Speaking & Workshops
TALKS THAT
CHANGE HOW
ORGANISATIONS
THINK.
Practical, jargon-free sessions for corporate teams, leadership groups, and conferences. Built around what organisations actually need to do with AI right now — not what sounds good on a stage.
AI Consultant
· Business West
Gov-Backed Advisory
Corporate & Conference
Half Day & Full Day Available
The talks
WHAT MARK DELIVERS.
THE AI GAP
Why knowledge isn't the problem — and what is. A keynote that reframes how organisations think about AI adoption, cutting through the noise to focus on implementation, judgment, and knowing what to do with the tools you have.
Keynote · 45–60 min
THE PRODUCTION-FIRST AI SYSTEM™
An introduction to the four-stage framework for moving organisations from AI experimentation to operational capability. Practical, structured, and actionable. Particularly suited to leadership teams and management conferences.
Talk · 45 min
AI WITHOUT THE HYPE
A grounded session on what AI can genuinely do right now — and what it can't. Cuts through vendor promises and media noise to give teams a clear, honest picture they can act on immediately.
Talk · 30–45 min
FROM CURIOSITY TO CONFIDENCE
A half-day interactive workshop that takes teams from "we should probably do something with AI" to a clear, prioritised action plan. For any team, any sector, any level of current AI maturity.
Workshop · Half day
BESPOKE SESSION
Custom sessions built around your industry, audience, and objectives. Particularly suited to corporate away days, leadership off-sites, and sector-specific conferences where a tailored perspective adds more value.
Custom · Any format
WHO BOOKS MARK
Mark speaks for forward-thinking businesses, government-backed organisations, conference programmes, and corporate teams who want their people to genuinely understand AI — not just hear about it.
He's worked with Business West, SMEs across the South West, and is regularly brought in for leadership team sessions where the goal is clear thinking that leads to action.
Speaking Q&A
COMMON QUESTIONS.
How do I book an AI speaker for a corporate event?
Start with a brief conversation about your audience, format, and what you want people to leave with. From there a talk or workshop can be tailored. Use the contact page — most bookings are confirmed within a week.
What makes Mark different from other AI speakers?
Most AI speakers are either technologists or business consultants. Mark has spent 20 years making things — and proved AI works by making an award-winning film with it. His talks combine operational credibility with the kind of concrete, production-grounded examples that land differently to theory.
Can sessions be tailored to our specific industry or team?
Yes — and this is where the value tends to be highest. A generic AI talk lands well enough. A session built around how a creative agency actually pitches, or how a marketing team actually produces content, lands in a completely different way. Most enquiries start with a short conversation about what the team does, what they're trying to achieve, and where AI fits into that. The session is then designed around those specifics rather than delivered off a standard deck. If you have a particular challenge or context in mind, bring it — that's exactly what makes these sessions worth the room.
Can you speak at government or publicly funded events?
Yes. Mark regularly speaks for government-backed organisations and publicly funded programmes through his role as AI Consultant with Business West. Rates can be adjusted for public sector and not-for-profit events.
How far in advance should I book?
For major events, four to eight weeks ahead is ideal. For workshops and team sessions, two to four weeks is usually sufficient. Last-minute requests are always worth asking about.
READY TO BUILD
REAL AI CAPABILITY?
Start with a conversation. No obligation, no hard sell — just a clear-headed discussion about what your organisation needs and whether Mark is the right fit.
Bristol, UK · Remote available
Response within 48 hours
MARK HORTON
Strategic AI Advisor · Organisational AI Capability