Your AI Roadmap: From Hype to Business Results
Move beyond one-off AI pilots and build an enterprise AI roadmap that delivers measurable value. Dr. Bajorek shares how leading companies achieve significant productivity gains using strategic AI implementation, governance, and strong data foundations.[3]
The $13M Discovery: Finding Hidden AI Revenue in Your Data
Learn the framework Dr. Bajorek used at Nuance, later acquired by Microsoft for $16B, to uncover multi-million-dollar AI revenue opportunities hiding in operational and customer data. Attendees leave with a repeatable method to identify high-impact AI use cases across functions such as customer service, sales, and operations.[3]
AI Leadership Without the Jargon: A CEO’s Practical Guide
This keynote demystifies AI for CEOs, boards, and senior leaders, focusing on business value, risk, and competitive advantage rather than technical buzzwords. Dr. Bajorek translates complex AI concepts into clear metrics and decision frameworks your CFO and executive team can act on.[3]
Future-Proofing Your Business: The 10-Step AI Transformation
Based on her bestselling Wiley book “Your AI Roadmap,” this talk presents a practical, research-informed framework for building an AI-enabled organization. Leaders learn how to prioritize investments, align teams, and build a culture that can adapt to rapid AI change in 2026 and beyond.[2]
Signature AI Workshops with ROI
Executive AI Roadmap Workshop (Full Day)
Duration: Full day | Participants: Up to 25 executives [3]
Transform your leadership team from AI-curious to AI-confident in one intensive day. This hands-on, enterprise-focused workshop delivers:[3]
- A custom AI roadmap aligned with your company strategy
- Three fully scoped AI projects with budgets, timelines, and owners
- Hands-on training with a PhD AI expert experienced with Fortune 500 builds
- Exploration of tools such as Anthropic’s Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Canva’s AI features
- Ninety-day implementation support and follow-up
- A measured ROI tracking framework tied to business KPIs
AI Productivity Accelerator™
Duration: Half day | Participants: Up to 50 [3]
This workshop upskills teams with practical AI tools that deliver immediate productivity gains. Your employees learn to:[3]
- Master prompt engineering for ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI tools
- Automate a significant portion of routine, repeatable tasks
- Design AI-enhanced workflows for everyday work
- Build confidence through structured, guided practice
- Leave with personalized AI productivity playbooks
Strategic AI Advisory Intensive™
Duration: 2 hours | Audience: C-suite only [3]
This private strategy session is designed for executive teams ready to make critical AI decisions. Outcomes include:[3]
- AI opportunity assessment tailored to your business model
- Competitive landscape and industry trend analysis
- Risk, ethics, and compliance mitigation approaches
- Investment prioritization and portfolio planning
- A 30-day action plan your team can execute immediately
What Makes Dr. Bajorek Different
Enterprise Builder, Not Just Theorist
Unlike generic AI speakers, Dr. Bajorek has built and led AI systems that have generated substantial value for enterprises. Her senior roles at Nuance, VERSA, OneReach.ai, and Clarity AI provide hard-won insights from real enterprise deployments across industries.[4][3]
PhD Meets P&L
With a PhD in Conversational AI and over a decade in AI and data leadership, she combines academic rigor with commercial outcomes. She translates technical complexity into ROI metrics, risk profiles, and strategic options that resonate with executive and finance stakeholders.[5][4][3]
Recognition and Platform
Dr. Bajorek is recognized as a leading Voice AI influencer, an Amazon Alexa Champion, and a bestselling author featured by Forbes and Harvard Business Review. She has appeared on stages and platforms such as CES, Google I/O, VentureBeat, Voice Summit, major industry conferences, and business media.[6][7][3]
Engagement Formats and Booking
Popular formats for 2026 and beyond include:[3]
- Keynote presentations: 30–60 minutes, high energy, audiences of 50–5,000, virtual or in person
- Executive workshops: Half-day to multi-day, interactive, for 10–50 leaders
- Strategic advisory: Monthly or quarterly AI transformation guidance with custom frameworks and playbooks
- Conference panels: Expert perspectives on AI trends, including moderation and media-ready talking points
Booking timeline for 2026 and beyond:[3]
- Q1: Limited availability
- Q2: Now booking
- Q3: Prime dates available
- Q4: Ideal for strategic planning and annual offsites
Every engagement is customized to your objectives and budget, with a focus on measurable ROI.[3]
Industries and Ideal Audiences
Dr. Bajorek regularly works with:[3]
- Financial services and banking
- Healthcare, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals
- Technology and software companies
- Retail and e-commerce brands
- Professional services and consultancies
- Manufacturing and supply chain organizations
- Hospitality, tourism, and service industries
Ideal event contexts include C-suite strategy retreats, sales kickoffs, innovation summits, board presentations, industry conferences, leadership development programs, and digital transformation initiatives.[3]
Media Kit and Resources
A complete media kit is available, including high-resolution photos, a speaker one-sheet, an introduction video, topic descriptions, client testimonials, and technical requirements. Dr. Bajorek’s thought leadership has appeared in outlets such as Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and VentureBeat.[8][3]
About Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek
Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek is an AI expert, keynote speaker, and CEO of Clarity AI, helping organizations future-proof their businesses through strategic AI adoption. She combines a PhD in Conversational AI with deep enterprise experience to translate AI into clear business outcomes.[5][4][3]
She is the founder of Women in Voice, a global community championing diversity in AI, and a leading voice on inclusive AI development. Her bestselling book “Your AI Roadmap” and the companion podcast provide accessible frameworks for professionals who want to grow their careers and businesses with AI.[9][2][6][8]
Based in Seattle, she brings a blend of West Coast innovation and Fortune 500 discipline to every engagement.[1]
Contact and Booking
Email (Executive Workshops and Strategy): joan.bajorek@hireclarity.ai[3]
Email (Keynotes and Events): angelica@hireclarity.ai[3]
Email (Media Inquiries): hello@hireclarity.ai[9]
Website: https://joanpbajorek.com[1]
Company: https://hireclarity.ai[3]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jpb[10]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joaninseattle[11]
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AI Keynote Speaker & Executive Workshop Leader – Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek[1]
Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek – Top AI Keynote Speaker & AI Workshop Leader for 2026 and Beyond[1]
AI Expert | Fortune 500 AI Experience | PhD in Conversational AI | Bestselling Author of “Your AI Roadmap” [1][2]
The #4 Voice AI Influencer Helping Companies Unlock Multi-Million-Dollar AI Opportunities[3]
Why Book Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek
In a world where most Fortune 500 companies are piloting AI but relatively few employees know how to use it effectively, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek bridges the gap between AI potential and practical enterprise implementation. As CEO of Clarity AI and a former AI and data leader, she discovered a $13M AI opportunity in customer service data that became a model for data-driven innovation.[4][3]
Book Dr. Bajorek when your goal is to move from experimentation with tools like ChatGPT and Claude to scalable, ROI-focused AI transformation. Her keynotes and workshops are built for executives, boards, and leadership teams who need clear, actionable AI strategy instead of hype.[3]
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