Applied AI
Practical AI implementation with the 3-P Model. Monday-morning frameworks your team can act on immediately.
Austin, TX
Keynote Speaker Austin
500+ keynotes across 26 countries. 98.7% satisfaction rating. Shama Hyder is the keynote speaker Austin event planners trust when the room demands substance, not performance.
500+
Keynotes Delivered
26
Countries
98.7%
Avg. Satisfaction Rating
2M+
Followers Across Platforms
About Shama in Austin
Bringing world-class keynotes to Austin
Austin is one of the most demanding keynote markets in the country. The audiences arriving at Austin Convention Center, JW Marriott, and Fairmont ballrooms are technologists, founders, investors, and operators — people who move fast, cut through buzzwords instantly, and have heard every AI hype cycle since before it was called AI. What they respond to is credibility: someone who has built something, knows what the signals actually mean, and can translate frameworks into decisions they can use before they land at Austin-Bergstrom.
Shama Hyder built Zen Media from $1,500 to a multimillion-dollar exit, serving clients including Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, Verizon, AT&T, and Amazon Business. She is a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute and was recognized as a Top 100 Entrepreneur by both the White House and the United Nations. She has delivered 500+ keynotes in 26 countries and has shared stages with the Dalai Lama and President Obama. She holds a 98.7% audience satisfaction rating — not because she performs, but because she earns the room.
Her keynotes on Applied AI, Strategic Urgency, and customer growth are designed for exactly the kind of fast-moving, high-context audiences that attend Austin's tech summits, SaaS conferences, fintech gatherings, and leadership retreats. Every presentation is customized with industry-specific data and audience-specific framing. She brings proprietary frameworks, not borrowed talking points. And she always shows up early to learn the room.
Available for Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas events. Texas travel included in standard booking.
Booking Info
Formats
25, 45, 60 min · Workshop · Emcee
Travel
Available in Austin · Virtual · Hybrid
Contact
team@shamahyder.com
Popular Venues in Austin
- · Austin Convention Center
- · JW Marriott Austin
- · Fairmont Austin
- · The Driskill
- · Hilton Austin
“Shama Hyder was the highlight of our summit. She has this rare ability to make you feel both energized and clear-headed at the same time. She showed our leadership audience how to spot timing windows that give them a massive competitive advantage and how to read signals everyone else is missing.”
Wesley Williams
CMO, GoHighLevel
Topics
Keynote topics for Austin events
The Strategy of Now
Stop chasing the future. Profit from the present. The framework for acting before windows close.
Winning Customer Loyalty
AI + experience + growth. Create customers for life in the age of hyper-personalization.
Rewired Workshop
A hands-on AI build day. Walk in dabbling, walk out with working systems.
Austin Events & Associations
Shama has experience speaking at events across Texas. She regularly speaks for organizations including:
Austin Chamber of CommerceAustin Technology CouncilTexas Association of BusinessCapital Factory
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How do I book Shama Hyder as a keynote speaker in Austin?
Contact Shama's team directly at team@shamahyder.com or through the booking form at shamahyder.com/check-availability. Her team responds to all serious Austin inquiries within one business day and can confirm availability, discuss customization, and provide full details.
What topics does Shama Hyder speak on in Austin?
Shama delivers four core keynote topics for Austin events: Applied AI (practical implementation with the 3-P Model), The Strategy of Now (Strategic Urgency framework for leaders), Winning Customer Loyalty (AI + experience + growth), and the Rewired AI Workshop (a hands-on build day). Every talk is customized to your audience's specific challenges and event theme.
Has Shama Hyder spoken at events in Texas before?
Yes. Shama has delivered keynotes across Texas and the broader region for corporate conferences, association annual meetings, leadership summits, and sales kickoffs. Her clients include Fortune 500 companies, major associations, and high-growth organizations across the country.
What keynote formats are available for Austin events?
Shama's keynotes are available in 25, 45, and 60-minute formats. The Rewired AI Workshop is available as a half-day or full-day session for up to 20 participants. She also provides emcee services and can participate in panel discussions or Q&A sessions. Virtual and hybrid formats are available in addition to in-person.
How far in advance should I book Shama Hyder for a Austin event?
Shama's calendar fills up quickly, especially for Q1 conference season and Q4 year-end events. We recommend reaching out 6–12 months in advance for major events. For events 3–4 months out, contact the team immediately to check availability — dates do occasionally open up.
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