Agentic AI Keynote Speaker
Shawn Kanungo — Leadership in an Agentic AI World
What changes when AI can take action? Shawn Kanungo helps leaders explore what autonomous agents mean for their organisations, their people and the way decisions get made.
A high-energy keynote for executives and teams navigating the next chapter of work.
Watch the agentic AI conversation
Agentic AI & The Future — Shawn Kanungo for EssilorLuxottica · Watch on YouTube.
From individual tasks to new ways of working
Agentic AI systems can use tools and carry out multi-step tasks within the access and limits they are given. Their capabilities, reliability and degree of autonomy vary. For leaders, that creates practical questions about responsibility, oversight and how people work together.
Shawn’s Leadership in an Agentic AI World keynote explores:
- Which decisions still need human judgement
- How to think about accountability when AI acts on an organisation’s behalf
- What agentic AI could change about roles, skills and workforce design
- How leaders can encourage experimentation while keeping responsibility clear
His related sessions on culture and upskilling examine how teams prepare for working alongside AI. The emphasis can be shaped around your audience’s challenges.
A real event example
At A Better Way Mortgage Group’s Ascend Mortgage Summit on January 22, 2026, Shawn delivered a keynote on AI agents, innovation and the future of the mortgage industry. The organiser’s recap includes the full 55-minute recording and a follow-on podcast conversation.
Strategy brought to life
Shawn combines a background in business strategy, including 12 years at Deloitte, with visual storytelling and practical examples. His speaking work spans corporate leadership teams, associations and government audiences.
For a broader session on AI, creativity and innovation, explore Innovation in a World of AI.
Plan your session
Standard keynotes run 45–60 minutes and are available in person or virtually. A pre-event briefing helps shape the session around your industry, audience and goals. Q&A, workshops and fireside chats can be discussed as part of the event format.
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