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Andrew Grill

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  • Visionary Technology Futurist
  • Based in United Kingdom
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Andrew Grill is a five-time TEDx speaker, former IBM Global Managing Partner and author of “Digitally Curious,” ranked among the Global Gurus Top 30 Futurists. He turns AI hype into practical, board-ready action for leaders navigating digital disruption.

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About Andrew Grill keynote speaker

Andrew Grill keynote speaker sessions draw on more than 30 years of experience driving innovation in global technology companies. As a practical futurist, engineer and former corporate leader, he delivers actionable insights that organisations can apply immediately. Unlike traditional futurists who speculate decades ahead, Andrew focuses on what leaders can do today.

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Andrew built his career at the intersection of business, technology and digital disruption. He served as Global Managing Partner at IBM, guiding some of the world’s largest enterprises through digital transformation. In addition, he is a board-level advisor trusted by Vodafone, Adobe, DHL, Intel, Nike, Nestlé, Bupa, Wella, Mars, Sanofi, Dell Technologies and the NHS.

Andrew is also a five-time TEDx speaker who has delivered keynotes in over 40 countries. He regularly appears as a media commentator on BBC Television and Radio, Sky News, Channel 4 and UKTV. He has also been quoted in the Financial Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Economist, The Australian and AFR. Furthermore, he hosts the Digitally Curious podcast and wrote the book “Digitally Curious: Your Guide to Navigating the Future of AI and All Things Tech,” published by Wiley in 2024. In 2026, he was ranked 19th on the Global Gurus Top 30 Futurists list.

Keynote topics

Andrew’s keynotes include “Are You Ready for Generative AI?”, which explores how ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms are transforming industries. In “From Turing to Transformers: The AI Revolution,” he traces AI’s origins through to today’s breakthroughs. Meanwhile, “The Workplace of the Future under AI” examines how AI is reshaping jobs and human-centric workplaces. “Web3, The Metaverse, Crypto, NFTs & Blockchain Explained” cuts through the hype around these technologies.

He also delivers “Becoming Digitally Curious,” a practical mindset for embracing new technology, and “Disrupt or Be Disrupted,” on how innovation and digital disruption are reshaping industries. As a result, Andrew’s expertise bridges technology foresight with real-world application, empowering leaders and teams to adapt, innovate and thrive. Browse more AI and technology keynote speakers or connect with Andrew on LinkedIn.

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?

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