
“Made them question what they thought they knew about AI and marketing.”
Stages in 2025–26
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Dave tailors each presentation to the audience, blending research, case studies, and actionable frameworks.

How AI is reshaping customer strategy, marketing ops, and the CMO role.

The strategic and operational case for personalization as the defining competitive battleground.

Breakthroughs and challenges in insurance, pharma, financial services, and healthcare.

From agentic AI to the end of the generic customer experience.

Why buying committees demand a full rethink of personalization strategy.

What agentic AI means for marketing leaders and how to get ahead.
| Organization | Topic |
|---|---|
| AI-Powered Marketing | |
| Cannes Lions | Competing on Personalization |
| American Marketing Association | Competing on Personalization |
| AstraZeneca | Personalization in Rx & Healthcare |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals | Personalization in Rx & Healthcare |
| Vanguard Investments | Personalization in Fin Svcs |
| Copenhagen Business School | Competing on Personalization |
| Harvard Alumni Association UK | Competing on Personalization |
| UN General Assembly | The Future of Marketing |
| Adweek | Competing on Personalization |
| Dell Enterprise | Competing on Personalization |
| NASDAQ | Personalization in Retail |
“Dave has delivered several speaking engagements for HBR, and in every instance he has brought a rare combination of expertise, authenticity, and real-world wisdom. From keynotes and panel discussions to webinars, he engages audiences with compelling stories, practical takeaways, and inspiring guidance, leaving both senior executives and emerging leaders with new ideas they can immediately put into practice.”
“David energised our audience and made them do what so few keynote speakers can - he made them question what they thought they knew about AI and marketing... He was personable, amazingly prepared, organized and easy to work with - 10/10 no notes!”
“David was an outstanding moderator for our Executive Leadership Dinner. He brought deep expertise and thoughtful perspectives to the conversation, while keeping the discussion engaging and dynamic... we would highly recommend him for future events.”
“He delivered an insightful and engaging keynote for our DongA Virtual event in Seoul... Our participants appreciated both the depth of his insights and his dynamic virtual delivery... He is a faithful speaker.”
“Working with David was a great experience. He brought not only valuable insights to our event, but also a true spirit of partnership throughout the process. He took the time to understand our audience, collaborated closely with our team, and helped shape a session that resonated with attendees and sparked meaningful discussion. His professionalism, flexibility, and genuine commitment to delivering a great customer experience made a real difference. We were fortunate to have him as part of the event and would welcome the opportunity to work together again.”
“Pega has secured David Edelman several times as a keynote speaker and moderator for thought leadership activities that engage marketing and analytics leaders. His insights on leveraging AI to drive personalization and capture the $2 trillion personalization opportunity resonated deeply with our audience of marketing and data leaders from leading financial services and consumer brands across events both virtual and in-person. David's combination of real-world CMO experience, thought leadership, and engaging delivery style elevated the entire event and sparked meaningful conversations. We'd be delighted to have him as a speaker for future engagements and wholly recommend him to others.”

Dave speaks at executive summits, industry conferences, private leadership sessions, and corporate offsites worldwide. Formats include keynotes, fireside chats, workshops, and board briefings.