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Andrew Keen is an author, entrepreneur and one of the world’s most influential critics of the digital age. He challenges audiences with thought-provoking insights on technology, social media, privacy and the future of business in a hyper-connected world
Meet Deborah Berebichez: Stanford Ph.D. physicist, TV personality, and quantum computing expert. Explore her journey from academia to media, making complex topics accessible and exciting.
Meet Dr Ayesha Khanna, a Forbes-recognised, groundbreaking entrepreneur and a leading expert in global artificial intelligence and smart cities. As the co-founder of Human Technology Co., she plays a pivotal role in advising global corporations and governments, shaping the future of AI and urban living across continents, particularly in AI Asia.
Dr. Michio Kaku is a renowned theoretical physicist, best-selling author, and ambassador of science. With contributions to string theory and a passion for making complex scientific concepts accessible, Kaku’s work continues to influence and inspire audiences worldwide.
Gerd Leonhard is a globally recognised futurist, humanist and keynote speaker who helps organisations navigate rapid technological change. Advising leaders across business and government, he challenges audiences to balance innovation with ethics, sustainability and what it means to remain human in a machine-driven world.
Inma Martinez is a digital pioneer and artificial intelligence scientist. Her pioneering innovations and advisory roles have marked her as a leading figure in navigating and shaping the digital future.
Nell Watson is a globally recognised AI ethicist and machine intelligence engineer. She empowers audiences to navigate the ethical frontiers of emerging technology, offering insights into how to design trustworthy, human-centred AI systems that support innovation, safety and long-term social value.
Embark on a journey through the innovative world of Raffaello D’Andrea, founder of groundbreaking ventures, a visionary melding technology and art. From academia to entrepreneurship, he redefines the capabilities of autonomous systems and robotics, transforming not just industries but also the very way we perceive technology. If you’re seeking unparalleled expertise, hire Raffaello D’Andrea to revolutionise your projects.
Ross Dawson is a globally recognised futurist, keynote speaker, and author who helps organisations anticipate change and seize new opportunities. He brings clarity to complex shifts in technology, business, and society, enabling leaders to shape strategies and inspire innovation for a fast-changing future.
Cyberpsychologist Prof. Dr Mary Aiken is a world-leading authority on how emerging technologies shape human behaviour. Professor Mary Aiken’s work focuses on cyber behavioural profiling, human risk and why Safety Tech plus cybersecurity protects people as well as systems.
Cassie Kozyrkov is a global authority on Artificial Intelligence, Decision Intelligence, and Strategic Leadership. As Google’s former Chief Decision Scientist, she helps executive audiences understand and apply AI with clarity, confidence, and vision.
Embark on a journey through the innovative world of Raffaello D’Andrea, founder of groundbreaking ventures, a visionary melding technology and art. From academia to entrepreneurship, he redefines the capabilities of autonomous systems and robotics, transforming not just industries but also the very way we perceive technology. If you’re seeking unparalleled expertise, hire Raffaello D’Andrea to revolutionise your projects.
Inma Martinez is a digital pioneer and artificial intelligence scientist. Her pioneering innovations and advisory roles have marked her as a leading figure in navigating and shaping the digital future.
Dr. Michio Kaku is a renowned theoretical physicist, best-selling author, and ambassador of science. With contributions to string theory and a passion for making complex scientific concepts accessible, Kaku’s work continues to influence and inspire audiences worldwide.
Kelly Vero is a futurist, a game developer and an architect of the metaverse. She has shipped several very successful AAA video games with mass-market appeal for adult & children’s franchises and household-name IPs. Kelly created and refined characters in the Transformers continuous universe.
In her inspiring, moving and motivating lectures, Claudia Kessler shares insights on a wide variety of space and space exploration topics. She inspires her audience to think bigger and stimulates listeners and viewers to take action.
Meet Deborah Berebichez: Stanford Ph.D. physicist, TV personality, and quantum computing expert. Explore her journey from academia to media, making complex topics accessible and exciting.
Former US Presidential Advisor, Award-Winning Author and Robotics Entrepreneur.
Sophie Hackford is a celebrated futurist, influential in shaping tech discourse with over 220 talks. Her advisory roles and co-founding 1715Labs reflect her profound impact on technology and innovation.
Ross Dawson is a globally recognised futurist, keynote speaker, and author who helps organisations anticipate change and seize new opportunities. He brings clarity to complex shifts in technology, business, and society, enabling leaders to shape strategies and inspire innovation for a fast-changing future.
A visionary designer, futurist, and innovator. He’s worked with start-ups, government agencies, artists, and corporations to explore the things that will matter to us in the future and to design solutions to get us there.
Brad Templeton, a pioneering figure in computing and internet technology, has significantly influenced the digital world. His expertise spans from founding ClariNet to advising Google’s self-driving car team, making him a highly sought-after speaker on technology’s future.
