Past Engagements

Organizations That Trust Jon

135+ keynotes and workshops delivered across North America, from Fortune 500 stages to CEO peer groups, nonprofit teams, and global conferences. Every session rated 100% valuable.

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135+
Keynotes and Workshops
Across North America
1,500+
Verified Responses via SpeakFeed
From real attendees
97-100%
Five-Star Ratings
Engagement, relevance, and actionability
75%+
Rebook Rate
Clients who book Jon again
Verified by SpeakFeed and Other Feedback Tools

Attendees Consistently Rate Jon's Sessions

Actionable
95%
Engaging
97%
Relevant
97%
Inspiring
95%
Interactive
94%

Based on 1,500+ verified audience responses across 40+ tracked events · Powered by SpeakFeed and other audience feedback tools

Featured Engagements

Results That Speak for Themselves

A sample of recent engagements with verified outcomes and real attendee feedback.

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TEC Canada

Workshop Series·15+ Sessions
100% found sessions valuable

Exceptional engagement and repeat bookings across Canada. Leaders implemented AI tools immediately following sessions.

"Off-the-charts results and immediate applicability."
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Brandy B.
Speaker Programs Advisor, TEC Canada
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again
"Off-the-charts results and immediate applicability. Our CEOs left energized and ready to act."
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Executive Peer GroupsRETURN CLIENT

Vistage

CEO Workshop Series·Multiple Sessions
Strong follow-up demand for deeper sessions

CEO peer groups gained immediate clarity on AI opportunities and left with actionable tools, not just ideas.

"Leaders left with actionable tools, not just ideas."
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Claire B.
CEO Peer Advisory Chair, Vistage
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again
"Inspiring and groundbreaking!"
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Financial Services

·National Stage
100% valuable · 97% would hear Jon again

Fast-paced AI keynote for fintech leaders focused on practical tools for workflows, communication, and customer experience.

"Mind blowing and inspiring. Super engaging, practical guidance on using AI."
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NSSGA

Closing Keynote·Annual Conference
100% valuable · 99%+ would attend again

AI for construction, materials, and operational efficiency, with real-time tools for forecasting and workflow automation.

"AI really is the future and everyone needs to be using it."
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Kevin H.
CEO, TerraSource Global · NSSGA Board Member
100% Valuable · 99%+ Would Attend Again
"AI really is the future and everyone needs to be using it."
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International Baking Industry Expo

2 Keynotes·Standing Room Only
100% valuable · 55%+ audience response rate

Two standing-room-only sessions demonstrating how AI can be applied across any business, regardless of industry.

"Totally blown away by the potential of AI. Enlightening, entertaining, and educational."
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Christina D.
VP Strategic Communications, American Bakers Association
100% Valuable · 55%+ Audience Response Rate
"Totally blown away by the potential of AI. Enlightening, entertaining, and educational."
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CEMA

Keynote·Spring Conference
100% valuable · 97%+ engaging and actionable

Practical AI applications for manufacturers, showing leaders how to integrate AI into operations, communication, and strategic planning.

"Most universally relevant speaker we've had in years."
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Andrew S.
Executive Vice President, CEMA
100% Valuable · 97%+ Engaging and Actionable
"Most universally relevant speaker we've had in years."
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Finovate Spring 2026

Keynote + Workshop·Standing Room Only
100% valuable across all scores

Standing room only. Not one person in the room was on a phone or laptop. A banker said it was the most useful session he had ever attended at a conference.

"You absolutely stole the show. The live examples of what AI can do in minutes was riveting."
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Katie G.
Conference Director, FinTech & Finovate, Informa
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again
"You absolutely stole the show. Not one person in the room was on a phone or laptop."
Shaw Group Limited
Manufacturing & Construction

Shaw Group Limited

Adapt with AI Workshop·25 Leaders · 10 Companies
9.82 overall rating · 100% valuable, engaging & actionable

25 senior leaders from 10 different companies gathered in Halifax for a half-day Adapt with AI workshop. Every participant rated the session 100% valuable, engaging, and actionable.

"Great session. Thought provoking with actionable takeaways."
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Shaw Group Limited
Shaw Group Limited, Halifax
100% Valuable · 100% Engaging · 100% Actionable · 9.82 Overall Rating
"Great session. Thought provoking with actionable takeaways."
Organizations Served

Trusted Across Every Industry

From global conferences to intimate leadership retreats, Jon adapts to every audience and every industry.

