Keynote Speaking & Executive Education
Jim Tunnessen is one of the few keynote speakers who has actually built what he talks about.
Drawing on two decades of federal technology and AI leadership — spanning six agencies, CIO,
CAIO, and Chief Digital Officer roles, a $200M+ budget and 250+ staff at the Voice of America,
and a Doctor of Engineering candidacy in AI/ML at George Washington University — Jim brings
a perspective that is simultaneously technical, operational, and deeply human.
He doesn’t recite AI talking points. He tells you what it actually takes to lead an AI-enabled
organization — from the inside.
Keynote Topics
“The Courage Gap: Why AI Fails in Organizations That Have Every Advantage”
“From GenAI to Agentic: The AI Maturity Journey Every Leader Needs to Understand”
“AI Literacy as Competitive Advantage: Building Organizations That Can Think with AI”
“Governing AI Before AI Governs You: A Practical Framework for Boards and Executives”
“The Federal AI Playbook: What Government Got Right (and Wrong) and What Business Can Learn”
“Vibe Coding and the New Developer: How AI Is Changing Who Builds Technology”
Formats
Available For:
Keynote Addresses (60–90 min) • Executive Panels • Corporate Retreats & Offsites
Conferences & Associations • Government & Federal Agencies • University & Academic Programs