and rapid change.
This keynote explores the psychological and cognitive dynamics that shape behavior during large-scale transformation. Kamales Lardi draws on neuroscience and real-world transformation experience to explain how fear responses, cognitive overload, bias, and resistance emerge — and how they directly impact execution, morale, and productivity.
Rather than treating psychology as a cultural issue, this session reframes it as a performance and risk factor. Leaders gain a clearer understanding of how human behavior influences adoption, decision-making, and outcomes — and what must change to make transformation stick in the AI age.
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LEADING IN THE AGE OF AI Rethinking Leadership, Judgment, and Accountability
Leadership in the AI age requires a fundamentally different skill set than leadership in the past. As automation, data, and algorithms influence decisions at scale, leaders must operate in environments defined by uncertainty, ethical risk, and accelerated consequences.
In this keynote, Kamales Lardi explores the leadership traits required to guide organizations responsibly and effectively in the AI age. Drawing on neuroscience, technology experience, and global transformation work, she examines how leaders must evolve their thinking, decision-making, and behaviors to manage complexity, bias, and rapid change.
Rather than focusing on personality traits or leadership styles, this session addresses the underlying capabilities leaders need to make better decisions, build trust, and create resilient organizations when technology amplifies both opportunity and risk.
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EXPONENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES: Deep-Dive application of Blockchain, AI, Virtual/Augmented Reality, 3D-Printing, IoT & Sensor Technologies etc.
Over the past decade or so, exponential technologies have triggered shifts in the global business landscape and the world in general. As digital-enabled businesses rise and consumer adoption accelerates, new and transformative technology-based innovations are emerging almost on a daily basis.
This keynote presentation provides an overview of exponential technologies, the impact on society and businesses, as well as real-world and future-focused applications across industries. Keynote sessions deep-dive into specific technologies and industry focus, upon request.
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How do I book Kamales Lardi to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kamales Lardi for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Kamales Lardi, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Kamales Lardi or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Kamales Lardi for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Kamales Lardi, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kamales Lardi are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kamales Lardi, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Kamales Lardi speak about?
Kamales Lardi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Futurism, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Digital Transformation, Women in Tech, Female Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Future of Work, Business Leadership, Neuroscience, Peak Performance, Psychology, Social Sciences, Business and Business Growth. -
Where does Kamales Lardi travel from?
Kamales Lardi generally travels from Zürich, Switzerland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Kamales Lardi?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kamales Lardi for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kamales Lardi for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kamales Lardi or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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