Speaking
Speaking Engagements
Hezron Ochiel shares research and practical experience at conferences, professional forums and institutional events. His presentations explore AI, communication, African knowledge and digital trust.
Speaking Areas
Talks and sessions are tailored to the audience and event objectives.
AI, Visibility and Digital Trust
How people and institutions are discovered, evaluated and recommended online.
African Knowledge and AI
The representation of African research and expertise in AI-generated answers.
Strategic Communication and Reputation
Audience needs, stakeholder engagement and organisational credibility.
Media, Misinformation and Crisis Communication
Verification and public trust when information is uncertain or fast-moving.
Careers and the Future of Work
Professional visibility, communication skills and AI-assisted talent discovery.
Past Speaking Engagements
October 2025
Africa No Filter — Creativity and Development Day
- Nairobi, Kenya
Session: Panel: The Creative Ecosystem and Development
October 2026
33rd PGECR Research Symposium — University of Southern Queensland
- Australia (virtual)
Session: Audience Information Journeys and Strategic Communication
2026
RAO Memorial Conference — Daystar University
- Kenya
Session: Political media memory
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Accepted presentations; participation is subject to the relevant registration or attendance arrangements.
10–11 Dec 2026
AICHE 2026 — University of Abuja
- Abuja, Nigeria
Presentation: When AI Explains Africa: Whose Knowledge Shapes Human Understanding?
14–15 Dec 2026
UM–UESTC Symposium
- Chengdu, China
Presentation accepted; in-person attendance to be confirmed.
14–16 Apr 2027
13th Annual Africa Conference — Tennessee State University
- USA (virtual)
Presentation: From Archive to Algorithm: AI Retrieval and the Visibility of Black Atlantic Knowledge
11–14 May 2027
ICCM2027
- Ioannina, Greece
Oral presentation accepted; registration required.
Invite Hezron to Speak
For conference talks, workshops and professional engagements, please get in touch to discuss your audience, event date and proposed topic.