Speaker · Executive · Author
Dr. David A. Schippers
Sc.D. · CISSP · Chief Academic Officer, Walsh College
At the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and leadership — bringing hard-earned practitioner insight to audiences across education, industry, and national media.
As a cybersecurity expert, AI strategist, and author of more than half a dozen books, Dr. Dave has spent over two decades helping business leaders, educators, and organizations make sense of technology that moves faster than most people can keep up with.
He's a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with a doctoral degree and a track record that spans the boardroom, the classroom, and the national stage. From the Detroit Economic Club to the National Cyber Summit, from Bangalore to Baltimore, Dr. Dave has delivered talks that cut through the noise and give audiences something they can actually use.
His books — including Burn the Script, The AI Reckoning, and The Scholar's Key — have challenged leaders to stop playing it safe and start leading with purpose. His work has been featured on WXYZ Detroit, WJR, Local 4, and in University Business magazine.
He also knows that not everyone got the same invitation to the AI conversation. With AI for Analogs, Dr. Dave built a roadmap specifically for people born before 1990 — the ones who built careers on hard-won skills and real-world experience, only to feel left behind by a technology moving at warp speed. This isn't a book about catching up. It's a book about realizing you were never as far behind as they told you.
Whether the topic is AI, cybersecurity, leadership, or what all three mean for your organization's future, Dr. Dave brings real expertise and plain language to every stage he steps on.
If you want your audience to leave ready to act, not just ready to applaud — Dr. Dave Schippers is your speaker.
Speaking Appearences
Heiden, C., Schippers, D. (2026, March 18), “The Power of Prompting – Part 2”, Detroit Rotary Club
Heiden, C., Schippers, D. (2026, March 11), “The Power of Prompting – Part 1”, Detroit Rotary Club
Blinco, J., Schippers, D., (2026, February 2), “Why AI Might Help Us Be Human Again”, EdUp Experience
Schippers, D., (2025, December 23), “The AI Reckoning”. WJR
Batra, M., Kelly, D., Schippers, D., (2025, October 14), “AI at Scale: Unlocking Potential, Protecting Trust”
Heiden, C., Katibai, J., Lane, V., Schippers, D.,(2025, September 18), “AI and Business”, Oakland County Edu2B
Heiden, C., Schippers, D.,(2025, September 16), “AI Prompt Engineering Seminar”, Detroit Economic Club
Schippers, D., Sem, D. (2025, August 10) “Walsh College's AI degrees” Spotlight on the News WXYZ Detroit
Schippers, D. (2025, July 18), “Walsh Offering a BA in Artificial Intelligence” WJR
Schippers, D. , Sem, D. (2025, July 7), “Walsh offering AI degree” Local 4 Detroit Live
Schippers, D. , Sem, D. (2025, June 30), “Walsh to offer AI degree” WJR
Schippers, D., Kruger, J., (2024, April 12), “Industry & Insights with Dave Schippers: Doctoral Degrees”
Schippers, D. (2023, August), "Emergent and Growing Threats in Cybersecurity: Creating Real Solutions & Employee Engagement" – Tennessee Labor Management Conference
Schippers, D., Siegle, S. (2023, May), "Looking Towards Another 100 Years" – Walsh College Centennial Gala
Schippers, D. (2021, September), "Panel: Manufacturing Resilience & Innovation" – National Cyber Summit
(2021, June), "Panel: Manufacturing Resilience & Innovation" – Automation Alley Technology Reveal 2021
(2020, November), "New & Emerging Threats: COVID19 Cyber Impacts" – Rehman 2020 Cybersecurity Conference
Schippers, D., Kelly, T. (2020, August) – Industry 4.0 In Focus Episode 04: Opportunities & Challenges of IT & OT Convergence, Automation Alley 2020 Technology in Industry Reveal
http://members.automationalley.com/events/details/industry-4-0-in-focus-episode-04-opportunities-challenges-of-it-ot-convergence-15052
Schippers, D., Parthasarathy, S., Bajpai, V., Mishra, S., Pawar, K. (2020, March) – Can hackers take control of my connected vehicle?, Connected Vehicle 2020, Bangalore, India
Schippers, D. (2019, December) – 4 Things You Should Do Before Trading in or Recycling Your Smartphone, WXYZ Interview
https://www.wxyz.com/news/4-things-you-should-do-before-trading-in-or-recycling-your-smartphone
Schippers, D. (2019, October) – Cybersecurity & Consumer Protection, WJR Interview
Schippers, D. (2019, October) – Top 10 Security Questions to Ask Your IT Department, Michigan Cybersecurity Conference 2019, Grand Rapids, MI
Gothamy, J., Thornton, D., Ignash, M., Schippers, D., Tisdale J., Newport, D. (2019, August) – Cyber Panel Discussion, NDIA MVIC Standards Update – 11th Annual Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium, Novi, MI
Schippers, D. (2019, July) – Blind Curves on the Information Super Highway, BAFT Global Payments 2019, New York, NY
Schippers, D. (2019, June) – Agile Cybersecurity Education: Evolving Demands in the Cyber Landscape, National Cyber Summit 2019, Huntsville, AL
Heimer, K., Johnson, U., Daily, J., Schippers, D., Wiley, D. (2018, September) – Cyber Training & Research Panel, Auto-ISAC Global Conference, Detroit, MI
Schippers, D. (2018, May) – Equifax, WannaCry, Uber: Certainty in Uncertain Times, MICPA Regional Conference, Troy, MI
Schippers, D., (2017, May), Facebook Scams, WXYZ
Schippers, D. (2017, May) – Global Ransomware Attack, Mitch Albom Show 05/16/2017
Schippers, D. (2017, May) – Geolocation Data: GPS Accuracy & Investigations, HCTIA Monthly Meeting, Troy, MI
Schippers, D. (2017, May) – GeoLocation Accuracy & Storytelling, Infraguard Regional Conference, Detroit, MI
Schippers, D. (2016, May) – GPS Location Accuracy, Enfuse Global Conference, Las Vegas, NV
Schippers, D., Simon, Key (2015, November) – GPS Location Accuracy (Integrating GPS Data into Digital Investigations), Guidance Software Webinar Series
Schippers, D. (2010, Spring) – Digital Forensics – Internal & Formal Investigations, Ottawa Area Technical Directors – Ottawa Area Intermediate School District
Schippers, D. (2009, October) – Digital Forensics – Internal & Formal Investigations, Michigan Association for Educational Data Systems
Schippers, D., Mills, J. (March 2009) – Moodle: Installing the Application, Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning
