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Keynote SpeakerAndreas Welsch

Top 10 AI Advisor, Thought Leader, and Former SAP AI Executive

Andreas Welsch is an internationally recognized AI leader, educator, and speaker, known for transforming AI hype into tangible business impact. With 23 years of experience—including AI leadership roles at SAP—he has helped Fortune 500 executives unlock AI’s potential, accelerated enterprise AI adoption, and positioned SAP as a global leader in... Read more

Biography

Andreas Welsch is an internationally recognized AI leader, educator, and speaker, known for transforming AI hype into tangible business impact. With 23 years of experience—including AI leadership roles at SAP—he has helped Fortune 500 executives unlock AI’s potential, accelerated enterprise AI adoption, and positioned SAP as a global leader in Business AI.

As the Founder & Chief AI Strategist at Intelligence Briefing, the author of the best-selling AI Leadership Handbook, and creator of several popular LinkedIn Learning courses on AI for business leaders, he continues to drive the future of AI in business. Beyond his corporate impact, he is deeply engaged in education as an Adjunct Professor at West Chester University of Pennsylvania and serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of AI, Robotics, and Workplace Automation.

A sought-after keynote speaker and expert panelist, he has been named a LinkedIn Top Voice, DataIQ’s Data & AI Leader of the Year, Thinkers360’s Top 10 Thought Leader in AI, Agentic AI, and Generative AI, The Futurm Group’s Top 14 AI Influencer, PEX Network’s Top 30 AI Leader, and SwissCognitive’s Top 50 Global AI Ambassador. He also shares his insights regularly through his podcast “What’s the BUZZ?” and his newsletter The AI MEMO.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• LinkedIn Top Voice (Top 0.89% of thought leaders)
• DataIQ Data & AI Leader of the Year
• Top 10 Thought Leader in AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI by Thinkers360
• Top 14 AI Influencer by The Futurm Group
• Top 30 AI Leader by PEX Network
• Top 50 Global AI Ambassador by SwissCognitive

“Andreas has delivered the opening keynote for 10,000+ participants. His keynote set the tone for this two-day event and has been among the top 3 sessions.” Ha Dao, CEO of WOW AI
“Andreas brought a unique blend of expertise, energy, and relevance to the stage, captivating the audience from start to finish.” Manish Nainani, Event Producer at Packt
“Andreas’s presentation was highly praised for its deep insights into the essential collaboration between data scientists and business stakeholders.” Dr. Vaibhav Kumar, Chair of Association of Data Scientists
“Andreas delivered an exceptional presentation at our recent summit, showcasing profound speaking skills and expertise. He is a professional speaker, indeed, who can consistently deliver insightful and clear content tailored to the audience's needs.” Stacey Zyrian, Producer of EpicAI
“Andreas brought wonderful expertise, professionalism and cultivated a wonderful atmosphere.” Mhairi Macbride, Lead of Generative AI Week

Popular Talks by Andreas Welsch

  • AI In Business: A Reality Check Beyond The Hype
    This program is perfect for: -General audiences curious about AI’s impact on business -Senior business leaders aiming to harness AI for strategic growth Your audience will leave with: -A clear understanding of AI’s history, evolution, and hype -Current insights into AI’s real-world applications and challenges -A visionary outlook on AI...
  • Embracing Agentic AI’s Future of Autonomy And Interaction
    This program is perfect for: -Business leaders looking to leverage AI agents in business -Leaders seeking to understand the impact of AI on their industry Your audience will leave with: -A comprehensive understanding of opportunities from AI agents. -Insights into the future evolution of AI and its business implications. -Practical...
  • Get Your Business AI-Ready: The 9 Steps To AI Success
    This program is perfect for: -Business executives looking to integrate AI into their strategy -Senior technology leaders aiming to lead successful AI programs  Your audience will leave with: -A comprehensive framework for leading AI programs -Practical steps to increase AI literacy across their teams -Insights into fostering a culture of...