Keynote Speaker in New York for 2026 Events
Situation: New York Is at the Center of Global Change
New York’s 2026 agenda spans finance, healthcare, media, retail, and public sector modernization. AI is scaling beyond pilots; governance, trust, and measurable ROI are now board-level requirements. Generative AI, automated decision tools, and spatial computing are reshaping work and customer experience, while regulators tighten expectations across NYDFS, SEC disclosures, and NYC’s Automated Employment Decision Tools law. Event audiences want clarity they can act on: how to adopt AI responsibly, transform operations, protect digital trust, and compete in a city that sets the global pace.
Opportunity: Give Your Audience a Clear View of the Future
A keynote speaker New York audiences value must translate complexity into decisions. Ian Khan’s futurist perspective brings a practical roadmap: the Technology–Trust–Transformation framework for future readiness, a simple Future Readiness Score to baseline capabilities, and the AI Governance Playbook aligned with NIST AI Risk Management Framework and emerging 2026 rules. Your attendees will see what’s coming next and how to respond—without hype.
What audiences gain
- A shared language for AI, automation, and digital trust decisions
- A risk-to-opportunity map tailored to New York’s regulatory environment
- Clear 30–60–90-day actions for pilots, governance, and change management
- Scenario planning for best-, base-, and worst-case futures in 2026
- Inspiration that converts into accountable outcomes
Action: Add a Futurist Keynote to Your New York Event
Elevate your program with a keynote designed for decision-makers. Ian’s process includes a pre-event discovery call, a customized briefing for your sector, a high-energy keynote, interactive Q&A, and optional breakouts or executive roundtables. This approach moves audiences from ideas to action.
Example customizations for New York sectors
- Financial services: Generative AI in risk and compliance, model risk management, and NYDFS expectations; balancing speed with governance.
- Healthcare: AI scribe tools and clinical safety, data interoperability, and 2026 FDA/ONC signals; operational wins without compromising trust.
- Media and advertising: Synthetic media, brand safety, authenticity verification, and audience experience in a post-cookie world.
- Retail and consumer: Predictive demand, intelligent supply chains, and privacy-first personalization that boosts loyalty.
Result: A More Engaged, Future-Ready Audience
Future readiness is measurable. After the keynote, teams can baseline their Future Readiness Score, prioritize initiatives, and launch a 90-day AI readiness sprint. The result: faster alignment, smarter governance, and momentum that survives beyond the event.
New York examples
- A Midtown fintech used the 7 Pillars of Digital Trust to streamline onboarding and reduce compliance friction while expanding AI use responsibly.
- A hospital network initiated an AI-enabled documentation pilot with clear clinical guardrails, improving care team efficiency and auditability.
- A retail group implemented responsible forecasting models, strengthening inventory resilience and customer experience across borough locations.
Why New York Events Choose Ian Khan
New York audiences demand substance. Ian blends foresight with practicality, delivering a keynote that is credible to technologists and accessible to business leaders. He connects AI, regulation, and transformation into one story: how to build resilient organizations that earn trust and deliver value.
What sets Ian apart:
- Clear, usable frameworks tailored to your sector and audience level
- Balanced view of innovation, regulation, and risk
- Engaging delivery that turns complexity into confident next steps
- Neutral, vendor-agnostic guidance focused on outcomes
2026 Keynote Topics for New York Audiences
- AI at Scale: Governance, Model Risk, and ROI in 2026
- Future Readiness 2026: The Technology–Trust–Transformation Blueprint
- Digital Trust and Regulation: Navigating NYDFS, SEC AI disclosures, and privacy obligations
- The Next Customer: Personalization, privacy, and spatial experiences in retail and media
- Cyber Resilience and Quantum Readiness: Preparing for post-quantum cryptography
- AI for Healthcare and Life Sciences: Safety, data integrity, and operational impact
- Public Sector Futures: Ethical automation, accessibility, and resident services
Working with New York Event Planners
Ian’s team collaborates closely with planners to deliver a seamless experience—union venues, AV nuances, hybrid formats, and high stakes run-of-show timing included. Expect punctuality, content discipline, and stagecraft that fits your brand and theme.
Deliverables typically include:
- Pre-event discovery and audience profiling
- Customized keynote outline 3–4 weeks prior
- Final deck and show flow integration 7 days prior
- Onsite rehearsal, mic check, and Q&A planning
- Optional breakout/workshop materials for deeper engagement
How to Book Ian Khan in New York
Define your outcomes, audience, and format—keynote, fireside chat, moderated panel, or executive workshop—and select a topic aligned to your 2026 priorities. As a keynote speaker New York decision-makers rely on, Ian brings future readiness into focus, translating AI and transformation into steps your teams can take immediately. Whether your event is in Midtown, Downtown, or Brooklyn, the keynote is tailored to your sector, your regulators, and your realities—so your audience leaves aligned, energized, and ready to build the future.
About Ian Khan
Ian Khan is a globally recognized futurist, innovation expert, and keynote speaker on emerging technologies and future readiness. As the creator of the Future Readiness Score™ and author of the best-selling book *Undisrupted: Thriving in the Age of Technological Change*, Ian helps organizations worldwide navigate disruption and build future-ready strategies.
With over 20 years of experience, Ian has advised Fortune 500 companies, governments, and associations on AI, digital transformation, emerging technologies, and leadership in times of change. His work has been featured on major media outlets including BBC, CNN, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal.
Ian’s keynote presentations combine deep technological insight with practical, actionable frameworks that empower audiences to embrace change confidently. He delivers customized keynotes for conferences, corporate events, and executive briefings across industries including technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services.
Book Ian Khan for Your Event
Ready to bring a future-focused keynote to your 2026 event? Ian Khan delivers powerful, customized presentations that transform how organizations think about and prepare for the future.
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Book Ian Khan today to inspire your audience, align your organization around future readiness, and drive meaningful action in 2026 and beyond.
