Susan Diaz is a dynamic keynote speaker who helps teams use AI to work smarter, grow revenue, and stay ahead. She is an entrepreneur, and author of Swan Dive Backwards: From AI Curious to AI Literate. Her first book, UNboring, is a marketing industry favourite. She’s the host of the AI Literacy for Entrepreneurs podcast.
Susan also teaches AI-forward marketing at York University sCS.

Susan Diaz - Speaker on AI Literacy and Marketing Innovation

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Speaker • AI Strategist • Entrepreneur • Mom

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Who Should Bring Susan In?

  • Marketing, Communication, PR departments (10+ people)

  • Conference organizers seeking an inclusive tech perspective

  • Associations looking to upskill members on AI

Watch Susan in Action

The 100x Factor - Growth with AI DigiMarcon Toronto

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What Audiences Say

“Susan made AI feel accessible - even fun. Our table left with pages full of ideas.”
— Attendee, DigiMarCon Toronto
“Actionable, fast‑paced, and inclusive. Exactly what our early‑stage founders needed.”
— Incubator Program Director

Corporate Packages

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Keynote Experience -
Large Audience Talk

  • Duration: 60 min (45 min keynote + 15 min live Q&A)

  • Audience: 100-250 attendees - conferences, all‑hands, summits

  • Focus: High‑energy signature talk of your choice, packed with live demos showing “AI in action” tailored to your industry.

  • Includes: Pre‑event discovery call, customized slide deck, promotional assets, post‑event resource sheet.

  • Investment: From $ 5,000 virtual ( in‑person packages available).

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Team Uplift Workshop -
Group Session

  • Duration: 60–90 min interactive workshop

  • Audience: Up to 20 participants - intact or cross‑functional teams

  • Focus: Hands‑on problem‑solving built around your biggest AI and productivity bottlenecks. Participants leave with ready‑to‑deploy workflows.

  • Includes: Pre‑session survey, tailored workbook + templates, session recording.

  • Investment: From$ 5,000 virtual ( in‑person packages available).

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Deep‑Dive Sprint -
In‑Depth Workshop Series

  • Duration: Half‑day to multi‑day engagements (modular)

  • Audience: Dedicated marketing or innovation teams (≤15 people per session)

  • Focus: End‑to‑end AI adoption: audit, co‑design of automations, pilot build, change‑management roadmap.

  • Includes: Executive kickoff, hands‑on build sessions, custom playbooks, performance KPIs, follow‑up coaching.

  • Investment: Contact for custom quote (From$ 10,000 - in person).

How to Book Susan

1. Discovery Call - Pick a 20‑minute slot using the embedded Calendly widget—no email ping‑pong needed

2. Confirm Date and Scope - Select talk, duration, and customization level. Sign contract and make payment.

3. Pre‑Event Collaboration - Susan (and team) will coordinate with your team on objectives, promotion, and tech checks to deliver a top quality session.

FAQ

  • Absolutely - every engagement starts with a discovery call to tailor stories, case studies, and demos to your industry and organization. Levels of customization will vary based on the value of the engagement.

  • Yes. Susan regularly presents on Zoom, Teams, or in hybrid ballrooms and adapts interactive elements for remote participants.

  • Economy‑class airfare within North America (or equivalent), one hotel night per event day, and ground transfers.

  • Bundle a keynote and workshop (or a workshop series) for preferred pricing plus an extended leadership Q&A.

  • Keynotes often confirm 3–6 months ahead; last‑minute dates may be available—reach out to check.