Speaking
Keynotes, Panels & Conference Workshops on Leadership, Innovation & the Future of Work
Maryam Daryabegi speaks at conferences, executive forums, leadership events, and industry gatherings — drawing on two decades of experience across financial institutions, technology, consulting, and executive education.
Her sessions combine strategic insight with practical application, offering audiences actionable perspectives on leadership capability, communication, decision-making, innovation, and navigating change in complex environments.
Signature Topics
Signature Keynote
Adapt. Transform. Grow. — How Leaders Perform When Everything Changes Drawing on two decades across four countries and three industries, Maryam shares the mindset, skills and strategies that help leaders and organizations adapt, transform and grow — in environments that never stop changing.
Core Topics (Professional Skills & Performance)
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Decision-Making and Problem-Solving in Complex Environments
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Executive Communication and Stakeholder Influence
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Teamwork and Collaboration in Client-Facing Roles
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Applying Design Thinking in Real Workplace Contexts
Selected Topics (Leadership & Innovation)
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Women in Leadership and Technology
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Leading Culture Change in the Age of AI
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Innovation and Creative Leadership
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If you are planning a keynote, panel discussion, executive session, or workshop, begin with a focused conversation about your audience, objectives, and event priorities.
Selected Speaking Engagements
From 2018 through 2026
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WOBI, New York — Speaker (300+ attendees)
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Moonshot Thinking Conference, Monterrey — Keynote Speaker (300+ attendees)
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Women of MENA in Technology, London — Workshop Facilitator (200+ attendees)
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TechFest Vietnam, Ha Long Bay — Keynote Speaker (400+ attendees)
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Creative Tech Week, New York — Session Speaker (250+ attendees)
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SAP Next-Gen, New York — Panelist (200+ attendees)
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NYU Entrepreneurial Institute, New York — Workshop Series Facilitator (100+ attendees)
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Global Change Makers, Online — Keynote Speaker (500+ attendees)
Speaking Formats
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Keynotes (40–60 minutes)
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Workshops (90 minutes to half day)
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Panels and Fireside Chats
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Executive Retreats (half day to full day)
All sessions are tailored to your audience, industry context, and event objectives—and delivered in English.
Who Books Maryam
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Corporate organizations
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Industry conferences and executive forums
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Leadership offsites and executive retreats
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Universities and professional associations
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Women in leadership and technology events
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If you are planning an event or leadership session, you can begin with a focused conversation.
What Audiences Say
Leaders and organizations value Maryam’s ability to combine strategic insight, real-world experience, and practical application in ways that resonate across industries and leadership levels.
"Maryam's keynote gave our leadership team a practical framework we are now implementing across the organization."
— Chief Learning Officer, Regional Bank
"Best speaker at our conference. She combines academic rigor with real-world experience in a way that resonates with executives."
— Conference Organizer, Financial Services Association
"Engaging, practical, and immediately actionable. Our team used the tools from her session the following week."
— VP of Talent Development, Global Consulting Firm
Invite Maryam to Speak
To discuss availability, speaking topics, audience needs, and session formats, begin with a focused conversation.
Based in New York | Speaking globally
