Speaking, Workshops & Keynotes
Move your team from AI curiosity to AI capability. Book West McDonald for executive briefings, team workshops, and keynote presentations that deliver practical insights, strategic clarity, and actionable next steps.
Why Book West McDonald?
West McDonald brings a rare combination of technical expertise, business strategy, and real-world implementation experience to every speaking engagement. As the founder of GoWest.ai and a seasoned AI consultant, West has helped organizations across industries navigate the complexities of AI adoption—from readiness assessments to governance frameworks to full-scale deployments.
"West doesn't just talk about AI—he's in the trenches building it. His presentations are practical, actionable, and grounded in what actually works."
— CTO, Mid-Market SaaS Company
What Makes West Different
- No hype, no buzzwords—just practical, implementable insights
- Real-world case studies from deployments across sales, service, HR, finance, and operations
- Tailored content for your industry, audience, and organizational maturity
- Interactive workshops that produce actionable outputs, not just slides
- Follow-up support to help teams implement what they learned
Speaking & Workshop Formats
Choose the format that best fits your audience and goals:
Executive Briefings (1-2 hours)
High-level overview for leadership teams covering AI strategy, readiness, governance, and business case development.
Ideal for: C-suite, board members, senior leadership
Team Workshops (Half-day)
Interactive sessions where teams identify AI opportunities, assess readiness, and develop actionable roadmaps for their function.
Ideal for: Department heads, product teams, operations leaders
Conference Keynotes (45-60 min)
Engaging presentations on AI trends, practical implementation strategies, and lessons from the field.
Ideal for: Industry conferences, corporate events, professional associations
Deep-Dive Sessions (Full-day)
Comprehensive workshops covering AI readiness, use case identification, governance frameworks, and implementation planning.
Ideal for: Organizations launching AI initiatives
Training Programs (Multi-day)
Structured training for teams on AI tools, best practices, responsible use, and hands-on implementation guidance.
Ideal for: Organizations scaling AI adoption across departments
Virtual & Hybrid Events
Remote presentations, webinars, and virtual workshops designed for distributed teams and online audiences.
Ideal for: Remote teams, global organizations, virtual conferences
Popular Speaking Topics
"95% of AI Initiatives Fail—Here's Why Yours Won't"
The most common mistakes organizations make when adopting AI—and how to avoid them. Covers readiness, governance, use case selection, and change management.
Audience: Executives, leadership teams, cross-functional stakeholders
"AI Governance Without the Bureaucracy"
How to enable responsible AI adoption with practical policies, risk management frameworks, and oversight processes that don't slow innovation.
Audience: Compliance, legal, IT security, risk management teams
"From Curiosity to Capability: Practical AI for Business"
How to identify high-impact AI use cases, assess readiness, and build a roadmap that delivers measurable results in 90 days or less.
Audience: Operations, sales, service, finance, HR leaders
"RAG, Agents, and Agentic Search: AI Beyond ChatGPT"
What Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agentic systems, and Agentic Search Optimization (ASO) mean for your business—and how to deploy them.
Audience: Technical teams, product managers, IT leaders
"AI ROI: Measuring What Matters"
How to set success metrics, track AI performance, and demonstrate ROI for AI initiatives—beyond vanity metrics.
Audience: Finance, operations, project managers, executives
"AI for Professional Services: Efficiency Without Losing the Human Touch"
How consulting, legal, accounting, and advisory firms can leverage AI to improve delivery, reduce admin time, and enhance client experience.
Audience: Professional services firms, consulting organizations
What Your Team Will Take Away
West's workshops are designed to produce tangible outputs, not just inspiration:
- Use Case Inventory: A prioritized list of AI opportunities specific to your organization
- Readiness Assessment: Understanding of gaps in data, infrastructure, skills, and governance
- 90-Day Roadmap: Clear next steps with milestones, owners, and success metrics
- Risk Framework: Identification of compliance, security, and ethical considerations
- Executive Summary: One-page brief for leadership with recommendations and justification
- Resource List: Tools, templates, and references for continued learning and implementation
How to Book West
1. Get in Touch
Email west@gowest.ai or call +1 647-992-6775 with your event details: date, audience, format, and goals.
2. Consultation Call
We'll schedule a brief call to understand your audience, objectives, and any specific topics or case studies to include.
3. Confirmation & Prep
Once confirmed, West will work with you to tailor content, gather context, and ensure the session delivers maximum value.
Availability & Logistics
- Available for in-person and virtual events globally
- Travel available for keynotes, conferences, and multi-day workshops
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate your timeline
- Recording and materials sharing available upon request
Ready to Book West McDonald?
Whether you're planning an executive briefing, team workshop, or conference keynote, let's discuss how West can help your audience move from AI curiosity to AI capability.
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AI Readiness Assessment
Follow up your workshop with a comprehensive readiness assessment and roadmap.
AI Strategy & Policy Development
Develop governance frameworks and acceptable use policies after your training session.
AI Transformation Projects
Turn workshop insights into action with end-to-end AI implementation support.