An engaging, powerful and extremely energetic and passionate keynote and corporate speaker with a broad experience across the world.
Nell Watson is a globally recognised AI ethicist and machine intelligence engineer. She empowers audiences to navigate the ethical frontiers of emerging technology, offering insights into how to design trustworthy, human-centred AI systems that support innovation, safety and long-term social value.
Dr Patrick Dixon has been ranked as one of the 20 most influential business thinkers alive today and has worked with or advised over 400 of the world’s largest corporations on strategy, global trends, innovation or risk management. He is Chairman of Global Change Ltd, a growth strategy and forecasting company, and a physician by
Andrew Keen is an author, entrepreneur and one of the world’s most influential critics of the digital age. He challenges audiences with thought-provoking insights on technology, social media, privacy and the future of business in a hyper-connected world
Alexander Klöpping is a Dutch entrepreneur, journalist, and co-founder of Blendle. He helps organisations understand digital innovation, media disruption and the trends shaping how people consume technology today.
Gerd Leonhard is a globally recognised futurist, humanist and keynote speaker who helps organisations navigate rapid technological change. Advising leaders across business and government, he challenges audiences to balance innovation with ethics, sustainability and what it means to remain human in a machine-driven world.
Esther Dyson, named by Forbes magazine as one of the most powerful women in American business, is an acknowledged luminary in the technology industry.
Peter Fisk is a global business thought leader, bestselling author, and advisor on strategy, innovation, and leadership. He helps organisations harness creativity, reimagine their markets, and embrace sustainable growth, blending practical experience with inspiring insights from the world’s most innovative companies.
Leading female futurist and ecocentrist K D Adamson argues that the most important relationship we have is with the future, and the future has got stuck in the past.
Meet Dr Ayesha Khanna, a Forbes-recognised, groundbreaking entrepreneur and a leading expert in global artificial intelligence and smart cities. As the co-founder of Human Technology Co., she plays a pivotal role in advising global corporations and governments, shaping the future of AI and urban living across continents, particularly in AI Asia.
Vanessa Evers, renowned for her expertise in computer science and human-computer interaction, delivers compelling keynotes on the interplay between humans and intelligent systems.
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Our speakers cover robotics, machine learning, applied AI, and the engineering decisions behind real-world deployment. Topics include deep learning, generative AI, autonomous systems, and how organisations turn research into products.
They discuss emerging technologies, data science, ethics, and the future of work—plus how intelligent machines are reshaping healthcare, manufacturing, and transport.
They also cover human–robot interaction, responsible AI frameworks, regulation and intellectual property, and how organisations use AI to monitor trends and support decision-making across sectors.
By sharing real-world examples and case studies, our speakers explain complex ideas and show how robotics and machine learning are changing products, services, and operations. With digital transformation at the heart of their message, they’ll help your audience innovate, adapt, and implement intelligent systems responsibly.
They also explore how autonomous systems affect society—safety, privacy, jobs, and trust—balancing risks with practical steps leaders can take. Expect an optimistic, grounded perspective on trustworthy technology, responsible AI, and how tools like deep learning can support better decisions.
Get in touch with our dedicated booking agents to find the right speaker for your next conference or event. We’ll match your audience and objectives with experts who can deliver practical, engaging sessions across industries.
Whether you want to educate, inspire, or drive change, we can recommend speakers who bring hands-on experience in robotics, machine learning, and applied AI—from research to real-world delivery. We work with thought leaders, scientists, startup founders, and senior practitioners, and we’ll share relevant credentials and speaker clips on request.
To shortlist the best speakers, share: your event date/location (or virtual time zone), audience type (executives, mixed, technical), industry, session format (keynote, fireside, panel, workshop), desired outcomes (inspire, educate, drive adoption, risk/governance), and any “must cover / avoid” topics.
If you have a theme or current initiatives (AI strategy, automation program, responsible AI policy), include those too.
For in-demand speakers, we recommend booking 8–16 weeks ahead where possible—especially for in-person events that require travel. For virtual sessions or flexible dates, lead times can be shorter. If your event is soon, we can still suggest available options and formats (e.g., fireside chat or panel) that work well on short notice.
Yes. Most speakers can tailor examples to your sector (manufacturing, healthcare, finance, logistics, government, etc.) and align with your audience’s technical level. If you’re sharing internal context, we can arrange a briefing call and—where needed—support confidentiality terms or an NDA, plus guidance on what can be discussed on-record vs off-record.
Sophie Hackford
Sophie Hackford is a celebrated futurist, influential in shaping tech discourse with over 220 talks. Her advisory roles and co-founding 1715Labs reflect her profound impact on technology and innovation.