Keynote SpeakersDavid Rowan is one of the world’s most sought-after keynote speakers on AI, emerging technology, innovation, and the future of business.
A globally recognised technology expert and author, David helps organisations understand how AI, automation, and exponential technologies are reshaping industries and what leaders must do now to stay competitive.
Having delivered over 900 keynote speeches and moderated events for the World Economic Forum, governments, Fortune 500 companies, and leading global brands, David is known for making complex technological change accessible, practical, and inspiring for business audiences.
David Rowan – WIRED:
As the founding Editor-in-Chief of WIRED UK, David Rowan spent more than a decade at the forefront of digital disruption. As a result, he interviewed and profiled many of the world’s most influential entrepreneurs and innovators, including the founders of Google, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Spotify, Twitter, and Didi.
His work gave him early access to the ideas, technologies, and business models reshaping the global economy before they went mainstream.
“The team was blown away, and they are a hard group to impress!”
Google
David Rowan is also the bestselling author of Non-Bullshit Innovation: 17 Proven Ways to Transform How You Work. The book is based on a 20-country journey to uncover how the world’s most innovative organisations adapt, scale, and future-proof themselves amid rapid technological change. It offers practical frameworks for leaders navigating disruption, from building innovation ecosystems to transforming products into services.
Today, David continues to operate at the cutting edge of technology and business transformation. He invests in early-stage technology companies across AI, climate-tech, and health-tech, with more than 180 investments, including 12 unicorn businesses valued at over $1 billion.
His ongoing research takes him inside global startup hubs, research labs, and innovation clusters from Silicon Valley to Shenzhen. As a result, he provides audiences with first-hand insight into the technologies shaping the next decade.
David Rowan Keynote Speaker:
David Rowan’s keynote speeches are tailored to each audience and combine deep expertise, compelling storytelling, real-world case studies, and engaging multimedia content.
Whether speaking to leadership teams, industry conferences, or global summits, he delivers practical insights on how organisations can embrace innovation, adapt their culture, and thrive in the age of AI.
Popular David Rowan Keynote Topics
- Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Business.
- How Leaders Can Prepare for the AI Revolution.
- Innovation Strategy in an Era of Exponential Change.
- The Future of Work and Human Talent in the AI Age.
- Building a Culture of Innovation.
- AI Agents and the Transformation of the Workplace.
- Emerging Technologies Reshaping Finance, Retail, Healthcare, Real Estate, Manufacturing, and Media.
- Why Company Culture Is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage in an AI-Driven World.
- What Global Startups Can Teach Large Organisations About Agility and Growth.
- The Business Models Defining the Next Decade.
David regularly speaks to audiences across sectors, including finance, insurance, luxury, retail, manufacturing, transport, healthcare, utilities, travel, property, media, and technology.
His presentations help organisations cut through hype, understand what matters, and identify the opportunities created by technological disruption.
Whether delivering a keynote speech, moderating or leading an executive discussion, David Rowan brings energy, authority, and actionable insight to every stage.
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