Chris Landtiser · Microsoft® Most Valuable Professional · M365 Copilot
Speaking Topics
What I Talk About
Real conversations about real AI applications — tailored to your audience, blended with hands-on demonstrations.
Lessons from deploying Microsoft 365 Copilot to thousands of users. Real challenges, real solutions, and what I wish I knew from the start.
Cut through the hype to understand what AI actually does well and where it falls short. Honest assessments that help teams make informed decisions.
How to create communities of practice that drive sustainable adoption. Turn early adopters into advocates who lift the entire organization.
Executive-friendly overview of AI capabilities and strategic implications. What leaders need to know without the technical jargon.
Upcoming Engagements
Where I'm Speaking Next
The AI-Native Workplace Summit 2026
From 300 to 10,000: The Journey of Scaling Copilot
A candid session on what it actually takes to grow a Microsoft 365 Copilot deployment from a few hundred users to tens of thousands — the inflection points, the missteps, and what made adoption stick.
September 16, 2026 · 11:00 AM
A featured session at The AI-Native Workplace Summit 2026, bringing together leaders building AI into the way their organizations work.
For Leaders & Practitioners
Real numbers and hard-won lessons for anyone responsible for moving an organization from AI pilots to enterprise-wide scale.
Recent Engagements
Where I've Spoken
National Catholic Education & AI Conference
Pre-Conference Workshop
AI for the Rest of Us: Building Practical AI Literacy Without a Computer Science Degree — a hands-on workshop for educators.
Conference Session
The Storytelling Gap: Why AI Adoption Fails When We Lead with Features Instead of People — a talk with live discussion.
Portland, Oregon · June 2026
Joined educators and institutional leaders to explore how AI can serve Catholic education communities with practical, people-first approaches.
University of Portland
Shiley School of Engineering
A hands-on capstone session for graduating engineers — prompting, grounding, and agentic thinking, with students building their own agents in Copilot Agent Builder.
School of Business
Co-presented a conversational lecture with University of Portland CIO Greg Pitter on enterprise AI adoption strategy and institutional technology leadership.
Interactive by Design
Both sessions traded lecture for live demonstration and dialogue, giving students real-world perspective on applied AI as a career skill.
What Others Say
Trusted by Industry Leaders
" A rare ability to bridge technical depth with business priorities. "
Terrance Gillespie
Sr. Specialist, AI Business Solutions, Microsoft
" Instrumental in moving teams from experimentation to production pilots. "
Flo Ye
Sr. Cloud Solution Architect, M365 Copilot, Microsoft
" Consistently creates an environment where others feel supported in learning, experimenting, and engaging with AI in meaningful ways. "
Andrew Wilson
Principal Agentforce Solutions Engineer, Salesforce
" I find agents frustrating but your talk about framing the queries helped a lot. So, suddenly I was trying out a host of different queries to see what Copilot could do for me. In short: I am glad you came! "
Andrew Nuxoll
Professor, University of Portland
Why Book Chris?
Speaking That Connects
Real-World AI Experience
I don't just talk about AI theory - I've deployed it, trained thousands of users, and learned from both successes and failures.Flexible Format
From intimate 1:1 coaching to keynotes for hundreds — the message adapts to your format and audience size. Half-day and full-day workshops available for teams ready to build real AI skills together.
Proven Track Record
Led an enterprise Copilot rollout at Huron to thousands of people. Microsoft MVP recognition for community contributions in helping organizations adopt Copilot well.
Interactive Engagement
Sessions that spark conversation, not passive listening. Attendees leave with questions answered and ideas to implement.
Stay in the loop
Want updates on upcoming workshops and speaking? I'll send a note when something's happening.
Let's Make Your Event Memorable
Whether it's a conference keynote, a half-day workshop for your IT team, or a full-day hands-on training — I'd love to discuss how we can create real value for your organization.