Social Proof
Shama has delivered keynotes for EMAAR and SEMA. Read feedback from event organizers below.
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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, like she's giving you permission to stop reacting and start leading strategically. She showed our audience how to spot timing windows that give them a massive competitive advantage, how to read signals everyone else is missing and act while the window is open. She makes the future feel actionable and the present feel calm. If you want a speaker who will genuinely shift how your audience thinks, not just inspire them for an hour, book Shama.
Wesley Williams
CMO | GoHighLevel
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Shama Hyder spoke at our 2024 Women in Industry Conference on the topic of AI. Her session was engaging, interactive and had lots of tangible takeaways for our attendees. She is wonderful to work with. 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
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Shama Hyder's session was incredibly informative, engaging, and approachable. She delivered valuable, tangible takeaways tailored specifically to our audience, making AI feel accessible and actionable. From an event planning perspective, Shama and her team were wonderful to work with. If you're looking for a dynamic speaker with a focus on AI, I highly recommend Shama Hyder.
Emily Murnen
Event Manager | DSOA LLC
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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
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Shama was the highlight of our event as the closing keynote speaker! She understood our audience and delivered great value. Not only that, she's smart, clearly spoken, professional, funny, and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Pete Cappa
Event Producer | Prudential
TIME100
2026 Creators · Leaders
EMAAR + SEMA
Keynote Experience
17 years
Built and Led Zen Media
Link School
Professor of Practice
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