Keynote Speaking

How AI is Reshaping Design

I speak at conferences, universities and companies about the practical realities of AI in design—what's actually working, what isn't, and how teams can move forward strategically.

Designing for AI Agency
How AI Agents are redefining customer experience design.
UXLx Lisbon (5/2025), Aalto University (4/2025) and GrandOne AI Day (11/2025)
AI in the Travel Industry
How to tap into the power of AI
Visit Turku Archipelago Day (9/2024)
Customer Experience 2.0
How AI is changing customer experience
Grand One AI Day (11/2024), Helen Digiday 5/2024, LastBot Launch 2/2024)
Designer 2.0
How to amplify your impact as a designer
Aalto University (2/2025), LAB Institute of Design and Fine Arts (11/2024), UX Design Day (10/2023)
AI Transformation for Design Teams
How to systematically scale AI use
Qvik - Design Leaders Roundtable (2/2025)
AI & Customer Experience
How AI is changing customer experience
Segeti / CapGemini (2/2019)

I'm selective about the events I join each year.

If you think there's a good fit, drop me a line at matias@vaara.co—I'd love to hear about your audience and what you're hoping to achieve.