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TEC Canada
Workshop Series (15+ sessions)
Executive Peer Groups
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Brandy B.
Speaker Programs Advisor, TEC Canada
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Off-the-charts results and immediate applicability. Our CEOs left energized and ready to act."

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Vistage
CEO Workshop Series
Executive Peer Groups
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Claire B.
CEO Peer Advisory Chair, Vistage
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Inspiring and groundbreaking!"

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FinovateFall
Keynote
Financial Services
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Katie G.
Conference Director, FinTech & Finovate, Informa
100% Valuable · 97% Would Attend Again

"Mind blowing and inspiring. Super engaging, practical guidance on using AI."

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Finovate Spring
Keynote (Return Visit) + Workshop
Financial Services
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Katie G.
Conference Director, FinTech & Finovate, Informa
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"You absolutely stole the show. Not one person in the room was on a phone or laptop."

Battle Bank
Virtual Workshop
Financial Services
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Veridian Credit Union
Keynote
Financial Services
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Firefighters First Credit Union
Board of Directors Keynote + Leadership Workshops
Financial Services
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Mary W.
Firefighters First Credit Union
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"100% of board members found the session immediately valuable."

Talking Rain
AI Workshop
Food & Hospitality
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Amber J.
Talking Rain
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Jon teaches us practical use of AI. Highly engaging & useful."

Alzheimer's OC
AI Workshop
Nonprofit & Government
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Jim M.
CEO, Alzheimer's OC
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Thank you very much for a terrific day. The feedback from the team has been excellent."

Peckham Industries
Leadership Workshop
Manufacturing & Construction
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Matthew W.
Peckham Industries
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Very practical and actionable. I liked the hands on approach."

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CEMA
Keynote
Manufacturing & Construction
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Andrew S.
Executive Vice President, CEMA
100% Valuable · 97%+ Engaging and Actionable

"Most universally relevant speaker we've had in years."

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NSSGA
Closing Keynote
Manufacturing & Construction
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Kevin H.
CEO, TerraSource Global · NSSGA Board Member
100% Valuable · 99%+ Would Attend Again

"AI really is the future and everyone needs to be using it."

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PEMA
Keynote
Manufacturing & Construction
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Michelle S.
PEMA / ASMII
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Very insightful AI presentation! The hands-on real-time use was excellent and very helpful!"

Heidelberg Materials
Leadership Workshop
Manufacturing & Construction
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Jay M.
Heidelberg Materials
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Most valuable training session I've attended in the past 10 years."

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Construction Partners Inc.
Workshop
Manufacturing & Construction
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Dodge Industrial
Keynote
Manufacturing & Construction
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Michael N.
Dodge Industrial
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Jon brings AI to life in a way that is immediately applicable."

Eagle West Crane & Rigging
Workshop
Manufacturing & Construction
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American Wire Cloth Institute
Keynote
Manufacturing & Construction
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Bernard B.
Major Flex Mat / AWCI
100% Valuable · 95% Would Attend Again

"Please go to these talks. Jon is engaging and intelligent in the AI field."

U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission
Workshop
Manufacturing & Construction
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Empire Homes
Leadership Workshop
Real Estate & Homebuilding
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Caroline S.
Empire Homes
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Engaging and informative! How have I been operating without these AI platforms in my toolbelt?!"

Olson Homes
Keynote & Workshop
Real Estate & Homebuilding
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Scott L.
The Olson Company
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Outstanding session. Our team left with tools they could use the same day."

John Burns Research & Consulting
New Home Trends Summit Keynote
Real Estate & Homebuilding
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Jenni N.
John Burns Research & Consulting
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Excellent interactive AI presentation that highlighted key tools and gave quick, practical demonstrations."

Urban Land Institute
55+ Housing Summit Keynote
Real Estate & Homebuilding
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Peter D.
Zonda Home / ULI
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Fabulous, informative, and exciting!!"

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International Baking Industry Expo
2 Keynotes
Food & Hospitality
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Christina D.
VP Strategic Communications, American Bakers Association
100% Valuable · 55%+ Audience Response Rate

"Totally blown away by the potential of AI. Enlightening, entertaining, and educational."

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Dine In Summit
Keynote (Repeat Speaker)
Food & Hospitality
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Matt M.
JMTS / Dine In Summit
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Mind opening and mind bending at the same time. My way of thinking about AI has totally changed."

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Meals on Wheels California
Keynote
Nonprofit & Government
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Daryl T.
Meals on Wheels CA
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Eye opening on how to use AI tools for increasing staff productivity and operational growth."

