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Priyanka Rao
AI Expert & Strategist, Founder & CEO of AI Champions
- Sought-after AI strategist and thought leader who advises organizations on how to optimize AI for business productivity and efficiency.
- Experienced CEO and CMO with a proven track record in implementing effective emerging technology initiatives across various industries.
- Helps audiences identify specific opportunities AI offers to support their business goals, while sharing proven strategies for using AI to enhance productivity and drive innovation.
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About Priyanka Rao
Download ProfileAt the frontlines of the AI revolution, Priyanka Rao transforms how global organizations grow, innovate, and lead. As the founder and CEO of AI Champions, she partners with leaders and their teams to reskill talent, shift mindsets, and build innovation-driven workplaces. Her work has guided executives and employees at YPO, Allstate Insurance, Velcro Group, GEP, Crain Communications, ChangeGroup and Ametek, among others.
Exclusively represented by Leading Authorities Speakers Bureau, Priyanka is known for her dynamic, practical keynotes that turn AI from an abstract buzzword into an actionable operational playbook. She bridges the gap between complex technology and human transformation, leaving audiences with frameworks they can apply immediately to boost productivity, unlock innovation, and lead cultural change.
A seasoned entrepreneur and global business leader, Priyanka has built and sold companies, served as CEO of Australian manufacturer Luxmy Furniture, and has been an investor and advisor to startups in AI and Web3. Her career spans across Australia, USA and the Middle East giving her a uniquely global perspective on transformation. She is also an award-winning entrepreneur, Harvard Business School alumna, and YPO member.
Passionate about AI literacy and talent transformation, Priyanka is dedicated to demystifying AI and making it accessible for leaders at every level. Her engaging delivery and human-first approach have made her a sought-after speaker for organizations that want to evolve their workforce, embrace innovation, and gain a competitive edge in a rapidly changing world.
Speech Topics
Download TopicsPriyanka Rao helps audiences reimagine the future of work, where people and AI collaborate instead of compete. With practical strategies drawn from her global clients, she shows how to reduce fear, boost productivity, and create a culture of curiosity and innovation by integrating AI into daily workflows. Audiences will learn:
- How to shift from seeing AI as a threat to seeing it as a partner.
- Practical strategies to integrate AI into everyday tasks and workflows.
- Ways to build trust, curiosity, and engagement across teams.
Digital transformation isn’t just about technology, it’s about people. In this session, Priyanka Rao explores how jobs are evolving and how organizations can reskill employees to stay competitive. She shares strategies for redesigning roles, developing future-ready skills, and empowering teams to embrace change with confidence. Audiences will learn:
- Which roles and skills are most impacted by AI, and how to adapt.
- How to reskill employees quickly and effectively across industries.
- A roadmap for creating a future-ready, innovation-driven workforce.
Priyanka Rao equips leaders with the mindset and tools needed to navigate digital disruption. She emphasizes trust, communication, and cultural change as the keys to successful AI adoption. Audiences learn how leaders can overcome resistance, inspire innovation, and create environments where both people and technology thrive. Audiences will learn:
- The leadership shifts required to guide people through disruption.
- How to build trust and buy-in for AI adoption at every level.
- Strategies to create cultures of resilience, agility, and innovation.
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