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Peter Norvig
Former Director of Research at Google, AI Pioneer
AI Research
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing
$20k to $50k
Top AI Keynote Speakersof 2026
The most in-demand AI keynote speakers this year — pioneers, researchers, and founders who built the technology they speak about, ranked and updated from live booking data.
Check Availability & PricingThe top AI keynote speakers of 2026 are Peter Norvig, Adam Cheyer, and Vishal Sharma— followed by the rest of the ranked list below. All are represented by Speak About AI and bookable for in-person and virtual events worldwide.
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Adam Cheyer
VP of AI Experience at Airbnb, Co-Founder of Siri
Entrepreneurship
Conversational AI
Voice Assistants
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Maya Ackerman
CEO/Co-founder of WaveAI, Santa Clara University Professor
Creativity
Generative AI
AI Creativity
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Daniel Kraft
Stanford and Harvard Trained Physician, Scientist, Entrepreneur, and Inventor
Venture Capital
Technology
Startups
$25k to $65k
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Gopi Kallayil
Chief Business Strategist for AI at Google
Conversational AI
Voice Assistants
Entrepreneurship
$25k to $50k
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Lucien Engelen
TransformHealth CEO and Healthcare Visionary
Healthcare Transformation
Digital Health
Health Innovation
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Mo Tiwari
Staff Research Scientist at Google, former OpenAI Technical Staff
AI in the coming years: how to stay ready and ride the wave
Enhancing organization capabilities with AI
AI Research Today: the Bleeding Edge
$20k to $30k
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Rana el Kaliouby
Co-Founder and General Partner of Blue Tulip Ventures, Former Deputy CEO of Smart Eye, Co-Founder of Affectiva, and Author
Emotion AI
Computer Vision
AI Ethics
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top AI keynote speakers in 2026?
The top AI keynote speakers of 2026 include Peter Norvig, Adam Cheyer, Vishal Sharma, and the other experts ranked on this page — AI pioneers, researchers, and founders represented by Speak About AI, the AI-exclusive speaker bureau.
How is this ranking determined?
Rankings reflect booking demand, audience feedback, and depth of first-hand AI credentials across Speak About AI's vetted roster. Every speaker on this list has built, researched, or led AI at a significant scale — the list is updated as demand shifts.
How much does it cost to book a top AI keynote speaker?
Speakers on this list typically range from around $20,000 to $65,000 depending on the speaker, format (in-person or virtual), location, and date. Contact Speak About AI for exact pricing and availability for your event.
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