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Most keynotes are forgotten by lunch
The talk was impressive. Now what?
Your audience left nodding. But three days later, nothing changed. A good talk without a practical spine goes nowhere.
The speaker didn't know the room.
Generic content delivered to a specific audience. The examples were off. The references were stale. The room felt it.
AI feels abstract in the wrong hands.
AI sessions can veer into either panic or hype. What teams actually need is grounded thinking — not more noise.
No throughline between story and strategy.
The talk on brand narrative had nothing to do with the AI session. Two separate worlds. No bridge.
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16 years. Six countries. Rooms that paid attention
16+ Years
Across filmmaking, marketing strategy, and AI — not as separate careers, but as one continuous thread.
6 Countries
Brand work and storytelling projects across India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Clients have included National Geographic India, Discovery Channel, Fox Life, and Spotify.
5 Signature Topics
Each talk is built around a specific intersection: AI, narrative, strategy, cross-cultural marketing, or the filmmaker's approach to modern brand work.
3 Formats
Keynotes (20–45 min), fireside chats and panels, and workshop-style sessions for leadership teams who want to leave with something actionable.
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Weekly thinking on AI, video, and what’s actually worth paying attention to. Written by someone who makes things for a living.
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We've had speakers who were brilliant but impossible to follow. Vani was the opposite — clear thinking, real examples, and a room that was still asking questions twenty minutes after she finished.
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PACKAGES
KEYNOTE
The 45-Minute Talk
A fully developed keynote on one of Vani’s signature topics — shaped to your event, audience, and context. Includes pre-event discovery call, customised examples, and a post-talk resource for attendees.
FIRESIDE
Fireside Chat or Panel
A moderated conversation or panel contribution on AI, storytelling, cross-cultural strategy, or creative leadership. Works well for leadership summits and industry events that want depth over broadcast.
WORKSHOP
Leadership Workshop
A working session for teams of 10–40. Participants leave with a framework they’ve actually applied — not just heard about. Duration: 90 minutes to a half-day. Topics shaped to your team’s specific challenges.
BESPOKE
Custom Engagement
Multi-session formats, internal L&D programs, or keynote plus workshop combinations. Built around your event’s goals and your audience’s gaps. Start with a discovery call.
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Why Work
With Me
Built from the work, not the theory.
The AI framing, the storytelling approach, the marketing frameworks — none of it comes from research alone. It comes from 16 years of actually making things, for brands that had real budgets and real deadlines.
Cross-cultural fluency, not just credentials.
Work across India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and global markets gives the cross-cultural content a different texture. It's specific. It's field-tested. It doesn't rely on generalisations.
The filmmaker's lens on strategy.
Training in documentary and brand filmmaking changes how you see narrative structure. That same discipline — what makes a story hold — translates directly into how teams think about brand, content, and AI.
Shaped to the room, every time.
No two audiences are the same. A tech leadership team and a creative agency need different entry points for the same subject. Pre-event discovery is built into the process, not optional.
Practical, not polished.
The goal is not to leave the room impressed. The goal is to leave the room equipped. Every talk is designed with a usable idea at its centre — something the audience can actually test the next morning.
Real stories, real results. Dive into how I helped teams automate workflows, save time, and scale smarter with AI.
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AI-Native Storytelling
How to build brand narratives that hold up when AI is in every room and every workflow.
Story Structure Masterclass
The framework I've used across documentary, brand film, and content strategy. Built for makers who want their stories to land.
AI Ethics and Responsible Use
A clear, jargon-free course on what responsible AI actually means in practice — for teams, leaders, and individuals navigating the shift.
The Filmmaker's Marketing Playbook
Craft principles from documentary and brand filmmaking, translated into practical strategy for modern marketers.
Build a Daily Writing Habit
Consistent output is a practice, not a talent. A structured approach for creative professionals who keep stopping and starting.
Closed-Loop Marketing Strategy
Owning the full marketing lifecycle — from first signal to retention. The framework behind the signature keynote talk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does Vani Aggarwal speak on?
Vani speaks on five signature areas: AI-native storytelling and brand narrative, closed-loop marketing strategy, cross-cultural marketing (India to global markets), documentary-to-demand-gen storytelling principles, and the filmmaker’s approach to modern marketing. Talks are customised to your audience and event context — reach out with your brief and she’ll confirm fit before anything else.
What formats are available for speaking engagements?
Three formats: a 20–45 minute keynote, a fireside chat or panel contribution, and a workshop-style session for leadership teams running 90 minutes to a half-day. Multi-session and bespoke formats are also available for internal L&D programs or larger events.
How does Vani prepare for a speaking engagement?
Every engagement includes a pre-event discovery conversation. This covers your audience profile, the event’s goals, what the room already knows, and what they’re trying to solve. The talk is shaped from there — not retrofitted from an existing deck.
What kinds of audiences has Vani spoken to?
Tech leaders, marketing and brand teams, founders, creative agencies, edtech and AI conferences, and corporate leadership offsites. The common thread is audiences navigating AI, narrative, or the intersection of the two.
How do I book Vani Aggarwal as a keynote speaker?
Start by reaching out through the contact form with your event date, audience size and profile, and the topic you have in mind. Vani will respond with whether she’s the right fit — and if she is, what the next steps look like. No lengthy back-and-forth. One honest conversation first.
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Whether you’re a studio executive looking for a fresh directorial voice, a brand in need of impactful storytelling, or an aspiring filmmaker seeking guidance—let’s connect.
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