AI Keynote Speaker, Talks and Engagements
Portland, Oregon based AI keynote speaker, available across the Pacific Northwest and nationwide, in person or virtual. Sebastian Chedal helps businesses and executives implement AI digital transformation strategies, drawing on real production experience shipping autonomous AI agents.
To book Sebastian to speak, visit the Fountain City speaker page or use the contact form.
Below is a list of past events, podcast appearances, and details on where you can read more of his writing and thought processes:
Press Kit
Thoughts
- YouTube: AI theory, AI philosophy and practical AI implementation strategies.
- LinkedIn: AI for business insights and thoughts.
- AI For Business – Blog: AI for business articles, published through Fountain City.
- Chedal-blog: for thoughts on the intersection of mathematics, science, philosophy and the future of AI.
Speaking Events
Sebastian delivers keynotes and workshops on AI implementation strategy, with particular focus on manufacturing and industrial applications.
Topics Available:
- Agentic Software Development: Transform your output from +30% to x10
- Autonomous AI Agents
- Strategic AI Implementation for Business Leaders
- AI Testing, Validation & Quality Assurance
- AI Change Management
- Why 80% of AI Projects Fail (And How to Join the 20% That Don’t)
2026
- AI your agency, Austin, TX, 2026
2025
- Shaping the Future of Manufacturing Intelligence, Mountain View, California, 2025
- NEDME, Hillsboro, Oregon, 2025
- AI and your Agency, San Francisco, California, 2025
- Virtual AI Summit, Vancouver Canada, 2025
- AI Oregon Conference, Newport Oregon, 2025
Podcast Appearances
2026
2025
Domains of Expertise
My advisory practice spans the complete AI adoption lifecycle: from initial strategy through scaled operations. Below are the areas where I bring both extensive experience and emerging expertise:
Core Advisory Focus
AI Digital Transformation for Agencies, Mid-Market & Enterprise businesses.
- Company-wide AI strategy and roadmap development
- Agentic development transformation
- Strategic AI implementation (PoC to production)
- AI testing, validation & quality assurance
- Industry-specific applications (ERP integration, predictive modeling, knowledge capture)