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SHARON GAI
Sharon Gai, Alibaba Executive & E-Commerce Executive
KEYNOTE VIDEOS
KEYNOTE FEE:

$15,001 - $20,000

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TRAVELS FROM:

New York

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VIRTUAL FEE:

$10,000 - $15,000

“Sharon was dynamic, energetic and left the audience hanging for more. Her knowledge of China and ecommerce is impeccable. We would definitely work with her again.”

Head of APAC

"Sharon’s career experiences have clearly had her involved deeply in a great number of exciting projects as illustrated by her energetic and deeply knowledgeable conversation. I found the information that she shared about China Market Apps to be particularly thorough and insightful."

"Sharon's view of the ecommerce landscape is very unique because of her east and west connection. She is full of energy and her presentation was very informative."

Event Planner
ABOUT SHARON GAI

Sharon Gai is a China-born Canadian who is an expert in ecommerce, digital transformation and AI. She helps organizations become agile disruptors in their industries so they can increase revenue and retain users. In her tenure at Alibaba, she advised brands and heads of state in crafting their digital strategy with programmatic marketing and AI. She has been the keynote speaker at TEDx, Singularity University, UBS, Nestle, Ecomworld, and Etail. She is in the AAE list of Top Keynote Speakers in 2023. She has appeared on ABC, CBC, CCTV, Techcrunch, Retail Asia, Wired, and The Next Web. She is the author of the book, Ecommerce Reimagined: what we can learn in retail and ecommerce from China. Sharon has an Honors Bachelor’s degree in International Development from McGill and a Masters in Knowledge Management from Columbia University.

SHARON GAI PROGRAMS & TOPICS

The AI Revolution: Redefining the Future of Education

In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, the traditional education system is being redefined by artificial intelligence. AI-powered platforms can analyze student data, such as interaction with educational materials, test results, and overall performance, to create personalized learning pathways. In this session, Sharon will put educators in the driver’s seat, empowering them to take a proactive role in shaping how AI can be used and regulated in classrooms. She will provide examples such as Khanmigo, the chatbot tool built by Khan Academy and OpenAI, Squirrel, ChatGPT and Google Bard and how they will shape the way our kids learn in the future. As our labor market changes due to the impact of AI, the skills we endow to our students will echo its changes. What are the new skills that we should focus on and equip our students? The session will investigate how these technologies can also help prepare students to hone in on skills ready for the future.

Takeaways:

  • Gain a comprehensive overview of how AI technologies are being integrated into educational settings, enhancing both teaching and learning experiences.
  • Discover how AI tools like Khanmigo provide tailored educational experiences, addressing individual student needs and fostering a more inclusive learning environment.
  • Identify the critical skills that students need to develop in an AI-driven world, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and digital literacy.
  • Learn practical strategies for incorporating AI into your curriculum to maximize student engagement and outcomes.
  • Explore the future of education with AI, including emerging technologies and potential challenges and opportunities.

Culture Fluid: The New Way to Thrive in an Ever-Changing World

The world is shifting at speeds that are now faster than ever. From ChatGPT displacing thousands of jobs to cashless societies and digital currencies, we live in what Sharon calls a VUCA (Volatility, Uncertain, Complicated, Ambiguous) time. This is when businesses must adapt to a newer way of thinking. Sharon provides a fresh take as someone who has worked in the top companies of the US and China. She has led teams from Gen X to Gen Z, across various diverse backgrounds and types of companies. Apart from being a DEI speaker where she coined the term “Culture Fluid”, she uses the same agile methodology in a business setting, opening companies and projects that has beat competitors and disrupted industries. Culture Fluid shows how businesses can be agile to fit the changing tides for a VUCA time ahead. Sharon uses first-hand experience and actionable insights to present a compelling vision of the future world and leaves the audience with tools and an approach to develop a strategy to succeed in the shifting landscape of the 21st century tech-driven and digital economy.

In this keynote, you will learn:

  • The key macro-trends that is disrupting our world today
  • An overview of what your industry will look like in the near and distant future
  • Five key strategies today’s most successful players are adopting to prepare for tomorrow
  • How to evolve into a more agile and disruptive competitor
  • Tools and a process for developing concrete ideas for a strategy and approaches that could disrupt the industry

How AI Will Disrupt Ecommerce and Retail

The rapid growth of e-commerce, fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), is transforming the retail landscape, impacting various aspects of the industry. AI is revolutionizing personalization and customer experience through tailored product recommendations and improved customer service. It streamlines inventory management and optimizes supply chain processes while enhancing cybersecurity and fraud prevention. Additionally, AI plays a crucial role in payment processing, pricing strategies, visual search, social media marketing, sentiment analysis, content generation, and the integration of virtual and augmented reality technologies. By understanding these AI-driven developments, senior executives in large retail and e-commerce businesses can prepare their organizations to thrive and remain competitive in an increasingly AI-driven retail landscape.

