Amazing. Got people both excited and nervous. Simple and powerful!

A one-man powerhouse of AI knowledge and analyses.
A force of nature. Highly recommended as a keynote speaker in AI.
Alan has an awesomely infectious presentation style. Phenomenal.
Unf@$#ingbelievable.
Dr Alan D. Thompson is an AI expert, researcher, and explainer. He gives you a really holistic, ‘state of the union’ of AI.
Sensational. When it comes to AI, Alan is not just AN expert, he is THE expert.
Enquiries
Region | Contact |
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Asia-Pacific (Australia, Singapore) | Brad Hopes, ICMI |
North America, Europe | Martin Graham, ICMI |
Logistics details
One-page speaker sheet | Download PDF |
Production rider | Google Doc |
Media pack (bio, headshots) | Media pack |
Private keynote for a government agency. Photo by Matt Jelonek, Getty Images.
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Tributes
Tributes
Amazing. Got people both excited and nervous. Simple and powerful!

A one-man powerhouse of AI knowledge and analyses.
A force of nature. Highly recommended as a keynote speaker in AI.
Alan has an awesomely infectious presentation style and in a domain that is just too cool. Phenomenal.
Unf@$#ingbelievable.
Sensational. When it comes to AI, Alan is not just AN expert, he is THE expert.
“The most brilliant keynote speaker. Set the conference aflame with enthusiasm and excitement.”
Bond University
“Alan changed the course of the entire conference with his presentation. His insights were thought-provoking and proved to be conversation starters.”
RMIA
Alan is a dynamic and engaging speaker with a talent for making serious topics playful, and turning play into serious impact.
“Thanks Alan for featuring both Parti and Imagen text-to-image work from Google! Nice video, neat and informative!”
— Dr Jiahui Yu
“It takes a very special type of intelligence to be able to break down complex topics into digestible forms. This is exactly what you have achieved here Alan. Stellar work! I’m excited to see what trillions can do!” — Miren E.
“Thank you very much, I will read that. You are my go to person for A.I. news and staying up to date with A.I. I look forward to your YouTube video updates. Keep up the awesome work!” — Ziegler P.
“Your responses are now flagged as high priority… Thanks for all the great work, your enthusiasm and attention to detail is really appreciated.” — L Pearce.
“Thank you for simplifying what is going on. I love AI and its progress but don’t understand much about it.” — Guilherme D.
“Currently absorbing your mid-22 report, thanks for sending that one through. As always, excellent and engaging material…” — Philip C.
“…really the best AI information to the public. Thank you soo much. It is very exciting times!!!” — SENJU
“Love you, Dr. Thompson! 👽🤟🏼 Thank you for being a scientist and participating in AI and AGI development. I appreciate this information.” — SW
“I can see the excitement in your eyes. What an amazing time we are living in. I really like the idea of synthesis between humans and AI. Thank you for bringing your insight and perspective to the world.” — Nicholas Behel
“Thank you. I have been trying to explain this recent quantum shift in AI but my very, very limited knowledge of the subject (I read the PDP book by Rumelhart & McClelland back in the 1980s) made it difficult for me to explain it to another person. I am still a bit disconcerted that this quantum shift in AI has remained relatively hidden from the general population as it receives little press outside the hard core geek community.” — Rande J
“Brilliant videos Alan, thanks for this! All your content is incredible.” — Mario Domingos
“I rarely binge watching anymore because it leaves me tired and overstimulated. But the talks with Leta are inspiring, deep and touching. What a time to be alive.” — Men’s Compass
“I am not sure what is more impressive
– the Leta composite of voice, visage and nuance of expression
– this overall project and its capable implementation
– or Alan’s highly tuned ability to articulate and express with compelling and infectious enthusiasm
however, I do know I like it and I hope people are contributing to its continuance”
— 1001 Obeisance
“This is really blowing my mind, and seeing this fills me with awe and excitement but also fear. There is now no doubt in my mind that AI will eventually outdo humans in just about everything. The best of human professionals in any domain will be no match for an algorithm. Even programming itself, producing original useful software, even that is something AI will do better in time, learning from millions of best github repositories, maybe even identifying problems to solve with software. A new era is upon us.” — FGPAOC
“Thank you for making some of the best AI content… many people are blind to the progress we’re making, and your optimism and honesty are refreshing.” — Gene Gray
“He is a very dynamic man, a world leader in the field of gifted coaching and in the understanding of both gifted children and adults alike. — Tony, an audience member at the 2017 Perth seminar
“Alan has a wealth of knowledge and experience working with families of Gifted Children. His friendly manner made his audience feel comfortable asking questions. We were grateful to have him share his message about the importance of combining IQ with persistence and resilience. — Tanya Atherton. Head of Gifted and Talented. Sacred Heart College. Perth, Australia.
“You were the best out of all the speakers in the whole conference… You look like you really enjoy it… I’d read the national report already, but you really brought it to life; I learnt some new things! — K Baulch, at the 2016 National Conference on Giftedness
“Sitting through eight hours of other speakers was worth it, just to hear you speak at the end of the day. Your way of presenting brilliance and high performance is fantastic! — Sonja, an audience member at the 2015 International Conference on Giftedness and Talent Development
Recent keynotes
Alan presents on current (2024-2025) artificial intelligence in seminars and workshops across many different forums.
