Keynotes that help leaders bring AI in the human way
Your audience is curious about AI, and many of them are also quietly worried about it. My keynotes meet them right there, blending neuroscience, research and real stories, including my own, so your people leave with energy, trust and a clear next step instead of anxiety.
Top 50
Most Influential Women in AI, Citiesabc and Businessabc 2026
3,300+
leaders trained in culture, trust and AI
35+
countries of client work
#6
Global Thought Leader on Culture, Thinkers360
Top 101
Global Employee Engagement Influencers, Inspiring Workplaces, every year since 2016
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SIGNATURE KEYNOTES
Three talks, one message: trust decides the future of AI at work
Every keynote is tailored to your event, your industry and where your people are with AI right now.
FORMATS
The right format for your event
From a 20-minute opener to a full-day workshop, on stage or online for a global team. Not sure what fits? Tell me about your event and I’ll suggest the best format.
PERFECT FOR
Keynote
20 to 60 minutes to open, energize or close your event, with time for Q&A.
Workshop and masterclass
Hands-on sessions that turn the keynote’s ideas into new habits for your team.
Lunch and learn
A focused, practical session for one team, in person or online.
Panel and moderating
I join your panel or lead it, keeping the conversation human, honest and on point.
Event hosting
A warm, high-energy host who ties your speakers and themes together.
Virtual for global teams
Interactive online keynotes and workshops. Leaders from 35+ countries have joined my trainings.
WHAT AUDIENCES SAY
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I have been attending various Kick-Off’s for 40 years, but I’ve never listened to such an inspiring speaker as Karin Volo! She truly personifies what she is talking about: how engaged people with a purpose make a difference!
BDO NEW ZEALAND KEYNOTE TOUR · 400+ LEADERS
“It was so excellent to have you in Gisborne and in Auckland. I have had great feedback, even someone last week said they are now treating AI as something not to be afraid to talk to staff about it. Now she is embracing it, being open about it, having what she perceived as being the hard conversations. It has changed the whole way she thinks about it.”
“Super interesting yesterday! You were absolutely incredible at presenting and engaging even though it is infinitely more difficult to do it remotely.”
“So many AI trainings are about how to use it — I appreciated learning about the psychology behind it.”
“You made the notions of compassion and purpose (as abstract as they are) so concrete and explicitly important while you were speaking…Your speech touched me in so many ways, and it is not something I will easily forget.”
“I absolutely loved the course and you did a phenomenal job!”
“This [training] has been fantastic and we will benefit so much from this both in private and as a company!”
“I had a pleasure listening to you as a keynote speaker in Electrolux Professional in 2018. The 5 cultural keys have helped me a lot to build a strong team and is helping us in building resilience.”
ON STAGE
From HR summits to AI conferences
I have spoken at many conferences, from HR and leadership summits to university lecture halls. Today my focus is AI and leadership conferences, helping audiences see the human side of AI.
CONFERENCES
HR360 European Summit · HR Tech Europe · World Values Day · BDO New Zealand keynote tour
GUEST LECTURER
KTH Royal Institute of Technology · Stockholm University · Karolinska Institutet · Umeå University
HOST
Achieving the AI Advantage
I hosted this global AI summit for leaders, with 1,200 registrations from around the world.
Planning an AI conference? Let’s talk
FOR EVENT ORGANIZERS
Everything you need in one speaker kit
Ready-to-use materials for your program, your promotion and your stage team.
Speaker one-sheet
Short and long bio
High-resolution photos
Keynote descriptions
Introduction script
AV and stage needs
ADD-ON FOR YOUR EVENT
Give every attendee the book
Pair your keynote with copies of AI Dystopia or Utopia so the conversation keeps going long after the event. Ask about bulk orders when you book.
BOOKING
Booking me is simple
1
Share your event
Send the form below with your date, audience and goals. I’ll come back to you personally.
2
Quick discovery call
We talk about your people, your AI journey and what success looks like, and you get a tailored proposal.
3
A talk made for your room
I shape the keynote around your audience, so it lands as if it was written just for them. Because it was.
What does it cost to book you?
Fees depend on format, length and location. Share your event details and I’ll send a proposal that fits.
Do you travel?
Yes. I’m based in Stockholm and travel for in-person events, and I also speak virtually to teams anywhere in the world.
Can you tailor a keynote to our theme?
Always. Every talk is shaped around your event theme, your industry and where your people are with AI today.
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Book Karin for your next event
Tell me about your event and your people, and I’ll get back to you personally within two business days.
