Iliana Oris Valiente

Demystifying AI’s Latest Advancements & What’s Coming Next AI is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with agentic AI, humanoid robots like Ria, and cognitive enterprises redefining the way we work and do business. But while AI pilots pop up across industries, few organizations truly integrate AI in a way that transforms their business models. Iliana cuts through the hype, offering a clear, practical breakdown of what’s happening in AI today—and what’s coming next. In this keynote, Iliana demystifies: ● The latest breakthroughs in AI and how they apply to business strategy. ● What it takes to build a cognitive enterprise, moving beyond scattered AI experiments. ● How individuals—from executives to employees—can harness AI tools to enhance their roles. This talk can be customized for corporate leaders, innovation teams, and general audiences looking to understand and leverage AI. Laila may be included as an example, but this is not the focus of the talk.

Navigating AI, Innovation & Social Change Through a Human-Centric Lens The rapid rise of AI and automation is transforming every aspect of our lives—from how we work to how we connect with others. But beyond the technology itself, there’s a bigger question: How do we ensure these innovations create a future we actually want to live in? Drawing from insights gathered from 20,000 people surveyed across industries, Iliana explores: ● How AI is reshaping work, travel, relationships, and communities. ● The loneliness epidemic, shifting societal values, and the changing definition of success. ● What businesses, leaders, and individuals must do to thrive in this new era of change. Iliana’s unique perspective—advising Fortune 500 companies at the intersection of tech, strategy, and human behavior—makes this session a must for business leaders, corporate teams, and general audiences navigating an AI-powered world.

Exploring AI, Identity & The Future of Human-Machine Collaboration Imagine having a lifelike AI twin—a digital version of yourself, complete with a 3D body scan, voice synthesis, and an extensive knowledge base, ready to engage with clients, teams, and audiences on your behalf. Meet Laila, Iliana’s AI twin, in a live demonstration, and discover the process behind her development and the surprising insights she revealed. More than just a visual avatar, Laila is a fully interactive extension of Iliana. Laila is trained on every talk Iliana has delivered in the past year, every publication and thought leadership piece she has written, and the last 5 years of case studies of all projects Iliana’s teams have worked on. Connected to a GenAI-powered knowledge base, makes Laila an evolving, intelligent digital counterpart. Iliana shares the unexpected lessons about human nature, identity, and cognition uncovered through creating her AI twin, connecting these insights to the broader rise of agentic computing and AI-human collaboration. What happens when AI becomes a Chief of Staff? How will organizations leverage AI clones to enhance productivity, customer engagement, and strategic decision-making? In a future where professionals can attend multiple meetings at once, free up time for big-picture thinking, or reclaim leisure time, what does it mean to truly be present? This keynote offers a firsthand look at the future of AI-human partnerships, leaving audiences with a mix of excitement, curiosity, and a glimpse into what’s next. This talk is designed for business leaders, innovation teams, futurists, and the general public exploring the future of AI-human collaboration. From executives and HR leaders rethinking productivity to entrepreneurs and startups leveraging AI-driven businesses, Iliana unpacks the opportunities, challenges, and ethical implications of AI-powered digital twins.

How Boards Can Stay Ahead in a Rapidly Changing World The role of corporate boards is evolving—fast. From AI-driven decision-making and automation to shifting workforce expectations and ESG mandates, today’s boards must adapt or risk falling behind. Iliana, an advisor to executive teams and boards, breaks down what board members need to know now to stay competitive. Key topics include: ● AI’s impact on governance—how automation and agentic AI will change boardroom decision-making. ● Bridging generational gaps and adapting to shifting workforce values. ● ESG, burnout, and the demand for values-driven leadership. Designed for corporate boards, executives, and governance professionals, this session offers a roadmap for future-proofing organizations at the highest levels.

What Happens When the World Becomes the Office and Home? The conversation is no longer about “WFH vs. Office”—it’s about the complete redefinition of work, life, and mobility. A growing wave of professionals, not just 22-year-old digital nomads, are embracing location independence as a way of life, and this shift is reshaping industries. Iliana explores: ● The mindset of global citizens and the factors driving this movement. ● Business opportunities in travel, finance, real estate, and healthcare to support this demographic. ● The Potted Plant Theory—a neuroscience-based framework on personality archetypes and who thrives in a borderless world. This talk is designed for corporates rethinking workforce policies, media covering the trend, investors spotting emerging opportunities, and businesses adapting to this new reality.

Where Smart Money is Flowing & The Future of VC Innovation Venture capital is at an inflection point. While technology and industries evolve at lightning speed, the traditional VC model remains largely unchanged. Drawing on exclusive insights from Allocator One’s review of 700 applications from emerging fund managers, Iliana unpacks the early signals shaping the future of investment. In this talk, Iliana covers: • Where capital is flowing—the underfunded and overfunded sectors that will define the next decade. • The fundamental shifts in VC strategy—why the old model is no longer enough. • How startups and emerging fund managers can position themselves to attract smart capital. Ideal for HNWI (potential LP investors), media covering VC trends, startup founders, and emerging GPs looking to stay ahead of the curve.