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Meals on Wheels Orange County
Workshop
Nonprofit & Government
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State of Washington Tourism
Conference Keynote
Nonprofit & Government
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Society of Gov't Meeting Professionals
National Education Conference Keynote
Nonprofit & Government
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Alan K.
SGMP Education
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Phenomenal presentation. I walked out ready to learn all the new tools he shared."

UMACRAO
Annual Conference Keynote
Education & Recreation
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Breanna C.
Free Lutheran Bible College
96% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Jon provides a lively presentation that covers the importance of understanding and using AI in today's world."

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International Bowling Expo
Keynote & Workshop (Repeat)
Education & Recreation
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Kelly B.
BPAA
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Listening to Jon Lakefish speak about AI is like getting a fast pass to the future."

Bowling Academy
Workshop
Education & Recreation
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GrowCon (Universal Accounting)
Keynote & Panel
Technology & Events
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Christi R.
Universal Accounting
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Jon's presentation opened my eyes to how I can expand my use of AI to provide more value to my clients."

ShowCanada
Keynote
Technology & Events
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Nuria B.
Rogers / Show Canada
100% Valuable · 96% Would Attend Again

"Jon demystified AI and explained it in a way that was understandable."

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Informa Markets
Keynote
Technology & Events
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QMeters Executive Retreat
Workshop
Technology & Events
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James E.
QMeters
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Excellent interactive AI presentation with practical demonstrations of how each tool can be used."

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MET Printers
Workshop
Technology & Events
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Nikos K.
MET Printers
100% Valuable · 100% Would Attend Again

"Jon demystified AI and explained it in a way that was understandable."

Jacob Tubing LP
Virtual Workshop
Manufacturing & Construction
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BEMA
Keynote
Manufacturing & Construction
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Emily B.
BEMA: Baking Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds
98.59% Valuable · 100% Engaging · 100% Actionable

"Jon brought AI down to a real-world actionable perspective with examples specific to our industry. Very relatable."

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Express Pros Edmonton
Keynote (Repeat Speaker)
Executive Peer Groups
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Jess C.
Express Pros Edmonton
97.44% Valuable · 97.44% Highly Relevant · 97.44% Engaging

"Jon was very informative and gave real world applications and reviews. A unique perspective on adapting AI in a world where AI is typically feared."

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TEC Toronto
AI Hot Seat, CEO Peer Group
Multi-Company Workshop
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TEC Toronto
CEO Peer Group, Toronto
100% Valuable · 100% Engaging · 100% Relevant · 9.71 Overall Rating

"Great speaker. Usable and actionable information that I can implement quickly into my business and day to day life."

Shaw Group Limited
Company AI Workshop, 25 Leaders, 10 Companies
Multi-Company Workshop
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Shaw Group Limited
Shaw Group Limited, Halifax
100% Valuable · 100% Engaging · 100% Actionable · 9.82 Overall Rating

"Great session. Thought provoking with actionable takeaways."

Kwik Lok
AI Hot Seat Featured Company at BEMA
Multi-Company Workshop
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Puratos
AI Hot Seat Featured Company at BEMA
Multi-Company Workshop
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What Attendees Say

In Their Own Words

"Listening to Jon Lakefish speak about AI is like getting a fast pass to the future: clear, energizing, and full of practical takeaways. He breaks down complex tools into real-world uses you can apply today."

Jacob Sommer
Veridian Credit Union

"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

"Phenomenal presentation. The previous AI session I attended with a different speaker was very lackluster compared to Jon's. I walked out ready to learn all the new tools he shared."

Dave Barnes
Finovate Fall

"He made this 'new' thing a lot less scary. I changed from 'AI is too scary to even try' to 'Wait, I wonder what this could do for me.'"

Teena Chandler
Workshop Attendee

"Jon's presentation at GROWCON2025 opened my eyes to how I can expand my use of AI to provide more value to my clients, while using safe best practices."

James Barnes
Universal Accounting GrowCon

"If you want someone who lives and breathes AI to tell you everything you need to know, this is the guy!"

Attendee
Conference Keynote
Industry Reach

Every Industry. Every Audience. Same Result.

Jon's sessions are fully customized for each audience. The AI tools, examples, and challenges are always tailored to the room.

Manufacturing & Construction
15+ orgs
Financial Services
8+ orgs
Executive Peer Groups
20+ sessions
Food, Hospitality & Events
8+ orgs

Ready to Add Your Organization to This List?

Over 75% of organizers bring Jon back for a second engagement. With 135+ sessions delivered and 1,500+ verified responses, let's talk about what's possible for your team.