I don't see speaking as broadcasting — it's pressure-testing ideas in public, with an audience that can push back. My talks work best for technical and executive audiences who want honest analysis, not reassuring slides. I build arguments, not just presentations. --- ## Upcoming **[Joral Technologies / QA Systems Webinar](https://joraltechnologies.com/blogs/webinars/webinar-unit-testing-at-the-speed-of-modern-development-without-breaking-certification)** — Online, 8 April 2026 *Unit Testing at the Speed of Modern Development — Without Breaking Certification* Live webinar on automated test generation, execution, and coverage workflows using AI-assisted techniques while preserving regulatory compliance (DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 62304). Includes live Q&A. **[Avionics & Testing Innovations](https://avionicsandtesting-innovations.com/speaker/adam-mackay/)** — London, UK, 2–3 June 2026 *Shadow Testing: The Secret AI Adoption Already Happening in Your Supply Chain* Conference session on testing challenges for AI/ML in aerospace and avionics — comparing narrow AI with generative models, verification of non-deterministic AI within deterministic safety standards (ED-324/DO-178C), and EUROCAE WG114 technical standards. **[Embedded World Conference](https://www.embedded-world.de)** — Nuremberg, Germany, March 2027 *Embedded Software Testing — With Fundamental Skills and Artificial Intelligence* Half-day class (with Stephan Grünfelder) covering proven test methods for embedded software alongside AI-based techniques entering the field — test case generation, anomaly detection, and log analysis, with a live demo. --- ## Recent Engagements **[Embedded World Conference](https://www.embedded-world.de)** — Nuremberg, Germany, March 2026 *Embedded Software Testing with fundamental skills and AI* Main conference session on applying AI-augmented testing techniques in safety-critical embedded domains without sacrificing the rigour that aerospace and automotive standards demand. **[Embedded Testing 2026](https://pretalx.com/ebedded-testing-26/speaker/UNTDQQ/)** — February 2026 *From Manual to AI-Assisted: Practical Automation of Unit Test Generation in Safety-Critical Systems* Conference talk demonstrating how LLM-powered workflows can accelerate test creation by 40+% while preserving traceability and coverage for DO-178C, ISO 26262, and IEC 62304. Included live demos of AI integration with certified testing frameworks. **[HiPEAC 2026](https://www.hipeac.net/events/sessions/8257/forecast-technexus-functional-engineering-domains-supporting-cross-disciplinary/#/) — FORECAST for TechNexus Workshop** — Krakow, Poland, January 2026 *Workshop Co-Chair* Co-organised the FORECAST for TechNexus workshop on functional engineering domains supporting cross-disciplinary bridging technologies in complex and critical systems, as part of the HiPEAC 2026 conference. **[One Young World](https://www.oneyoungworld.com) Global Forum** — Bath, UK, 2025 *AI Ethics and Global Policy* Panel contributor on responsible AI governance frameworks for emerging economies and the next generation of technology leaders. **[ERTS Conference](https://www.erts-toulouse.fr)** — Toulouse, France, 2024 *AI in Safety-Critical Embedded Domains* Technical keynote on lessons from applying language models to aerospace and automotive software verification. --- ## Core Topics **AI Beyond the Hype: What Actually Changes** A clear-eyed look at which AI capabilities represent genuine inflection points versus noise. Frameworks for distinguishing transformative from incremental. Designed for senior leaders who are tired of being sold to. **Autonomous Systems: From Self-Driving Cars to Self-Organising Supply Chains** What it actually takes to make systems that make decisions in the real world — the technical reality, the regulatory landscape, and the governance questions nobody is answering yet. **AI Governance: What the Regulations Actually Require** A practitioner's view of the EU AI Act, ISO 26262, and the emerging global patchwork of AI regulation. What the frameworks get right, where they fall short, and what organisations need to do before the deadlines arrive. **The Measurement Gap: Why AI Impact Remains Structurally Unmeasurable** Why standard productivity frameworks cannot capture what AI actually does to organisations — and what that means for strategy, investment decisions, and honest conversations with boards. **Safety-Critical AI: When Lives Depend on the Code** Lessons from 28 years in aerospace, nuclear, and medical domains applied to the challenge of deploying AI in environments where failure has catastrophic consequences. ISO 26262 and why it's necessary but insufficient. --- ## For Event Organisers I keep my speaking calendar selective — three to five engagements per year, chosen for fit with the audience and the conversation I want to contribute to. If you're programming an event where deep technical analysis meets strategic decision-making, [get in touch](contact.html). **Talk formats:** 30-minute keynote, 60-minute session with Q&A, half-day workshop, expert panel **Audiences:** Technology leaders, policy makers, technical practitioners, executive education **Regions:** Europe, UK, international with appropriate lead time