Dr. Mehdi Nourbakhsh
Empowering Leaders to Navigate the Age of AI with Confidence
Author • Keynote Speaker • Strategic Advisor
8
AI Patents
2
Books
20+
Years in AI & AEC
Trusted by innovators globally · select clients and events
Dr. Mehdi Nourbakhsh holds a Ph.D. from Georgia Tech and spent years leading AI research at Autodesk, where his work produced 8 U.S. patents at the intersection of AI, manufacturing, and building design.
He is the author of Augment It and Disrupt It, and the founder of YegaTech, a consulting firm helping architecture, engineering, and construction leaders with AI strategy, governance, and execution.
Dr. Mehdi tailors every keynote to the audience in the room, blending deep AI expertise with powerful storytelling and a strong sense of humor. His talks don’t just inform, they ignite transformation.
Expect minds opened, assumptions challenged, and perspectives forever shifted.
After Dr. Mehdi speaks, audiences walk away seeing technology, innovation, and the future in a completely new light.
Every talk is tailored to the audience in the room, in person or virtual.
AI isn’t just a tool, it’s a force reshaping society, business, and how we lead. This keynote challenges audiences to think bigger and bolder about the future, cutting through hype to reveal the real transformation ahead.
Waiting for disruption is no longer an option. This keynote empowers teams to cultivate proactive innovation cultures that anticipate change, not just survive it. Dr. Mehdi delivers a practical roadmap for future-ready leadership.
From buildings to products, AI is redesigning how we imagine, create, and operate physical environments. This talk offers a bold look at how leaders can stay ahead of exponential change.
Explore Dr. Mehdi’s published work, from thought-leading books to U.S. patents transforming the built world.
A practical and visionary guide for leaders in architecture, engineering, and construction to embrace AI and data-driven innovation.
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A step-by-step framework on how to lead meaningful change and build future-ready organizations in the face of AI and digital transformation.
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Dr. Mehdi holds 8 U.S. patents at the intersection of AI, manufacturing, building design, and advanced technology.
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Dr. Mehdi delivers transformative keynotes for global conferences, leadership summits, and corporate gatherings, both in-person and virtual.
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Tailored programs and immersive workshops designed for teams and organizations navigating AI, innovation, and digital disruption.
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Ongoing or project-based consulting on AI strategy, organizational change, and navigating complex digital disruption, delivered through YegaTech. Executives can also join the Disruptors Circle, where leaders from different firms learn from best practices and lessons learned together.
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“Dr. Mehdi’s keynote was a highlight of our conference, insightful, interactive, and packed with actionable intelligence.”
“A transformative experience that left our audience deeply inspired and ready to act. Easily one of the most engaging keynotes we’ve ever hosted.”
“Dr. Mehdi helped attendees visualize real AI strategies with clarity and relevance. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive.”
“Dr. Mehdi made AI not just approachable, but directly actionable for our teams across the globe.”
“His keynote sparked meaningful conversations and gave our leadership clear direction for the future.”
“A perfect balance of depth and clarity. Dr. Mehdi kept our senior leadership fully engaged and inspired.”
Conversations on AI and the built world, from industry podcasts to publications like ENR and CEOWORLD Magazine.
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Whether you’re planning a major event or leading innovation from within, there’s a way to work with Dr. Mehdi.
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