Speaking
Talks for lifelong learners, veterans, and curious minds.
Available for in-person and virtual presentations. I speak to libraries, OLLI programs, retirement communities, veteran organizations, and professional associations — any group where people want to understand and use AI with confidence.
What I talk about
Four talks. One goal: make AI feel possible.
Talk 01
AI isn't replacing you. It's giving you superpowers.
The keynote. No coding, no jargon — just an honest look at what AI can do for people who never thought it was for them. Attendees leave with a clear picture of what's possible and the confidence to take a first step.
Talk 02
Using AI every day
Practical, grounded, and immediately useful. We walk through real examples: trip planning, medical questions to bring to your doctor, writing, budgeting, genealogy, meal planning, and more. No technical background required.
Talk 03
Building things with AI
This is where I show what I've actually built — websites, desktop software, practical tools — and walk through how AI made it possible. Audiences leave understanding that creation isn't just for programmers anymore.
Talk 04
Staying safe in the age of AI
My cybersecurity background earns its keep here. We cover AI scams, voice cloning, deepfakes, phishing, privacy, and how to use AI tools without giving away your personal data. This one resonates with every audience.
Audiences
Who I work with
Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI)
Public libraries
Retirement and independent living communities
Veteran organizations
Rotary, Kiwanis, and civic groups
Community colleges
Professional associations
Virtual audiences nationwide
Experience
Past engagements
Virtual presentation — Red Wine & Blue, 2024
Cybersecurity awareness presentation delivered virtually to a national audience.
What people say
From the room
“Marc has a rare ability to make complex technology feel completely approachable. The room was engaged start to finish.”
Staff training session, federal agency
Testimonials from AI speaking engagements coming soon.
Let's bring this to your group.
In-person or virtual. I'll work with your format, your audience, and your schedule. Reach out to start the conversation.