Speaking & Guest Lectures
Keynotes, masterclasses, and workshops on AI governance, digital sovereignty, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
Speaking Practice
Ideas that Move People to Action
Tonisha speaks to audiences ranging from C-suite executives and government ministers to university students and startup founders. Every engagement is designed to leave audiences not just informed, but equipped — with frameworks, questions, and strategic clarity they can apply immediately.
Talks are available as keynotes (45–90 minutes), masterclasses (half-day or full-day), panel moderation, and guest lectures. All are fully customisable for your audience, sector, and context. Virtual and in-person formats available worldwide.
Topics
Signature Speaking Topics
Every topic can be tailored to your audience, sector, and event format.
AI Governance & the TEE Method™
How to evaluate AI systems using Transparency, Ethics & Equity. A practical framework for leaders, institutions, and policymakers who need to make real decisions about AI adoption without surrendering sovereignty.
Digital Sovereignty for Nations & Institutions
Who owns your data? Your algorithms? Your digital infrastructure? This talk exposes the invisible architecture of technological dependency and provides a roadmap for building sovereign digital futures.
Entrepreneurship in the AI Era
How founders, SMEs, and growth-stage enterprises can leverage AI for competitive advantage while maintaining ethical integrity and operational independence. Based on 17+ years of building ventures across four continents.
Women in Leadership & Technology
The structural barriers, the practical strategies, and the mindset shifts required for women to lead in technology-driven industries. Not inspiration — implementation.
The Future of Education and AI Literacy
Why our education systems are failing to prepare young people for an AI-driven world — and what curriculum leaders, policymakers, and educators must do differently, from primary school through postgraduate study.
Growth Strategy & Scaling Across Borders
How to build businesses that operate across cultures, markets, and regulatory environments. Lessons from scaling operations across the UK, UAE, West Africa, and beyond.
Formats
Engagement Formats
Keynote
45 – 90 minutes
High-impact talk with Q&A. Ideal for conferences, summits, and corporate events.
$5,000 – $15,000
Masterclass
Half-day or Full-day
Deep-dive workshop with frameworks, exercises, and facilitated discussion. Limited to 30 participants for maximum impact.
$8,000 – $15,000
Full-Day Intensive
6 – 8 hours
Comprehensive training session tailored to your organisation's specific challenges. Includes pre-event briefing and post-event materials.
$12,000 – $25,000
Virtual Speaking
30 – 90 minutes
Remote keynotes and workshops delivered via your preferred platform. Full production support included.
$3,000 – $7,500
Track Record
Select Past Engagements
TEDx Brixton
TEDx Speaker — London, UK · 2022
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Side Events & High-Level Week — New York, USA · 2023
UNCTAD
Delegate & Contributor — Geneva, Switzerland · 2023
Ghana Digital Innovation Week
Speaker & Panellist — Accra, Ghana · 2024
AI Governance for Leaders Bootcamp
Lead Facilitator & Designer — London, UK · 2025
EnergyNet — COP22 Morocco
Content Curator — Marrakech, Morocco · 2016