AI + Economic Trends Keynote Speaker
for Business Leaders

Forbes contributor Gene Marks delivers a fast, practical briefing on what AI, the economy, Washington and workplace trends mean for your industry — and what leaders should do next.

  • Your audience will leave with:
  • The 5 biggest AI shifts impacting your industry in the next 12–24 months
  • What economic/policy changes matter most—and what to ignore
  • A simple action plan leaders can implement immediately

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Gene delivers practical, engaging keynotes on AI, automation, economic trends, Washington, workforce change and the future of business.
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About Gene:

Gene Marks is a nationally recognized AI and business keynote speaker, Forbes contributor, author and business owner who speaks at more than 70 live events each year, from Fortune 500 corporate meetings to major association conferences. His presentations are funny, energetic and packed with practical insights leaders can apply immediately.

In his keynotes, Gene helps business owners and executives understand how AI, automation, the economy, Washington and workplace trends will affect their companies — and the practical actions they should take next.

Audiences leave Gene’s presentations with:

  • Clear insights on AI, economic trends, and policy changes
  • Real examples of what successful companies are doing today
  • Practical ideas leaders can implement immediately

From Washington to Your Workplace

Economic, Political, Workplace and Technology Trends Impacting your Industry

  • Navigating today’s higher-cost business environment
  • Practical AI tools that improve productivity without increasing headcount
  • Strategies companies are using to manage labor shortages and workforce costs
  • Pricing, cash flow, financing, and profitability ideas that are working now
  • Tax strategies, incentives, credits, and government programs businesses often overlook
  • Technology investments delivering measurable ROI—and those that aren’t
  • What business leaders should expect over the next 12–24 months

AI, Automation & The Future of Your Industry

Forbes Tech Columnist Shares What Leaders Need to Know Now

  • AI risks and realities
  • AI agents and automation in operations
  • AI in sales, CRM, estimating, forecasting and finance
  • AI in real life in your industry
  • Workforce implications and leadership strategy
  • AI governance, risk, and data management
  • Where to invest in 2026–2027 for competitive advantage
  • What to expect in the next 12–24 months

The Great Workforce Handoff

How to Replace Retiring Talent, Transfer Critical Knowledge and Build the Next Generation of Your Workforce

  • What happens when your most experienced people walk out the door?
  • What does Gen Z really want from an employer?
  • Where will the next generation of skilled workers come from?
  • How do you turn younger employees into tomorrow’s leaders?
  • Can technology help close the labor and knowledge gap?
  • What should business leaders be doing right now?
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G Gene Marks is an AI and business keynote speaker, Forbes contributor, author and business owner who speaks at more than 70 live events each year — from Fortune 500 corporate meetings to major trade association conferences. His presentations are funny, energetic and packed with practical insights on AI, automation, the economy, Washington and workplace trends.

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