Keynote speaking

Keynotes that move audiences to action.

Keynote speaker Shama Hyder helps leaders and teams see what is changing and decide what matters. Audiences leave ready to move with clarity.

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Four signature keynotes

Find the Talk That Fits Your Audience

Spot change earlier

Six Signals

A practical way for leaders to see change earlier, decide faster, and act while the window is open.

Designed for Executive teams, leadership summits, annual meetings, innovation events

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Build authority and trust

The New Rules of Influence

How leaders and teams become undeniable when AI makes competence easier to copy.

Designed for Sales, leadership, professional services, brand and visibility programs

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Lead through AI adoption

AI in Action

A clear, useful AI framework that helps teams move from experimentation to better work.

Designed for C-suite, marketing, customer experience, revenue, and transformation teams

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Win the changed customer

The Customer Has Already Changed

How to win loyalty when AI resets customer expectations faster than most companies can respond.

Designed for CX, marketing, service, customer success, and growth audiences

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Rewired AI Workshop (keynote add-on) →Half-day or full-day, for the same audience the morning after the keynote.Emcee & Executive Panel Moderator →Keep the agenda moving, connect the sessions, and sharpen the conversations.Virtual & hybrid →Bring the same clarity and energy to remote and mixed-format audiences.

Client proof

TIME100Creators · Leaders · 2026

Testimonials

What planners and event teams say about Shama

“I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of speakers, and I can say without hesitation that Shama is the best in the business. Her speaking style, stage presence, and content are simply unmatched.”

Pariti Sutaria
Event Manager, Affiliated Distributors

“We heard nothing but fantastic things from attendees about your keynote. It was a perfect way to close out the content on such a high note!”

Ann Dieleman
Executive Director, PIMA

“Shama is a true pro. She gave the keynote at our agency kick-off event this year exceeding our already high expectations with a fully tailored address coupled with her team player attitude.”

Paul Stankevich
Event Planner & Market Strategist, Kellogg's

“Shama was the highlight of our event as the closing keynote speaker! She understood our audience and delivered great value.”

Pete Cappa
Event Producer, Prudential

“Her session was engaging, interactive and had lots of tangible takeaways for our attendees. If you are looking for a speaker who will make AI learning fun and approachable, book Shama today!”

AnnaMarie Kendall
Marketing and Communication Manager, MHEDA

“She has this rare ability to make you feel both energized and clear-headed at the same time. If you want a speaker who will genuinely shift how your audience thinks, book Shama.”

Wesley Williams
CMO, GoHighLevel

Event Planning Resources

Everything the committee needs next.

Considering Shama

Speaker Kit

Bio, keynote overview, proof points, photos, and event details in one place.

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Event Planner Checklist

A practical checklist for audience fit, stakeholders, format, AV, customization, and next steps.

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RFP Template

A clear structure for comparing speaker fit, format, outcomes, logistics, and production needs.

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How to Hire a Keynote Speaker

A practical guide for moving from shortlist to confident selection.

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Speaker Briefing Template

A clean brief for audience goals, event context, logistics, customization, and approval details.

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AV Requirements

Production guidance for stage, microphones, slides, recording, and virtual delivery.

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On-stage introduction

Locked program copy your host can read from the stage or paste into the run of show.

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Headshots

Approved downloadable portraits and stage photos, including the 2026 press headshot.

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Ask Shama

Questions planners ask before they book

What are your current keynotes?

Four. Six Signals shows leaders how to see change earlier and act while the window is open. The New Rules of Influence is about becoming undeniable when AI makes competence easy to copy. AI in Action gives teams a practical path from experimenting to better work. The Customer Has Already Changed is about winning loyalty when AI resets expectations faster than companies can respond. Each one has its own page above.

Six Signals →The New Rules of Influence →AI in Action →The Customer Has Already Changed →

Do you customize for our industry and audience?

Yes, heavily. We start with a pre-event call so I understand your audience, what's changing in your world, and what you need people to walk out ready to do. The framework holds; the examples don't. Every example in the talk comes from your industry, not a generic deck with your logo on slide one.

Do you deliver virtual or hybrid keynotes?

Yes. I deliver virtual and hybrid keynotes from a full professional studio setup with a sound engineer on the session, so the production quality matches what your audience sees in the room. I'm also happy to join your AV check ahead of time.

Where are you based and where do you travel from?

Miami. I fly out of MIA or FLL and speak worldwide — 26 countries so far.

How far in advance should we book?

It varies, but my calendar fills fast and dates are limited. If you have a date in mind, reach out now and the team will tell you the same day whether it's open.

What size and type of events do you speak at?

Everything from a 10-person executive team at the top of a company to a 15,000-seat stadium. Conferences, leadership summits, sales kickoffs, annual meetings, association events, private offsites. The room changes; the job is the same — help the people in it see what's changing and decide what to do about it.

Can you also run a workshop, emcee, or moderate a panel at the same event?

Yes. The Rewired AI workshop is built as a keynote add-on — the keynote sets the direction, the workshop the next morning turns it into working practice for your team. I also emcee and moderate executive panels, and I love hosting live-competition formats. Ask the team to build a program that fits your agenda.

Rewired AI workshop →Emcee and moderator →

What's the most unusual place you've spoken?

The Planetario Luis Enrique Erro in Mexico City. They projected me onto the dome, so I spent the keynote talking to the soles of a few hundred pairs of shoes while the audience lay back and looked up. Still one of my favorite rooms.

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