Speaking
Inspiring Leaders to Navigate the Future of Work
Bring the future of work to your stage with Open Assembly’s thought leaders. Our speakers—led by John Winsor, one of the world’s foremost voices on workforce innovation—deliver dynamic keynotes and workshops on the forces reshaping business today: AI, workforce transformation, and open talent ecosystems.
From global conferences to executive offsites, we craft sessions that go beyond inspiration to provide actionable insights, proven frameworks, and real-world case studies. Attendees leave equipped to rethink workforce strategy and lead confidently through disruption.
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As an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School’s D^3 Institute, John explores how AI is reshaping work, focusing on talent strategies to help organizations thrive in this transformative era.
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Best-selling author and speaker John champions integrating AI in talent strategies. Co-author of Open Talent, he offers key insights on how AI and open talent shape the future of workforce success.
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John advances open talent and freelancing models, using AI to optimize workforce management. His work helps organizations stay agile and innovative amid market disruptions.
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With decades of experience, John has worked with Microsoft and NASA, leading AI-driven transformations. His expertise in marketing and crowdsourcing helps businesses embrace AI and open collaboration.
John did a fantastic job setting the stage for our keynote. ‘Avalanches to riding waves’ is a winning track. He delivered it masterfully. John helped make the Topcoder Open a BIG event for our community, customers, and prospects.''
→ CLINTON BONNER, VP Marketing, Topcoder
Getting to know John has been a true delight. He is a master storyteller who can hold the silent attention of a room. A global thought leader on the gig economy, but most importantly a true gentlemen and kind soul.''
→ LANA VICKRIDGE-SMITH, CEO, startcon.com