Speaking
Translating Complex AI into Actionable Outcomes for Industry Leaders
Navigating the Era of Rapid Technological Shift
As technological advancement outpaces standard business practices, professionals need a trusted guide to understand and adapt to the shifting landscape of Artificial Intelligence.
A Trusted Voice for the American Institute of Architects
Repeatedly sought after by the AIA, I have a proven track record of demystifying AI to help design and business professionals confidently integrate new tools into their workflows.
Grounded in Advanced MIT Curriculum
My strategic insights are supported by the rigorous foundation of an MIT xPro Executive Certificate in AI Strategy and Product Innovation, ensuring every presentation is rooted in deep, current technical understanding.
Decoding Formulaic Machine Learning
I specialize in taking complex algorithmic frameworks and intimidating tech jargon and breaking them down into clear, palatable, and human-centered concepts.
Bridging the Developer's Desk and the Boardroom
By connecting deep technical mechanics with high-level business theory, I ensure that AI integration is both highly practical and strategically sound for your organization.
Empowering Future-Proof Practices
Ultimately, my mission is to transform theoretical knowledge into definitive, actionable outcomes, empowering leaders to build robust and resilient businesses.
Selected Speaking Engagements
Whether you need an updated delivery of a proven presentation reflecting the latest AI advancements or an entirely new keynote developed through collaborative consultation, I tailor my programming to fit your organization's exact context. To ensure the material truly resonates, I also offer pre-engagement stakeholder interviews to pinpoint your team's specific operational needs and directly address any underlying anxieties about adopting new technologies.
The American Insitute of Architects | Global
2026 AIA National Conference on Architecture
Technology in Practice Symposium
June 10, 2026 | SanDiego, CA
AI in Business Management:
Practice Operations and Resourcing
Co-Presenters: Dan Stine, AIA (Lake|Flato), Sharare Norouzi (Little) & Nicholas Kramer (Inspire Design)
The American Institute of Architects | Global
2025 AIA National Conference on Architecture
June 6, 2025 | Boston, MA
AI: Architecture’s Climate Resilience Future: A 20-Year Hurricane Katrina Retrospective
Co-Presenters: Dan Stine, AIA (Lake|Flato) & Mickey Howley (Woodville Main Street)
The American Institute of Architects | Global
2024 AIA National Conference on Architecture
June 7, 2024 | Washington, DC
Determined: The Power of Storytelling for Climate Action
Co-Presenters: Allison Anderson, FAIA (unAbridged Architecture), Kathleen Lane, AIA (AIA Global) & Matt Wallace, AIA (Lake|Flato)
The American Institute of Architects | Global
2024 AIA Leadership Summit
March 1, 2024 | Washington, DC
AI/AIA : : Survive or Thrive
Virtual Contributors: Dan Stine, AIA (Lake|Flato), Kathy Hancox, AIA (HK Associates), Jeffrey Huber, FAIA (Brooks + Scarpa) & Ayodele Yusuf, AIA (Perkins Eastman)
(Image: AIA marketing for 2025 Summit)
The American Institute of Architects | Global
2023 AIA Leadership Summit Opening Plenary
February 16, 2023 | Washington, DC
A Conversation with AIA Leadership
Panel: Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC (2024 AIA President, HOK); Lakisha Woods, CAE (AIA EVP/CEO) & Korey White, AIA (DLR)
The American Institute of Architects | Global
2023 AIA CACE Annual Meeting Keynote
August 4, 2023 | Atlanta, GA
Determined: The Power of Storytelling for Climate Action
Co-Presenters: Allison Anderson, FAIA & John Anderson, AIA (unAbridged Architects) and Kathleen Lane, AIA, LEED (AIA Global)
The American Institute of Architects | Global
2019 AIA State & Local Government
July 18, 2019 | Providence, RI
District to DC - Connecting Capitol Hill to the Hometown Preservation Work of Youth Constituents
The American Institute of Architects | Virginia
Architecture Exchange East
November 5, 2025 | Richmond, VA
AI + the Future of Practice
Co-Presenter: Dan Stine, AIA [Lake|Flato]
The American Institute of Architects | San Antonio
Firm Principal Breakfast
August 5, 2025 | San Antonio, TX
AI Impacts on Architecture
Co-Presenters: Dan Stine, AIA (Lake|Flato) & Vibhuti (Vickie Patel) Harris (HKS)
Lake | Flato Architects
Sustainability Champions Meeting
July 29, 2025 | San Antonio, TX
The Weight of Water: Architectural Vulnerability in the Mississippi Gulf Coast
National Main Street
2017 Main Street NOW Annual Conference
May 2, 2017 |Pittsburgh, PA
Teach a Town to Fish: Demystifying Historic Preservation Funding
Co-Presenters: Renee Kuhlman (National Trust for Historic Preservation), Lolly Barnes (Mississippi Heritage Trust) & Mickey Howley (Water Valley Main Street)
Urban-Rural Systems Research Network (URSYS)
Fall 2025 Symposium
October 4, 2025 | Davenport, IA
The Weight of Water: AI-Powered Solutions for Architectural Vulnerability in Fllod-Prone Regions
Mississippi Main Street
2014 Destination Downtown Regional Conference
2014 | Ocean Springs, MS
Save My Place: 29 Stories of Architecture Damaged or Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina
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Sound like a good fit?
Are you struggling to navigate the rapid changes that artificial intelligence is bringing to your industry? As a speaker trusted by national organizations like the American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Main Street, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, I specialize in demystifying complex topics and empowering professionals. My talks provide critical insights into the impact of AI on architecture and other fields, offering a roadmap for success in this new era. Don't let the future leave you behind—book a talk today to equip your team with the knowledge and strategies needed to thrive.














