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Julie Holmes
Inventor, AI Tech Founder, Hall of Fame Speaker, Best-Selling Author, 20+ Years in Enterprise Tech
Popular talks
- From Chaos to Coherence: The Leader's Playbook for Creating AI Alignment
- Beyond Faster: Turn AI From a Commodity Into Your Competitive Advantage
- Quicksilver or Quicksand: Five AI Shifts Reshaping [Industry] Right Now
- Think Like an Inventor: Seven Ways to Think Bigger and Be Bolder with AI
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Popular talks by Julie Holmes
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From Chaos to Coherence: The Leader's Playbook for Creating AI Alignment
Your team has AI tools. That isn’t the same as alignment. Most AI initiatives fail, not because the technology is weak, but because nobody’s pulling in the same direction. Built on her Second Story Strategy™ and Leadership Loop, this keynote gives leaders a way to align strategy, people, and systems…
Your team has AI tools. That isn’t the same as alignment. Most AI initiatives fail, not because the technology is weak, but because nobody’s pulling in the same direction. Built on her Second Story Strategy™ and Leadership Loop, this keynote gives leaders a way to align strategy, people, and systems so AI strengthens the organization instead of fragmenting it. Best for C-suite, senior leaders, department heads, and change agents.
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Beyond Faster: Turn AI From a Commodity Into Your Competitive Advantage
You have AI. So does everyone else, including your competitors. When everyone works at the same speed, the risk isn’t that AI replaces you. It’s that it makes you look just like everyone else. Built on her Second Story Strategy™, this signature keynote gives leaders a practical architecture for building…
You have AI. So does everyone else, including your competitors. When everyone works at the same speed, the risk isn’t that AI replaces you. It’s that it makes you look just like everyone else. Built on her Second Story Strategy™, this signature keynote gives leaders a practical architecture for building distinction on top of capability. Best for executives, high-performing sales and service teams, and general professional audiences.
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Quicksilver or Quicksand: Five AI Shifts Reshaping [Industry] Right Now
The ground beneath your business is shifting. Five forces are changing how clients find you, judge you, and decide whether to hire you. Julie breaks down what’s changing, what it means for your industry, and what to do about it now. Using her AI Maturity Map, attendees see where they…
The ground beneath your business is shifting. Five forces are changing how clients find you, judge you, and decide whether to hire you. Julie breaks down what’s changing, what it means for your industry, and what to do about it now. Using her AI Maturity Map, attendees see where they actually stand and leave with a prioritized plan. Fully customized to your audience. Best for industry conferences and associations.
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Think Like an Inventor: Seven Ways to Think Bigger and Be Bolder with AI
Most people use AI to move faster. Inventors use it to think differently, and that’s where real advantage lives. This keynote shows audiences how to make AI a genuine thinking partner, with seven invention-minded approaches that challenge assumptions, expand what’s possible, and turn AI from an assistant into a co-strategist.…
Most people use AI to move faster. Inventors use it to think differently, and that’s where real advantage lives. This keynote shows audiences how to make AI a genuine thinking partner, with seven invention-minded approaches that challenge assumptions, expand what’s possible, and turn AI from an assistant into a co-strategist. Best for leaders, innovation teams, and entrepreneurs.
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Custom Talks, Emerging Topics and Extended Formats
AI moves fast, and sometimes an audience needs a session built around one piece of it. Julie regularly develops custom talks on specific topics, from AI agents to critical thinking in the age of AI, shaped around what an audience is facing right now. Keynotes can also extend into half-day…
AI moves fast, and sometimes an audience needs a session built around one piece of it. Julie regularly develops custom talks on specific topics, from AI agents to critical thinking in the age of AI, shaped around what an audience is facing right now. Keynotes can also extend into half-day or full-day working sessions for teams that want to put the ideas to work. Best for conferences and organizations with a specific AI focus.
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Becoming AI-Empowered: From Potential to Performance
Most employees already use AI. Far fewer are any good at it. Recent research found 86% use AI tools at work, while only 24% feel equipped to get real results. That gap isn’t about the technology, it’s about knowing how to work with AI, not just use it. This keynote…
Most employees already use AI. Far fewer are any good at it. Recent research found 86% use AI tools at work, while only 24% feel equipped to get real results. That gap isn’t about the technology, it’s about knowing how to work with AI, not just use it. This keynote gives audiences Julie’s 20-60-20 Collaboration Equation, a simple way to partner with AI so the work comes out better and still sounds like them. Longer formats add her AI Play Along, where attendees try live tools on real challenges in the room. Best for all-hands events, associations, and audiences from AI-curious to AI-skeptical.
