AI + Economic Trends Keynote Speaker
for Business Leaders

Forbes columnist Gene Marks delivers a fast, practical briefing on what AI, the economy, and Washington mean for your industry—and what leaders should do next.

  • Your audience will leave with:
  • The 5 biggest AI shifts impacting your industry in the next 12–24 months
  • What economic/policy changes matter most—and what to ignore
  • A simple action plan leaders can implement immediately

Interested in having Gene speak at your event?

Gene delivers practical, engaging keynotes on AI, economic trends and the future of business.
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About Gene:

Gene Marks is a nationally recognized AI and economic trends keynote speaker, author, and columnist who speaks at more than 70 live events each year, ranging from Fortune 500 corporate meetings to major association conferences. His presentations are known for being funny, energetic, and packed with practical insights leaders can apply immediately.

As a best-selling author, CPA, and business owner, Gene has spent more than 25 years advising companies and interviewing business leaders across the country. His columns regularly appear in Forbes, The Hill, The Guardian, Entrepreneur, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and The Chicago Daily Herald.

In his keynotes, Gene helps business owners and executives understand the AI, economic, policy, and technology trends shaping the future of business — and the practical actions they should take next to grow and strengthen their organizations.

Audiences leave Gene’s presentations with:

  • Clear insights on AI, economic trends, and policy changes
  • Real examples of what successful companies are doing today
  • Practical ideas leaders can implement immediately

From Washington to Your Workplace

Economic, Political, Workplace and Technology Trends Impacting your Industry

  • Utilizing economic data that makes sense
  • Adapting to the regulatory environment under the current administration
  • Navigating trade shifts and tariff exposure
  • Tackling labor market dynamics and workforce shortages
  • Managing through inflation and higher costs
  • Preparing for the midterms
  • Investing in technology

AI, Automation & The Future of Your Industry

Forbes Tech Columnist Shares What Leaders Need to Know Now

  • AI risks and realities
  • AI agents and automation in operations
  • AI in sales, CRM, estimating, forecasting and finance
  • AI in in real life in your industry
  • Workforce implications and leadership strategy
  • AI governance, risk, and data management
  • Where to invest in 2026–2027 for competitive advantage
  • What to expect in the next 12–24 months
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Keynote Speaker and columnist Gene Marks interviewing Senator Mark Warner
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B est-selling author and a business management speaker at over 70 live events per year — from Fortune 500 sales meetings and corporate groups, to large trade association conferences — Gene’s presentations are funny, energetic, and packed with valuable content.

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