How It Works

The process.

Every engagement is different. Here's what to expect.

Before

Understanding your context

We start with a 30-minute call to understand your audience, industry context, and what success looks like. This is not a briefing — it's a conversation. The goal is to understand the specific tensions and questions your leadership team is grappling with.

Azeem then develops a tailored angle for your event. This may draw on one of his core themes — the exponential gap, AI strategy, energy transitions — but it will be shaped by your industry, your audience, and the specific moment your organisation is navigating.

Signature Topics

Core themes Azeem explores

Generative AI: the good, the bad, the revolutionary

Front-row insights into generative AI's impact on business. Transforming AI complexities into clear, strategic advantages for your organisation.

The Past and Future of the Exponential Age

Where AI, renewables, and biotech redefine our world. Clarity and strategy for diverse audiences from boardrooms to tech teams.

The Leader's Guide to AI

Clarity on the trends that matter and how to approach them. Addresses key strategic questions from market expansion to workforce implications. Board/C-level or larger groups.

The AI Opportunity for Your Industry

An industry-focused session that zeros in on the specific opportunities and threats your sector faces. Customised to your context.

The Session

Formats available

Keynote

45 min

A focused, high-impact session for large audiences. Provocative thesis, supporting evidence, strategic implications. Includes audience Q&A.

Deep Dive

90 min

Extended exploration of a single theme with interactive discussion and real-time analysis. Ideal for leadership off-sites.

Workshop

Half-day

Hands-on session for leadership teams working through strategic implications. Combines presentation, group exercises, and facilitated discussion.

Fireside Chat

30–60 min

Moderated conversation format. Works exceptionally well with a senior executive co-host at intimate executive gatherings.

Multi-Session

Custom

A programme of engagements over weeks or months, building cumulative insight within your organisation.

In action

Play: Azeem Azhar keynote session

After

The engagement doesn't end on stage

Attendees receive a curated reading list tailored to the session themes. Key insights and frameworks are documented for your team to reference.

For workshop and multi-session formats, Azeem provides a written synthesis of the strategic themes and questions that emerged — a document your leadership team can use as a foundation for next steps.

The Evidence

Select clients across sectors

Finance

Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, UBS, Baillie Gifford, Nomura, Pictet, Royal London, SEB, Hayfin

Technology

Google, Microsoft, Meta, Spotify, Salesforce, Oracle, Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, Sky, Unity

Professional Services

McKinsey, Accenture, Deloitte, BCG, EY, PwC, Cap Gemini, Hogan Lovells, TCS

Consumer

BMW, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Renault, IKEA, LEGO, MTR

Government & Public Sector

Cabinet Office, FCDO, UNDP, Amnesty International, Government of Estonia

Academia

Harvard Business School, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, London Business School, UCL

An honest question

Is this the right fit?

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You want your audience to think differently, not just feel inspired

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You need substance that senior leaders won't dismiss

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Your event is high-stakes and you need a speaker who prepares

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You want frameworks your team can actually use on Monday morning

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You want a motivational speaker with a highlight reel

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You need someone to fill a slot with generic AI content

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You're looking for a TED-style performance over depth

For Event Organisers

Champion Kit

A 3-page briefing document to help you make the case internally. Includes key outcomes, audience impact data, and preparation process.

Sound like a fit?

Azeem typically accepts ~25 engagements per year. Early conversations are encouraged.

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