Zack Kass - AI Expert

Zack Kass is a global AI advisor, researcher, and keynote speaker. He previously served as Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI and is the bestselling author of The Next RenAIssance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential.

During his time at OpenAI, Zack led the teams responsible for sales, partnerships, and customer success, helping translate the company’s advanced research into practical solutions for businesses.

As an executive advisor, he has worked with leaders across dozens of industries in 124 cities spanning 20 countries. He regularly collaborates with Fortune 1000 boards and leadership teams—including Coca-Cola, Morgan Stanley, and Amgen—to help organisations deploy AI at scale and navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Zack’s mission is to ensure that individuals, businesses, and governments play an active role in shaping an AI-powered future by making the technology both accessible and actionable. He is widely recognised as a leading voice in applied AI, with insights featured in outlets such as Fortune, Newsweek, CNN, Entrepreneur, AdAge, and Business Insider.

In addition to his advisory work, Zack collaborates with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the University of Virginia on research focused on the future of work and intelligence. He also serves as the AI for Conservation Fellow at Conservation International.

KEYNOTES

The Next Renaissance
Zack's signature keynote is shaped by 16 years of working at the forefront of AI, including time at OpenAI, academic research, and hundreds of conversations with global business leaders. The talk introduces his concept of Unmetered Intelligence—the idea that AI is making cognitive power abundant, dramatically lowering the cost of thinking, discovery, and decision-making. As intelligence becomes widely accessible, competitive advantage shifts to uniquely human strengths and the ability to adapt. Zack explores themes such as behavioural adaptability, the adoption gap between technology and institutions, and the boundaries of automation. Attendees gain a clear perspective on AI’s opportunities and risks, along with practical guidance for leading in an AI-driven future.

The Next Great Company
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the workplace, creating both opportunity and risk for organisations that fail to adapt. In this keynote, Zack shares practical insights from helping hundreds of leaders rethink their AI strategies. He outlines a clear roadmap for building, developing, and retaining high-performing teams in an AI-driven world. Zack emphasises the growing importance of soft skills, continuous learning, and a culture that embraces change. The talk equips leaders and organisations with the mindset and strategies needed to stay competitive and thrive in the evolving business landscape shaped by artificial intelligence.

Societal Thresholds
A 20-25 minute keynote. Historically, society embraced innovations that clearly improved life, from fire and electricity to antibiotics and the internet. Today, however, the challenge is no longer technological capability but society’s willingness to accept rapid change—especially with AI. In this thought-provoking keynote, Zack examines the widening gap between what technology can achieve and what people are ready to adopt. Drawing on his experience at the forefront of AI development, he explains how cultural, ethical, and institutional resistance now shapes the pace of innovation. Audiences gain a practical framework for understanding resistance, rethinking progress, and confidently leading through one of the most transformative periods in human history.