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AI Speaker in Brisbane, QLD
- Travels up to 200 km
- Starting from $2,500
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Available on Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Todd Johnson makes AI, cybersecurity and technology understandable for business audiences. A founder and fractional CIO, CTO and Chief AI Officer, he brings 15 years of experience across business and government to keynotes, workshops and panel discussions. Topics include practical AI adoption, data and security foundations, and leadership through change. His unconventional journey from high school dropout to government leader and business owner also brings a personal perspective on learning and starting again. His message: use technology to improve the work, while keeping human judgement, empathy and accountability central.
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A practical session that makes AI, cybersecurity and technology understandable in business terms. Todd draws on his work across technology delivery, government leadership and building InnovateX to explain what organisations need to consider, what can go wrong and how to move forward.
Sessions are shaped around your audience’s experience and the decisions they face. Expect examples, straightforward explanations and room for questions, with a focus on applying the ideas after the event.
Todd also speaks about leadership, learning from a failed first business and building a career through an unconventional path. Across his topics, the message stays consistent: technology should help people do better work while preserving human judgement, empathy and responsibility.
These are the categories of entertainment or other services offered by Todd Johnson | AI, Technology & Leadership Speaker.
Setup depends on the format and venue and will be agreed before the event.
For presentations, please provide a screen or projector visible to the audience, a compatible presentation connection and a microphone where room size requires one. Please allow access before the session for a sound and presentation check.
For practical workshops, participant laptops and reliable internet may be needed. Any software or account requirements will be confirmed beforehand. Online sessions require a suitable video meeting platform.
Please discuss recording, livestreaming and accessibility requirements when enquiring.
Available speaking topics include:
• Practical AI adoption: choosing useful applications and moving beyond experimentation.
• The foundations for AI: data quality, access, security and technology setup.
• AI agents in the business: permissions, oversight and accountability when AI can take action.
• AI and humanity: protecting critical thinking, empathy and personal service.
• Cybersecurity in business language: understanding risks and making informed decisions.
• Helping teams use technology: building understanding and supporting adoption.
• Leadership when you’re the youngest in the room.
• Starting again: lessons from a failed first business and an unconventional career.
Topics can be adapted for keynotes, workshops, panels and fireside conversations.
Keynote or conference presentation
A focused presentation on practical AI, cybersecurity, technology leadership or Todd’s personal journey, shaped around the event theme and audience. Questions can be included within the agreed session time.
Practical workshop
A participatory session exploring a business challenge, AI adoption or technology foundations. Activities, preparation and intended outcomes are agreed with the organiser.
Leadership briefing or roundtable
A discussion for business owners, executives or boards on technology priorities, AI opportunities, governance and risk.
Panel or fireside conversation
A conversational format drawing on Todd’s experience across technology, leadership and business ownership.
Available in person or online. Fees, duration, travel and any additional requirements are agreed for each booking.
Insurance documentation and any venue-specific requirements will be confirmed during the booking process.