KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Speaking at the Intersection of AI, Ethics, Language, and Law
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Artificial intelligence is transforming every profession. Organizations are adapting to new technologies while managing changing expectations around ethics, governance, risk, and professional responsibility. My presentations help leaders understand these changes, evaluate their implications, and make informed decisions that strengthen both organizational performance and public trust.
Drawing on more than three decades of experience in law, language, international standards, education, and professional leadership, I present practical frameworks that help audiences understand the relationship between technology and human responsibility. My goal is to provide ideas that remain valuable long after the presentation ends.
Speaking Philosophy
Technology continues to evolve, but organizations are ultimately defined by the quality of their decisions. Artificial intelligence expands what is possible, yet people remain responsible for interpreting context, managing risk, exercising judgment, and ensuring accountability.
My presentations examine how professionals can continue to create value as AI becomes part of everyday work. Rather than focusing exclusively on technology, I explore the principles that guide its responsible use: human agency, ethics, leadership, governance, and trust.
Every keynote is tailored to the audience and combines current developments, international perspectives, practical examples, and strategic insight.
Keynotes
The Human Signature
Human agency in the age of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is changing how professionals create, analyze, and communicate information. As routine cognitive work becomes increasingly automated, professional value is shifting toward interpretation, judgment, ethical reasoning, and accountability. The Human Signature is a framework for understanding how professionals continue to create value by applying context, experience, and responsible decision-making to increasingly intelligent technologies.
AUDIENCE
- Executive leadership
- Professional associations
- Universities
- Government agencies
- Technology organizations
- Knowledge professionals
From Artists to Art Curators
Redefining expertise in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence is changing the nature of expertise. Professionals are no longer expected to produce every piece of information themselves. Increasingly, their value lies in evaluating quality, interpreting meaning, identifying limitations, and ensuring that technology serves its intended purpose responsibly. This keynote examines how expertise is evolving and why judgment, context, and critical thinking have become central professional competencies.
AUDIENCE
- Knowledge professionals
- Educators
- Corporate innovation teams
- Law firms
- Translation and localization professionals
- Universities
Ethics as a Competitive Advantage
Building trust through responsible AI
Organizations that integrate ethics into their AI strategy improve decision quality, strengthen governance, reduce operational risk, and build lasting trust with clients, employees, and stakeholders. This keynote presents ethics as a strategic capability that supports innovation while reinforcing transparency, accountability, and responsible leadership. Participants leave with practical principles for implementing ethical AI within their organizations.
AUDIENCE
- Corporate leadership
- Boards of directors
- Technology organizations
- Healthcare
- Financial services
- Government
- Professional associations
Language, Law and Risk
Communication as organizational risk
Language has legal, commercial, and human consequences. As organizations increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to create, translate, and analyze information, communication becomes both an operational asset and a source of organizational risk. Drawing on decades of experience in legal translation and international standards, this presentation explores how organizations can strengthen governance, reduce communication risk, improve accountability, and preserve trust while integrating AI into critical workflows.
AUDIENCE
- Law firms
- Corporate legal departments
- Healthcare organizations
- Government agencies
- Insurance
- International organizations
- Language service providers
Areas of Expertise
Presentation Style
My presentations combine research, professional experience, and practical application. I translate complex topics into clear ideas that audiences can immediately apply within their organizations. Every session is designed to encourage thoughtful discussion while providing practical frameworks for navigating technological change responsibly. Whether speaking to executives, universities, government agencies, or professional associations, I focus on helping audiences understand not only what is changing, but how they can respond with confidence and purpose.
Selected Organizations
- American Translators Association (ATA)
- International Federation of Translators (FIT)
- Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI)
- ASTM International
- ISO Technical Committee 37
- UC San Diego Extended Studies
- Professional Translators and Interpreters Conference (PTIC)
- Colegio de Traductores del Perú (CITEI)
- Additional international conferences, universities, and professional associations.
Speaking Formats
- Keynote Presentations
- Conference Plenaries
- Executive Briefings
- Leadership Retreats
- Panel Discussions
- University Lectures
- Professional Development Workshops
- Virtual Presentations
Invite Andy to Speak
Whether you are organizing a conference, leadership summit, corporate event, university program, or professional development workshop, I welcome the opportunity to contribute to conversations about artificial intelligence, ethics, leadership, and the future of professional practice. For speaking inquiries, please complete the contact form or reach out directly. I look forward to learning about your audience and your event.