Jon Lakefish on stage delivering an AI keynote
AI Keynote Speaker and Workshop Facilitator

Practical AI Tools
Your Team Uses
Tomorrow.

Jon Lakefish delivers high-energy keynotes and immersive workshops that cut through the AI hype, giving teams real tools for branding, marketing, sales, operations, finance, HR, and more.

97-100% Five-Star Ratings
135+ Keynotes and Workshops
Available for Events Worldwide
TEC CanadaBattle BankFinovateVeridian Credit UnionVistageMeals on WheelsInforma MarketsNational Stone
The Training Gap

Your Team Has the AI Tools. Nobody Showed Them How to Use Them.

Companies everywhere rolled out ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, and Gemini. Then usage flatlined. The tools aren't the problem. Training is. Jon's sessions close that gap in a single afternoon: live demos, real prompts, and hands-on challenges built around your business, so your team actually uses what you already pay for.

Why Lakefish Group

The AI Landscape Is Noisy.
We Cut Through It.

Jon Lakefish brings 20+ years of business and branding expertise to every AI session. No theoretical futures. No overwhelming tech jargon. Just the top AI platforms your team can use right now to save time, reduce costs, and improve daily workflows across every department.

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Immediately Actionable

Every session ends with tools, prompts, and templates your team can use the next morning. No homework. No waiting.

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Every Department

Branding, marketing, sales, operations, finance, HR, legal. Jon shows how AI applies across your entire organization.

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135+ Keynotes and Workshops

Teams come back because the results are real. Jon's sessions consistently earn 97-100% five-star ratings across engagement, relevance, and actionability.

97-100%
Five-Star Ratings
75%+
Return-Client Rate
135+
Keynotes and Workshops
1,500+
Audience Feedback Responses

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Meet Jon Lakefish

The Speaker Who Makes AI Click.

Jon Lakefish is one of North America's most sought-after AI keynote speakers and workshop facilitators, available for events worldwide. He is known for sessions that are fast, fun, and immediately useful. He has 20+ years of experience in branding, marketing, and business strategy, an MBA from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business, and a psychology degree from the University of Oregon. Jon brings a rare combination of creative thinking, behavioral insight, and practical execution to every stage.

Whether he's speaking to 2,000 executives or leading a 12-person leadership team through a hands-on AI workshop, Jon's approach is always the same: no fluff, no fear, just tools you can use tomorrow.

  • Keynotes for conferences, associations, and corporate events
  • Workshops for marketing, operations, finance, HR, and leadership teams
  • AI consulting and advisory for organizations building AI adoption roadmaps
  • Marketing and branding agency services powered by AI
See Jon in Action

Choose the Session You
Want to Experience.

Watch Jon lead a real AI Hot Seat, deliver a full keynote, or get the three-minute overview.

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Each full-length video shows Jon working with a real audience, not a staged presentation.

Social Proof

What Leaders Are Saying

"I can't thank you enough for absolutely stealing the show last week Jon! Your presentation was utterly fantastic. The live examples of what AI can do for companies in a matter of minutes was riveting. Not one person in the room was on a phone or laptop, which is pretty much unheard of at an event."

Event Director
Finovate Spring 2026

"The session exceeded my expectations and the overwhelming response from the group was extremely positive. I could not have asked for a better day."

Regional President
Heidelberg Materials, Pittsburgh

"The first AI session that actually made it click. 97 to 99% five-star scores across relevance and actionability. Our CEOs left energized and ready to act."

Event Organizer
TEC Canada, CEO Workshop Series

Industries Jon Has Served

Finance and BankingHealthcareManufacturingReal EstateHospitalityTechnologyNon-ProfitLegalHR and People OpsSales and RevenueOperationsEducationConstructionFood and Beverage
AI Workshop in action
Workshops

Hands-On, Competitive,
and Immediately Useful.

Team-based AI challenges, live demos, and guided prompts. Every workshop ends with a custom mini-playbook your team keeps and uses.

FAQ

Common Questions

What does Jon Lakefish speak about?

Jon delivers practical AI keynotes and workshops that show business teams how to use leading AI tools for branding, marketing, strategy, sales, operations, finance, HR, and other everyday work. Every session uses live demos and real prompts, with no coding required.

How long are Jon's sessions?

The AI Lightning Keynote is 20 minutes. Full AI keynotes run 60-90 minutes. The AI Hot Seat is a 2-hour interactive conference session. Company and specialty workshops run 3-4 hours, with half-day and full-day options available.

What is an AI Hot Seat?

The AI Hot Seat is a 2-hour interactive conference session created by Jon Lakefish where real companies from the audience bring a genuine business challenge and Jon solves it live on stage using AI, with nothing prewritten. Featured companies leave with real strategies and assets, and every attendee sees exactly how to apply the same methods.

Do attendees need coding or technical experience?

No. Jon's sessions are built for everyday professionals. Every tool and method is explained in plain language, and no coding or technical background is required.

How far in advance should we book Jon?

Book 3 to 4 months ahead for the best availability. Last-minute dates are sometimes available when events can be combined geographically.

Ready to Bring Practical AI to Your Next Event?

Let's talk about how Jon can customize a keynote or workshop to empower your team and drive immediate results.

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