Engaging, down-to-earth talks that make AI understandable, relevant
and genuinely useful.
From everyday AI skills to organisational adoption,
Nick combines real-world experience, practical demonstrations and
humour to leave audiences informed, entertained and ready to take
action.
International AI Speaker, Trainer & Implementation Consultant
Nick Crawford is an AI speaker who makes artificial intelligence understandable, engaging and genuinely useful for everyday business.
As founder of Twist Consultancy, Nick helps organisations move from AI frustration to AI confidence through practical training and implementation support. That hands-on experience shapes his presentations, exploring how individuals can use AI to improve their everyday work and how businesses can adopt it effectively.
Nick has been applying AI in business since 2017, including an early project at Travelodge that contributed to a reported 33% improvement in email performance. With over 20 years of commercial experience and a background in Psychology, he understands both the opportunities technology creates and the human challenges of putting it to work.
Having spoken to international audiences, Nick is known for his engaging, down-to-earth style, bringing AI to life through relatable stories, real-world demonstrations and a healthy dose of humour.
Whether speaking to business leaders, professional teams or mixed audiences, his sessions are designed to inform, entertain and inspire action.
No technical background required. Just curiosity, an open mind and a willingness to discover how AI could make work more efficient, effective and creative.
All while keeping the human touch.
Every audience is different. These suggested themes can be tailored to your event, with practical demonstrations, examples and scenarios relevant to your industry, business functions and audience experience.
AI is everywhere, but knowing what to do with it is less obvious. An engaging, jargon-free introduction to generative AI, its real-world possibilities and limitations, and the practical steps anyone can take to get started.
What does AI actually look like in a normal working day? Through relatable examples and live demonstrations, discover how AI can support research, planning, problem-solving, communication and creativity.
Tried AI but struggled to get consistently useful results? Explore why early experiments often disappoint and how the right skills, mindset and working habits can turn occasional AI use into something genuinely valuable.
Giving people AI tools isn't the same as adopting AI successfully. Explore a people-first approach to identifying valuable opportunities, testing ideas and building AI into everyday workflows without unnecessary complexity.
AI can make us faster, but does faster always mean better? A thought-provoking exploration of how to combine AI's capabilities with human creativity, critical thinking and judgement while understanding its limitations.
Looking for something more specific? Nick can tailor talks to your industry and audience, including specialist sessions on AI for marketing, sales and customer engagement.
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