Events, Speaking, and Workshops
Meet Michael in person.
Upcoming workshops, speaking engagements, chamber events, and panel discussions across Southern California. See where Heed AI Solutions is showing up next.
Next on the calendar.
Open events, workshops, and speaking engagements you can attend. Seats fill fast — register early.
AI Adoption 101 Workshop — Hands-On for Business Owners
A half-day workshop for owners and operations leaders. We cover AI readiness, first project selection, governance basics, and practical vendor evaluation. Attendees leave with a written plan for their first AI pilot.
Dates released quarterly West San Fernando Valley and virtual
Reserve a SeatChamber of Commerce Speaking Engagements
Michael presents on practical AI adoption, AI governance, and workflow automation at chamber events across Southern California. Available for Chamber luncheons, business roundtables, and member breakfasts.
Booked by request LA Chamber, West Valley Warner Center Chamber, and regional chambers
Invite MichaelLive from recent events.
Every presentation is different. Every audience asks different questions. Every room brings something new.
Selected recent speaking and panel appearances.
Beyond the Business Card Live — Networking Mixer Workshop
Michael led a professional development workshop on building meaningful business relationships and collaborative approaches to business development.
January 29, 2026 Varenita, Westlake Village, CA
AEM Panel: "AI for Industry — Turning Challenges into Opportunities in North America"
Featured panelist alongside McKinsey partner Anne Neville-Bonilla and Infanttech co-founder Lizette Espinosa. Moderated by Fernando Sepúlveda of EMTECH.
November 5, 2025 U.S. Bank Tower, 633 W Fifth St, Los Angeles, CA
West Valley Warner Center Chamber — AI Governance for SMBs
A practical session on AI governance for small and mid-sized businesses, covering access controls, audit trails, and the human in the loop principle.
February 2025 Warner Center, Woodland Hills, CA
What Michael speaks about.
Every talk is customized to the audience. Below are the five most-requested topics.
Practical AI Adoption for SMBs
What AI actually means for a small or mid-size business. First project selection, realistic ROI, and why 70 to 85 percent of initiatives still fail.
AI Governance and ISO 42001
What AI governance looks like at a company that does not have a compliance department. ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, and what boards need to know.
Workflow Automation in the Age of AI
Where AI fits in existing workflows, where it doesn't, and how to pick the workflows worth automating first. With real examples.
AI for Regulated Industries
HIPAA-aware AI for healthcare, privileged-data AI for legal, and how to bring AI into regulated environments without tripping a compliance issue.
AI for Cross-Border Operations (US and LATAM)
Bilingual AI deployment, cross-border data flow, and the practical differences between running AI in the US and in LATAM markets.
Measuring AI ROI
How to build an ROI model executives will actually trust, what to measure during pilot, and how to compound wins over twelve and twenty-four months.
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Michael speaks at chamber luncheons, business roundtables, conferences, panels, podcasts, and private leadership retreats.