Keynote
AI isn't coming — it's already here. This high-energy keynote shows your team what's now possible, why this moment matters, and why the first-mover advantage is open RIGHT NOW. Leave this session with urgency, clarity, and a roadmap.
60 Min – 5 Hrs
Flexible Duration
100% Engagement
Live Demos & Stories
2 – 10,000+
Any Audience Size
Why This Keynote
The pace of AI change is unprecedented — what took months a year ago takes minutes today. Most leadership teams understand AI is important, but haven't grasped what's actually possible RIGHT NOW or the urgency of moving fast.
The AI Wake-Up Call isn't a technical workshop. It's a strategic, high-energy keynote that makes the business impact crystal clear. It answers the questions every organization needs answered: What's possible now? What are competitors doing? Where are we vulnerable? How do we seize the opportunity?
Led by Mike Schwarz, who has delivered this talk to leadership teams, boards, and conference audiences across North America, this session creates the urgency and clarity your organization needs to move from awareness to action.
Keynote
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. The pace of change is unprecedented. From breakthrough to commodity — in months, not years. What this means for your business.
Write bestselling books. Create entire music albums. Generate full-length movies. Code enterprise applications. With live demos of Sora, Claude agents, vibe coding, and more.
Real-world examples of companies that moved fast — and competitors that didn't. How AI is disrupting every industry. The opportunities that are already here.
Why NOW is the time to move. Why the first-mover advantage is open. What happens to organizations that wait. The window is closing — but it's still open.
What AI can't do. What humans bring to the table. Why this isn't about replacing people — it's about amplifying them. The future belongs to humans + AI.
A concrete, actionable framework for getting started. Where to begin. How to build capability. What your first 90 days should look like. The path from awareness to deployment.
Who This Is For
Need to create alignment on AI strategy and urgency across your executive team. Perfect for board meetings, leadership retreats, and all-hands sessions.
Give your board the strategic perspective they need on competitive risk and opportunity. Sparks critical conversations about company direction.
A high-energy keynote that energizes audiences of any size — from 50 to 5,000+. Creates buzz and delivers real strategic value in 60–90 minutes.
Outcomes
Move from "AI is interesting" to "AI is essential." Understand what's actually possible and why your organization can't afford to wait.
See through the hype to what's real. Understand your competitive risk and the specific opportunities available in your industry.
Create shared understanding and agreement on AI strategy across leadership. End the conversation feeling like you're on the same page.
Leave with a concrete framework for the next 90 days. Know where to start and what success looks like for your organization.
About Your Speaker
Serial entrepreneur, OpenExO-certified coach, and founder of MyZone AI. Mike has personally guided dozens of companies through AI transformation and delivered strategic keynotes to leadership teams and boards across North America.
His talks combine real-world implementation experience with engaging storytelling — not academic theory. He's been featured at EO One Canada, industry conferences, peer groups, and private board retreats.
AI isn't coming — it's already here. The businesses that thrive won't be the ones with the best technology. They'll be the ones that moved first. That window is open right now.
Mike Schwarz
Founder & CEO, MyZone AI
Trusted by leaders at Plastic Bank, Outback Team Building, RMG Advertising, Keeran Networks, and Titan Training Centre
FAQ
No. The AI Wake-Up Call is a keynote presentation — high-energy, strategic, and designed to shift mindsets and create urgency. If you're looking for hands-on tool training, our AI 101 workshop is the perfect complement.
The Blueprint is a multi-day strategic workshop that results in a 10-step implementation roadmap. The Wake-Up Call is a keynote that creates urgency and clarity. Many organizations start with the Wake-Up Call to align leadership, then move to the Blueprint for strategic planning.
Anywhere from 20 to 10,000+. The format scales beautifully — whether it's a leadership team, company all-hands, conference keynote, or industry event. The energy and engagement remain high at any size.
Absolutely. We customize examples, case studies, and competitive threats for your specific industry. Whether you're in professional services, manufacturing, healthcare, creative agencies, or fintech, we adjust the message to resonate with your team.
Yes. The Wake-Up Call works beautifully both in-person and virtually via Zoom, Teams, or your conference platform. Virtual sessions include live demos and Q&A. The energy translates perfectly.
Flexible. 60 minutes for a core presentation, 90 minutes if you want to include Q&A and discussion, or up to 5 hours if you want to add breakout sessions and workshopping. We adapt to your event schedule.
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