Speaking and Workshops

Talks on practical AI applications for public health

Nick Swope speaks on how public-health professionals and mission-driven organizations can use AI in ways that are practical, responsible, and immediately useful. Sessions are designed to be grounded, engaging, and action-oriented.

Popular speaking topics

Practical AI Applications for Public Health
A grounded overview of where AI can actually help public-health professionals today, with examples tied to communication, evidence synthesis, teaching, workflow support, and responsible implementation.

AI for Communication, Evidence, and Training
A focused session on how AI can support plain-language communication, literature and policy synthesis, internal reporting, and workforce development without replacing professional judgment.

From Interest to Implementation
A practical framework for moving an organization from broad curiosity about AI toward safer pilots, staff training, use-case selection, and workable oversight.

What audiences leave with

Attendees leave with a clearer understanding of where AI fits, where it does not, how to start responsibly, and which use cases are most worth trying first. Sessions are designed to reduce confusion, increase confidence, and give people concrete next steps they can take back to their organizations.

Formats

Backyard-AI offers keynote talks, conference presentations, workshops, team trainings, and interactive sessions for educators, nonprofit leaders, and public-health professionals. Sessions can be adapted for different audiences, time limits, and levels of familiarity with AI.

Bring this conversation to your audience

To inquire about a presentation, workshop, or training, use the contact form and include your audience, timing, and goals for the session.