Kate O'Neill, professional global keynote speaker

As a globally recognized keynote speaker and thought leader, I deliver transformative insights at the intersection of technology, business, and human experience. My talks inspire and equip leaders to navigate digital transformation while creating meaningful human experiences at scale.

Selected speaking engagements demonstrate impact across sectors:

- GLOBAL LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION
    - United Nations: Multiple keynotes on data-driven innovation and human experience
    - World Government Summit (Dubai): Future of work presentation to world leaders
    - Amsterdam's Future-Readiness Initiative: Strategic city transformation
- FORTUNE 500 & ENTERPRISE
    - Executive keynotes for Google, IBM, Adobe, Microsoft, Cisco
    - Digital transformation strategies for Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Charles Schwab
    - Innovation workshops for HCA Healthcare, Northwestern Mutual
- SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE
    - Tech Innovation: Talks at Google series, Etsy Engineering Day
    - Academic Leadership: Guest lectures at Cambridge, Harvard, Yale
    - Industry Events: INBOUND, O'Reilly Strata + Hadoop World London

Speaking topics include:

- • The Tech Humanist Approach to Digital Transformation
- • AI Ethics and Responsible Innovation
- • Future-Ready Leadership in a Tech-Driven World
- • Creating Meaningful Human Experiences at Scale

Available for keynotes, executive workshops, and strategic advisory sessions. Past audiences have included C-suite executives and senior leaders from Fortune 500 companies, tech innovators, and global organizations committed to responsible digital transformation.

Professional Keynote Speaker

The Tech Humanist Show

The Tech Humanist Show is a multi-format program exploring how data and technology shape the human experience. Available as both a podcast and video series, the show features in-depth conversations with influential thinkers and leaders in ethical AI, privacy, and emerging technology. Distinguished guests have included Dr. Rumman Chowdhury (former Twitter Director of ML Ethics), David Ryan Polgar (Founder of All Tech Is Human), Dr. Safiya Noble (author of "Algorithms of Oppression"), and Yanis Varoufakis (former finance minister of Greece and author of “Technofeudalism”), among other visionary voices shaping the future of technology and humanity.

Creator, Host, Executive Producer

KO Insights

KO Insights is a premier strategic advisory firm transforming how global organizations navigate the intersection of technology and humanity. We specialize in human-centric digital transformation, AI ethics, and meaningful innovation at scale.

Our expertise delivers measurable impact through executive advisory services, transformative keynotes, and strategic workshops. We help organizations harness emerging technologies while prioritizing meaningful human experiences and responsible innovation.

Select client engagements showcase our impact across sectors:

- Guided a FORTUNE 50 TECH GIANT in developing ethical AI frameworks and human-centric product strategies
- Partnered with a GLOBAL CONSUMER BRAND LEADER to revolutionize their digital customer experience across 100+ markets
- Led digital transformation strategy for a MAJOR HEALTHCARE NETWORK, focusing on patient experience optimization
- Advised a LEADING SMART CITY INITIATIVE on human-centric IoT implementation
- Facilitated strategic innovation workshops for MULTIPLE FORTUNE 100 EXECUTIVE TEAMS

Our client portfolio includes Fortune 100 corporations, global tech leaders, prestigious universities (including Harvard, Cambridge, Yale), major healthcare institutions, government agencies, and the United Nations. We've worked with recognized brands such as Google, IBM, Adobe, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and McDonald's, delivering transformative insights that drive both business success and human benefit.

We share our insights globally through books, articles, and thought leadership collaborations with major organizations. My upcoming book "What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast" (2025, Wiley and Thinkers50) continues this tradition.

Founder & CEO / Chief Tech Humanist (Expert Consultant/Advisor, Author, Speaker)

Professional Global Keynote Speaker

Leading Authorities, Inc.

BigSpeak Speakers Bureau

Keppler Speakers

London Speaker Bureau

Faith Popcorn's BrainReserve

Have consulted on strategy projects for Fortune 500 clients, including go-to-market consumer strategy for a new pharmaceutical device, as well as providing expert input on trends for client projects from time to time.

Consulting Strategist / Member of "TalentBank" Panel of Experts

Deep Focus

Stepped in temporarily to lead strategy definition for a client roster including household-name consumer brands and global organizations.

