The right AI marketing speakers don't just explain the technology—they show your audience how to use it. If you're planning an event and want sessions that actually move people to act, I've focused on speakers who bring real strategic depth. You'll find voices that challenge assumptions and leave audiences with tools they can use immediately.
Top 16 AI Marketing Speakers
Below are the profiles of the best AI marketing speakers, covering who they are and the impact they've made in this space.
Paul Roetzer
Founder & CEO of Marketing AI Institute & SmarterX
Cleveland, United States
Focus area:
#AI marketing#AI literacy#Responsible AI#Marketing strategy#AI transformation
Paul Roetzer is founder and CEO of Marketing AI Institute and SmarterX, co-author of Marketing Artificial Intelligence, and host of The Artificial Intelligence Show, a leading AI podcast.
Roetzer has…
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Christopher S. Penn
AI & Marketing Data Expert
Framingham, United States
Focus area:
#Generative AI#Marketing analytics#Data science#AI strategy#Marketing measurement
Christopher S. Penn is co-founder and chief data scientist at Trust Insights, a keynote speaker and an author. He has deep experience with marketing analytics, data science, and AI.
Penn translates AI,…
Scott Brinker
Martech Analyst, Advisor & Author
Boston, United States
Focus area:
#Marketing technology#AI in marketing#Marketing automation#Martech strategy#AI agents
Scott Brinker is a martech analyst and advisor at chiefmartec, author of Hacking Marketing, co-author of The New Automation Mindset, and a former HubSpot platform ecosystem executive.
Through chiefmartec, Brinker…
Jim Lecinski
Clinical Professor of Marketing at Kellogg
United States
Focus area:
#AI marketing strategy#Marketing transformation#Omnichannel marketing#AI adoption#Marketing leadership
Jim Lecinski is a clinical professor of marketing at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He is also an author, keynote speaker, and a former Google vice president with industry experience.
Lecinski…
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Kipp Bodnar
Chief Marketing Officer at HubSpot
Boston, United States
Focus area:
#AI marketing#B2B marketing#Growth strategy#AI search#Marketing leadership
Kipp Bodnar is HubSpot's chief marketing officer, where he sets global marketing strategy for the software company. He also co-hosts Marketing Against the Grain, a podcast on marketing and growth.
Bodnar…
Andy Crestodina
Co-Founder & CMO at Orbit Media Studios
Chicago, United States
Focus area:
#AI marketing#Content strategy#SEO#Marketing analytics#Conversion optimization
Andy Crestodina is co-founder and chief marketing officer of Orbit Media Studios, a digital marketing educator. He is also a keynote speaker, and author of the content marketing book Content Chemistry.
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Shama Hyder
AI Keynote Speaker & Strategist
Miami, United States
Focus area:
#Applied AI#Marketing strategy#Digital transformation#Customer experience#Strategic change
Shama Hyder is a keynote speaker, bestselling author, digital strategist, professor, and exited founder of Zen Media, the global marketing and communications firm she built before her 2025 exit.
Hyder turns changes…
Francesco Federico
Chief Marketing Officer at S&P Global
London, United Kingdom
Focus area:
#Agentic AI#Marketing leadership#Marketing transformation#Martech#Enterprise AI
Francesco Federico is chief marketing officer at S&P Global, author of The Agentic CMO and Cited, and a marketing leader whose career includes senior roles at JLL, Acer, and Vodafone.
Federico…
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Greg Kihlström
Marketing Technology Author & Advisor
Arlington, United States
Focus area:
#AI adoption#Marketing technology#Customer experience#Digital transformation#Marketing automation
Greg Kihlström is an advisor, author, and keynote speaker behind The Agile Brand. His work spans marketing technology, customer experience, AI adoption, and digital transformation.
Kihlström's books, advisory work, podcasting, and keynotes…
Nicole Alexander
Marketing Executive, AI Ethics Author & Educator
Focus area:
#Responsible AI#AI ethics#Marketing strategy#Customer trust#Data strategy
Nicole M. Alexander is a Columbia University lecturer, marketing executive, and author of Ethical AI in Marketing. She previously held senior leadership roles at Meta, Ipsos, and Nielsen in China.
Alexander helps…
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Neal Schaffer
Fractional CMO & Marketing Author
Irvine, United States
Focus area:
#AI marketing#Digital marketing strategy#Influencer marketing#LinkedIn marketing#Content strategy
Neal Schaffer is a fractional CMO, marketing consultant, author, speaker, and educator. His work spans AI, digital marketing, influencer strategy, LinkedIn, and social media strategy worldwide.
Schaffer helps organizations connect AI tools…
Alex Melen
Co-Founder & CEO at SmartSites
Franklin Lakes, United States
Focus area:
#AI search#Generative engine optimization#Digital advertising#Search marketing#Agency growth
Alex Melen is co-founder and CEO of SmartSites, an independent digital marketing agency. He is also an author and keynote speaker who began building internet businesses in the 1990s.
Melen covers AI…
Mike Allton
AI Speaker, Consultant & Podcast Host
Missouri, United States
Focus area:
#AI agents#AI adoption#Workflow automation#AI governance#Marketing operations
Mike Allton is an AI keynote speaker and consultant, host of The AI Hat Podcast, and director of partner-led growth at Agorapulse, where he applies AI systems to real-world operating work.
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Corey Haines
AI Marketing Builder & Consultant
San Diego, United States
Focus area:
#AI marketing#AI agents#SaaS marketing#Growth strategy#Marketing automation
Corey Haines runs B2B SaaS agency Conversion Factory, writes Swipe Files, and builds marketing products including Marketing Skills, an open-source library of practical skills for AI agents.
Haines builds AI-native marketing systems…
Wil Reynolds
Founder & CEO at Seer Interactive
Philadelphia, United States
Focus area:
#AI search#SEO#Marketing analytics#GEO#Digital marketing strategy
Wil Reynolds is founder and CEO of Seer Interactive, the digital marketing agency he founded in 2002, and a longtime speaker on search, analytics, AI, and modern marketing innovation.
Reynolds has spent…
Amanda Friedt
Growth Executive & AI Marketing Strategist
Michigan, United States
Focus area:
#AI marketing#Audience intelligence#AI discovery#Growth strategy#Revenue operations
Amanda Friedt is a growth executive and AI marketing strategist. She is also the founder of FRDTLAB and Unapologetic Leadership, and VP of Growth for the Benigni Family of Brands, leading growth…
Selection Methodology
I selected the leaders on this list based on their relevance, demonstrated expertise and impact, professional credibility, and ongoing contributions to the field.
I looked for evidence such as meaningful initiatives, notable organizational results, influential ideas or practices, published research, educational resources, speaking, teaching, and other contributions that demonstrate impact within their work or the broader field.
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