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Panels, workshops and event coverage
On site at global technology events: panels, workshops, fireside chats, executive interviews and field coverage. Complex technical topics made simple, with real-world examples.
See OG on the floor
GITEX Global 2024, Dubai. A walk through the Huawei booth with Denver Zhang of Huawei, on industrial digitalization and intelligence.
On site, in front of the crowd. This is how OG covers an event.
Huawei booth, GITEX Global 20247 min
Where strategy meets reality
I cover major global technology and enterprise events where AI and automation move from narrative to operational reality.
Global industry events
- Executive-level coverage of GITEX, MWC, VivaTech and similar global forums
- Direct view of enterprise priorities, vendor positioning and market signals
- Real-time analysis of where strategy matches execution, and where it does not
Enterprise signal capture
- Emerging patterns across industries and regions
- Which AI narratives gain traction and which fade
- How enterprises frame control, sovereignty and outcomes in practice
Insight distribution
- Post-event analysis and commentary for enterprise readers
- Video, interviews and written synthesis for decision-makers
- Reporting that separates real progress from event theater
Formats
Onsite presence
Facilitation, workshops, panel participation, executive interviews or expert discussions at events. Before, during and after: coverage on LinkedIn and X, video and written synthesis.
Online intervention
Panel participation, fireside chat, executive Q&A or expert intervention.
Keynote
Also available, virtual or in person, for AI, automation and digital transformation conferences.
What to expect
Real-world examples from work with companies and governments worldwide, kept current with the latest trends.
Events and appearances
Barcelona 2026
Ambassador, AI Summit Barcelona 2026
Named ambassador by the organisers. 22-23 September, World Trade Center Barcelona.
UNESCO, Paris 2026
Roundtable at UNESCO's Digital Learning Week
Huawei media roundtable "Enhancing Digital Literacy in the AI Era", 9 September 2026.
Paris 2026
Ambassador, RAISE Summit 2026
Official ambassador. 8-9 July, Carrousel du Louvre.
Paris 2026
Ambassador, VivaTech 2026
Official VivaTech ambassador for the 10th edition, 17-20 June.
Madagascar 2025
Talk with students at 42 Antananarivo
Invited talk on AI and leadership with the students of 42 Antananarivo.
Paris 2025
RAISE Summit 2025
Attended, and gave three PRO tickets to followers.
VivaTech 2025
Europe's AI Opportunity, Sifted Studio podcast
Discussion on enterprise AI and building startups for the enterprise era, recorded at VivaTech 2025.
VivaTech 2025
Panels with Nebius, ManpowerGroup and Experis
On-site panels and videos. See the case studies.
Podcast, 2025
Smart Cherrys Thoughts, with Sai Charan Paloju
A 53-minute conversation on automation at scale, from 3,000+ bots to AI agents.
MWC Barcelona 2025
On site with Huawei
Video interview with a Huawei executive, event coverage and an in-depth article.
Togo 2024
AI Week (SIA 2024), Lome
Attended the Semaine de l'Intelligence Artificielle, 4-8 June 2024.
Kuala Lumpur 2024
Corporate World Intelligence conferences, Kuala Lumpur
Speaker at Corporate World Intelligence's March 2024 conferences in Kuala Lumpur: Global Digital HR Transformation, and Global General Counsel and Board Secretary Transformation, 5 to 7 March.
Dubai 2024
Middle East Economic and PPP Forum
Speaker at the 2024 forum (Corporate World Intelligence).
VivaTech 2023
Fire chats at VivaTech 2023
Moderated two fire chats in Paris, June 2023: the roadmap to useful quantum computing with Scott Crowder of IBM Quantum, and AI and new technologies for business with Siddhartha Chatterjee of Club Med.
Videocast, 2023
Unfiltered Stories, HFS Research
Win-win automation engagements and real business outcomes, with Saurabh Gupta of HFS and Alex Teteris of IWG.
Milan, 2022
Workshop at the 5th Intelligent Automation Congress
Co-led the intelligent automation workshop with Ian Barkin and Vincenzo Marchica.
Interview
Intelligent Automation Congress interview
What re-imagining intelligent automation means. Video on YouTube.
Podcast, 2024
The Only Constant, with Kieran Gilmurray
AI technologies and their impact on business and society.
Podcast
SaugaTalks with Irene Lyakovetsky
Automation and AI, and $100M+ of bottom-line improvement delivered to clients.
Podcast, 2022
What's the BUZZ? AI in Business
Intelligent automation, with host Andreas Welsch.
Podcast, 2021
Back @ IT, Cloud Wars
Harnessing RPA and AI to improve time to value. Hosted by Aaron Back.
Questions
For event organisers and programme teams.
What topics does Olivier Gomez cover?
AI and automation in real enterprises: what scales, what fails after pilots, and what delivers value over time. ROI, time to value and control, with people empowered, not replaced.
Does he speak online or in person?
Both. On site: panels, workshops, fireside chats and executive interviews. Online: panels and executive Q&A. Keynotes too.
Which events has he covered?
GITEX Global, MWC Barcelona, VivaTech and UNESCO's Digital Learning Week, among others, with on-site presence, panels, fireside chats and executive interviews. Ambassador for AI Summit Barcelona 2026.
Is there a speaker one-sheet?
Yes. Download the one-sheet (PDF) with bio, talk themes, formats, credentials and contact.
How do I book Olivier?
Send a request with the audience, the date and the format, or book a 30-minute call. Every request is reviewed personally.
Planning an event?
Tell me the audience, the date and the format. All requests are reviewed personally.