HELPING BUILD The Businesses Of Tomorrow

AI Keynote Speaker

AI Keynote Speaker | Business Strategist | Former Defence Systems Specialist

Delivering keynotes that transform how Australian leaders think about AI, strategy, and competitive advantage.

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Gavin has worked with incredible brands across Australia throughout his career in technology, digital transformation and business innovation.

EXPERT-LED KNOWLEDGE FROM 20 YEARS IN TECH

Why Organisers Book Gavin

Real-World Credibility

Ex-Military systems specialist. Corporate IT manager & transformation leader at Mars and Motorola. Startup founder who scaled ventures from 6 to 8 figures. Gavin speaks from lived experience.

Actionable Storytelling

AI Keynote's that deliver relatable stories combined with frameworks that audiences can implement immediately. Including Gavin's own P.R.I.M.E. AI Implementation Strategy and GUARD Cybersecurity Model.

Proven Results

Consistently rated as a standout speaker at events across Australia. Audiences leave energised, equipped, and ready to lead change. Organisers report positive feedback and requests for return bookings.

Engaging & Relatable

Gavin connects with audiences through authentic storytelling, humour, and real-world examples. From C-suite executives to frontline teams, he meets people where they are and makes complex AI concepts accessible and relevant.

At The Cutting Edge of AI Innovation

Gavin is constantly expanding his own knowledge and connecting with AI industry leaders. Learning from the very best in the industry, including from Sam Altman (CEO of OpenAI) and other technology pioneers.

This keeps Gavin connected to actual AI development as it progresses and means that his keynotes are based on his own thought leadership and not recycled theories.

Your attendees will benefit from synthesised knowledge that is shaped directly by conversations with global leaders who are building the future.

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Best selling author

AI Tactix for Small Business

Written just weeks after ChatGPT launched, AI Tactix for Small Business became one of the first practical guides helping business owners understand and apply AI without overwhelm.

Designed for real-world operators, the book cuts through confusion and shows exactly how to use AI to save time, streamline processes, and unlock growth. Packed with practical examples and step-by-step strategies, it has become essential reading for Australian business leaders.

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AI Keynote Topics

Building the Businesses of Tomorrow

How modern leaders are rethinking strategy, systems and customer experience with AI

Most leaders remain overwhelmed by AI implementation. This keynote cuts through the noise, showing exactly how AI enables magical customer experiences through hyper-personalisation and drives efficiency through competitive advantage. Audiences gain the P.R.I.M.E. framework for preparing their business for AI, learn to identify high-value opportunities, and develop confidence to lead through unpredictable change.

key takeaways

Clear understanding of how AI reshapes business operations.
Practical strategies to improve customer experience with AI.
The P.R.I.M.E. framework for seamless AI integration.
Confidence to lead through rapid technological change.

Duration: 45 minutes + optional Q&A.

Ideal For: Business conferences, leadership summits, industry events.

Typical Audience: CEOs, business owners, executive teams, entrepreneurs, decision-makers ready to implement AI.

Sales of Tomorrow

How Top Sales Teams Stay Ahead in an AI-Driven Market

Buyers are more informed, expectations higher, attention spans shorter. Sales teams must combine strategy with technology to win. Drawing from experience managing sales technology rollouts at Mars Australia, Gavin unpacks how AI reshapes the sales landscape, the risks to avoid, and the opportunities it creates. Learn to work smarter, connect deeper, and create sales experiences that feel personal, relevant, and impossible to ignore.

key takeaways

What AI means for sales teams and why it matters now.
How leading professionals shift their approach to work and connection.
The new value of human-to-human connection in tech-enhanced sales.
Using AI for hyper-personalised experiences that don't feel automated.

Duration: 45 minutes + optional Q&A.

Ideal For: Sales conferences, revenue team events, corporate sales meetings.

Typical Audience: Sales teams, revenue leaders, business development professionals, account executives.

Cybersecurity for Tomorrow's Business

Military-grade lessons and how to secure your business in an AI-driven world

From deepfakes and synthetic identities to blurred lines between personal and professional access, today's security risks demand more than firewalls and two-factor authentication. They require leadership that understands the full picture. Gavin shares lessons from defence, enterprise transformation, and startup execution to unpack real risks modern businesses face. The GUARD framework provides practical disciplines to protect your business.

key takeaways

Growing threat of AI-driven attacks, from deepfakes to voice cloning.
Military lessons on layered security and situational awareness.
Why cybersecurity is a leadership issue, not just IT concern.
Practical disciplines to protect your business.

Duration: 45 minutes + optional Q&A.

Ideal For: Risk management forums, technology conferences, board-level briefings, business & cybersecurity events.

Typical Audience: C-suite executives, IT leaders, risk managers, compliance teams, board members.

TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying

"He Clearly Knows His Stuff"

"His session was highly engaging, super professional and well received by the audience. I'd definitely work with Gavin again, as he clearly knows his stuff!"

- Dickie Currer (The Startup Network)

"Great Presenter"

"Worked with Gavin at one of ManageEngine's cybersecurity shows, great presenter, good content. Will recommend!"

- Abhilash Mamidela (ManageEngine)

"Exceptional Communication Skills"

"He (Gavin) has exceptional communication skills which are backed by great technical ability and extraordinary business acrement."

- Mark Ainsworth (K2I Business Leadership)

"Above And Beyond"

"I have found Gavin's technical skills second to none, I have been more impressed with his ability and drive to go 'above and beyond."

- Grant Wyatt (Head of HR)

Meet Your Speaker

Gavin Reddrop is a business strategist, startup founder and AI advisor who brings real-world experience to every presentation. His career started in the military, managing mission-critical computer systems where failure wasn't an option. He then led technical teams and drove digital transformation inside companies like Mars and Motorola.

Ten years ago, Gavin walked away from corporate life to build businesses on his own terms. Since then, he's launched and scaled multiple ventures across several industries, including one that went from 6 to 8 figures in just months. He's known for simplifying complexity, spotting opportunity fast, and delivering results that make a difference.

After beating cancer, Gavin reset his focus and went all-in on AI. Not the hype, but the real, practical edge it gives business owners. Today, he helps leaders work smarter, build faster, and unlock growth by building AI into how they operate.

Author of AI Tactix for Small Business and a sought-after voice in AI and business innovation, Gavin delivers keynotes that blend strategy, lived experience and actionable insight with clarity, impact and vision for building the businesses of tomorrow.