Andrew Grill


  • Keynote Speaker
  • Visionary Technology Futurist
  • Based in United Kingdom
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Leading Futurist Andrew Grill is a dynamic and visionary tech leader with over three decades of experience steering technology companies towards innovative success.

Unlike traditional Futurists who paint a picture of the future in 10, 20 or even 50 years’ time, as a former Engineer, Andrew delivers practical and immediately actionable insights every time.

Known for his captivating global keynotes, Andrew has spoken to audiences in over 40 countries offering practical and actionable advice.

He is also a trusted advisor at board level for companies including Vodafone, Adobe, DHL, Intel, Nike, Nestle, Bupa, Wella, Mars, Sanofi, Dell Technologies, and the NHS.

A former Global Managing Partner at IBM, Andrew is a regular contributor to BBC Television and Radio, and has appeared on Sky News, Channel 4, UKTV, in the Financial Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, The Economist, and the Australian Financial Review.

He is also the host of the popular Digitally Curious Podcast.

Keynote Topics

Are you ready for Generative AI? – In this rapidly changing world, artificial intelligence is having an impact everywhere. The arrival of new generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT will deeply disrupt industries everywhere, from education to finance. Are you ready for these changes, and what can you and your firm do to adapt?

From Turing to Transformers: The unfolding AI revolution – AI has been around since the 1950s, but only in the past year has it piqued the general public’s interest, thanks to ChatGPT. What is the current state of AI? How did we get here, and what’s next in the field of AI for every industry and job function?

The Workplace of the future under AI – The nature of work under AI is about to change, so how can you and your employees adapt and build a human-centric workplace fit for the future? What does work look like in the age of Generative AI?

Web3, The Metaverse, Crypto, NFTs, Blockchain explained – Do you have a Web3 strategy, and do you need one? Topics such as Web3, Metaverse, Crypto, NFTs, and Blockchain are all over the media – so what does it all mean should you be doing?

Becoming Digitally Curious – Do you lean forward when the latest piece of technology is discussed? This talk will equip you with ways to better use and understand technology and be ready for a digital-first world.

Disrupt or Be disrupted – What is digital disruption, how can companies prepare for disruption, and how can you have a discussion with your board about the issues? How can innovation drive digital transformation, how the network effect will drive innovation, and what can happen to your company if you become disrupted?