Speaking & Workshops

    Available to Speak

    Keynotes, workshops, and masterclasses on AI strategy, business analysis, and product discovery — designed for leadership teams who need practical frameworks, not buzzwords.

    Currently Available

    Accepting speaking invitations for conferences, corporate events, and team workshops in 2026. Remote and in-person engagements considered globally.

    What Audiences Get

    Frameworks They Can Use Monday

    Every session leaves the audience with a structured tool, scorecard, or decision framework they can apply immediately — not slides to archive.

    Business-Grounded AI Thinking

    No AI hype, no technology evangelism. Sessions are grounded in the Business-First AI™ methodology — problem-first, outcomes-led.

    CBAP® Practitioner Depth

    Vikrant brings CBAP® & CCBA® certified business analysis rigour to every AI topic — the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders.

    Speaking Topics

    All topics can be customised to your audience — from 30-minute keynotes to full-day workshops.

    Keynote45–60 min keynote

    Business-First AI™

    Why Most AI Projects Fail — and the Framework That Fixes It

    Most AI projects fail not because the technology doesn't work, but because teams start with a solution before they understand the problem. This talk walks through the Business-First AI™ methodology — a 7-stage framework for building AI products that deliver real business outcomes from day one.

    Audience

    Founders, CTOs, Product Leaders, Innovation Teams

    Outcomes

    • Understand why AI initiatives fail at the requirements stage
    • Apply the 7-stage Business-First AI™ framework to any AI project
    • Identify the 3 questions every AI initiative must answer before development begins
    AI StrategyProduct LeadershipInnovation
    Workshop90-minute workshop

    AI Strategy for Product Teams

    How to Evaluate, Prioritise and Ship AI Features That Actually Matter

    Product teams face constant pressure to 'add AI' without clear frameworks for deciding which use cases to pursue, how to prioritise them, or how to measure success. This workshop gives product managers and owners a practical toolkit for AI feature strategy — from opportunity sizing to implementation planning.

    Audience

    Product Managers, Product Owners, Product Leaders

    Outcomes

    • Score AI use cases using a structured prioritisation matrix
    • Define success metrics before a single line of code is written
    • Build a 90-day AI feature roadmap using Business-First AI™ principles
    Product ManagementAI FeaturesRoadmapping
    MasterclassHalf-day masterclass (3–4 hours)

    Requirements Engineering in the AI Era

    How Business Analysts Can Lead — Not Just Support — AI Transformation

    The role of the Business Analyst is fundamentally changing. In this masterclass, we explore how BAs can move from requirements gatherers to AI transformation leads — using structured elicitation, acceptance criteria frameworks, and readiness diagnostics to guide organisations from idea to implementation.

    Audience

    Business Analysts, Delivery Leads, BAs pursuing CBAP/CCBA

    Outcomes

    • Apply AI-specific elicitation techniques for ambiguous problem spaces
    • Write requirements that translate directly into AI model acceptance criteria
    • Lead stakeholder alignment sessions for high-stakes AI decisions
    Business AnalysisCBAPCCBARequirements
    WorkshopHalf-day workshop (3–4 hours)

    AI Readiness Assessment Workshop

    Diagnosing Your Organisation Before Any AI Investment

    Before spending on AI tools, models, or engineers, organisations need an honest assessment of their readiness. This workshop guides leadership teams through a structured diagnostic covering data maturity, process automation potential, team capability, and strategic alignment — producing a prioritised AI roadmap.

    Audience

    Executive Leadership, Operations Leaders, Department Heads

    Outcomes

    • Complete an AI Readiness Score across 5 organisational dimensions
    • Identify quick wins vs long-term AI investments
    • Leave with a prioritised action plan and resource requirements
    AI ReadinessDigital TransformationStrategy
    Keynote2-hour session

    Practical AI for Non-Technical Leaders

    Understanding AI Without Writing Code

    Designed for business leaders who need to make AI decisions without deep technical expertise. This session demystifies AI — covering what it can and cannot do, how to evaluate vendor claims, how to brief a technical team, and how to measure ROI on AI investments.

    Audience

    CEOs, Founders, Directors, Non-Technical Business Leaders

    Outcomes

    • Distinguish genuine AI capability from marketing hype
    • Ask the right questions when evaluating AI vendors and proposals
    • Define success metrics for AI projects in business terms
    AI LiteracyLeadershipDigital Strategy
    MasterclassFull-day workshop (6–7 hours)

    Product Discovery in the Age of AI

    Modern Techniques for Uncovering What Users Actually Need

    User research and product discovery must evolve to keep pace with AI-powered products. This full-day masterclass covers continuous discovery techniques, AI-assisted research synthesis, opportunity mapping with Jobs-to-be-Done, and how to validate AI hypotheses before building.

    Audience

    Product Teams, Startup Founders, UX Researchers

    Outcomes

    • Build a continuous discovery habit using Teresa Torres' opportunity solution tree
    • Use AI tools to accelerate — not replace — qualitative research synthesis
    • Validate product bets with structured assumption mapping
    Product DiscoveryUser ResearchAI Tools

    Event Types

    Conferences

    Keynotes and panel participation at tech, product, and AI conferences.

    Corporate Events

    Internal leadership events, all-hands sessions, and strategy days.

    Team Workshops

    Half-day and full-day hands-on sessions for product and delivery teams.

    Podcast & Media

    Guest appearances on AI, product, and business strategy podcasts.

    Past Speaking

    First confirmed speaking engagements are being booked now. If you'd like Vikrant at your event, reach out early — calendar fills quickly.

    Invite Vikrant to Your Event

    Share your event date, audience, and topic interest — we'll reply within 48 hours to confirm availability and discuss how to make the session most valuable for your attendees.

    Or email directly: rajput.vr0075@gmail.com