Keynote SpeakersJennifer Vessels is a global leader, change agent, and award-winning speaker.
After leading transformation for Adobe, Autodesk, Kahoot, Novartis, and Schneider Electric, Jennifer Vessels fast-tracks future readiness by equipping people with tools proven to deliver greater revenue, profitability, and sustainable market value.
Recognised as the ‘Best Technology Speaker‘ and ‘Best Positive Impact Speaker‘ of 2024, Jennifer’s keynotes deliver inspiration, real-world examples, and a proven framework for change with PEACE – Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, and Empowerment.
Jennifer’s energy, bold vision of the future, experience with AI, and authentic Silicon Valley insider insights applied to global companies keep people on the edge of their seats.
Jennifer understands that change, innovation, and technology integration are not easy. To maximize the impact of her keynotes, her stories include ways global companies are transforming, using AI, innovating, and succeeding with future-ready leadership.
All of Jennifer’s sessions are fully customized so audience members leave committed to:
- Embrace change, think differently, collaborate and grow.
- Explore and gain benefits from the use of AI and technology.
- Let go of fear, embrace technology and thrive as future-ready leaders.
- Innovate and create new growth opportunities.
- Lead with PEACE – Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, Empowerment.
“Jennifer was a 12 out of 10 – easy to work with, highly professional. Stage presence was out of this world – kept everyone on edge of seats. Six months after the event, the client is STILL raving about the impact she made.”
Andreas Ljones, CEO FlowEvents
As a Silicon Valley native, Jennifer Vessels built the international business for global leaders, including Tandberg, HP, and UB Networks. After Tandberg’s successful merger with Cisco, Jennifer founded Next Step to accelerate corporate success during periods of change.
Since 2006, she and her team of 40 professionals have led transformative growth for Adobe, Autodesk, Avinor, Google, Novartis, RaboBank, Schneider Electric and many mid-cap companies.
Jennifer earned her MBA from San Jose State University (Silicon Valley) and her MS in Occupational Psychology in London. EFMD, the World Economic Forum, IoD, the San Jose Mercury News, and the New York Times have published her insights.
Jennifer is the author of “Storms of Change: Navigating to Success” and “Future Success Today: How Leaders are Winning with Technology” and has written numerous articles on AI and the future of work.
Jennifer Vessels Speaker:
Jennifer is the speaker to book when you want:
- Actionable takeaways, guaranteed to deliver future readiness.
- Real-world examples of how AI and emerging technology accelerate business results.
- Customised keynote or workshop designed for YOUR needs.
- Silicon Valley insights applied (from experience) to global companies.
- Proven methodology to fast-track future success with PEACE.
Jennifer’s sessions are designed to fully address the client’s needs and desired takeaways. Any session can be offered in person or virtually as a keynote, masterclass or workshop with practical tools to maximize clients’ return on investment.
Speaking Themes:
- Business Growth
- Digital Transformation
- Employee Engagement
- Future of Work
- Future Trends
- Innovation
- Leadership
- Technology
- The Future
- Women in Business
- Others: Artificial Intelligence, Leadership Transition, Culture, Customer Loyalty, Leadership Development
Popular speaking titles include:
AI-Powered Success – WITH People
Artificial intelligence and its impact on society is accelerating at quantum speed. Jennifer Vessels’ Silicon Valley insider insights and practical examples from global leaders demystify AI and inspire the use of AI to deliver exponentially more significant results. Her bold view on the importance of people in an AI-powered world will empower all to use proven guidelines to co-create the organization of the future with PEACE (Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, Empowerment), her proven framework for change.
All leave with:
- Commitment to explore AI as a tool for future-ready success.
- Confidence in their role and the future of people with AI.
- Practical techniques and guidelines for safe and successful use of AI.
- A proven framework for adapting work, activities, and habits in a rapidly changing world
Navigating Change with PEACE
Technology, competition, geopolitical and generational shifts are happening at quantum speed. This keynote will enlighten, inspire and challenge all to embrace change, overcome fear and move forward in new ways with PEACE (Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, Empowerment).
Audience members will leave with:
- Excitement about the future.
- Confidence and tools they can use to shift their mindset, explore new approaches and succeed.
- Proven approaches they can use with colleagues, customers, and partners to accelerate innovation.
- Framework to navigate through change with PEACE.
Future-ready Leadership: Keys to Navigating through Change – Powered AI
Business as usual is no longer an option. Rapidly changing market needs are redefining work, leadership, markets, and competitors. It’s time to act. Leaders and their teams will leave this session prepared to shift mindsets, embrace change, explore ways AI/technology can enhance their business, and succeed today and into the future.
People will gain:
- Inspiration to think differently and lead in new human-centric ways.
- Techniques for leverage of AI/technology AND people to accelerate results.
- Frameworks for change and technology utilization used by other global leaders.
- Proven methodology for success with PEACE.
Future of Work, Education and Society Powered by Technology (AI, VR, Robotics, Web3, Quantum)
Technology is dramatically changing society, work and life. People are pressured to adapt, disrupt or face career death. Forward-thinking leaders are harnessing advanced technology to drive growth. Yet, for many, it can be scary. Learn how 25+ global corporations are successfully selecting, implementing and benefiting from advanced technology – while increasing engagement and future success of their people.
Audiences leave with:
- Proven techniques they can use organization-wide to identify, select and adopt AI and other technology successfully.
- Inspiration to responsibly embrace new technology with PEACE.
- Tools and commitment to succeed with advanced technology
Humans vs Machines: Role of People in AI/Technology-Driven Society
Stephen Hawkings stated in 2016 that “Automation and AI will be the end of jobs and society.” Steve Jobs countered, “Technology is nothing compared to people. If you give smart people with good intentions advanced tools, they’ll create a better future.”
This keynote shows how technology AND people can co-create a better future. It includes practical techniques people can use to safely explore AI, build the skills for tomorrow’s success and avoid disruption.
Audiences leave with:
- Inspiration to explore and utilize AI to gain measurable results.
- Tools to safely identify, select and use AI with human ingenuity.
- Commitment to develop the skills most needed for future career success.
- Great appreciation of the skills and value of people with technology.
Future of Work: Roadmap to Success with PEACE
We are at a tipping point of change—leaders (and their teams) must navigate through uncertainty, embrace technology culture, innovate, and disrupt to avoid being disrupted. Jennifer’s bold views of the future of work, society, and people ensure audiences leave her session committed to shifting mindsets and transforming culture and business models. Her energy and hands-on experience motivate people to succeed with PEACE (Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, Empowerment).
Book Jennifer Vessels to gain:
- Inspiration to think differently about work and their opportunities for the future.
- Commitment to co-create the future using proven frameworks for success.
- Practical steps they can follow to shift mindset, business model, and culture for success.
- Actions they can take immediately to improve results with PEACE.