Biography
About Julie Holmes
AI is raising the floor. Good enough has never been easier, or less impressive. The advantage now lives beyond faster, and most organizations are prompting right past it. Julie Holmes helps leaders and teams use AI to stand out, not just keep up.
Julie speaks from the field, not the sidelines. A tech founder, inventor, and AI strategist with more than 20 years in technology, she has shaped software at Oracle and PeopleSoft, built products used in more than 50 countries, and sat on the buyer’s side too, as a Director of Technology responsible for making sure new tools delivered real value. Today she co-leads an AI agency, still building the technology she teaches. She can talk shop with the experts and light up a room full of people who’d rather not.
Her Second Story Strategy™ grew out of three years analyzing what separates the organizations that excel with AI from the ones that stall. As everyone leans into these tools, the real risk isn’t becoming obsolete, it’s becoming ordinary. Julie shares the three moves leaders and teams need to make right now:
-Build an AI strategy that sticks
-Lead AI, don’t just use it
-Embrace AI, and stay human where it matters most
A pro at meeting a room where it is, Julie knows AI experience is all over the place, from skeptics to enthusiasts and everyone in between. That’s why she tailors every program to the audience and industry, making AI feel approachable and full of potential instead of intimidating and overwhelming. And because she’s a self-proclaimed Now-ist, focused on what you can and should do today, audiences don’t just enjoy her content, they use it. People leave with resources and ideas that keep surfacing in hallways and meetings long after the event.
Julie has delivered well over 500 keynotes and programs to corporations and associations, from boardrooms to packed ballrooms. Her clients include Oracle, American Express, UBS Group, JetBlue, Expedia, WebMD, and Keller Williams.
An award-winning Hall of Fame Speaker (PSAE), Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), and Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association (FPSA), she has spoken across five continents. She is also the author of the best-selling 101+ AI Tips book series, available in custom editions for event partners.
Testimonials
What clients say about Julie Holmes
“We have a score where 100 is the best (and really unattainable) - Julie earned a score of 95 on content and 97 on communication. This is among the best in the world, and I can't remember having seen such a score at our conference.”
“Julie was the opening keynote speaker at our annual conference and brought fresh perspectives and new ideas to our group! Our participants shared feedback like, “Extremely entertaining and good ideas!” and “High energy, great presentation.” As an organizer, I highly recommend Julie.”
“Julie presents a complicated subject in a really easy to understand way, and her enthusiasm makes it easier to get excited about the future of AI rather than be nervous about it.”
"She commands the audience, connects, and teaches. Julie is a top-class speaker who really ticks all the boxes that event organizers like me are looking for."
How to book Julie Holmes
Answers on fees, availability and booking process.
How do I book Julie Holmes for a keynote speech?
You can book Julie Holmes through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Julie's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
What are Julie Holmes's speaking fees?
Julie Holmes'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 Julie tailored to your event.
What topics does Julie Holmes speak about?
Julie Holmes speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Future of Work, Leadership, Strategy. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Julie to align the content with your delegates and goals.
Is Julie Holmes available for international events?
London Speaker Bureau can book Julie Holmes for events worldwide, subject to Julie'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 Julie Holmes 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 Julie Holmes 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 Julie Holmes?
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 Julie can accommodate.
Can Julie Holmes tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?
London Speaker Bureau will brief Julie Holmes 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 Julie can offer.
What languages does Julie Holmes present in?
Julie Holmes delivers keynotes in 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 Julie Holmes a strong fit as a keynote speaker?
Julie Holmes's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Future of Work, Leadership, Strategy. To get a clear sense of Julie'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 Julie Holmes speak at?
Julie Holmes 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, Future of Work, Leadership, Strategy is relevant. Details of Julie'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 Julie Holmes 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 Julie Holmes is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
How far in advance should we book Julie Holmes?
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Julie Holmes, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Julie's current availability for your dates.
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