The pleasure and peril of AI and the future of creativity
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The pleasure and peril of AI and the future of creativity 〰️
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Book Ronit for your next keynote, panel, workshop, class, or podcast.
Ronit Novak is a speaker and moderator whose work explores artificial intelligence, creativity, media literacy, and the cultural impact of emerging technologies.
She covers topics from AI and media literacy, creativity, education, and cultural impact across industries, genres and age groups.
Drawing from two decades of experience in journalism, education, and creative strategy, Ronit leads keynote addresses, seminars, workshops and training, and is an expert panel moderator on a range of topics.
Ronit speaks with educators, creative professionals, students, and organizations navigating the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence.
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SELECTED ENGAGEMENTS
EDUCATION
Instructor: Toronto District School Board. AI and Teens: Mental Health, Equity & Representation.March 2026
Guest Speaker.Using AI Without Losing Your Voice. Centennial College. November 2025
Guest Speaker.Using AI Without Losing Your Voice. University of Toronto, Scarborough. October 2025
Guest Speaker.Using AI Without Losing Your Voice. Sheridan University. February 2025
MEDIA & PODCASTS
Live Radio Guest: Pleasure and Peril of AI and Music. CBC Blue Sky. April 2026.
Podcast Guest: AI and Media Literacy. MediaSmarts Talks. December 2025
Podcast Guest.Canadaland Podcast. Canada’s Media Landscape. August 2025
Podcast Guest.Canadaland Podcast. AI Minister Evan Solomon’s Strategy. August 2025
Podcast Guest.Broadcast Dialogue Podcast. November 2024
Podcast Guest.The Medium Is Messy.Not in Heaven Podcast.April 2024
INDUSTRY & CONFERENCES
Roundtable Leader: Creative Agency: Is there a photograph AI can’t make?Issues Photographer Roundtables. May 2026
Panelist: Photojournalism and AI in the ‘Post-Truth’ Era. Globe & Mail Foundation Photojournalism Summit. May 2026
Keynote Speaker: National Youth Summit on Episodic Disabilities and Employment. AI + The Future of Work. March 2026
Accredited Media. Elevate: Canada’s Tech and Innovation Festival. October 2025.
Keynote Speaker. Between Speed & Substance: AI in Evaluation. Canadian Evaluation Society, Ontario Chapter. October 2025
Guest Speaker. CTRL+SHIFT Creativity and AI Meetup. October 2025
Guest Speaker. AI’s Impact On The Commercial Photography Industry. FUZE Reps. July 2025
Accredited Media. Departure: Music, Art, Comedy, Tech. May 2025
Guest Speaker.Why Should I Worry About Rocking A Sinking Boat?TorontoLife, Maclean’s, SJC Media AI Committee. May 2025
JUDGING & REVIEWS
Reviewer. Issues Portfolio Reviews. May 2026
Judge. Alberta Magazine Awards. May 2026
Judge. Sheridan University Graduate Awards. April 2025
Reviewer. Issues Portfolio Reviews. May 2025
Judge. Alberta Magazine Awards. May 2025
THE GRAIN EVENTS:
Host & Speaker: THE GRAIN. TO EXPLAIN THE WORLD: Revisiting Restrepo. April 2026
Panel Moderator: THE GRAIN.LOVE vs. AI: Why be lonely? February 2026
Panel Moderator. THE GRAIN. ADVERTISING vs. AI: How to Be Authentic Now. November 2025
SELECTED COLLABORATIONS
