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Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek is shaping how businesses thrive in the era of artificial intelligence. From Fortune 500 enterprise work to startups, she brings a strategic, data-driven approach to some of today’s most complex technical challenges.
With deep technical fluency and holistic leadership, Joan empowers organizations to lead with clarity, purpose, and an informed, competitive edge.
beyond hype,
actions for ROI
your ai roadmap
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Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek is shaping how businesses thrive in the era of artificial intelligence. From Fortune 500 enterprise work to startups, she brings a strategic, data-driven approach to some of today’s most complex technical challenges.
With deep technical fluency and holistic leadership, Joan empowers organizations to lead with clarity, purpose, and an informed, competitive edge.
beyond hype,
actions for ROI
your ai roadmap
Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek is an AI Expert, Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author.
Recognized as the #4 Voice AI Influencer
Brings 10 years of AI and data builds with senior roles at Nuance (acquired by Microsoft for $16B), VERSA, and OneReach.ai as a VP of Data and Analytics
Forbes Featured Author: "Your AI Roadmap" published with Wiley, an Instant Amazon Bestseller
Featured: CES, VentureBeat, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Adobe XD, KATU-ABC, Voice Summit, FOX4, and Google i/O
Data-Driven: Joan holds an PhD in the field of Conversational AI from the University of Arizona.
Trusted keynote speaker and workshop leader
Looking to upskill and future-proof your business?
Dr. Bajorek is the speaker and advisor to call.
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Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek is an AI Expert, Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author.
Recognized as the #4 Voice AI Influencer
Brings 10 years of AI and data builds with senior roles at Nuance (acquired by Microsoft for $16B), VERSA, and OneReach.ai as a VP of Data and Analytics
Forbes Featured Author: "Your AI Roadmap" published with Wiley, an Instant Amazon Bestseller
Featured: CES, VentureBeat, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Adobe XD, KATU-ABC, Voice Summit, FOX4, and Google i/O
Data-Driven: Joan holds an PhD in the field of Conversational AI from the University of Arizona.
She’s a trusted keynote speaker and workshop leader.
Looking to upskill and future-proof your business?
Dr. Bajorek is the speaker and advisor to call.
Meet Joan
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the 2025 AI landscape
and 5 Tools for today
In 2025, it’s reshaping industries. While 92% of Fortune 500
companies are already piloting projects with OpenAI’s tools (Financial Times), only 12% of IT leaders plan to implement large language models internally (Wall Street Journal). This creates a growing competitive opportunity gap.
From the landscape to business action, we'll explore 4 key advantages through 4 case studies from Expedia, Klarna, Intuit, and Shopify. AI also has 3 primary risks for companies. Businesses need to craft an AI roadmap and take action so they can future-proof themselves and remain viable through the age of AI.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Articulate 4 key advantages via 4 real-world case studies
- Recognize 3 primary risks of AI for companies
- Discover 5 practical AI tools for businesses today
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companies are already piloting projects with OpenAI’s tools (Financial Times), only 12% of IT leaders plan to implement large language models internally (Wall Street Journal). This creates a growing competitive opportunity gap.
From the landscape to business action, we'll explore 4 key advantages through 4 case studies from Expedia, Klarna, Intuit, and Shopify. AI also has 3 primary risks for companies. Businesses need to craft an AI roadmap and take action so they can future-proof themselves and remain viable through the age of AI.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
+ Articulate 4 key advantages via 4 real-world case studies
+ Recognize 3 primary risks of AI for companies
+ Discover 5 practical AI tools for businesses today
ai's opportunity gap in 2025 & 5 Tools for today
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You’ll walk away with 5 key steps to boost revenue and efficiency, through automation, data-driven decisions, customer personalization, and upskilling, plus actionable insights to turn AI into a revenue engine.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
+ Understand how Expedia and Klarna get real ROI from AI
+ Document the cost of inaction
+ Leave with 5 steps to start using AI for substantial ROI
From AI to ROI
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This 10-Step AI Roadmap executive workshop operationalizes a Gartner-based framework. Together, we will walk through 10 steps that align with company goals. You'll leave with a strategic AI roadmap and 3 fully-scoped projects with timelines and budgets.
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+ See how top companies drive ROI with AI today
+ Learn a 10-step roadmap to spot high-impact AI wins
+ Leave with a custom plan and 3 ready-to-go AI projects
10-step Your AI Roadmap Workshop
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Stephanie blucker
Sr. Content Design Manager
Microsoft365 Copilot and Apps
She’s engaging and connects so well with her audience. I’ve seen her speak to both large and small groups, and her charisma and presence are apparent regardless of the context. I’d highly recommend working with her if you’re looking for an innovative, informative speaker.
"Joan is a phenomenal speaker. Her charisma and presence are apparent"
Reghu Ram Thanumalayan
VP, Fintech Products
Deutsche Telekom
Her talks use storytelling that makes the information relatable and memorable. Her lively and engaging presentation style immediately captivated the audience. What stood out most was her ability to spark insightful discussions. I highly recommend Joan for any speaking engagement where you want to energize and connect with your audience.
"Joan has a gift for explaining complex topics with clarity"
emerson sklar
Chief Evangelist, Amazon Alexa
She is equally engaging in massive conference halls and intimate workshops alike. Her passion for her work shines through in her presentations, and her content is reliably entertaining, refreshingly human, and tangibly useful.
"Joan is an incredibly talented, dynamic speaker"
Stephanie blucker
Sr. Content Design Manager
Microsoft365 Copilot and Apps
She’s engaging and connects so well with her audience. I’ve seen her speak to both large and small groups, and her charisma and presence are apparent regardless of the context. I’d highly recommend working with her if you’re looking for an innovative, informative speaker.
"Joan is a phenomenal speaker. Her charisma and presence are apparent"
Reghu Ram Thanumalayan
VP, Fintech Products
Deutsche Telekom
Her talks use storytelling that makes the information relatable and memorable. Her lively and engaging presentation style immediately captivated the audience. What stood out most was her ability to spark insightful discussions. I highly recommend Joan for any speaking engagement where you want to energize and connect with your audience.
"Joan has a gift for explaining complex topics with clarity"
emerson sklar
Chief Evangelist, Amazon Alexa
She is equally engaging in massive conference halls and intimate workshops alike. Her passion for her work shines through in her presentations, and her content is reliably entertaining, refreshingly human, and tangibly useful.
"Joan is an incredibly talented, dynamic speaker"
Leanna W.
PM
"Joan's talk was my favorite of the conference. Lots of great ideas and calls to action."
Misaki M.
Big Tech Company
"Her talk was honestly one of the most memorable moments of the entire week."
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Your AI Roadmap
10-step Workshop
4 key advantages
3 primary risks
4 Real-world case studies
5 practical ai tools for business today
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10-step gartner framework
aligned with business goals
actionable takeaways and 3 projects
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