Dave Edelman delivering an AI marketing keynote on stage at a conference

    AI Marketing Keynote Speaker

    “Made them question what they thought they knew about AI and marketing.”
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    David Edelman speaking at the HGS conference
    David Edelman speaking at the HGS conference
    David Edelman speaking at the HGS conference
    David Edelman speaking at the HGS conference
    Keynote and fireside chat, HGS conference, October 2026

    Recent engagements include

    GoogleCannes LionsAstraZenecaTakedaVanguardCitiSantanderDellNASDAQUN General AssemblyHarvard Alumni Assn UKAdweekAMACopenhagen Business SchoolPegaZiff DavisGoogleCannes LionsAstraZenecaTakedaVanguardCitiSantanderDellNASDAQUN General AssemblyHarvard Alumni Assn UKAdweekAMACopenhagen Business SchoolPegaZiff Davis

    Recent Engagements

    OrganizationTopic
    GoogleAI-Powered Marketing
    Cannes LionsCompeting on Personalization
    American Marketing AssociationCompeting on Personalization
    AstraZenecaPersonalization in Rx & Healthcare
    Takeda PharmaceuticalsPersonalization in Rx & Healthcare
    Vanguard InvestmentsPersonalization in Fin Svcs
    Copenhagen Business SchoolCompeting on Personalization
    Harvard Alumni Association UKCompeting on Personalization
    UN General AssemblyThe Future of Marketing
    AdweekCompeting on Personalization
    Dell EnterpriseCompeting on Personalization
    NASDAQPersonalization in Retail

    What Event Leaders Say

    “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.”
    Julie DevollDirector of MarketingHarvard Business Review
    “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!”
    Aidan BrainVP Conferences (Americas & Europe)SBC Gaming
    “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.”
    Kelsey HaarChief Marketing OfficerJEGI LEONIS
    “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.”
    JW KimInstitute of DBRDongA ILBO / DongA Business Review
    “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.”
    Iris YuanDell Technologies
    “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.”
    Pega / Pegasystems Sponsor and ClientTara DeZaoSr. Director, Product Marketing, Customer EngagementPegasystems
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    Dave speaks at executive summits, industry conferences, private leadership sessions, and corporate offsites worldwide. Formats include keynotes, fireside chats, workshops, and board briefings.