Speaking
Clear ideas for a changing academic world
Keynotes, panels, interviews, and institutional conversations that help higher-education audiences understand AI, ask better questions, and move toward responsible action.
Keynote overview
Dr. Navid Nazhand speaks at the intersection of artificial intelligence and higher education. Sessions connect emerging technology with the practical responsibilities of educators, students, teaching and learning professionals, and academic leaders. Each engagement is shaped around the audience, institutional context, and desired outcomes.
Available speaking topics
The AI-ready institution
Moving from fragmented experimentation to a coherent and responsible campus approach.
Assessment after generative AI
Rethinking authentic learning, academic integrity, and evidence of student understanding.
Human agency in an AI world
Using AI without surrendering judgment, curiosity, responsibility, or educational purpose.
Who these sessions are for
- Universities, colleges, and academic leadership teams
- Teaching and Learning Centres and faculty-development programs
- Conference and association audiences
- Faculty, instructional designers, program leaders, and student-support professionals
- Podcast, interview, and media audiences exploring AI and education
Formats
Keynotes and conferences
Keynotes, plenary talks, conference sessions, guest lectures, and leadership briefings.
Panels and conversations
Moderated panels, fireside conversations, roundtables, and facilitated institutional discussions.
Podcasts and media
Podcast interviews, media commentary, book conversations, and practical explainers.
Faculty development
For audiences that need discussion and application—not only a keynote—speaking engagements can be paired with an interactive faculty-development session. Workshop topics include responsible generative-AI use, assessment redesign, academic integrity, and institutional readiness.
See Dr. Nazhand Speaking
Selected faculty-development and teaching-and-learning sessions demonstrating Dr. Nazhand’s practical approach to AI in higher education.
Workshop | From Curiosity to Classroom Practice
A practical, faculty-focused workshop on thoughtful real-world applications of AI in teaching and assessment.
Teaching & Learning Day Spring 2026 | April 28
A session on AI companions, student engagement, study habits, learning autonomy, and how educators support learning.
Booking process
1. Share the context
Provide the audience, date, location, delivery format, and goals.
2. Shape the session
Confirm the topic, emphasis, format, learning priorities, and practical details.
3. Prepare the audience
Coordinate event copy, introduction, technology, accessibility, and pre-session material.
Frequently asked questions
Are virtual sessions available?
Virtual and in-person formats can be discussed during booking.
Can a session be customized?
Yes. Final titles, examples, length, and learning priorities are confirmed for the audience and context.
What are the fees?
Fees depend on format, preparation, duration, travel, and related requirements. Submit an inquiry for an appropriate proposal.