Applied AI
Practical AI implementation with the 3-P Model. Monday-morning frameworks your team can act on immediately.
Chicago, IL
Keynote Speaker Chicago
Shama Hyder brings practical frameworks on AI, growth strategy, and customer loyalty to Chicago conferences and leadership events.
About Shama in Chicago
Bringing practical keynotes to Chicago
Shama built and led Zen Media for 17 years before selling it. She now advises leaders at Microsoft, Adobe, Salesforce, and JPMorgan Chase and is a Professor of Practice at Link School of Business.
Whether your event is at McCormick Place, a financial services summit in the Loop, or a manufacturing leadership conference anywhere in the Midwest, Shama brings practical frameworks on Applied AI, growth strategy, and customer loyalty.
For Chicago and Illinois financial-services events, her topics include AI, trust, customer loyalty, Strategic Urgency, and growth decisions in regulated markets.
Shama is the author of The Applied AI Business Playbook, Momentum, and The Zen of Social Media Marketing. She was named to the Leaders category of the 2026 TIME100 Creators list.
Booking Info
Formats
25, 45, 60 min · Workshop · Emcee
Travel
Available in Chicago · Virtual · Hybrid
Contact
team@shamahyder.com
Popular Venues in Chicago
- · McCormick Place
- · Marriott Marquis Chicago
- · Hyatt Regency Chicago
- · The Westin Michigan Avenue
- · Hilton Chicago
Topics
Keynote topics for Chicago 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 workshop built around practical workflows and guided implementation.
Chicago Events & Associations
Organizations and associations active in the area include:
Chicagoland Chamber of CommerceIllinois Technology AssociationEconomic Club of ChicagoExecutives' Club of Chicago
Chicago Booking FAQ
Chicago keynote questions, answered
How do I book Shama Hyder as a keynote speaker in Chicago?
Contact Shama's team at team@shamahyder.com or use the booking form at shamahyder.com/check-availability. Include the event date, location, audience, and preferred format so the team can check availability and discuss customization.
What topics does Shama Hyder speak on in Chicago?
Shama delivers four core keynote topics for Chicago 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.
Is Shama Hyder available for events in Illinois?
Shama is available for event inquiries in Illinois. Contact her team with the date, location, audience, and format to check availability.
Is Shama Hyder a fit as a financial keynote speaker in Chicago or Illinois?
Yes. For Chicago and Illinois financial events, Shama combines local market context with material for banking, wealth management, fintech, insurance, lending, advisor, and private-equity audiences. Her topics include applied AI, Strategic Urgency, client trust, customer loyalty, and growth decisions in regulated markets.
What keynote formats are available for Chicago 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 Chicago event?
Contact Shama's team with the event date, location, audience, and preferred format to check current availability.
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Book Shama for your Chicago event
Every talk is customized for the audience. Contact us to check availability and discuss the goals for your event.