Drue Kataoka

Drue speaks on visual generative AI and its impact on business strategy and leadership, as well as innovation. Her keynotes cover how leaders can harness AI image generation, video creation, voice cloning, and AI avatars to transform their organizations. She tailors every talk to the client's specific industry, whether healthcare, finance, education, manufacturing, or technology, so the content is immediately relevant and actionable.

Absolutely. Customization is central to Drue's approach. She works with each client ahead of time to understand their industry challenges and what they want the event to achieve for the audience in the room. Her "Visual AI Revolution in Your Industry" keynote, for example, is rebuilt from the ground up for every engagement, with industry-specific examples and use cases, plus hands-on demonstrations relevant to your team.

Yes. Drue offers both keynotes (typically 45 to 60 minutes) and hands-on workshops (2 to 5 hours). Her workshops range from introductory visual AI skills sessions for beginners to collaborative team-based projects where attendees complete an AI creative project together. Workshops are ideal for groups of 15 to 50 people and can be paired with a keynote for a full-day experience.

Drue brings a rare combination: she is both a leading AI practitioner and an internationally recognized artist whose AI-powered artworks have been exhibited at the International Space Station and at major galleries worldwide, and auctioned by Phillips. This means her talks go far beyond theory: she demonstrates AI live and creates with it on stage, showing audiences what's possible in ways that are as visually stunning as they are intellectually rigorous. She has keynoted at Davos, the Vatican, the Milken Institute, and for leaders like Sir Richard Branson.

Yes. Drue speaks in person and at virtual or hybrid events. Her visual AI demonstrations translate well to virtual formats, and she has extensive experience engaging remote audiences at global events across multiple time zones.

Drue's fee varies based on the format (keynote vs. workshop) and event location, plus the scope of customization. Please submit an inquiry through our booking form and we'll provide a detailed quote within 24 hours.

Drue is an excellent fit for corporate conferences, sales kickoffs, leadership retreats, annual meetings, customer events, and executive offsites. Her ability to make AI tangible and exciting works especially well for audiences that range from C-suite executives to frontline teams. She has spoken at events for organizations across technology, finance, healthcare, government, and media.

Audiences leave understanding how visual AI is reshaping their industry, with practical tools and workflows they can use immediately and renewed confidence to lead in the AI era. Drue's talks are known for combining big-picture strategic thinking with live demonstrations that make abstract AI concepts tangible and accessible, regardless of technical background.

Drue has delivered keynotes at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Milken Institute Global Conference, the Pontifical Academy of Sciences at the Vatican, the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, a private summit for Sir Richard Branson on Necker Island, FutureTalks Arctic Expedition at the North Pole, and at universities including Stanford, Harvard, Columbia, and UC Berkeley. She has been featured on CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Wired, and TechCrunch.

We recommend reaching out at least 4 to 6 weeks before your event, though Drue's calendar can fill quickly for peak conference season. Submit an inquiry and we'll confirm her availability within 24 hours.