<p>Trent Gillespie is a leading Operational AI expert and former Amazon executive who helps organizations move beyond AI hype and into real-world execution. Having led AI and automation initiatives inside some of the world’s most complex organizations, Trent brings rare, hands-on experience translating AI strategy into measurable operational impact.</p><p>Rather than focusing on abstract trends, Trent shows leaders how AI actually gets deployed—across operations, customer experience, supply chains, and teams—so it delivers value quickly, responsibly, and at scale. His work sits at the intersection of AI, operations, and leadership, helping organizations modernize without disrupting what already works.</p><p>What sets Trent’s keynotes apart is his deep, deliverable-driven customization—tailored to each organization, industry, and audience. At his standard speaking fee, Trent delivers a highly customized experience that goes far beyond a traditional keynote and may include:</p><p>For the Event:</p><p>• Live, customized demonstration of an AI-agent application relevant to the organization</p><p>• Customized example of reinventing a core business process using AI agents</p><p>• Customized visuals and imagery tailored to the company and industry</p><p>• Analysis of the organization’s potential “Future Customer,” when relevant</p><p>• Identification of trailblazing and innovation opportunities specific to the organization</p><p>After the Event:</p><p>• AI-generated meeting summary of the keynote</p><p>• Key slides for internal sharing and alignment</p><p>• Custom event website housing all materials for continued access and impact</p><p>The result is a keynote that feels less like a presentation and more like a strategic working session—equipping leaders and teams with practical, organization-specific insight they can immediately put into action.</p><p>In addition to keynotes, Trent also works with organizations through custom workshops and advisory consulting, helping leadership teams operationalize AI initiatives, redesign core processes, and build execution roadmaps that turn AI ambition into sustained business results.</p>
Operational AI Expert & Former Amazon Executive delivering highly customized keynotes that turn AI strategy into real operational impact
<ul><li><strong>Operational A.I.™: The 6-Step Sprint to Win Your Future Customer Flagship Keynote (Leader-Focused)</strong></li><li>Leaders navigating AI transformation know it matters, but struggle to make it run inside the business. This keynote focuses on what is changing now—how AI agents are reshaping customer expectations, competition, and how work gets done. Leaders are introduced to the Amazon-inspired Future Customer™ framework and the AI SPRINT™, a proven 6-step operating model for embedding AI into leadership, vision, and daily operations. The session delivers clarity, a practical roadmap, and the confidence to move from AI experimentation to sustained competitive advantage.</li><li><strong>Operational A.I.™: Unlock Growth with AI Building Everyday AI Capability Across the Organization Keynote (Manager & Team Focused)</strong></li><li>Designed for managers and staff, this keynote focuses on turning AI from curiosity into daily capability. It shows how AI is changing how work gets done and how employees can use it to remove bottlenecks, improve performance, and spark innovation in their own roles. Grounded in the AI SPRINT™, the session introduces a simple monthly rhythm of learning, applying, and sharing—so progress compounds across teams. The result is a confident, energized workforce that knows how to use AI responsibly and take action, not sit on the sidelines.</li><li><strong>Operational A.I.™: The Amazon-Inspired AI Flywheel for Continuous Innovation Advanced Innovation & Scale Keynote (Executive-Focused)</strong></li><li>Built for leaders already in motion with AI, this advanced keynote focuses on sustaining innovation and growth over time. It shows how organizations turn AI-driven operational gains into a self-reinforcing cycle of innovation using the AI Flywheel™. Leaders learn how to compound progress, keep teams aligned, and convert efficiency into ongoing growth—so AI becomes a durable operating advantage, not a one-time initiative.</li></ul>