A keynote or briefing
A shared view of how AI is changing work, where the tools can help, and the questions worth asking before adopting them. Shape the examples around your audience.
PHILADELPHIA / SPEAKING & WORKSHOPS
Make AI
make sense.
A speaker who uses AI every day and helps people see how it fits into their work. Practical talks, honest discussion, and room for the questions your audience is actually asking.
01 / THE PERSPECTIVE
Start with the people
in the room.
I am James Perkins, The Philly AI Guy. As an early Philadelphia voice on AI, I have spoken in a wide range of settings and helped people understand how they can benefit from these tools.
Before an event, we talk about your audience: what they already know, what they are uncertain about, and what would make the session useful. The format follows that conversation.
People should leave with a clearer understanding and a useful next step.
02 / THE WORK
Three ways to
open the conversation.
Discuss a talk
A practical workshop
Work through tasks, prompts, and output review together. Participants can use approved examples to practice a skill they can return to after the session.
A leadership discussion
A working conversation about priorities, staff readiness, vendor questions, and the responsibilities that come with introducing AI into a business.
03 / IN PRACTICE
Topics with
something to do next.
Possible topics include everyday AI use, the future of work, choosing a first business workflow, and the connection between AI strategy and implementation.
A session can include a demonstration, audience questions, or a practical exercise. We agree on the tools, data, and format beforehand so the content suits the setting.
04 / A FEW QUESTIONS
Before we
get started.
What does James speak about?
Everyday AI use, changes in work, AI adoption, automation strategy, and practical implementation. The emphasis is chosen with the organizer to suit the audience.
Can a session include hands-on work?
Yes. We can plan a workshop around approved examples, tool access, and a practical task. The preparation and participation requirements are agreed before the event.
What should I include in a speaking inquiry?
Send the proposed date, location or online format, audience, approximate group size, topic, and the outcome you want from the session.
Can we discuss an event outside Philadelphia?
Yes. Include the location and timing in your inquiry so we can discuss availability, travel, or a remote format.
LET'S TALK
Give me a sense
of your audience.
Tell me who will be in the room, when you are meeting, and what you want them to take away.
I publish solo Philly AI Guy podcast episodes on What About AI and developed the FAIR Framework for AI career risk. These are useful starting points for a conversation about AI tools, changing jobs, and workforce readiness.
For news stories, podcasts, and interview bookings, visit the media guest page for James's bio, topics, and headshot.
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