Inspire Your Audience to Lead in the Era of AI
Engaging, insightful, practical keynotes from the industry's strategists.
Speaking
As experts in both AI and the AEC industry, Dr. Mehdi Nourbakhsh and Dr. Sam Zolfagharian deliver high impact keynotes that shift mindsets and spark meaningful change.
What We Speak About
Break through the hype to understand what AI really means for architecture, engineering, and construction firms today.
What executives and leadership teams must know to prepare their people, processes, and culture for AI transformation.
Explore how AI will redefine roles, workflows, and competitive advantage in the next three to five years.
Watch the Keynotes

Architects working with AI can solve complex challenges more quickly, sustainably, and profitably AU Theater, 2021
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How AI can be strategically integrated into the AEC industry to manage risks, strengthen governance, and drive business growth. BIM CON, CFIA 2023
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How ConXtech and Autodesk used AI to cut bidding timelines from months to days, saving millions annually. AutoDesk, 2024
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An introduction to machine learning for building design and construction, with hands-on use of Dynamo for simple algorithms. AutoDesk, 2023
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What Our Clients Say
“Dr. Sam was a fantastic addition to the Women in Construction Conference. Her presentation on her personal journey was endearing and inspiring. She did a great job connecting with our 600 attendees. We’re grateful for her contribution and the energy she brought to the event!”

“A perfect balance of depth and clarity. Dr. Mehdi kept our senior leadership fully engaged and inspired.”

“Dr. Sam’s keynote on the future of work at RCON was both engaging and insightful. She broke down how organizations can prepare their teams, processes, and strategies for the AI era, leaving the audience with clear, actionable steps. Her energy and expertise made the session incredibly valuable for everyone involved.”

“Dr. Mehdi made AI not just approachable, but directly actionable for our teams across the globe.”

“Dr. Sam gave a fantastic keynote; insightful, engaging, and full of value for our community. Her session sparked conversations throughout the rest of the event, with our audience of architecture and engineering firm talent managers and recruiters continuing to discuss her ideas. It was a very timely and thought-provoking address on how firms navigate a new workplace with shifting business models. I highly recommend her.”

“Dr. Mehdi helped attendees visualize real AI strategies with clarity and relevance. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive.”

Meet Our Speakers
Cofounder and CEO of YegaTech, author of Augment It, and coauthor of Disrupt It, Dr. Mehdi is a recognized voice at the intersection of AI and AEC. His speaking style is analytical, forward thinking, and deeply rooted in practical AEC applications.
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Cofounder and President of YegaTech, author of Future by Design, and coauthor of Disrupt It, Dr. Sam helps companies rethink how they compete in a world driven by AI. Her keynotes are known for stripping away buzzwords and delivering strategic clarity, rooted in hands on expertise in digital transformation and innovation under pressure.
Meet Sam →Books for the Age of AI
Augment ItHow AEC leaders leverage data and artificial intelligence to build a sustainable future.
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Disrupt ItA framework to align culture, business models, and operations for the age of AI.
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Future by DesignThe new shape of change in the age of AI, and how leaders can redesign it on purpose.
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