 In this keynote, you will learn:

  • Trends in AI that will improving customer experience and foster loyalty
  • AI-driven tools, leading to cost savings and increased efficiency
  • Frameworks to think about other technologies that disrupt the retail industry
  • Clarity and direction on immersive and interactive shopping experiences, setting businesses apart from competitors

The Red Pill or Blue Pill: Navigating the Dichotomy in AI

AI is no longer a futuristic concept reserved for science fiction movies. It's already here, and it's rapidly changing the way businesses operate, compete, and grow. From machine learning to natural language processing, AI is revolutionizing the way we work, transforming the very fabric of industries across the globe. In this keynote, we'll dive deep into the transformative effects of AI on business and explore the tremendous opportunities and challenges it presents. We will discover how businesses of all sizes can leverage AI to gain a competitive edge, streamline processes, automate tasks, and make data-driven decisions that drive growth and profitability. We will also unravel the intricate web of anxiety, social isolation, and job displacement that may arise from these technological advancements. You will leave this keynote with a new mindset, with insights and perspectives that will enable you to navigate the complex landscape of AI, make informed decisions, and position your organization for success in the future. Now the question is, will you take the red pill or blue pill?

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SHARON GAI
Sharon Gai, Alibaba Executive & E-Commerce Executive
TRAVELS FROM:

New York
KEYNOTE FEE:

$15,001 - $20,000

Keynote fee falls within this range. For exact fee, please contact us.
VIRTUAL FEE:

$10,000 - $15,000
KEYNOTE VIDEOS
“Sharon was dynamic, energetic and left the audience hanging for more. Her knowledge of China and ecommerce is impeccable. We would definitely work with her again.”
Head of APAC

UBS

"Sharon’s career experiences have clearly had her involved deeply in a great number of exciting projects as illustrated by her energetic and deeply knowledgeable conversation. I found the information that she shared about China Market Apps to be particularly thorough and insightful."

Retail Innovation

"Sharon's view of the ecommerce landscape is very unique because of her east and west connection. She is full of energy and her presentation was very informative."
Event Planner

International Ecommerce Summit

ABOUT SHARON GAI

Sharon Gai is a China-born Canadian who is an expert in ecommerce, digital transformation and AI. She helps organizations become agile disruptors in their industries so they can increase revenue and retain users. In her tenure at Alibaba, she advised brands and heads of state in crafting their digital strategy with programmatic marketing and AI. She has been the keynote speaker at TEDx, Singularity University, UBS, Nestle, Ecomworld, and Etail. She is in the AAE list of Top Keynote Speakers in 2023. She has appeared on ABC, CBC, CCTV, Techcrunch, Retail Asia, Wired, and The Next Web. She is the author of the book, Ecommerce Reimagined: what we can learn in retail and ecommerce from China. Sharon has an Honors Bachelor’s degree in International Development from McGill and a Masters in Knowledge Management from Columbia University.

SHARON GAI PROGRAMS & TOPICS
The AI Revolution: Redefining the Future of Education
In this session, Sharon will put educators in the driver’s seat, empowering them to take a proactive role in shaping how AI can be used and regulated in classrooms. She will provide examples such as Khanmigo, the chatbot tool built by Khan Academy and OpenAI, Squirrel, ChatGPT and Google Bard and how they will shape the way our kids learn in the future.
Culture Fluid: The New Way to Thrive in an Ever-Changing World
The world is shifting at speeds that are now faster than ever. From ChatGPT displacing thousands of jobs to cashless societies and digital currencies, we live in what Sharon calls a VUCA (Volatility, Uncertain, Complicated, Ambiguous) time. This is when businesses must adapt to a newer way of thinking. Sharon provides a fresh take as someone who has worked in the top companies of the US and China. She has led teams from Gen X to Gen Z, across various diverse backgrounds and types of companies. Apart from being a DEI speaker where she coined the term “Culture Fluid”, she uses the same agile methodology in a business setting, opening companies and projects that has beat competitors and disrupted industries. Culture Fluid shows how businesses can be agile to fit the changing tides for a VUCA time ahead. Sharon uses first-hand experience and actionable insights to present a compelling vision of the future world and leaves the audience with tools and an approach to develop a strategy to succeed in the shifting landscape of the 21st century tech-driven and digital economy.
How AI Will Disrupt Ecommerce and Retail
The rapid growth of e-commerce, fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), is transforming the retail landscape, impacting various aspects of the industry. AI is revolutionizing personalization and customer experience through tailored product recommendations and improved customer service. It streamlines inventory management and optimizes supply chain processes while enhancing cybersecurity and fraud prevention. Additionally, AI plays a crucial role in payment processing, pricing strategies, visual search, social media marketing, sentiment analysis, content generation, and the integration of virtual and augmented reality technologies. By understanding these AI-driven developments, senior executives in large retail and e-commerce businesses can prepare their organizations to thrive and remain competitive in an increasingly AI-driven retail landscape.
The Red Pill or Blue Pill: Navigating the Dichotomy in AI
AI is no longer a futuristic concept reserved for science fiction movies. It's already here, and it's rapidly changing the way businesses operate, compete, and grow. From machine learning to natural language processing, AI is revolutionizing the way we work, transforming the very fabric of industries across the globe. In this keynote, we'll dive deep into the transformative effects of AI on business and explore the tremendous opportunities and challenges it presents. We will discover how businesses of all sizes can leverage AI to gain a competitive edge, streamline processes, automate tasks, and make data-driven decisions that drive growth and profitability. We will also unravel the intricate web of anxiety, social isolation, and job displacement that may arise from these technological advancements. You will leave this keynote with a new mindset, with insights and perspectives that will enable you to navigate the complex landscape of AI, make informed decisions, and position your organization for success in the future. Now the question is, will you take the red pill or blue pill?

Request Availability for Sharon Gai

SHARON GAI BOOKS