AI speaker

An AI speaker who doesn’t work from a slide deck, but from practice.

As Chief Evangelist at 8vance, I work daily on the AI transition in healthcare, government and business. That is what I bring on stage: no borrowed insights, just my own evidence.

Laurens Waling, warm outdoor portrait in the garden
Why organisations invite me

Four reasons clients mention

Reason 01

I make AI accessible.

Complex AI questions become recognisable stories. From boardroom to shop floor, without jargon, with examples that stick.

Reason 02

I work in the middle of it.

No borrowed slides. As Chief Evangelist at 8vance I work on AI applications every day, with healthcare, government and large employers.

Reason 03

I take behaviour seriously.

As a change expert I know AI projects don’t fail on technology, but on patterns, safety and ownership.

Reason 04

I leave something behind.

Your audience goes home with urgency, and with something to start on tomorrow.

🍞→⚡

The baker who became an EV charging technician.

My favourite example of what AI can deliver once you look past CVs. On paper: a completely different job. In skills: 80% overlap. AI that looks at tasks and potential instead of diplomas and job titles makes thousands of matches like this visible. That is the story I tell on stage, with the evidence to back it up.

Formats

From the main stage to the boardroom

Keynote · 30–60 min

Keynote

The main-stage story on AI, work and talent. Interactive and tailored to your sector.

Masterclass · workshop

The deep dive

An interactive session for teams and leadership on AI strategy and skills-based organising, using cases from your own organisation.