Artificial Intelligence Speakers

Keynote speakers on artificial intelligence play a vital role in helping organisations navigate the fast-changing tech landscape. The UK AI market was valued at over £72 billion in 2024, and with a predicted annual growth rate of 37.3% from 2023 to 2030, demand for AI insight is only increasing.

Today, 78% of people say their organisations have AI in at least one business function – whether in customer service, operations or marketing. Businesses hire AI speakers to break down complex topics, explore future trends and provide practical guidance on using AI to boost productivity, improve decision-making and create better user experiences. These speakers also address ethical concerns and help organisations adopt AI in a responsible and informed way. All information was taken from The AI Speakers Agency, the World’s first and only dedicated speakers agency to artificial intelligence thought leaders. Hire an AI speaker today to stay ahead of the curve!

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Simon Greenman

Former Global Innovator, Co-Founder of Mapquest & Global AI Council Member for the World Economic Forum
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Jon French

Former Google Chief Decision Scientist, CEO of Kozyr, Decision Intelligence Pioneer & Federal Reserve Innovation Advisory Council Member
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Cassie Kozykrov

Former Google Chief Decision Scientist, CEO of Kozyr, Decision Intelligence Pioneer & Federal Reserve Innovation Advisory Council Member
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Gerd Leonhard

CEO & Founder of Green Futurist, Former CEO of MediaFuturist & Creator & Host of ‘The Future Show with Gerd Leonhard’
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Vivek Wadhwa

Adjunct Professor of Exponential Technologies at Carnegie Mellon University
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Peter Diamandis

Founder & Curator of Abundance360 & Co-founder & Vice Chair of Vaxxinity
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Calum Chace

Co-Founder of the Economic Singularity Foundation, Bestselling Author of ‘Surviving AI’
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Ken Hughes

Former Manager of Consumer Insight for Neilsen & ‘The King of Customer Experience’
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João Bocas

Founder of Digital Salutem & Keynote Speaker Known As ‘The Wearables Expert’
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Shafi Ahmed

Medical Advisor at Johnson & Johnson MedTech & CEO of Medical XR
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Marita Cheng

Former Founder of Robogals, Co-Founder of Aipoly, Founder & CEO of Aubot Robotics Company Entrepreneur
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Kate Matsudaira

Vice President of Technology for SIPS at SoFi, Former Vice President at Splunk
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James Whittaker

Former FBI Programmer, Google Engineering Director for Chrome & Maps, Microsoft Distinguished Engineer, Technology Author & CTO
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Ronald Razmi

Physician Cardiologist, Healthcare Entrepreneur, Founder of Health Software Firm, Head of Zoi Capital, Author of AI Doctor
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Richard Watson

World-Leading Futurist, Professor at London Business School, Cabinet Office Advisor & Strategic Trends Unit Ministry of Defence Advisor
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Pranav Mistry

Co-Developer of SixthSense & Former Global Vice President at Samsung Electronics
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Ray Kurzweil

Chief Futurist For Google & Inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame
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Chris Barton

Founder & First CEO of Shazam, Former Head of Android Business Development for Google & Founder & CEO of Guard Inc
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Allison Duettmann

Co-Producer of TEDX EchoPark, Founder of Exterstentialhope.com & CEO of the Foresight Institute
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Dag Kittlaus

Co-Founder of Siti & Viv Labs
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Dr. Kate Darling

Research Scientist at the MIT Media Lab
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Jonathan Zittrain

Professor of Computer Science at Harvard
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Aric Dromi

Founder of Tempus Motu Advisory Services
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Piers Linney

Former Dragons’ Den Investor, Founder of Implement AI & LinkedIn ‘Top AI Voice’
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Robert Pritchard

Deputy Head of the UK’s Cyber Security Operations Centre
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Samantha Payne

Co-Founder of Open Bionics, Second Place in Intel’s Global ‘Make It Wearable’ Challenge, Spoke at the UKTI Brazil Wearables Conference & Named One of the Top 25 Women in Robotics
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Alex Hern

AI Writer at The Economist, Former UK Technology Editor for The Guardian & Leading Technology, AI, & Cybersecurity Speaker
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Fabian J.G. Westerheide

CEO of AI for Humans GmbH, Founder & CEO of Rise of AI, Founded Wunsch-Brautkleid.de, Launched Asgard Capital & Author of ‘The AI Nation: Between Dystopia & Utopia’
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Andy Pardoe

Founder of AI Venture Flows SEIS Fund, Former Principal Director for AI at Accenture, Interim Chief AI Officer at INSTANDA & Author of ‘The Continuum of Intelligence’
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Fergus Hay

Former RAF Fast Jet Pilot, Flight Lieutenant 617 Squadron, PwC Director Global Transformative Leadership, MBE Recipient

Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems and machines that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making. In simple terms, AI enables technology to analyse data, recognise patterns and improve its performance over time without constant human input . As explained in a guide on the role of AI in society, AI can be understood as machines that “reason, learn and act” in ways that would normally require human thinking, often at a scale far beyond human capability. Today, AI underpins everything from recommendation systems and automation to advanced tools that are transforming how businesses operate. To find out more, read the leading blog on What is Artificial Intelligence is and What Role it Will Play in Society

Artificial intelligence is crucial in business today because it enables organisations to improve efficiency, make faster data-driven decisions and unlock new opportunities for growth. From automating routine tasks to enhancing customer experience and forecasting trends, AI is transforming how businesses operate. Its importance is reflected in adoption rates, with 78% of organisations now using AI in at least one business function, highlighting how quickly it has become embedded in modern business strategy. As competition increases, businesses that effectively leverage AI gain a significant advantage in productivity, innovation and long-term performance.

AI speakers cover a wide range of topics designed to help organisations understand and apply artificial intelligence in a business context. Common areas include AI strategy and implementation, generative AI, automation and productivity, as well as data-driven decision-making. Many also explore ethical AI, governance and risk, alongside future trends and the impact of AI on jobs and industries. In addition, AI speakers often tailor their content to specific sectors, providing practical insights and real-world examples that help audiences turn complex concepts into actionable business strategies.

The top artificial intelligence speakers include Professor Nick Bostrom, Yann LeCun, Wendy Hall, Nina Schick, Kay Firth-Butterfield, Mo Gawdat, Henry Ajder, Ed Newton-Rex, Sam Altman and Inma Martinez. These globally recognised experts are shaping the future of artificial intelligence through research, innovation and business transformation, speaking on topics including generative AI, ethics, cybersecurity, automation and future trends.

For a full list of the most in-demand artificial intelligence speakers and to explore the top names in the industry, visit this dedicated guide on the Very Best Artificial Intelligence Speakers Trending.