Sharon Gai

Sharon Gai

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

, USA

AI & E-Commerce Innovation Expert | Digital Strategy & Transformation | Market Disruption

  • Videos
  • Expertise
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Future Trends
  • Economics
  • Consumer Behaviour & Retail
  • Peak Performance
  • Leadership
  • TED & TEDx

SHARON GAI BIOGRAPHY

Sharon Gai is a renowned expert in AI, e-commerce, and innovation, specializing in helping organizations navigate digital disruption to drive growth and enhance user engagement. With a keen understanding of market trends and emerging technologies, Sharon Gai equips companies with the strategies needed to remain competitive in an ever-evolving landscape. Her insights have positioned her as a sought-after keynote speaker, guiding businesses in adopting agile methodologies to maximize revenue and customer retention.

During her tenure at Alibaba, Sharon Gai played a pivotal role in advising global brands and heads of state on digital strategy, leveraging AI and programmatic marketing to optimize their market presence. Her expertise has led her to collaborate with high-profile organizations such as TEDx, Singularity University, UBS, Deloitte, Walmart, LVMH, Nestlé, Tetra Pak, and Twilio. Recognized for her thought leadership, Sharon Gai was named one of AAE’s Top Keynote Speakers in 2023 and a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert, as well as a LinkedIn Community Top Voice in 2024.

Sharon Gai holds an Honors bachelor’s degree in international development from McGill University and a master’s in information management from Columbia University. Her academic background provides her with a multidisciplinary approach to innovation and technology, blending economic development principles with cutting-edge digital transformation strategies.

A dynamic and engaging communicator, Sharon has been featured across major media outlets, including Bloomberg, Reuters, ABC, CBC, CCTV, TechCrunch, Retail Asia, Wired, and The Next Web. Sharon Gai is also the author of Ecommerce Reimagined, a book that explores the evolving digital marketplace and offers insights into the future of online commerce.

Beyond her professional achievements, Sharon is an avid traveler, often jet-setting around the world for speaking engagements. When not on stage, she finds joy in music, jamming on her electric keyboard, or performing stand-up comedy in New York’s vibrant comedy scene. Her diverse interests and global perspective make her a compelling and relatable speaker, inspiring audiences to embrace innovation and transformation in their industries.

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Book

Ecommerce Reimagined: Retail and Ecommerce in China
Ecommerce Reimagined: Retail and Ecommerce in China
This book offers a practical guide to Chinese ecommerce markets for businesspeople and scholars. China represents a $5.6 trillion retail market, with the highest ecommerce penetration rate in the world. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, brands are investing more in growing online sales.

Sharon Gai Topic Presentations

How to Do More With Less Using AI

Ai: Your New Best Friend in the Office

Advancing Retail: Using AI and Automation to Revolutionize the Customer Experience

The Red Pill or Blue Pill: Navigating the Dichotomy in AI

Sharon Gai Speaking Testimonials

One thing I was really impressed with was the clear and inspiring way in which Sharon passed on her knowledge. His talk was full of fascinating practical examples, which made each concept easier to understand and apply in our own professional lives. Sharon provided an atmosphere of engagement and interaction during her talk. She encouraged the active participation of the audience, answering questions and sharing enriching experiences. It was truly a collaborative learning moment where everyone was able to connect and exchange ideas. I’m sure everyone present at the lecture left with a renewed vision and motivation to apply what they’ve learned in their careers. Sharon...

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Sharon Gai Keynote Speaker delivers customized and tailored keynote presentations, workshops, and training sessions on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique and are designed for a variety of audiences, industries, conferences, and event formats.

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