Are you ready for the future?
Dr. Ayesha Khanna is a sought after keynote speaker for some of the world's largest global companies, governments, and industry associations on artificial intelligence, smart cities and the future.
With a deep understanding of emerging trends and their real-world applications, she engages audiences with her insightful discussions on the transformative impact of AI on various industries and society as a whole.
Testimonials
"Sincere gratitude for your enlightening session on AI during our FedEx APAC O&D Summit. Your expertise and enthusiasm for this transformative technology were truly inspiring. Your ability to demystify complex AI concepts and present them in a clear and accessible manner was commendable."
— FedEx
Speaking Topics
Tailored for Your Audience
From Pilot to P&L: Operationalising AI at Enterprise Scale
Most organisations are stuck running AI proofs-of-concept that never become profit centres. This talk tackles the operationalisation gap head-on: how to decide which pilots deserve real investment, how to structure teams that ship AI into production, and how to measure ROI in language the CFO respects.
Your audience will leave with:
- —A kill-or-scale framework for evaluating AI pilots
- —A playbook for building cross-functional AI implementation teams (not data science silos)
- —A clear understanding of the three operationalisation gates: data readiness, process integration, and organisational alignment
The Human Side of AI: Building Organisations Where People and AI Thrive Together
The question isn't whether AI will change your workforce — it's whether your people will be ready when it does. This talk gives leaders a practical blueprint for building AI-fluent teams: how to identify which roles will be augmented vs. redesigned, how to build a reskilling programme that actually works, and how to manage cultural resistance.
Your audience will leave with:
- —A workforce readiness framework: which roles to augment, which to redesign, and where to invest
- —Practical tactics for overcoming the cultural resistance that kills AI adoption
- —A clear-eyed view of what AI will and won't change about how their teams work
The AI-Ready Leader: Five Shifts for the Age of Agents
AI is no longer a tool you use — it's a teammate you manage. This talk lays out the five shifts leaders need to make: from intuition-first to data-informed decisions, from control to orchestration, from annual planning to adaptive strategy, from talent hoarding to human + AI teaming, and from risk avoidance to responsible experimentation.
Your audience will leave with:
- —A leadership self-assessment: where they are today vs. where they need to be
- —A practical AI governance structure that enables speed without recklessness
- —Confidence to lead AI transformation — even without a technical background
Governing AI Before It Governs You
AI regulation is accelerating globally. Boards that treat AI governance as a compliance checkbox will be blindsided; those that treat it as strategic advantage will outperform. This talk provides a practical governance framework: how to structure board-level oversight of AI, what metrics to track, and how to prepare for the regulatory landscape of 2027 and beyond.
Your audience will leave with:
- —A board-ready AI governance checklist they can implement immediately
- —A clear framework for evaluating AI risk without stifling innovation
- —An understanding of where global AI regulation is heading and what to do about it now