Carmen Skipworth

Carmen Skipworth is an internationally recognized AI strategist, keynote speaker, leadership advisor, and author who helps organizations navigate one of the most significant transformations of our time: artificial intelligence. Known for making complex technology accessible, relevant, and actionable, Carmen delivers engaging presentations that inspire leaders to embrace innovation while strengthening the human skills that technology cannot replace. As CEO of Lead with Carmen, Inc. and author of Lead with Intelligence: A Woman’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of AI, she brings practical business insights and a compelling perspective on the future of leadership.

Having spoken at the United Nations in New York on ethical AI, Carmen brings international credibility and a global perspective shaped by her professional experience across the United States, Asia, and Europe. She is a recipient of the Global Distinguished Leadership Award and the Global Women Peace Ambassador Award. A freelance writer and contributor to Forbes Business Council, LA Tribune, and other publications, she explores the intersection of technology, business transformation, responsible AI governance, and human-centered leadership. She also hosts the AI Made Simple with Carmen podcast, where she makes emerging technologies understandable for business professionals.

Carmen's keynotes and workshops address some of today's most pressing business challenges, including AI adoption, AI agents and automation, organizational readiness, ethical AI governance, women's leadership, and the future of work. Whether speaking to corporate executives, entrepreneurs, university audiences, or professional associations, she connects emerging trends with real-world business applications, equipping audiences with strategies they can implement beyond the event.

More than a discussion about technology, Carmen's presentations challenge audiences to rethink how they lead, innovate, and prepare for change. Event organizers seeking a speaker who combines international experience, business expertise, and an inspiring, forward-looking message will find in Carmen a voice that bridges the promise of AI with the power of human intelligence. Her message is clear: The future belongs not simply to those who use AI, but to those who lead with intelligence.