AI keynote speakers bureau

AI keynote speakers who saw the future first.

Prophets of AI books the researchers, founders and humanoid robots shaping where AI goes next. 100+ events across 40+ countries.

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How booking works

Tell us about your event and audience.

We send a shortlist with fees within one business day.

Every booking includes a call with the speaker to shape the talk around your audience.

What event teams say

“We were honored to welcome Anatola Araba as a keynote speaker at CrossRoads 2025 – her talk was thought-provoking, visionary, and deeply aligned with our mission of reimagining learning and inclusion through technology. Anatola’s storytelling and insights into the intersection of culture, creativity and emerging…

…tech captivated our audience. The session with Sophia the Humanoid Robot added an unforgettable dimension. The live interaction with Sophia was not just technically impressive – it was a compelling prompt for dialogue on AI ethics, human-robot interaction and the future of learning. Together, Anatola and Sophia delivered an experience that was bold, future-facing, and incredibly relevant.”

Infosys Foundation USA
CrossRoads 2025 · Google review

“Abran did an outstanding job at our opening keynote for the AESA Annual Conference in Orlando in December 2024. He was engaging and very professional. I would highly encourage you to consider utilizing his services for your next conference or event. Well done Abran and thanks!!”

John Bass
AESA Annual Conference · Google review

“We had an excellent experience working with Prophets of AI, specifically with Matthew Chavira representing Abran Maldonado, for Innovation Week (Týden inovací) in Prague on October 9–10, 2025. Abran was exceptionally supportive. He was open to delivering a keynote, joining a panel, promoting the event,…

…and even participating in networking activities. Communication was smooth and professional throughout, with prompt responses and clear coordination. This was our second collaboration with Prophets of AI, and once again Abran brought energy, credibility, and real value to our audience. We’re happy to recommend Prophets of AI and look forward to future partnerships.”

Innovation Week
Prague · Google review

    
 
 
      Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We worked with Matthew to source and book Stephen Ibaraki for an Executive Roundtable on Quantum. The group was blown away by Stephen's expertise. 10/10 would recommend Prophets of AI speaker services.
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an excellent experience working with Prophets of AI, specifically with Matthew Chavira representing Abran Maldonado, for Innovation Week (Týden inovací) in Prague on October 9–10, 2025. Abran was exceptionally supportive. He was open to delivering a keynote, joining a panel, promoting the event, and even participating in networking activities. Communication was smooth and professional throughout, with prompt responses and clear coordination. This was our second collaboration with Prophets of AI, and once again Abran brought energy, credibility, and real value to our audience. We’re happy to recommend Prophets of AI and look forward to future partnerships.
  
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   Innovation Week 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Matt consistently brings valuable insights and innovative ideas to the table. He is not only a highly skilled professional but also a true partner in every sense. His collaborative approach, coupled with his deep expertise, makes him an exceptional asset to any team. I highly recommend Matt for his strategic mindset, unwavering support, and his ability to deliver impactful solutions.
  
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   Déborah Oliveira 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were honored to welcome Anatola Araba as a keynote speaker at CrossRoads 2025 – her talk was thought-provoking, visionary, and deeply aligned with our mission of reimagining learning and inclusion through technology. Anatola’s storytelling and insights into the intersection of culture, creativity and emerging tech captivated our audience.

The session with Sophia the Humanoid Robot added an unforgettable dimension. The live interaction with Sophia was not just technically impressive – it was a compelling prompt for dialogue on AI ethics, human-robot interaction and the future of learning. Together, Anatola and Sophia delivered an experience that was bold, future-facing, and incredibly relevant.
  
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   Infosys Foundation USA 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Abran Maldonado is a great guy and speaker. Very real.
  
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   Daniel Heer 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We hosted Andrea’s for another information class in AI. It was great to learn about the new things AI is bringing to small business growth!
  
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   Rachael Miller 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Abran did an outstanding job at our opening keynote for the AESA Annual Conference in Orlando in December 2024.  He was engaging and very professional.  I would highly encourage you to consider utilizing his services for your next conference or event.  Well done Abran and thanks!!
  
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   John Bass 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our experience working with Prophets of AI has been extremely professional and the representative, Matthew Chavira, represented the speaker Anatola Araba exceptionally well. Anatola was a joy to work with, and our organization looks forward to collaborating with her again soon.
  
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   Heather Williams 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the honor of having Nesma Bensalem at the eighth edition of the Summer School  held by the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellin, it was a great experience, an excellent speaker and above all a wonderful person.
Mattew was also super open to getting the participation in this event so important for the city of Medellin.
  
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   lorena villa 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Abran Maldonado delivered an excellent Keynote presentation our our recent AI Summit in Spokane, Washington!
  
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What is Prophets of AI?

Prophets of AI is an AI keynote speakers bureau based in Irvine, California. We book researchers, founders, futurists and ethicists who work on artificial intelligence, plus five humanoid robots, for conferences, corporate events, universities and the media.

What services does Prophets of AI offer?

Keynote speeches, workshops, executive and project consulting, executive retreats, podcast co-hosting and guest appearances.

Who are the AI keynote speakers at Prophets of AI?

More than 50 speakers from computer science, business, government, the arts and finance, along with five humanoid robots, including Sophia. Browse all speakers.

What topics do your AI speakers cover?

AI strategy and leadership, ethics and governance, generative AI, AI in healthcare, robotics, AI and creativity, data and machine learning, and the future of work. See all topics.

How do I check a speaker’s availability?

Send your event date, location, audience and the speaker or topic you want through the contact form. We reply within one business day with who is available, their fee and the formats they offer.

Why do you include philosophical speakers?

AI raises questions that cognitive science, philosophy and neuroscience help answer. As AI systems spread, the ethics of how they are used matter more. Our philosophy speakers help audiences talk through those questions and build AI that puts people first.

Booking

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We confirm who is free, the fee and the format for your event.

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