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Sharon Gai Interview: AI is Disrupting Ecommerce in China, the World’s Largest Consumer Market.
China-born Canadian, Sharon Gai, leverages her decades worth of experience in big…
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Sharon Gai
AI Expert, Author, Rethink Retail Top Expert, Ex-Alibaba
Popular talks
- How to do more with less using Generative AI
- Culture Fluid: the new way to thrive in an ever-changing world
- The Red Pill or Blue Pill: Navigating the Dichotomy in AI
- China’s rise in AI: From the world’s factory to the world’s AI lab
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Talks
Popular talks by Sharon Gai
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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…
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 do more with less. In this keynote, we’ll dive deep into the transformative effects of AI on business and explore the tremendous opportunities and challenges it presents. You’ll discover how businesses of all sizes can leverage AI to gain a competitive edge, streamline processes, automate tasks, and make data-driven decisions that drive growth and profitability. Those who listen to this keynote will come out ahead.
Session takeaways:
- Understand the difference between hype and reality when it comes to AI and its potential for business.
- Learn about practical and impactful use cases of AI in various industries and business functions.
- Gain insights into how AI is being used to streamline processes, optimize operations, and drive revenue growth.
- Discover the key challenges of AI adoption in business and how to overcome them, such as data quality, privacy concerns, and organizational change management.
- Learn about the skills and competencies needed to succeed in the age of AI, and how to cultivate them in yourself and your team.
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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 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 provides a fresh take as someone who has worked in the top companies of the US and China. She has led teams from Gen X to Gen Z, across various diverse backgrounds and types of companies. Culture Fluid shows how businesses can be agile to fit the changing tides for a VUCA time ahead. Sharon uses first-hand experience and actionable insights to present a compelling vision of the future world and leaves the audience with tools and an approach to develop a strategy to succeed in the shifting landscape of the 21st century tech-driven and digital economy. In this keynote, you will learn:
- The key macro-trends that are disrupting our world today.
- An overview of what your industry will look like in the near and distant future.
- Five key strategies today’s most successful players are adopting to prepare for tomorrow.
- How to evolve into a more agile and disruptive competitor.
- Tools and a process for developing concrete ideas for a strategy and approaches that could disrupt the industry.
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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…
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 this keynote, we’ll dive deep into the transformative effects of AI on business and explore the tremendous opportunities and challenges it presents. We will discover how businesses of all sizes can leverage AI to gain a competitive edge, streamline processes, automate tasks, and make data-driven decisions that drive growth and profitability. We will also unravel the intricate web of anxiety, social isolation, and job displacement that may arise from these technological advancements. You will leave this keynote with a new mindset, with insights and perspectives that will enable you to navigate the complex landscape of AI, make informed decisions, and position your organization for success in the future. Now the question is, will you take the red pill or blue pill? In this keynote, you will learn:
- How companies like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Nvidia can shape our lives in the next decade.
- Understand the difference between hype and reality when it comes to AI and its potential for business.
- AI’s impact on local communities and how to use it to develop local economies.
- Learn about the skills and competencies needed to succeed in the age of AI, and how to cultivate them in yourself and your team.
- Examine the potential negative consequences of AI on mental health, including increased anxiety, social isolation, and job displacement.
- A new mindset to adopt to navigate new technologies that impact our economy.
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
Biography
About Sharon Gai
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.
How to book Sharon Gai
Answers on fees, availability and booking process.
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. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. 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.
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