Speaking

Leadership, Innovation & Transformation for a Changing World

Maryam delivers keynotes and workshops for global business conferences, corporate events, and financial services organizations—helping leaders navigate complexity, build innovation capability, and drive transformation in the age of AI.

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With real-world experience from Wall Street to IBM, combined with academic credentials from Columbia University and MIT Sloan, she brings practical insights that audiences can apply immediately—whether leading cultural change, building high-performing teams, or embedding innovation into regulated environments.

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WHAT MAKES MARYAM A COMPELLING SPEAKER

Practitioner Credibility
From managing portfolios at First Republic Bank to leading $20M+ transformation programs at IBM—she's lived the challenges leaders face.

Academic Rigor
Columbia University and MIT Sloan faculty who brings research-backed frameworks grounded in real-world application.

Global Perspective
Delivered programs across 20+ countries, working with diverse audiences from Fortune 500 executives to emerging entrepreneurs.

Actionable Insights
Audiences leave inspired AND equipped—with practical strategies, frameworks, and next steps they can implement immediately.

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SIGNATURE KEYNOTES & WORKSHOPS

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For Financial Services Organizations

Leading Innovation in Banking & Fintech
Building customer-centric innovation capability in regulated environments—from design thinking to strategic foresight to creating cultures that support calculated risk-taking while managing compliance.

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Adaptive Leadership in Financial Services
Navigating complexity, communicating change, and leading teams through digital transformation in fast-moving, highly regulated markets where uncertainty is constant.

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Building High-Performing Teams in Banking
Creating agile, collaborative team cultures that execute under pressure, deliver results, and thrive despite regulatory constraints and market volatility.

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For All Industries

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AI & Culture: Leading Culture Shift in the Age of AI
How leaders can guide organizations through cultural transformation as AI reshapes work, decision-making, and team dynamics—building cultures that embrace innovation while maintaining human-centered leadership.

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Leadership in the Age of Digital Transformation
Building organizational capability for technology adoption while developing leaders who can navigate the intersection of strategy, culture, and rapid change with confidence.

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The Innovation Mindset: From Ideas to Impact
Practical frameworks for embedding innovation into organizational culture—design thinking, strategic foresight, and entrepreneurial thinking that drives measurable business results.

High-Performing Teams That Execute
The leadership practices that build collaborative, agile teams capable of delivering results in complex, fast-changing environments—accelerating execution and strengthening team performance.

All keynotes and workshops can be customized for your conference theme, industry context, and organizational priorities.

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SPEAKING FORMATS

Keynotes (45-60 minutes)
High-impact presentations that inspire action and provide practical frameworks

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Interactive Workshops (90 minutes - half day)
Hands-on sessions with exercises, peer collaboration, and actionable tools

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Executive Retreats (half day - full day)
Strategic deep-dives for leadership teams navigating transformation

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Panel Moderation & Fireside Chats
Expert facilitation of leadership, innovation, and transformation discussions

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UPCOMING & FEATURED ENGAGEMENTS

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WOBI World Business Forum NYC — November 2025
AI & Culture: Leading Culture Shift in the Age of AI
Speaking alongside global business leaders on navigating cultural transformation in the age of artificial intelligence.

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GLOBAL SPEAKING EXPERIENCE

Maryam has delivered keynotes and workshops across 20+ countries for corporate events, industry conferences, and academic institutions.

North America

• NYU Entrepreneurial Institute

• WomenTech Global Conference

• Creative Tech Week, NYIT

• SAP Next-Gen Conference

• NYC Code and Design Academy

• Global Change Makers

Europe

• Women of MENA in Tech Conference, London City Hall

Latin America

• EGADE Business School, Monterrey, Mexico

Asia-Pacific

• TechFest Vietnam, Ha Long Bay

• BK Holdings Science & Technology University, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Audiences ranging from 50 to 1,000+ attendees

WHO BOOKS MARYAM

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Corporate Organizations
Leadership offsites, all-hands meetings, transformation kickoffs

Industry Conferences
Financial services, technology, innovation, and leadership events

Professional Associations
Banking associations, HR/talent groups, executive forums

Academic Institutions
Business schools, executive education programs, university conferences

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TOPICS MARYAM ADDRESSES

• AI adoption and cultural transformation

• Leadership in complex, regulated environments

• Innovation strategy and design thinking

• Building high-performing, agile teams

• Digital transformation and change management

• Executive communication and influence

• Strategic foresight and future-ready leadership

• Entrepreneurial mindset in corporate settings

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BOOK MARYAM TO SPEAK

For keynotes, workshops, or executive retreats at your next event:

maryam@innovationbazar.com

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Please include:

• Event details (date, location, format)

• Audience profile and size

• Topic areas of interest

• Speaking fee budget range

Maryam's team will respond within 48 hours to discuss availability and customization options.

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Based in New York & Dubai | Speaking to audiences globally

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