Keynotes · Talks · Panels · Workshops

An AI practitioner on your company's stage.

Not the academic nobody understands. Not another AI talker who never shipped anything. Founder of Diagnostyka Digital Hub, ex-CTO of uPacjenta and Head of Strategy at Golem Network — I explain AI so it actually sticks with your team and your board.

founder of Diagnostyka Digital Hub ·ex-CTO of uPacjenta ·Head of Strategy at Golem Network ·20+ talks
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Szymon Paluch speaking on stage

Has spoken at

WebX TokyoNext Block ExpoMobile Trends ConferenceWaysConf / DesignWaysWeb3 Festival4DevelopersWebX TokyoNext Block ExpoMobile Trends ConferenceWaysConf / DesignWaysWeb3 Festival4Developers
WebX TokyoNext Block ExpoMobile Trends ConferenceWaysConf / DesignWaysWeb3 Festival4Developers
3
tech companies built
20+
talks and panels
80k+
users on products I built
10+
years in C-level roles
PL · EN
talks in Polish and English
Why me

Not a theorist. Not a hype-man. A practitioner.

Most AI talks end the same way: the room nods along, and nobody knows what to do on Monday. Because on stage there's either someone who understands AI but can't say it — or someone who can talk but has never shipped a thing.

Not the academic

AI wrapped in jargon and formulas, slides dense as a research paper. The room checks out after five minutes.

Not the hype-man

Another speaker preaching the "AI revolution" who never shipped anything. Lots of emotion, zero "how do we actually do this".

A practitioner who speaks business

I've built, sold and scaled technology — a software house with a successful exit (acquired by Diagnostyka), a telehealth platform with 80k users, AI products inside the global Golem Network. I talk about AI in the language of business decisions, not Wikipedia definitions.

Every talk ends with a decision — not just a discussion.

Topics

What I talk about on stage

I tailor every topic to your industry, AI maturity and event goal. Below are the most requested — all available for boards, leadership and whole teams.

01

AI in your company — what actually works

What actually works, what's hype, and where to start — no fluff.

  • → The real state of AI in 2026, not vendor marketing
  • → Where the money is in your company, and where the traps are
  • → The first three steps worth taking right away
Board · whole company
02

From pilot to scale

Why most AI projects die after the pilot — and how to be one that survives.

  • → What actually kills AI rollouts
  • → A model for moving from PoC to production
  • → How to measure ROI so the board stops guessing
Board · tech & ops leaders
03

Agentic AI 2026

Autonomous agents are entering companies. Here's what changes for your processes and people.

  • → What AI agents really are (and aren't)
  • → Which processes change first
  • → How to prepare the organization and teams
Board · operations directors
04

AI governance: how not to lose a million

AI without control is a risk. EU AI Act, data and security — in plain language.

  • → Where AI exposes the company to real losses
  • → EU AI Act and GDPR without the legalese
  • → A framework that lets you move fast, safely
Board · risk · compliance
05

Leadership in the age of AI

Six roles leadership must take on to avoid falling behind.

  • → How the leader's role shifts when AI does part of the work
  • → What you must never delegate to a machine
  • → How to guide a team through change without panic
Leadership · HR · team leaders

AI for your industry

I adapt every topic to your sector — manufacturing, finance, healthcare, logistics, retail. Examples and case studies from your world, not generic talk.

Don't see your topic? Tell me the outcome you want at your event — I'll build a talk around your goal. Check availability →

Formats

Ways I can present

From a short power speech at a gala to a full-day team workshop. Pick a format for your event — we'll fine-tune the rest in a call.

Keynote / Talk

30–60 min

Opening or closing, main stage

Energy plus substance. The headline session that sets the tone for the whole event.

Power speech

15–25 min

Employee gathering, gala, kick-off

Short, punchy format. One idea delivered so it sticks long after the event.

Panel discussion

20–60 min

Conference, debate, board meeting

As panelist or moderator. A clear point of view instead of polite platitudes.

Training / Workshop

half day – full day

Team, department, leadership

Practical, hands-on format. People leave with tools they'll use the next day.

How I work

No recycled decks. Every talk built for you.

A call before the event

First I understand your industry, AI maturity, challenges and the event's goal. Only then do I build the talk.

Content tailored to you

No recycled slides. Examples and case studies from your world, for your specific audience.

A simple rider

A projector, a mic and HDMI — that's it. I'm there early and flexible on alternatives. No diva moves.

PL / EN, online or live

I speak Polish or English, from a studio or on your stage. I've spoken in Tokyo and across Poland.

Working with agencies

I work with event agencies — to the client's brief, with simple logistics and clear agency-to-stage communication.

Live

See me on stage

Before you invite me to your event, see what a talk looks like.

How AI is changing the rules of product design — DesignWays Conf, Kraków

On stage

This is what it looks like live

Real stages, real audiences.

On stage

Selected talks & appearances

20+ stages since 2020 — conferences, meetups and podcasts on AI, Web3 and building products that ship to production.

  1. 25 Mar 2026 Conference

    Next Block Expo 2026

    Twój AI Agent Nie Potrzebuje Więcej Mocy. Potrzebuje Smyczy

    Warsaw, Poland

  8. 28 Mar 2023 Conference

    Mobile Trends Conference 2023

    Na granicy przyszłości: Poznaj potęgę Web3 i AI w rozwiązaniach mobilnych

    Kraków, Poland

Szymon Paluch
Who's speaking

Szymon Paluch

Product & Engineering Leader · ex-CTO · AI practitioner

I started coding in high school and studied electronics at AGH, but building products always mattered more than the diploma.

I founded a software house and sold it to Diagnostyka. As CTO of uPacjenta I built a team from zero to 25 and a telehealth platform with 80k users. At Golem Network I led product strategy for a global AI infrastructure network.

Today I help companies adopt AI without the consulting bullshit — and I talk about it from the stage. I speak about what I actually built, not what I read.

FAQ

Before you write

How far in advance should I book? +
Ideally 4–6 weeks, but reach out even if the event is close — we can often make it work.
Online or live? +
Both. I can present from a studio or come to your stage, in Poland and abroad.
Polish or English? +
Both languages. I've spoken in Tokyo in English and on many stages across Poland.
How much does it cost? +
The fee depends on format, location and prep scope. Reach out for an individual quote — the intro call is free.
Will you tailor the topic to our company? +
Always. No recycled talks — I prepare every one for your industry, audience and event goal.
Is this a disguised pitch for your consulting? +
No. From the stage you get knowledge and specifics — no pitching of my services. I leave the selling outside the room.
Invitation

Bring real-world AI to your next event.

Tell me what the event is, how many people will be in the room and the outcome you want. I'll come back with a proposal and a quote.

I reply within 24 hours.

Prefer email? Write directly: [email protected]

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