Tim Sanders

From AI Adoption to Real Business Results

Chief Innovation Officer at G2, Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, Applied AI & Leadership Keynote Speaker

Tim has created defining moments for clients like

  • Att
  • Bluecross Blueshield
  • Cisco
  • Deloitte
  • Espn
  • Hp
  • Medtronic
  • Oracle
  • Prudential
  • The Hartford

When Should You Book Tim?

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When AI trends keep changing, and your leadership team needs to know what to do right now

As Chief Innovation Officer at G2, Tim uses real-world case studies to help leaders turn fast-moving AI change into clear decisions, practical actions, and better human performance.

02

When you’re trying to implement AI solutions that deliver faster, measurable business results

Tim uses live software-market signals, C-suite conversations, and original research to deliver practical playbooks for accelerating AI adoption, trust, ROI, and growth.

03

When you want AI to amplify human performance but your adoption efforts have stalled

Tim equips leaders to operationalize AI using a human-centered approach that activates people at all levels to try, trust, and scale their use of AI agents and LLMs.

About
Tim Sanders

Tim Sanders is the applied AI speaker that executive teams bring in when they need to cut through the noise and figure out what to do next. He has spent over two decades helping companies navigate major technology shifts and is a New York Times bestselling author of five books. As Chief Innovation Officer at G2 and an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, he works at the intersection of live market intelligence, emerging AI research, and real-world business leadership. He helps enterprise leaders strip away the hype to focus on what actually matters, and gives them clear, actionable ways to apply AI across their team without losing the human edge that drives performance.

Topics

Most Requested Keynotes

Go Faster Into the Age of AI

Accelerate Your Organization's AI Journey

Using vivid case studies, personal stories, and compelling data, Tim shares his proven roadmap to AI excellence, demystifying AI and showing how teams can turbocharge performance with just a few strategic hours per week. Leaders will leave with clear strategies to accelerate organizational adoption and foster ongoing AI conversations.

AI Trends from the Frontline

Tim unpacks the most important AI trends shaping the business landscape, revealing their economic impact and real-world applications for your specific industry. Using dynamic storytelling, he translates complex AI concepts into clear, actionable strategies that accelerate business growth.

Unleash Innovation with Disruptive Collaboration

Innovation starts with the motivation to think outside of the box, but only comes to life when you courageously work across the lines of your organization. Tim empowers leaders to practice ‘disruptive collaboration,’ a problem-solving style that leverages surprising alliances along the fault lines of a company to find solutions 3x faster.

Beyond the Keynote

Event Workshops

Help your audience apply AI with purpose. This same-day workshop gives participants a deeper look into the strategies that amplify human impact in the age of AI.

How We Partner With You

  1. Outcome-Focused Customization

    Tim is committed to driving performance for every client while improving the lives of his audiences. He uses an extensive pre-event preparation process to deeply customize every keynote for maximum takeaway value and organizational impact.

  2. Practitioner-Level Expertise

    As Chief Innovation Officer at G2 and an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, Tim conducts research and builds real-world solutions for enterprises. He’s a business expert who can translate emerging AI research into practical frameworks.

  3. Take-the-Next-Step Energy

    Tim’s dynamic energy and human-centered approach engage audiences with an often dense topic, and his real-world examples and relatable anecdotes motivate them to embrace their AI opportunity and foster a collaborative culture.

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Tim’s Books

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FAQs

What is Tim Sanders’s speaking fee?

Tim Sanders’s speaking fee for in-person keynotes in the US is $25,000 – $40,000, plus travel and hotel expenses. His fee for virtual keynotes is $15,000 – $25,000. For international keynotes, please contact cmi for a quote.

Does Tim Sanders customize his keynotes?

Yes. Tim Sanders uses an extensive pre-event preparation process to craft a keynote that is tailored for your industry and audience. He is deeply focused on delivering content that is clear, practical, and actionable, and will work with you to understand your event objectives and organizational challenges, so he delivers the insights and takeaways that will equip your leaders to amplify human performance through AI.

What happens after I book Tim Sanders?

After you book Tim Sanders, we will assign you a dedicated cmi team who will ensure all details are handled well before the event. Your team will provide you with Tim’s marketing assets and arrange a discovery call with him. Tim will then work with you to customize his keynote for your specific audience and goals. Together, we ensure your leaders leave with alignment, clarity, and practical next steps for operationalizing AI in your organization.

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