Vala Afshar keynote speaker

Vala Afshar is Chief Digital Evangelist at Salesforce, widely recognized as one of the world’s leading voices on digital transformation, AI-driven strategy, and the future of work.

With a background spanning roles such as CMO, Chief Customer Officer, and VP of Engineering across global technology companies, Afshar has built an exceptional track record in cloud computing, CRM, social collaboration, and transformative business-tech integration.

As an author, his 2025 book Autonomous: Why the Fittest Businesses Embrace AI‑First Strategies and Digital Labor (co-written with Henry King) provides a forward-looking framework for companies embracing “AI-first” operating models — blending human and digital labor to build resilience, agility and scale.

Afshar is also an influential commentator and thought leader: he regularly publishes articles on digital business, leadership and AI adoption for top outlets, writes a weekly column for ZDNet, and hosts the long-running enterprise podcast & show DisrupTV — where he engages with C-suite executives, startup founders and tech innovators on emerging trends shaping the business world.

With over a million followers across social media, a portfolio of U.S. patents, and a proven ability to translate complex technology — especially AI and digital-labor strategies — into actionable insights, Vala brings a unique blend of vision, authority, and practical guidance.

He stands out as a keynote speaker who can inspire senior executives, leadership teams, and transformation-oriented audiences to embrace the full potential of AI — not just as a tool, but as a strategic catalyst for organisational reinvention, sustainable growth, and future-proof leadership.