Location | Client | Watch |
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Barcelona, Spain |
31st International Symposium on Controversies in Psychiatry Keynote address: Generative AI: GPT-5 and brain-machine interfacing |
Rehearsal available to full subscribers of The Memo |
Gold Coast, AUS |
National Mortgage Brokers (NMB) Conference Keynote address on AI |
– |
Cairns, AUS |
Insurance Advisernet Annual Conference Keynote address on AI |
– |
Tel Aviv, Israel |
Augury Keynote address on GenAI |
Available to full subscribers of The Memo |
Darwin, AUS |
Northern Territory Government Keynote address on AI |
– |
Brisbane, AUS |
Public Schools Alliance Keynote address on AI |
– |
Adelaide, AUS |
Australian Bookkeepers Network Conference Keynote address on AI |
– |
Perth, AUS |
Department of Fire and Emergency Services Keynote address on AI |
Available to full subscribers of The Memo |
Melbourne, AUS | Focus Network Keynote address on AI |
– |
Perth, AUS |
Day Hospitals Australia Keynote address on AI |
– |
Sydney, AUS |
Seismic City Tour Keynote address on AI + 2-hour private C-suite roundtable for: – Cochlear – Optus – Freelancer.com – Domain.com.au – more… |
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Hobart, AUS | Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) Keynote address on AI |
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San Antonio, USA |
USAA (Fortune 500 with 37,000 delegates) Keynote address on AI |
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Perth, AUS |
Horizon Power Keynote address and 2-hour extended workshop on AI |
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Asia-Pacific, China | Ernst & Young Keynote address on AI |
Rehearsal available to full subscribers of The Memo |
AUS | Australian Information Security Association Keynote address on AI |
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Perth, AUS |
Confidential retail client Keynote address on AI |
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Port Douglas, AUS |
Ray White Group Keynote address on AI |
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Hobart, AUS |
Rural Medicine Australia conference Keynote address on AI |
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Roadshow across AUS | Kimberly-Clark (Fortune 500) Keynote address on AI |
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Gold Coast, AUS |
Transport association w senators/ministers Keynote address on AI |
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Kyiv, Ukraine |
Devoxx Ukraine 2023: AI – Friend or Foe? Keynote address on AI |
Video |
Brisbane, AUS |
LawTech commercialization conference Keynote address on AI |
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Melbourne, AUS |
Victorian Government Keynote address on AI |
Rehearsal available to full subscribers of The Memo |
Reykjavík, Iceland |
ICAI, executive master in artificial intelligence program Keynote address on AI |
Available to full subscribers of The Memo |
Sydney, AUS |
Kerwin Rae’s K2 Elite Mastermind Keynote address + workshop on AI |
Available to full subscribers of The Memo |
Adelaide, AUS |
Risk Management Institute of Australasia Keynote address on AI |
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Perth, AUS |
Transport logistics: Heavy haul rail conference Keynote address on AI |
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Perth, AUS |
BEP for government ministers + directors Keynote address on AI |
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New York, USA |
Confidential government-level client Keynote address on AI |
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Valletta, Malta |
Government of Malta Keynote address on AI + video asset |
Available to full subscribers of The Memo |
Antwerp, Belgium |
Devoxx (4,000 Google/Microsoft/IBM devs) Keynote address on AI |
Video |
Gold Coast, AUS |
Bond University + ActiumAI Keynote address on AI |
Available to full subscribers of The Memo |
London, UK |
For confidential Pfizer-level client Keynote address on AI |
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Remote (Mexico) |
Australian Computer Society (700 registrants) Keynote address on AI + workshop on GPT-3 |
Available to full subscribers of The Memo |
Phoenix, USA |
For confidential Goldman-level client Keynote address on AI |
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Kentucky, USA |
The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children: Developing The Future Of Education Keynote address on AI including the first conversation with Leta AI |
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Bangkok, Thailand |
Asia Pacific Conference on Giftedness Keynote address on AI |
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Technical highlights
View document or Download PDFTop 3 keynotes by Dr Thompson in 2025
1. Keynote: Artificial intelligence and your business
This year has brought about an explosion in the world of artificial intelligence, transforming the business landscape and beyond. As an AI consultant to Fortune 500 companies, Alan reveals the astonishing intelligence and capabilities of today’s AI systems. Learn how leading organizations in your industry are already using these powerful tools. This keynote demonstrates how this remarkable technology can fundamentally transform your business.
2. Keynote: Artificial general intelligence and artificial superintelligence
Post-2020 AI is humanity’s greatest accomplishment. Find out how we moved through large language models to human-like intelligence to superintelligence, and how it impacts you. Learn about the practical applications already emerging in industries from healthcare to scientific research. We’ll look at what this means for your career, business, and daily life as AI becomes increasingly integrated into our world.
3. Workshop: Hands-on with the latest AI models
Join Alan as we explore the latest frontier models and next-generation AI copilots. Learn how to craft powerful prompts and set up AI operators to supercharge your daily work. Through hands-on exercises, discover how to get AI to handle complex tasks and enhance your productivity. Get practical experience with tools you can use immediately in your work. Requires high-speed internet + laptops and AI platform logins for all participants.