Tech Talks & Workshops

Engaging talks, workshops, and podcasts on AI systems, architecture, and engineering leadership.

From $3,000 per engagement

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Engaging talks, workshops, and podcasts on AI systems, architecture, and engineering leadership.

From $3,000 per engagement

Limited Availability

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Quick Summary

Who it is for

Conference organizers, communities, and podcast hosts.

Outcome

Audience-aligned sessions with actionable takeaways.

Engagement

Remote or in-person sessions tailored to the audience.

How to start

Book session or take a free call to align.

Speaking Engagements

Tailored talks and workshops for technical audiences.

Remote Talk

$3,000/ session

Online keynote, fireside chat, or podcast appearance.

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What's included

30–60 minute presentation
Topic customization
Slide deck preparation
Q&A session included
Recording rights (negotiable)

Engagement: Single session

Workshop

$6,500/ session

Interactive session with hands-on exercises and takeaways for half or full day.

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What's included

Half day (2–4 hours) or full day (6–8 hours)
Custom curriculum design
Hands-on exercises
Participant materials
Follow-up resources
Post-session Q&A

Engagement: Half day (2–4 hours) or full day (6–8 hours)

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On-Site Keynote

$8,000–$15,000/ session

In-person keynote at conferences or company events. Travel and accommodation are additional.

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What's included

Custom keynote presentation
Pre-event consultation
Audience-tailored content
Meet & greet availability
Post-event resources
Travel & accommodation separate

Engagement: Event day

Topics I Speak On

Engaging talks with actionable insights for technical audiences.

Systems Architecture

Scalable systems, RAG, and production AI patterns.

Engineering Leadership

Leadership, culture, and team scaling lessons.

Open Source & Community

Open source growth, community building, and advocacy.

Startup Strategy

MVP decisions, tradeoffs, and scaling choices.

Career Development

Career growth and leadership guidance.

Technology Trends

Actionable insights from 16+ years in the field.

I deliver talks and workshops that are practical, audience-aligned, and grounded in real delivery experience.

Sessions focus on frameworks, tradeoffs, and decisions teams can apply immediately.

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What Others Say

Feedback from people who have worked with me.

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"The talk was practical and grounded. Attendees appreciated that it focused on what works instead of buzzwords. Several people mentioned it was a highlight of the event."

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Keynote Speaking

Topics and Formats

Keynotes, workshops, panels, and podcasts tailored to your audience level.

AI systems, LLMs, and RAG in production.

System design and software architecture.

Engineering leadership and team scaling.

Startup product strategy and delivery.

Career growth and technical mentorship.

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How I Tailor a Session

We align audience, goals, and outcomes, then shape the depth and examples.

Audience research and context review.
Outline and slide review before the event.
Interactive Q&A and optional exercises.
Follow-up resources and takeaways.

Who This Is For

Conferences and summits.
Company offsites and internal events.
Developer communities and meetups.
Podcasts and panel discussions.
Universities, bootcamps, and academies.

What Audiences Get

01Clear frameworks and decision-making models.

02Real examples from production systems.

03Actionable takeaways for teams.

04Q&A time for specific questions.

05Slides or resources when available.

Engagement Options

Remote or in-person based on schedule and location.

Keynotes and conference talks.

Workshops and training sessions.

Panel discussions and moderation.

Podcast guest appearances.

Custom internal talks.

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What Goes Into a Booked Talk

A booked talk consumes 20-40 hours of preparation behind the 45 minutes on stage. The work starts with a discovery call to map the audience: seniority mix, ratio of engineers vs leadership, what they already know, what they are tired of hearing. The talk is then drafted against the audience, not against the topic. Generic decks recycled across events get cut.

The middle of the prep produces real artifacts: actual code, actual production numbers, actual incident retrospectives the practitioner has lived through. A talk on agentic architecture shows a real orchestrator pattern from a shipped system. A talk on AI cost optimization shows the actual bill before and after. Audiences spot rehearsed abstractions immediately; only specifics earn their attention.

Delivery includes AV check, rehearsal with the moderator, a contingency slide deck for when the conference WiFi dies, and a Q&A approach that leaves the most interesting question for last. Post-talk: slides released within 48 hours, a follow-up post that turns the talk into a written reference, and a private channel for attendees who want deeper conversation. Honoraria typically run $5,000-$25,000 plus travel for keynotes, with agentic AI speaker and AI conference speaker slots at the top of that range.

