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Sarah Baldeo

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Chicago, IL, United States

The AI Brain Futurist - Bridging Neuroscience, Technology & Innovation

Sarah Baldeo is an experienced neuroscientist, technologist, corporate strategist and entrepreneur, closing on 20 years of leadership experience. Sarah has successfully founded and exited two consulting firms, while helping three companies IPO. Most recently a Partner at CGI, specializing in Innovation Technology, Sarah worked as part of the leadership team to consult with clients on innovation, technology and specializing in digital and cloud transformation. 

Keynote Speeches

Virtual Keynotes & Webinars
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AI 2025 to 2125! The Futurist Predictions

AI 2025 to 2125! The Futurist Predictions

Sarah Baldeo is an AI architect with experience creating  solutions for Uber & Google.

With everyday lexicon and foundational frameworks, her talks are perfect for teams looking to keep up with the pace of technological innovation, understanding use cases and SOLUTIONS to challenges. 

It’s a futurist’s roadmap to getting a solid grasp on where we are, and where we are headed!

Content can include:
>The newest and best Generative AI tools to use, and WHEN to use them.

>An overview of multi-factor authentication, KYC/AML, digital identity and sentient AI. 

>Solutions to deep fakes and fraud.

>Industry-specific use cases of AI and live demonstrations of best-in-class prompts and agentic AI.

The Neuroscience of Change/Innovation

How does the brain navigate dramatic change?

Whether from technology or change management – this talk walks audiences through building a lexicon around WHY we act and react the way we do to Change.  And HOW to build resilient mindsets.

Key takeaways include:

>Understanding our physiology and evolutionary mechanisms towards change

>How to build resilient brains

>How to PRIME the brain to upskill and adopt new tech

>Especially ideal for: Companies after M&A, Change management, Upskilling

The Next Frontier of AI: Metacognitive Intelligence

An overview of Artificial General intelligence and the current landscape of sentient AI, how it’s tested, the results of tests and where self-aware AI is beginning to evolve.

This keynote covers the implications for responsible AI and safety as well as concerns around bias in algorithms.

Quantum Computing

What is Quantum Computing?

Some experts claim that it will take decades for quantum computers to be real, but in late 2024 a 50-Qubit computer is slated to be released.

Key questions to consider in this keynote:

  • How will quantum computers change our public key infrastructure?
  • How might quantum computing change the way in which we store data?
  • What will be the effects on encrypting sensitive information?
  • What are the risk mitigation approaches we can take in cybersecurity and fraud prevention?
AI & Deep Fakes

An overview of multi-factor authentication, KYC/AML, digital identity and the changing landscape of fraud and bias in AI as deep fakes becoming easier to create.

  • Solutions to deep fakes and fraud
  • How to detect when ChatGPT has been used or image generation

Audience reviews:

  • Sarah Baldeo’s speaking engagement with the Region of Peel was thoroughly enjoyed by our team and met with positive feedback. Her abundant knowledge on the topic of Artificial Intelligence, coupled with her friendly and personable demeanor, created an engaging and insightful experience for everyone in attendance. Sarah took a complex topic and seamlessly adapted it to be accessible to an audience unfamiliar with AI, using examples and terms without compromising the depth of the topic. - Region of Peel
  • Sarah's Keynotes "were insightful and engaging.... The feedback we received from participants was very positive, highlighting the value they found in the presentations." - Ericsson
  • Sarah's keynote was fantastic at CPB Ignite - we have never gotten such amazing feedback from an audience! Her additional press for the conference on CTV News was a special touch! - SAGE Accounting
  • Sarah's presentation at our Parents & Caregivers as Partners Conference was informative, simplified, and clear. It was a pleasure to work with her! - Toronto District School Board
  • Sarah was able to transform her presentation on adapting and working with AI to support a small business to meet our needs. I highly recommend working with Sarah as a keynote! - Bruce County
  • For any organization seeking a dynamic and engaging speaker, Sarah Baldeo is a perfect option. The energy and enthusiasm Sarah has for her subjects is palpable. - Prophix Software
  • Sarah's expertise and ability to grab the attention of her audience ensured that her keynote was valuable and relatable for our team. We'll be using her insights in our work for the future! - CIHI
  • Sarah Baldeo’s speaking engagement with the Region of Peel was thoroughly enjoyed by our team and met with positive feedback. Her abundant knowledge on the topic of Artificial Intelligence, coupled with her friendly and personable demeanor, created an engaging and insightful experience for everyone in attendance. Sarah took a complex topic and seamlessly adapted it to be accessible to an audience unfamiliar with AI, using examples and terms without compromising the depth of the topic. - Region of Peel
  • Sarah's Keynotes "were insightful and engaging.... The feedback we received from participants was very positive, highlighting the value they found in the presentations." - Ericsson
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Speaker Biography

Sarah Baldeo is your AI Brain Futurist.  Her keynotes illuminate the intersection between neural resilience, innovation, and change management.  She’s one of 2025’s Leading Women to Watch as named by Forbes Futurists.

Meet Sarah Baldeo, a dynamic and seasoned professional with nearly 20 years of leadership experience in neuroscience, technology, corporate strategy, and entrepreneurship. 

To date Sarah has spoken on more than 1100 stages globally – from Canada, USA, UK, EU, Singapore, & Malaysia.
 
In 2025 Sarah has been named to the Leading Women to Watch List (curated by Forbes Futurists), a finalist for the 2025 Women in AI North America Awards, & nominated for the 2025 Women of Influence RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards.

Personal and Professional Journey:

Sarah has an impressive investor track record of founding and successfully exiting two consulting firms and assisting three companies in going public. As a former Partner at CGI, a globally recognized IT and business consulting services firm, Sarah led initiatives in innovation technology, digital, and cloud transformation. A constant creative disruptor, she has designed applications for Uber and Google in biometrics and collaborated with major banks on digital identity. 

Sarah is a recurring neurotechnology expert on national television with monthly appearances on CTV News in Canada in 2025. 

Her personal and professional journey was covered in 2025 by the Globe and Mail, addressing her experience as a cancer survivor, lone parent for more than a decade, and 6x Founder.

Current Roles:
– CEO, IDQ Advisory Group: Leading a boutique IT firm since 2010.
– Previous Senior Executive Roles: Canada News Wire, Ceridian, FinancialForce, TransparentBusiness, Insurance Search Bureau, CGI, and Deloitte Canada.

A Lifelong Learner:
– Executive MBA, University of Toronto
– Neuroscience Degree, York University
– Certifications from Princeton, Ryerson, and University of Illinois

Leadership and Community Involvement:
Sarah has chaired the Professional Background Screening Association, contributed to the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce, and engaged with initiatives like RBC’s Women in Identity. She served on the University of California Advisory Board for Leadership and completed a term on the CivicAction ELN Executive Committee.

Advisory and Mentorship:
– Mentor since 2022: Women’s Infrastructure Network
– Advisory Board Member 2023-2024: Napice, a learning platform for engineers
– Board of Directors 2023-2024: Cyber Security Global Alliance

Creative Ventures:
Sarah’s creative side has seen her act on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Fox, and appear in national TV commercials for brands like Autotrader and BNN Bloomberg.

A proud Torontonian, Sarah is dedicated to enhancing accessibility and equity in the global economy. Sarah currently travels from Chicago & Miami.

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