keynote talks
Talks that spark change.
Thought-provoking talk, blending clarity, provocation, and expert insights — perfect for conferences, sector-wide summits, innovation forums, or leadership events.
Past engagements include: ALX Adult Learning Xchange, TechLearn, Learnovate, Eolas AI Forum, LSE, University of Cambridge, Contact North, and more
Watch a clip from ALX Adult Learning Xchange on YouTube
Recent topics include: Living, learning and working with intelligent machines; The new hybrid of human + AI; Learning design for the AI age; AI and the creative industries; AI and the future of education; AI transformation and the future of work.
Fireside chats
Engaging and informative.
Energetic and engaging conversations, blending in-depth knowledge and expertise with humour and topical insights — perfect for lively conversations and fireside chats with experts.
Recent example: Fireside chat with Craig Mundie on his book, Genesis: artificial intelligence, hope and the human spirit (Little Brown and Company, 2024), co-authored with former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and the late Henry Kissinger.
Watch the recording on YouTube.
custom workshops
Tailored sessions for teams navigating curriculum change.
Custom sessions designed to help educators and institution leaders make sense of AI’s impact on learning - and equip them to implement change. Workshops are tailored to meet your institution’s unique needs — from AI strategy and learning design to staff development and programme planning.
Format: 2–3 hours to full-day
Tailored to your team’s specific needs and requirements
Ideal for: Faculty retreats, instructional design groups, strategic planning.
webinars and guest talks
One-off sessions or focused series delivered to your staff or network.
Live thought leadership delivered virtually. These sessions are designed to be clear, accessible and concise. Ideal for internal learning or external outreach, and include time for questions from attendees.
Format: 30 to 45 minutes plus Q+A
Tailored to your network’s needs and interest
Ideal for: Guest spots for thematic or seasonal series.
Live webinars
Live webinars exploring the future of learning and a wide range of related topics, including AI pedagogy, generative learning design, future skills and competencies, and the future of work.
Topics are customised to your audience and might include learning theory and AI pedagogy; generativism as a design approach; AI and assessment; AI and the future of work; AI regulation and international policy, among many others.
Live webinars always include the most recent developments in AI models and capabilities, and what these mean for education and training across sectors.
You can find the full catalogue of public talks on Mairéad’s YouTube channel. On the right are some of the most popular topics.