AI Consultant & Digital Transformation Speaker
Prepare your Organization for the Future of Work
Keynotes, executive programs, and thought
leadership for forward-looking organizations.
See the Future of Work in Action
Watch how my keynotes and presentations empower organizations to embrace change and lead in the age of AI.
What I Deliver
Transformative
Keynotes & Talks
Strategic Foresight &
Innovation Advisory
AI & Emerging Tech
Strategy Consulting
Books & Thought
Leadership Content
What I Deliver
Do you want to be on the cutting edge,
not the bleeding edge, of AI?
A practical guide to preparing your
organization for the age of AI
What I Deliver
Do you want to be on the cutting edge, not the bleeding edge, of AI?
A practical guide to preparing your organization for the age of AI
Inspire Transformation
Keynotes delivered In-person, virtual, or hybrid.
The Future of Work in the Age of AI
The Human Edge: Strategic Leadership
How to Build a Resilient, Adaptive Organization
Lead Like a Disruptor in the Next Economy
What Industry Leaders Are Saying
“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!”
Women In Construction Conference
“Sam brought a fresh perspective to the Women in Construction conference. Her talk about AI and her personal journey gave our audience practical insights and a new way to think about innovation in construction. Her contribution was both valuable and memorable!”
Women In Construction Conference
“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.”
R-CON: The Reality Capture Conference
“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 firm’s navigate a new workplace with shifting business models. I highly recommend her.”
AEC TalentMax
“The focus on AI related to Engineering and Architecture with an emphasis on economic, environmental, and social sustainability, has proven to be profoundly relevant and valuable to our community. The impact of your participation in the event is undeniable.“
BIMCON Summit
Executive Partnering
From Vision to Execution
Fractional Executive Advisory
On-demand strategic guidance to support innovation, AI, and transformation agendas.
Leadership Workshops
Deep-dive sessions to challenge assumptions, build foresight, and shape actionable strategies.
Strategic Facilitation
Designing and leading high-impact sessions that unlock alignment and clarity.
Authoring and Insights
Thoughts that Shape Strategy
AI, Sustainability,
and the Future We Choose
Access to the Best Practices on the Use of AI:
Navigate the AI Landscape while Mitigating its Risks
Gain expert insights from thought leaders, shaping the future
Stay ahead with expert insights on AI, innovation,
and the future of work
Authoring and Insights
The ProjectReady Podcast
AI-Driven Transformation in AEC: Navigating Data, Strategy, and the Future
Talk Architecture
Artificial Intelligence in Architecture Part 1 & 2
AEC Engineering & Technology Podcast
How AI’s Competitive Edge Is Reshaping AEC Leadership – Ep 069
InEight Resources
How to Unleash AI’s Potential in Construction: Prioritizing Preparation for AI in construction
Meet Your Future
of Work Partner
Dr. Sam Zalfagharian
Co-Founder and President
Dr. Sam Zolfagharian is an AI strategist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author who helps leaders rethink how their organizations actually work in the age of AI.
As Co-Founder of YegaTech, she advises CEOs and boards on moving beyond AI experimentation to redesigning workflows, decision-making, and business models for real impact.
With over two decades of experience in technology and innovation, including leading product platforms at Autodesk in Silicon Valley, Sam brings both deep technical expertise and a sharp understanding of how organizations succeed or stall during transformation. She holds a Ph.D. in data-driven design computing from Georgia Tech.
She is the author of Disrupt It, a practical guide for non-technical leaders navigating AI and the future of work.
Sam speaks globally on why AI alone doesn’t create competitive advantage, and what leaders must do instead to build adaptive, future-ready organizations.
Work
with Sam
Invite Sam to partner with you and create an insightful and safe space where innovation magic happens for your audiences.