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Bring fresh thinking—and practical next steps—to your next event.

Book Dave Martelli through Guild Hall Learning for engaging talks and hands-on workshops about artificial intelligence, education, creativity, and the future of work.

Whether you’re bringing together educators, business leaders, parents, or students, we’ll help shape a session around the questions that matter to your audience.

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Meet Dave Martelli

Dave Martelli brings more than two decades of experience across technology and education to conversations about how people learn, work, and create.

As the founder of Guild Hall Learning, co-founder of Global Children School, and developer of GUILD Synaptic, Dave connects his ideas to the daily work of building educational programs and technology.

His approach makes complex ideas approachable, invites participation, and helps audiences identify what they can do next.

Explore Dave’s Background → davemartelli.com

Find the right conversation for your audience

Learning in a World With AI

For educators, school leaders, and education conferences.

What should we teach when answers are increasingly easy to generate? Explore how curiosity, judgment, meaningful projects, and evidence of learning can shape the classroom of the future.

Practical AI for Educators

For teachers, program directors, and professional development days.

Explore ways AI can support planning, resource development, and everyday educator tasks—with attention to accuracy, privacy, and the relationships at the heart of teaching.

Put AI to Work in Your Business

For business owners, entrepreneurs, and professional teams.

Identify useful starting points for AI, choose tasks worth improving, and understand where human review belongs. Available as an introductory talk or a workshop focused on a selected workflow.

Recognizing Skills Beyond the Résumé

For employers, HR professionals, and workforce leaders.

Explore how organizations can recognize demonstrated ability, identify learning needs, and create clearer paths for employee growth.

Raise a Thinker, Maker, and Problem Solver

For parents, schools, and community organizations.

Discover practical ways to nurture curiosity, encourage experimentation, and help children build confidence through making and trying again.

Choose your format

Keynote or Featured Talk

45–60 minutes

A focused presentation with audience Q&A. Ideal for conferences, association events, and company gatherings.

Interactive Workshop

90–120 minutes

Guided activities, demonstrations, and discussion that help participants apply an idea to their own work.

Keynote + Workshop

Up to 3 hours

Start with a shared perspective, then move into practical application. A strong fit for professional development days and team events.

Half-Day Learning Experience

3–4 hours

A deeper program combining presentation, guided practice, and planning around an agreed goal.

Panels and Moderated Conversations

By arrangement

Invite Dave to contribute to a discussion about learning, AI, innovation, or workforce development.

At your event—or at Guild Hall

Request a session at your organization, ask about virtual delivery, or explore hosting your group at Guild Hall Learning. Venue access, equipment, and production support can be included in a custom proposal.

A session built around your goals

We begin with your audience, their experience level, and what you want them to take away. Your proposal will outline the topic, format, preparation, included resources, and event requirements.

Speaking and workshop fees vary by format, customization, location, and group size. Schools and community organizations are welcome to share their budget when inquiring.

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