AI Speaker: No jargon. All action.

Why Book Emily?
• Authentic & Relatable: Real-world experience across industries
• Action-Oriented: Practical frameworks for immediate impact
• Future-Ready: Expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and change management
• Inspiring: Personal stories that connect technology to humanity

What people are saying:
Leadership in the era of AI
“A huge shout out to Emily Tell for her powerful talk on Leadership in the AI Era, reframing AI from a shiny new tool into something that requires ownership, structure and leadership. I am grateful for the learning and for gaining the language to describe what good AI management actually looks like.
Emma Pindera. Content Strategist. PointClickCare.

“I attended AgeAI and your talk was amazing. Your insights on the AI Manager role and human-centered AI really stood out.” Aabha Sajwan. Data Analytics Team. QCSolver Inc.

AI Business Strategy in a Box
“Thank you for joining us and delivering such an impactful session. You were a real shot of life right when the event needed it most. Your energy and enthusiasm stood out, and I could see some notes being taken amongst the attendees. I'm personally grateful for the time and expertise you shared with our audience, and I look forward to finding opportunities to collaborate again.”
Jeff Paddock, Manager - Partnership Development, SMART Centre

AI Made Simple: From 'I Don’t Know' to 'Go!'
“Emily has that rare ability to stand on stage with both authority and approachability. Her presence was calm, confident, and captivating. She made a complex topic not only understandable, but truly exciting. With clarity, humor, and relatable examples, she broke down the world of artificial intelligence into concepts that even those without a tech background could grasp with ease.
Attendees left informed and inspired. Many shared afterward how Emily’s session helped them finally understand AI in a way that felt relevant to their work and life not just theoretical or intimidating. She managed to make the abstract tangible, the overwhelming accessible, and the future a little less frightening.”
Sabine MacDonald - Partner at The Sound of C

Emily Tell is the CEO and founder of IdeaTilt Incorporated, a company dedicated to boosting business success and employee efficiency by providing simple, practical secure AI advice, solutions and support.

In her current role, she partners with companies across various business, customer and product segments to navigate AI digital transformation successfully, while providing expert support and advice at each step. With decades of expertise in technology implementation, she helps organizations to quickly identify the best path forward, create momentum and build the framework to sustain change. She is passionate about implementing AI solutions with the right data and security foundations to ensure consistent growth capabilities that are rooted in ethical and safe practices.

Emily has held a variety of progressive roles over 20 years in digital transformation and change management. These roles spanned global technology, enterprise data, cyber security risk, governance, operational efficiency, process design and project management. She has won a number of awards for her people-centered solutions and technology adoption rates. In addition, she has acquired education that enables her to best support companies on their AI journey including an Executive MBA specializing in technology and data, PROSCI change management certification specializing in AI implementation and certifications in Project Management, Digital transformation and Human Centered Design.

As an experienced, engaging speaker and expert in AI, technology strategy and change management, Emily is sought after as a speaker and workshop facilitator. She has recently been contracted to speak as a Keynote in 2026 for the ASCII North American conference circuit for IT professionals and as a speaker for the Ontario MindModelAI conferences.

Emily Tell is passionate about helping people and companies to innovate, transform and reach the next level of success. She is known for her keen strategic insights, creative ability to make the complex simple, commitment to innovation and practical application for business success.

I am comfortable in any setting.
I am typically provided with::
- a laptop with HDMI cord
- a projector or tv or tv panel
- Microphone: Lapel, hand-held or podium (I have also worked without one for smaller stages)
- Clicker to advance slides
- Tripod and phone mic for recording (I provide this for my recordings)

For workshops I typically request or bring:
- Handouts
- Markers and pens
- Tape
- Post-its