Dr. Shawn DuBravac is a top AI and the Future of Education keynote speaker
AI and the Future of Education
Keynote Speaker Topics
- Solving Bloom's "2 Sigma" Problem: analyzing the holy grail of education. Shawn explores how AI-powered personal tutors can finally provide one-on-one instruction to every single student at zero marginal cost, democratizing elite-level mastery and radically improving success rates.
- The Death of the Essay & The Future of Assessment: rethinking how we measure knowledge. With Generative AI capable of writing B+ papers instantly, this session outlines the shift toward "Process-Based Assessment," oral exams, and in-class critical thinking challenges that measure human reasoning rather than rote recall.
- The "Just-in-Time" Learning Model: the shift from degrees to micro-credentials. Shawn discusses the economic necessity of lifelong learning, where universities and L&D departments must pivot to offer fluid, continuous upskilling subscriptions rather than one-time "front-loaded" education.
- Operational Efficiency for the Campus: saving the budget. How to deploy AI to handle the massive administrative burden of higher ed - from automating admissions queries and financial aid processing to optimizing class scheduling - freeing up funds to invest back into teaching and research.
- Teaching "AI Literacy" as a Core Skill: updating the curriculum. Why "Prompt Engineering" and "Algorithmic Critical Thinking" must become the new "Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic." Strategies for integrating AI tools into every subject so students graduate as expert pilots of the technology, not victims of it.
MEET DR. SHAWN DUBRAVAC
Global Futurist, Economist, New York Times Best-Selling Author
As a globally recognized AI and the Future of Education Keynote Speaker, economist, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Shawn DuBravac shows today’s educational leaders how to connect emerging ed-tech tools to student retention and institutional sustainability. He translates complex concepts in adaptive learning and economic theory into clear frameworks for personalizing the student journey, streamlining campus operations, and enhancing graduate employability.
Dr. DuBravac’s background as an economist gives executives a unique advantage, grounding his AI and the Future of Education Keynote Speaker presentations in the labor market shifts and skills-gap analysis that define the modern educational mandate. He helps organizations translate enrollment data, student engagement metrics, and workforce trends into a powerful strategy for competitive advantage, focusing on the curriculum decisions leaders must make in the next 12 to 24 months.
His approach frames AI and the Future of Education as a pedagogical revolution, not just a cheating scandal. Audiences learn how AI reshapes everything from lesson planning and grading to career counseling. They leave with a clear vocabulary for digital literacy, a shortlist of high-impact pilot programs, and a framework for driving sustainable learning outcomes; the hallmarks of a transformative AI and the Future of Education Keynote Speaker.
Doug Solomon
former Chief Strategy Officer at Apple
Signature Keynotes
Why choose Shawn as your AI and the Future of Education Keynote Speaker
From “Factory Model” to “Precision Learning”: He will partner with you to develop a bespoke keynote that helps your institution navigate the shift from standardized teaching to hyper-personalized instruction. As your AI and the Future of Education Keynote Speaker, he inspires faculty and administrators to embrace AI tutors and adaptive platforms that meet every student exactly where they are, closing achievement gaps at scale.
The Economics of the Degree: As a leading economist, he delivers keynotes with unique insights on the ROI of Higher Education. The session provides the foresight expected of a top-tier AI and the Future of Education Keynote Speaker, helping you analyze how the “enrollment cliff” and AI-driven upskilling platforms are changing the value proposition of the traditional four-year degree.
Actionable Institutional Roadmaps: His presentations provide a clear, practical framework for the “AI-Enabled Campus.” Your audience will leave with tangible strategies to update assessment models (moving beyond the essay), automate administrative back-office burdens, and ensure your curriculum prepares students for a future where they will co-work with algorithms.
Answers to Your Questions
Does Shawn customize his keynotes?
Yes, absolutely. Every keynote is tailored following a discovery call to ensure the content, data, and examples are directly relevant to your industry, audience, and event goals. Shawn regularly speaks with committee members, executive teams, and other industry professionals to further customize each keynote. He also welcomes site visits to better understand your organization and audience.
Does Shawn do discovery and prebooking calls?
Yes. A discovery call is essential to understanding your event and audience. During this call, we’ll discuss your audience mix, industry dynamics, strategic priorities, desired outcomes, timing, and any sensitive topics to avoid. Shawn also offers pre-booking calls to ensure the content, style, and focus are the right fit for your audience and event goals.
Are Shawn’s keynotes available in live and virtual formats?
Yes. Shawn delivers engaging, high-impact keynotes in both live and virtual formats to fit your event’s needs.
My event is only a few weeks away - can I still book Shawn?
Yes, please reach out. While most events are booked several months in advance, last-minute openings occasionally occur. Contact us to check availability for your date.
What does Shawn offer beyond a keynote?
In addition to keynotes, Shawn offers executive workshops, board meetings, C-suite roundtables, customer advisory board sessions, ask-me-anything sessions, and strategic advisory engagements. He can also lead breakout sessions alongside keynotes for deeper audience engagement. Shawn and his team produce market research and industry reports for organizations seeking greater insight and analysis.
Who is Dr. Shawn DuBravac?
Dr. Shawn DuBravac is an economist, futurist, and New York Times bestselling author focused on AI and emerging technologies. He analyzes how technological change reshapes industries, economies, and organizations, translating complex trends into practical insights, strategies, and actions for leaders.
What drives Shawn to do this work?
Shawn is driven by a deep commitment to helping leaders frame the future. He translates data and technological trends into clear, evidence-based frameworks that help organizations turn disruption into advantage and foresight into strategy.
What if I need something besides a keynote?
No problem. We can design a session that fits your specific goals, whether that’s an interactive workshop, a strategy session, or an executive advisory meeting.
What makes Shawn different from other futurists?
Shawn’s approach is grounded in economics, data, and practical insight. A New York Times bestselling author, he focuses on the next 12–24 months—helping leaders identify near-term opportunities and actionable strategies rather than abstract predictions about the distant future.
How long are Shawn’s keynotes?
Most keynotes run 45–60 minutes, but timing can be adjusted to fit your agenda. Shawn also offers fireside chats and moderated Q&A sessions for more interactive formats and can combine these elements for longer, customized sessions.
Does Shawn customize content for specific industries?
Yes. Shawn has worked with organizations across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and other sectors. Each presentation is grounded in research and customized to highlight the most relevant trends and opportunities for your audience.
Can Shawn help promote our event?
Yes. Shawn’s team is happy to collaborate on event promotion through pre-event interviews, podcast appearances, or social media posts, depending on your marketing goals.
What is the booking process?
After an initial conversation to confirm fit and availability, we’ll provide a proposal outlining engagement details, fees, and logistics. Once confirmed, a discovery call will be scheduled to begin customizing your session.
