Future of Authority
How institutions retain legitimacy in networked publics.
Jesse Hirsh | Speaking
Strategic keynotes and briefings for organizations that need decision-grade clarity under pressure.
Who this is for
Conference organizers, associations, public institutions, executive teams, and media producers booking audiences that need signal over noise.
Audience outcomes
- Clear frameworks to evaluate AI and media claims.
- Shared language for risk, governance, and institutional trust.
- Action priorities leaders can execute in the next quarter.
Formats you can book
- Keynotes (30-60 minutes)
- Executive briefings (45-90 minutes)
- Moderated conversations and fireside sessions
- Strategy workshops (half-day)
Topics
AI Literacy
How leaders separate capability, hype, and implementation risk.
Disinformation
Operational responses to manipulation, narratives, and trust decay.
Agroecology
Food systems as practical models for resilient policy and governance.
Proof
Endorsements
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"Brilliant, ethical, and forward-thinking — I recommend him to any group that values deep insight." - CEO, Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada
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"Engaging, thought-provoking, and absolutely fantastic." - Canadian Health Informatics Association
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"Smart, grounded, capable of lifting complex ideas into actionable insight." - Chairman, Harris/Decima
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"Speaks with energy and provokes lasting discussion long after the event ends." - Communications Consultant, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
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"Everything went very well… super smooth and very engaging." - Senior Program Manager, Local Government Management Association (LGMA)
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"Deep understanding of modern society and technology." - Hon. Bob Rae
Selected engagements
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Exporttag (Vienna) (Keynote / conference session)
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Canada’s Innovation Corridor Summit (Talk / presentation)
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ITUofT (conference session) (Featured speaker)
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Digital Main Street Forum (Speaker)
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Toronto Insurance Conference (Black Tie Dinner) (Speaker)
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CPJ RPC 150th anniversary event (Speaker)
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Agri-Food 2050 (Headline talk)