Noah M. Kenney
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AI governance without the abstraction.

Clear, consequential conversations about artificial intelligence, governance, privacy, security, and the decisions leaders cannot delegate.

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Serious ideas, made clear without making them simple.

Noah speaks from direct experience advising organizations, researching emerging systems, and writing for practitioners. His talks give leaders a precise account of what is changing, where responsibility sits, and what their institutions need to do next.

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Current keynote and briefing topics.

Each program is adapted to the audience, sector, and level of technical depth required.

01
Flagship keynote

The State of AI Governance

What boards and executive teams need to build now.

Noah distinguishes mature governance from committee theater and shows how ownership, controls, evidence, and escalation fit together as an operating system.

BoardsExecutive teamsPolicy leaders
02
Executive session

Who Owns the Outcome?

Accountability when systems can act.

A direct examination of agency, delegation, human oversight, and the decisions institutions cannot assign to a model or vendor.

Leadership offsitesRisk and legal
03
Practitioner keynote

From Principles to Controls

The operating work of responsible AI.

Intake, inventories, risk decisions, vendor oversight, monitoring, evidence, and escalation, presented as one coherent governance practice.

TechnologyPrivacySecurity
04
Public lecture

When the Model Was Wrong

What system failure reveals about institutions.

Memorable cases show how automated harm develops, why it is rarely caused by one bad model, and what leaders can learn before failure becomes public.

UniversitiesAssociationsBroad audiences
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45 to 60 min

Keynote

A complete argument with original frameworks, memorable cases, and a strong close.

30 to 45 min

Executive briefing

A candid, focused session built around the decisions in front of leadership.

20 to 45 min

Fireside or panel

Prepared enough to be substantive, conversational enough to feel alive.

Broadcast

Media commentary

Clear analysis for live television, podcasts, and deadline-driven reporting.

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“Noah has a way of making complex technology feel clear, relevant, and exciting, which is rare. Every time we’ve done a live event or podcast together, he brings sharp insights, real presence, and a strong grasp of where tech is headed. He doesn’t just talk about innovation; he leads with it. It’s always a privilege to work alongside him.”
“Noah Kenney seamlessly blends the intellectual rigor of a data scientist with the strategic insight needed to drive real-world business results through Artificial Intelligence. His expertise bridges the gap between technical depth and commercial impact, making him a standout leader in the evolving AI landscape.”
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Upcoming appearances.

Digital 520 Speaker Series

Operationalizing AI Governance

Enterprise AI Security and Governance Summit

The Five-Layer Stack Behind Every Defensible AI System

The 2027 Threatscape

The Agentic Threat Surface: When AI Attacks, Defends, and Decides

Generative AI Innovation and Implementation Summit 2026

A Pragmatic Playbook for Generative AI in Production

Noah M. Kenney
Booking 2026–2027

Available for keynotes, briefings, panels, and media.

Available for keynotes, fireside chats, panels, executive briefings, classrooms, and broadcast commentary. Programs can be delivered in person or remotely.

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