Strategy Consultant

Known globally as the "Tech Humanist," Kate O'Neill is a leading voice on AI ethics, responsible tech, and human-centric digital transformation. As a sought-after expert, she advises Fortune 500 leaders and speaks at high-profile events worldwide on navigating our tech-driven future while prioritizing human experiences.

Kate's unique blend of "Strategic Optimism" and tech expertise has made her an in-demand consultant for organizations facing complex challenges in emerging technologies, climate change, and rapid digital transformation. Her insights help businesses innovate responsibly, balancing technological advancement with human values.

Career highlights:

- Author of six books, including the forthcoming "What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast"
- Shortlisted for the prestigious Thinkers50 Digital Thinking Award
- Featured expert on BBC, WIRED, NPR, and other major media outlets
- Pioneering roles: First content management position at Netflix, built Toshiba's first intranet

With over 25 years of cross-functional expertise in technology, strategy, and innovation, Kate has consistently been at the forefront of digital industry practices. Her work spans from data analytics and IoT to AI and machine learning, always with a focus on creating meaningful, scalable human experiences.

Recognized as "Technology Entrepreneur of the Year" and "Strategist of the Year," Kate continues to shape the global conversation on how businesses can thrive in the digital age while making a positive impact on humanity.

For more information, visit: http://www.koinsights.com/about/about-kate-oneill/

Latest book available for pre-order at: 
https://www.amazon.com/What-Matters-Next-Human-Friendly-Decisions/dp/1394296428/

Kate O'Neill

Producer of Award-winning Smuggling Nun Irish Poitín

Poitín Queen

MC Communications, Marketing and Project Management

Strategic communications, outreach, project, organizational and high profile event management services, including:
     -Associate producer on the 2019 theatrical production and live stream of THE INVESTIGATION with headliners John Lithgow, Annette Bening, Kevin Kline, Kyra Sedgwick
     -Marketing and strategic planning for an international trade show
     -Reclaim the American Dream
     -Irish Network USA Annual conferences
     -National Campaign Events and Outreach
     -Colorado Irish Festival
     -GoldLab Symposium
     -Great Plains WaterKeeper Network

Owner and Consultant

Tennyson Center for Children

Recruited to direct a planned giving program for TCC, an organization dedicated to healing children from trauma and behavioral health challenges. 

Developed successful strategies for relationship management with legacy donors and recruitment of new donors. Presented "lunch and learn" planned giving seminars. Created marketing collateral, web content and campaigns, using high impact communications to tell a compelling story to attract and retain donors. Utilized Heritage Society program to recognize legacy donors.

Senior Development Officer, Planned Giving

Conference on World Affairs (CWA), University of Colorado Boulder

Directed one of Colorado's largest events. The renowned annual CWA featured 100 international speakers and performers on 200 free, public events over five days each April. Oversaw and promoted year-round CWA Athenaeum with individual speaker programs.

Developed communications, marketing, community and campus outreach, as well as advertising, social media and brand strategies to double audience size in early years, thereafter consistently filling 78,000 seats (maximum capacity). 

Recruited celebrities, heads of state, award-winning musicians, journalists, filmmakers, innovative business leaders, scientists and other great thinkers and achievers to present at the annual conference and CWA Athenaeum. Increased CWA media engagement, including coverage from local and national outlets (New York Times, Chicago Sun-Times, Guardian, Financial Times, The Atlantic, NPR, C-SPAN and MSNBC). 

Utilized fiscally sound practices to create a highly efficient team of office staff, faculty director, student assistants and dozens of community and student volunteers. Responsible for $500K annual expenditures, including base budget of $350K. Strategized and implemented fundraising plan, including corporate sponsor recruitment, fulfillment and stewardship, individual development, grant writing and bequest campaigns. Raised $150K annually in sponsorships and donations to meet expenditures above base budget, always operating CWA in the black. Raised a backup fund of one year's full expenses, as well as $1.8 million in matching funds to launch an endowment campaign.

Director of Public Affairs

Creator of Smuggling Nun, Premium Irish Poitín 

My zeal for poitín (POT-cheen) dates way back to my teen years, when I asked my Irish, Franciscan nun-cousin to bring some for me from the "Old Country." It was still illegal at the time, but Sister Mary tracked down the hooch and smuggled it home in a holy water bottle, giving birth to my eventual vocation and Smuggling Nun Poitín. SmugNun makes for a refreshing, smooth aperitif, as well as an inventive, fresh base for elevated cocktails. Yum.

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