GenAI has amplified risk at scale. Mark's compelling, clear and entertaining keynote clarifies the Gen AI story for directors, CEOs and senior leaders. He shares tools, frameworks and case studies to help organisations keep control, innovate and stay ahead of the growth curve. Technology Keynote Who's leading who? Navigating the AI revolution and keeping control. Gen AI is rapidly transforming how businesses operate, innovate, and compete. It's both awe-inspiring and worrying for senior leaders. Are we still in control, or are the machines taking over? It's never been more important to get this right. Senior leaders are managing risks now amplified at unimaginable scale by invisible agents. In this compelling and entertaining keynote, Mark grounds leaders in reality and future possibilities with a 101 breakdown. He explores how AI systems like chatbots, creative AI tools, and automation technologies work and clarifies AI's current capabilities and limitations. He's uniquely qualified for the job: A former IT editor at the Financial Review, senior journalist in Silicon Valley, a company director and professional speaker who's educated leaders on tech innovation and disruption since the early 2000s. You’ll leave this session with actionable insights, grounded in strategic storytelling, to help you frame AI as an enabler of innovation – not a threat. Get ready for practical tools, case studies and frameworks to help organisations develop a proactive strategy for leading teams and customers through this revolution with confidence and clarity. Audience impact Understand Gen AI’s core functionality and practical applications relevant to your business. Learn how to integrate AI into your operations while maintaining human oversight and leadership. Develop a confident and proactive AI leadership mindset. Key themes Gen AI, innovation, technology, governance, leadership, professional development. Audiences Senior leaders, managers, business owners, sales and marketing professionals. Industries Customised for corporate, tech, real estate, business, government and social sectors. Formats 30-45 min keynote or virtual event. Ask about optional half-day workshop. Outcomes Identify limiting beliefs. Inspired and equipped to rewrite or reclaim your story. Contact Mark to discuss

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Expert event facilitation, MC and executive event hosting. Mark Jones is Australia's master storyteller for business leaders. Your event host & MC master Rave reviews and attendees with big smiles. Sound good? Let's make your event amazing! Kudos for steering a dynamic roundtable discussion with your signature modus operandi. Angela Horvat, Managing Director, 6 Degrees Media Facilitator, Master of Ceremonies, Event Host. Take your pick. Partner with a trusted, experienced and versatile facilitator with 15 years and hundreds of events under the belt. A career spanning journalism, business and events has given Mark rare expertise and insights across a range of topics including technology, financial services, real estate, government, consumer trends, professional services, startups, retail, ESG, governance and fundraising. Event host Facilitator Panel host Gala dinner, conference, summit or executive offsite. Mark loves them all. He knows what it takes to prepare, present and create the right atmosphere. Executive lunch, customer dinner or team workshop. Mark brings a rare mix of journalism, podcasting and business acumen to engage your guests in open, engaging discussions. He uncovers expertise and insights with genuine interest, quick humour and the smarts needed to keep things moving in the right direction. Live panel hosting for events, webinars or podcasts are the best! Mark makes panels engaging, entertaining and valuable. He creates 'ah-ha' moments and leaves the audience wanting more. An insatiable learner, no business, leadership, marketing or technology topic is off limits. Experience mastery at work. Contact Mark

How can business, sales and marketing leaders help their brands strike metaphorical gold in the age of AI? Do they have the clear thinking needed to stay the course and avoid shiny temptations? Mark’s definitive sales and marketing keynote taps into the power of Beliefonomics™, the world’s first brand storytelling framework, to leaders the clarity and insight needed to drive growth and transform customer experience. Sales & marketing keynote Chasing Gold New rules for marketing in the age of AI AI is today’s gold rush – fast, shiny, and full of promises. For marketers, it’s never been harder to cut through the noise, stay relevant, and keep customers truly engaged. In this high-impact and entertaining keynote, Mark Jones – award-winning agency co-founder, host of The CMO Show and author of Beliefonomics™ – flips the script on traditional sales and marketing. Instead, he reveals a powerful, story-first roadmap for leaders who want clarity, confidence and real momentum in the age of AI. Forget the hype. This is what really works . What audiences will learn: Storytelling is your superpower – connect with customers through emotions and belief, not buzzwords Reframe AI as a growth enabler – not a threat (at least for now!) Develop clarity, control and confidence – even when the landscape keeps shifting Who’s it for: Marketing & Advertising Sales & CX Tech, SaaS, Retail, Financial Services, Media, Startups Categories & themes: Sales & marketing, digital transformation, brand storytelling, leadership & mindset, AI, innovation Perfect for: Sales and marketing professionals navigating AI, digital disruption, and shifting customer expectations B2B and B2C brand leaders looking to stay relevant and build customer trust in a noisy, fast-moving world CMOs, sales directors, and innovation teams who want clarity – not just information about another tech trend SaaS, tech, media, finance, retail, and startup sectors facing rapid change and needing practical strategies to lead through it Conference organisers looking for a high-energy, insight-rich session that blends marketing, mindset, and AI without the jargon. Contact Mark A standout communicator, event host and an absolute professional. Helen Dean, VP Applications & Integrated Marketing JPAC, Oracle Exceptional . An absolute delight to have Mark as a keynote speaker and host. Helena Stylman, Managing Director ANZ, Comexposium A gifted storyteller who brings heart and clarity to his work Louise Cummins, former CMO, World Vision Australia Contact Mark