Event Formats This Covers

Speaking bookings split by audience and format. Generalist tech conferences book an AI conference speaker. Practitioner summits book an agentic AI speaker for depth. Corporate audiences usually want the broader AI strategy and roadmap or AI adoption playbook framing. Engineering audiences want depth on agentic architecture, RAG systems, MCP servers, or AI evaluation design. Internal events sometimes blur into a full AI team workshop or LLM workshop.

Experience

Senior engineering leader with hands-on delivery and speaking experience.

Experience

16+ Years Experience

Speaking

Gitex, Web Summit, WorldSkills, and regional events.

Open source

Laradock (2M+ downloads)

Portfolio

100+ projects across AI, SaaS, and data systems.

Case studies

Real projects with measurable outcomes.

Company

Founder of Sista AI and delivery lead.

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Speaking FAQ

How much does it cost to hire an AI keynote speaker?

Remote talks start at $1,500 per session. Interactive workshops are $4,000 for half or full day. On-site keynotes range from $2,000-$4,000 plus travel and accommodation. Custom pricing available for multi-day events.

What topics do you speak about?

AI systems architecture, RAG and LLM patterns in production, engineering leadership, open source community building, startup strategy, and career development. All talks are grounded in 16+ years of hands-on delivery experience.

Do you customize presentations for the audience?

Yes. Every session is tailored to the audience level, industry, and event goals. I adjust depth, examples, and takeaways based on whether the audience is technical engineers, product leaders, or executive stakeholders.

Are you available for remote speaking and virtual conferences?

Yes. Remote talks and virtual keynotes are available worldwide. I have spoken at Gitex, Web Summit, WorldSkills, and regional events both in-person and remotely. Podcast guest appearances are also available.

Do you offer hands-on AI workshops for teams?

Yes. Workshops range from half-day (2-4 hours) to full-day (6-8 hours) with custom curriculum, hands-on exercises, and participant materials. Topics include AI integration, system design, and engineering leadership.

How far in advance should we book a speaker?

Typically 2-6 weeks depending on event size and format. For large conferences or custom workshops, earlier booking ensures availability. Reach out early for preferred dates, especially for in-person events requiring travel.

Do you provide slides and recording rights?

Slides can be shared with attendees after the event. Recording rights are negotiable per engagement and discussed during booking. Post-event resources and follow-up Q&A are included for workshop formats.

What languages do you speak in?

Fluent in English and Arabic, with professional French. Most talks are delivered in English. Arabic sessions are available for regional events and audiences. Language preference is discussed during booking.

My Speaking Process

A streamlined approach to delivering engaging, valuable presentations.

Step 1

Booking & Discovery

1 call (30 minutes)

We discuss your event, audience, goals, and what you want attendees to take away. I learn about your audience's level, interests, and the key messages you want delivered.

Deliverables

Event understanding
Audience analysis
Topic selection
Key messages defined

Step 2

Preparation & Content

2-4 weeks before event

I prepare a tailored presentation that matches your audience and goals. This includes slides, examples, and interactive elements. We review the content together to ensure alignment.

Deliverables

Custom presentation
Slide deck
Speaker notes
Content review

Step 3

Delivery

Event day

I deliver the presentation at your event, engaging with the audience, answering questions, and providing actionable insights. I adapt in real-time based on audience response.

Deliverables

Live presentation
Q&A session
Audience engagement
Actionable insights

Step 4

Follow-up

1 week after event

After the event, I provide follow-up resources, answer additional questions, and share materials (slides, resources) with attendees if desired. We also gather feedback for future improvements.

Deliverables

Follow-up resources
Slide deck sharing
Additional Q&A
Feedback collection

Keynote Speaker on AI Engineering and Agentic Systems

A working keynote on AI is harder to deliver well than it looks. The audience already knows the definition of an LLM, has heard the words multi-agent and RAG dozens of times, and is increasingly allergic to slides full of vendor logos. The talks that actually land are the ones that translate building-and-running experience into clear frames the audience can use on Monday morning.

Bookings arrive under different labels depending on the event format. The classic shape is the AI conference speaker slot, where the talk runs 30 to 45 minutes and the audience is mixed. The most-requested topics map closely to the same themes engineering leaders search for online. AI strategy and roadmap is the most common keynote request from executive audiences, especially when the conference is aimed at founders, CTOs, or board-level attendees. For more practitioner-heavy audiences the request shifts toward AI adoption playbook material — the change-management side of AI rollout that most slide decks skip.

Some events are not keynotes at all but extended technical sessions, which is where the talk becomes closer to an AI team workshop. The line between speaker and trainer blurs quickly once the audience expects to leave with something they can do, not just something they heard.

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