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Keynote SpeakerSharon Gai

AI Expert, Author, Rethink Retail Top Expert, Ex-Alibaba

Sharon Gai is a culture fluid expert in ecommerce, digital transformation and AI. She helps organizations become agile disruptors in their industries so they can increase revenue and retain users. In her tenure at Alibaba, she advised brands and heads of state in crafting their digital strategy with programmatic marketing... Read more

Biography

Sharon Gai is a culture fluid expert in ecommerce, digital transformation and AI. She helps organizations become agile disruptors in their industries so they can increase revenue and retain users. In her tenure at Alibaba, she advised brands and heads of state in crafting their digital strategy with programmatic marketing and AI. She has been the keynote speaker at TEDx, Singularity University, UBS, Deloitte, LVMH, Nestle, Ecomworld, and Etail.

Sharon Gai is in the AAE list of Top Keynote Speakers in 2023. She is also one of 2024’s RETHINK Retail’s Top Retail Expert and a Linkedin Top Voice in Public Speaking 2023. She has appeared on Bloomberg, ABC, CBC, CCTV, Techcrunch, Retail Asia, Wired, and The Next Web. She is the author of the book, Ecommerce Reimagined: what we can learn in retail and ecommerce from China. Sharon has an Honors Bachelor’s degree in International Development from McGill and a Masters in Knowledge Management from Columbia University.

Popular Talks by Sharon Gai

  • How to do more with less using Generative AI

    With two ongoing wars, collapse of big companies, and inflation, the economy today is going through a turbulent time. How do you survive? How can you have a turnaround? Companies no longer have the luxury in spending money on low return projects. In this keynote, Sharon will teach businesses how to…
  • Culture Fluid: the new way to thrive in an ever-changing world

    The world is shifting at speeds that are now faster than ever. From ChatGPT displacing thousands of jobs to cashless societies and digital currencies, we live in what Sharon calls a VUCA (Volatility, Uncertain, Complicated, Ambiguous) time. This is when businesses must adapt to a newer way of thinking. Sharon…
  • The Red Pill or Blue Pill: Navigating the Dichotomy in AI

    AI is no longer a futuristic concept reserved for science fiction movies. It’s already here, and it’s rapidly changing the way businesses operate, compete, and grow. From machine learning to natural language processing, AI is revolutionizing the way we work, transforming the very fabric of industries across the globe. In…

More talks

  • China’s rise in AI: From the world’s factory to the world’s AI lab
  • Lessons of innovation from the world’s largest and most competitive consumer market
  • Ecommerce Reimagined: How leading ecommerce companies use AI to win ecommerce and retail
  • How to Build Resilience in Chaos
  • The Fastest Growing Apps in the US are Chinese

How to book Sharon Gai as a keynote speaker

How do I book Sharon Gai for a keynote speech?

You can book Sharon Gai through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Sharon's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Sharon Gai's speaking fees?

Sharon Gai's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Sharon tailored to your event.

What topics does Sharon Gai speak about?

Sharon Gai speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Trends, Marketing. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Sharon to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Sharon Gai available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Sharon Gai for events worldwide, subject to Sharon's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Sharon Gai deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Sharon Gai is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Sharon Gai?

Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Sharon can accommodate.

Can Sharon Gai tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Sharon Gai on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Sharon can offer.

What languages does Sharon Gai present in?

Sharon Gai delivers keynotes in Chinese, English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes Sharon Gai a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Sharon Gai's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Digital Trends, Marketing. To get a clear sense of Sharon's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.

What kind of events can Sharon Gai speak at?

Sharon Gai can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Digital Trends, Marketing is relevant. Details of Sharon's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.

Does Sharon Gai offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Sharon Gai is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Sharon Gai?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Sharon Gai, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Sharon's current availability for your dates.