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
National Catholic Education & AI Conference
Pre-Conference Workshop
AI for the Rest of Us: Building Practical AI Literacy Without a Computer Science Degree — a 60–90 minute hands-on workshop.
Conference Session
The Storytelling Gap: Why AI Adoption Fails When We Lead with Features Instead of People — a 20-minute talk with discussion.
Portland, Oregon · June 2026
Joining educators and institutional leaders to explore how AI can serve Catholic education communities with practical, people-first approaches.
Recent Engagements
Where I've Spoken
University of Portland · Shiley School of Engineering
Graduating Capstone Workshop
Hands-on AI skills session for graduating engineers across mechanical, computer science, and other disciplines.
AI as a Career Skill
Prompting, grounding, and agentic thinking — with four live demonstrations using real engineering workflows.
Interactive Format
Students built prompts, grounded AI in real-world constraints, and created custom agents using Copilot Agent Builder.
University of Portland · School of Business
Co-Presented with University CIO
A 60-minute conversational lecture with University of Portland CIO Greg Pitter on applied AI in professional spheres.
Enterprise AI Adoption Strategy
Explored how applied AI fits into professional careers — from enterprise adoption strategy to institutional technology leadership.
Conversational Format
An interactive dialogue designed to give business students real-world perspective on AI from both a practitioner and institutional leader.
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.