Keynote SpeakersJohn Nosta is a globally recognised thinker, innovation strategist, and keynote speaker at the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, healthcare, and human transformation.
As the founder of NOSTALAB, a leading innovation think tank, he explores how emerging technologies – from AI and large language models to digital health – are reshaping business, medicine, and society.
Widely regarded as a leading voice on the convergence of technology and humanity, John Nosta is known for his contrarian thinking and forward-looking insights into the future of innovation.
Ranked among the world’s top influencers in technology and life sciences, he helps organisations understand and navigate the dynamics of exponential change, particularly across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and the broader technology ecosystem.
Earlier in his career, he co-authored significant research in cardiovascular physiology, focusing on topics such as cell volume regulation, myocardial infarction, ventricular arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death. He later built a successful career in strategic communications and innovation leadership, holding senior roles including Chief Creative Officer, Chief Strategic Officer, and Unit President at Ogilvy CommonHealth.
John Nosta – Keynote Speaker:
John Nosta is more than a keynote speaker – he’s a guide to the future at the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, and humanity.
Known for his engaging style and deep insight, he helps audiences understand how AI, machine learning, and medical innovation are reshaping industries and everyday life.
Through dynamic, TED-style presentations, John translates complex technological ideas into clear, practical insights that leaders and organisations can act on.
His talks go beyond explaining emerging technologies – he connects them to the broader impact on business, healthcare, and human progress, leaving audiences informed, inspired, and prepared for what’s next.
His presentations combine deep scientific understanding with accessible storytelling, translating complex medical and technological concepts into clear insights that inspire leaders and audiences around the world.
Writer:
John Nosta is also a prolific writer, with more than 500 published articles in leading publications including Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg, Wired and Psychology Today, as well as peer-reviewed journals such as The American Journal of Physiology, Circulation, and The American Journal of Haematology.
His work explores the evolving relationship between science, technology, and human behaviour.
John’s new book ‘The Borrowed Mind – Reclaiming Thought in the Age of AI‘ explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we think. John examines the growing influence of AI-generated ideas and warns that when thinking becomes easy to “borrow,” human judgment and meaning can erode. Rather than rejecting AI, he calls for a more responsible partnership with these tools – one that preserves human insight, creativity, and ownership of thought.
Recognised for his ability to bridge the worlds of science, business, and creativity, John Nosta continues to shape global conversations about the future of innovation, technology, and human potential.
