Speaking Engagements

EXECUTIVE SPEAKER | BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION, DIGITAL STRATEGY & AI

Business transformation strategist and industry speaker sharing practical insights on digital transformation, organizational effectiveness, AI enablement, ecommerce, and technology leadership.

Available for keynote presentations, executive forums, industry panels, and corporate workshops.

Speaking Topics

  • Business & Digital Transformation

  • AI Enablement & Enterprise Adoption

  • Organizational Readiness & Operating Models

  • Digital Commerce & Customer Experience

  • Translating Executive Strategy into Measurable Results

SELECTED SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

2019 | RetailX / IRCE – Chicago, IL
Keeping Projects On-Time & On-Budget
Co-Chair / Featured Presenter | Joint presentation with Coca-Cola executive

Explored the realities of delivering complex projects within Fortune 500 organizations, including resource constraints, competing priorities, budget management, and cross-functional alignment.

2019 | Women in Tech Festival – Silicon Valley, CA
Tips for Being Assertive in the Office
Featured Speaker

Shared practical strategies for women in technical leadership roles to build influence, communicate assertively, and drive organizational impact.

2019 | West Coast Ecommerce Summit – Los Angeles, CA
B2B Ecommerce
Panelist

Discussed how B2C customer expectations are reshaping B2B commerce, including evolving customer touchpoints, digital experiences, and organizational adaptation.

2018 | E-Commerce Leadership Forum – Los Angeles, CA
Personalization in Ecommerce Marketing
Panelist

Explored how digital personalization can improve customer engagement, conversion, and commercial performance.

2012 | Pittsburgh Technology Conference – Pittsburgh, PA
Digital PR: Tools, Tips & Trends | Getting a Job in Digital Marketing
Solo Speaker

Covered the evolving digital PR landscape, including SEO, SEM, online reputation, customer reviews, third-party credibility, and emerging career opportunities.

2012 | Pittsburgh Podcamp 7 – Pittsburgh, PA
How to Build a {Digital} Buzz
Solo Speaker

Presented strategies for building online awareness and transitioning traditional word-of-mouth marketing into effective digital engagement.

2012 | U.S. Small Business Administration – Pittsburgh, PA
Digital Marketing 101: Getting Your Business Online | Social Media: Doing the Basics Well
Workshop Leader

Delivered multiple hands-on workshops helping small business owners establish an online presence and leverage affordable digital marketing tools without requiring advanced technical skills.

2012 | Entrepreneur's Growth Conference – Pittsburgh, PA
Follow Me: The Top Social Media Outlets for Businesses & How to Leverage Them
Solo Speaker

Shared practical approaches for entrepreneurs and small business owners to use social media to build brand awareness and grow their businesses.

2011 | Pennsylvania Business Technology Conference – Pittsburgh, PA
Building a Buzz for Your Business
Solo Speaker

Explored how small businesses can leverage multiple digital channels to increase visibility, attract customers, and drive business growth.

Professional Speaking

Performed under my maiden name Alicia Marie Phillips

My personal passion: Championing Children

Makeawishlogo - alicia avsaroglu

For more than a decade, I’ve had the privilege of volunteering as a wish granter on both the East and West Coasts, helping create meaningful experiences for children and their families. Being part of their wish journeys has been an honor and a lasting reminder of the impact we can make by giving our time.

Circular logo with the text 'Mentorship Program Mentor' and 'All tech is human'. Alicia Avsaroglu. Ethical AI mentorship.

As the leading community for ethical and responsible AI, All Tech is Human, helps protect the next generation. I’ve mentored product leaders at Microsoft and McKinsey - leading innovation sessions and working to stay ahead of the negative ways AI can affect our next generation.

Logo of the Special Olympics featuring the text 'Special Olympics' and a red stylized figure of a person surrounded by a circular design. Alicia Avsaroglu. Multi-year volunteer.

Multi-year volunteer

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