DAVE
GLAZER
FUTURIST, STRATEGIST, STORYTELLER
“The first step to build the future is to imagine it.”
Dave Glazer leads Modern Work and generative AI adoption at McCarthy Tétrault, one of Canada’s largest law firms. He focuses on responsible AI integration in high-stakes, regulated environments, including AI governance, compliance, risk management, and practical transformation of everyday work.
Previously, Dave held senior roles in strategy and innovation at Kroll and Info-Tech Research Group, advising global organizations on emerging technology, data strategy, and long-term decision-making. Earlier in his career, he worked in the Canadian federal government, producing data-driven analysis for senior leadership, including the Prime Minister’s Office.
Dave also advises Wellwave, an AI-driven digital therapeutics company, and maintains a foresight and strategy practice through Glazer Design. He holds an MBA in the Management of Technology and Innovation and has completed executive education at MIT in artificial intelligence, digital strategy, platforms, and the space economy.
From Shanghai to Las Vegas to Toronto, Dave delivers keynotes on generative AI and the future of work that help organizations navigate uncertainty, uncover opportunity, and build actionable strategies for what’s next.
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KEYNOTES:
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A DAY IN THE LIFE IN 2040: FUTURE OF WORK KEYNOTE ON AI, AUTOMATION & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
What does your role really look like when AI becomes a true collaborator in the workplaceIn this flagship keynote on the future of work and artificial intelligence, Dave takes audiences on an immersive journey into the year 2040, using detailed "day in the life" scenarios to explore how roles like CIO, product leader, researcher, or operator evolve as AI, emerging technology, and intelligent systems mature.
These forward-looking narratives are grounded in real signals already shaping business today—generative AI adoption, data infrastructure, autonomous systems, and new operating models—making digital transformation tangible rather than abstract.
This isn't science fiction.
It's strategic rehearsal for organizational change.
Audiences leave with sharper intuition about technology trends, renewed optimism about human creativity and innovation, and practical strategies to prepare their organizations for AI-driven transformation and the future of work.
The future isn't something we predict. It's something we practice - through foresight, planning, and action.
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AI AND THE FUTURE OF LIFE SCIENCES: TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE THROUGH DIGITAL INNOVATION
What happens when biology meets computation—and how fast does change really come
This keynote explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping life sciences across research, diagnostics, and care delivery. From self-driving labs and AI-guided drug discovery to real-time patient monitoring and personalized therapies, Dave examines how advances in machine learning and computational biology are compressing timelines and expanding what's possible in healthcare innovation.
Rather than focusing solely on technology, the talk connects these digital transformation shifts to broader implications for healthcare systems, regulatory policy, supply chains, and the everyday experience of health and well-being.
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THE RISE OF THE MACHINE STRATEGIST: AI IN STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING
AI isn't just generating content. It's starting to influence business decisions and organizational strategy.
In this forward-looking keynote on AI strategy and business intelligence, Dave explores how generative AI is moving upstream into planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. Organizations are beginning to use AI systems to surface trade-offs, test scenarios, and augment human judgment in complex business environments.
The session examines what this shift means for executive leadership, corporate governance, accountability, and competitive advantage—and where humans must remain firmly in the loop as AI takes on a more strategic role in organizational planning.
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CRISIS AS A CATALYST: LEADING INNOVATION THROUGH DISRUPTION AND CHANGE
Why the most meaningful business breakthroughs often happen under pressure.
History shows that constraint—whether driven by crisis, market disruption, or rapid technological change—has a unique way of sharpening organizational focus and accelerating innovation. In this leadership keynote, Dave examines how organizations can use moments of uncertainty to clarify strategic priorities, rethink business assumptions, and move decisively toward transformation.
Drawing on real-world examples from startups and global enterprises, the talk offers a clear framework for leading through disruption with creativity, operational discipline, and strategic purpose.
This isn't about surviving volatility—it's about learning how to use crisis as a competitive advantage for business growth and organizational resilience.
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METRICS THAT MATTER
Tracking the right data for strategic impact
This interactive workshop is designed for teams who want to work smarter with the data they already have. In a world where everything can be measured, the real advantage comes from knowing what to pay attention to—and when.
Participants explore how leading and lagging indicators shape product, people, and strategy decisions, and how early signals can be used to guide long-term outcomes. The session introduces a foresight lens to measurement, helping leaders ensure today’s metrics remain relevant tomorrow.
Teams leave with a shared vocabulary, clearer priorities, and a concrete next step they can apply immediately.
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LOCATION : TORONTO, ON
TESTIMONIALS:
Lead Project Manager
INDIGO EVENTS CANADA
"David is a talented speaker and researcher who has a well respected reputation in the industry for his thought leadership, innovative concepts, and well executed delivery. I have a high level of expectation when selecting speakers to deliver various forms of presentations at events. I have had the opportunity to work with Dave on numerous events and speaking engagements, and he has always exceeded expectations while being a pleasure to work with. Dave is thoughtful and meticulous with his preparation, and has an excellent knack for engaging audiences. Feedback from these presentations was always in high regards, and often follow-up speaking opportunities presented themselves as a result of guests referrals. If you are looking for top talent to engage with your event attendees, keep them on their toes, bring a touch of humor, and actually teach them something in the process, than David is someone worth reaching out to.
It was a true pleasure working with David I look forward to future opportunities to collaborate!"