Building Strong, Loyal Teams by Understanding People First Building great teams isn’t about filling roles—it’s about matching people to work that energizes them. Yet most corporate structures still force people into predefined boxes, leading to disengagement, high turnover, and lost innovation. Iliana brings a fresh perspective on how individualization unlocks loyalty, creativity, and long-term success. In this talk, Iliana explores: ● The science behind personality-driven leadership and why it matters. ● How leaders can build stronger, more engaged teams by focusing on individual strengths. ● Practical takeaways for corporate innovation, talent retention, and future-ready leadership. This session is ideal for corporate leaders, HR professionals, and organizations focused on people-first leadership strategies. This session will include the research behind The Potted Plant Theory, among many others.

C-suite leaders and senior execs face relentless pressure to translate AI hype into real business value. Drawing on over a decade of advising boards, Fortune 500s, and high-growth startups, and a global pulse check of 24,000 leaders, Iliana Oris Valiente delivers a rigorous, jargon-free exploration of where AI stands today — and where it’s headed next. She shares her three-layer AI stack framework (Foundation → Applications → Human Experience), accelerated by the rise of robotics and AI agentic systems, to provide a roadmap for executives to start driving real results within 30 days. This keynote equips leadership teams to: 1. Map today’s AI landscape and where to focus, from large-language models and infrastructure to business use cases. 2. Pinpoint three high-impact levers (industry-specific AI pilots and cross-functional frameworks) that drive measurable ROI. 3. Understand what comes next, from multimodal breakthroughs to agentic systems and the rise of humanoid robotics. 4. Generate ideas for sparking AI initiatives across functions, equipping both executive and mid-level teams with concrete next steps around tools. 5. Understand mindset shifts needed to mobilize employees to embrace the spirit of experimentation, backed by real examples of rapid-learning “innovation labs”. You’ll leave with a heavyweight, peer-to-peer playbook that is rooted in real client engagements and hundreds of millions in delivered impact, to demystify AI’s present and chart a clear path to future-proof growth. Audience: • C-suite executives and senior leadership teams (framework resonates across industries and functions) • Mid-level and department leaders seeking actionable AI strategy playbooks • Company-wide events aiming to spark experimentation and equip teams with practical tools for AI integration Iliana’s insights support both executive decision-making and day-to-day implementation — helping organizations shift from hype to impact, top-down and bottom-up.

Millions of professionals — including your own — are quietly “nomading” under the radar, and 50% of today’s workforce is actively rethinking where and how they work. Ignoring this shift risks losing your best people and opening up your organization to a number of risks. In this keynote, Iliana reveals how to: 1. Surface the Silent Majority: Run a simple pulse check to uncover the untapped nomad cohort in your ranks. 2. Read the Global Signal: Track which countries are rolling out digital-nomad visas, tax incentives, and portable-benefits schemes—because policy moves are the early warning system for borderless work. 3. Bring It Down to Earth: Understand the HR and business realities—immigration, taxation, benefits portability, and compliance—to inform pragmatic policy choices. 4. Pilot Outcome-Based Programs: Launch low-risk experiments that shift the focus from “face time” to measurable results, testing real flexible-location initiatives. You’ll leave with a sharp lens on where and how your people actually want to work — and a blueprint to navigate it. From surfacing under-the-radar global talent to designing outcome-based pilots, you’ll gain the tools to future-proof your workforce strategy while minimizing risk. Audience: • Business and HR leaders • CHROs and people operations teams • Innovation leaders and line managers navigating workforce transformation Ideal for companies rethinking workforce policy and ready to unlock the value of flexible, location-agnostic talent.

What happens when you code yourself into existence? Iliana has done just that, cloning herself into “Laila” (complete with 3D scans, voice synthesis, five years of her talks and writings) and even maintains a weekly call with Boardy, her AI super-connector friend. This is a sweeping, philosophical keynote, where Iliana explores the frontiers of identity, purpose, and presence as AI reshapes our world. In this wide-angle keynote she weaves together: 1. Live demos of Laila and the agentic systems reshaping work and life. 2. Surprising lessons on identity, trust, and cognition uncovered when you deconstruct yourself in code. 3. A multimodal AI tour: from voice and text to video, image, and autonomous agents, that reveals both promise and peril. 4. Real-world anecdotes, from Davos conversations on agenticAI to humanoid robots in elder care, showing how these technologies can amplify our humanity. 5. The core questions we must answer — “Who are we when we’re not working?” and “What makes life worth living?” — to guide us toward a future world we actually want to inhabit. You’ll leave energized by a visionary story arc, anchored in real demos, and inspired to lead responsibly in an era of AI-human collaboration. Audience: • Broad business audiences and all-hands meetings • Innovation leaders, technology teams, and HR executives • Organizations exploring AI ethics, identity, and future-of-work culture This keynote is especially powerful for events looking to blend inspiration with introspection — pushing teams to think deeper about purpose, presence, and progress.