James Taylor MBA · FRSA helps organisations in Ankara unlock creativity, harness artificial intelligence, and lead through change — with high-energy keynotes built for Türkiye's capital, a hub for government, technology and defence innovation. Over 20 years he has delivered 3,000+ events in 50+ countries for Fortune 500 audiences.
James Taylor MBA · FRSA is an internationally recognised keynote speaker on creativity, innovation, and artificial intelligence — not to be confused with the American singer-songwriter. Over 20+ years he has delivered 3,000+ keynotes across 50+ countries for Fortune 500 brands including Apple, Cisco, Deloitte, Accenture, Visa and McDonald's, and has been the subject of a 30-minute BBC documentary.
James began his career managing high-profile rock stars and now advises CEOs, entrepreneurs, governments and leaders — from Silicon Valley to Dubai — on how to design innovative organisations, unlock creative potential, and adapt to change. As host of multiple global summits he has personally interviewed over 750 of the world's leading creative minds, including tech CEOs, New York Times bestselling authors, and AI pioneers.
He is the author of the bestselling book SuperCreativity: Augmenting Human Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, and tailors every keynote speaking engagement to the specific challenges facing your audience — making him a natural fit for the government summits, technology conferences, and innovation forums shaping Ankara, home to Türkiye's public administration and to technology and defence organisations such as ASELSAN, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), and Roketsan.
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As Türkiye's capital and seat of government, Ankara hosts a distinct calendar of high-level conferences — from ministries and public agencies to the technology and defence organisations headquartered around the city, including ASELSAN, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Roketsan. In July 2026 Ankara hosted the NATO Summit at the Beştepe Presidential Complex, underlining the city's role as a serious venue for high-stakes international gatherings. James designs keynotes that meet that bar: substantial enough for a policy audience, energising enough to close out a technology summit.
Whether you are opening a government-adjacent conference, closing a defence-sector technology forum, or bringing together public and private sector leaders for an innovation summit, James tailors the keynote to your agenda — keeping the content rigorous, the delivery high-energy, and the takeaways practical for an audience that expects substance over spectacle.
"James was the perfect closing keynote for MindMeld. His presentation on SuperCollaboration was engaging, thought-provoking, and directly addressed the opportunities and anxieties our audience has about AI. He ended our event on a true high."Anja Turner Schulz — VP Marketing & Communications, BCD Travel
Tell us your event date, audience size, and theme. James's team responds to most enquiries within 24 hours.
With a discovery call and two pre-event calls, James researches your industry and Ankara audience, then crafts a keynote around your goals — not an off-the-shelf talk.
Final slides arrive seven days ahead. The team coordinates travel and AV logistics so your Ankara event runs seamlessly from rehearsal to standing ovation.
The human edge in an AI world — how government agencies, technology firms and defence organisations keep their people relevant, creative, and competitive as automation accelerates. AI keynotes.
How organisations build a culture where creative thinking drives commercial results — central to Ankara's growing technology, defence and public-sector innovation economy.
Practical frameworks for leading hybrid teams, managing change, and building organisations fit for a radically different future.
Why most transformations fail — and the creative leadership behaviours that make them succeed in complex, high-stakes environments.
Building leaders who inspire creative performance and drive innovation in fast-moving, high-stakes environments — from government ministries and defence contractors to Ankara's growing technology sector.
Building "centaur" teams where human ingenuity and AI combine to deliver breakthrough results greater than the sum of their parts.
Looking for an interactive format? Explore James's creative workshops for Ankara teams.
James Taylor's SuperCreativity™ keynote shows organisations how to build creative capacity alongside artificial intelligence — giving teams the tools to outpace disruption and turn AI into a driver of breakthrough innovation rather than a threat. Each programme is research-backed, fully customisable, and aligned to the innovation and transformation agenda driving government, technology and defence organisations across Ankara and Türkiye.
Accelerating innovation in the age of AI. With McKinsey predicting 45% of jobs will be automated, creativity is the distinctly human advantage.
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Cyborgs, centaurs and the rise of human-AI collaboration — fostering creative partnership between your people and machines.
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How the world's best leaders inspire, influence and drive action. Companies led by effective communicators deliver 47% higher shareholder returns.
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Inspired by Savile Row craftsmanship — a keynote designed from scratch for one client, one audience, one occasion.
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James Taylor speaks at government-adjacent conferences, technology summits, and corporate events in Ankara, Turkey. His keynotes on AI, creativity, and the future of work are built for high-performing audiences at the capital's leading venues — from the ATO Congresium's exhibition halls to the city's premier hotel ballrooms.
Ankara's flagship convention and exhibition centre — an 80,000m² venue with a 3,107-seat auditorium built for major international congresses.
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A five-star hotel and convention centre in Kavaklıdere with extensive meeting space for corporate and government events.
A landmark hotel in the Çankaya diplomatic district, close to Ankara's embassies and business district — popular for executive meetings.
An elegant tower hotel in the Söğütözü business district with modern conference facilities for corporate summits.
A five-star property offering polished ballrooms and meeting suites for high-profile corporate and diplomatic gatherings.
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A five-star hotel in Yıldızevler with well-equipped function rooms suited to executive retreats and award ceremonies.
The SuperCreativity book (January 2026) shows how creativity, collaboration and communication combine to give organisations the human edge in an age of AI — the same themes James brings to stages across Ankara's government, technology and defence sectors. If the keynote is the experience, the book is the deeper dive: a practical guide your team can put to work the day after the event.
What You'll LearnJames Taylor M.B.A. F.R.S.A. is an international keynote speaker on artificial intelligence, creativity and innovation — not to be confused with the American singer-songwriter James Taylor. He has delivered 3,000+ keynotes across 50+ countries for Fortune 500 companies including Apple, Cisco, Deloitte and Accenture. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts and the author of SuperCreativity.
James Taylor's speaking fees are based on your event format, location, and customisation requirements. Please contact us directly to enquire about fees and receive a tailored proposal for your Ankara event.
Ankara offers venues suited to every scale of event — from the ATO Congresium, the city's flagship convention and exhibition centre, to five-star hotel properties including the Sheraton, Hilton, JW Marriott, Swissôtel and Divan, all of which offer meeting space and ballrooms built for corporate and government-adjacent conferences.
Submit an enquiry with your event date, audience size, and theme through the contact form or booking popup. The team typically responds within 24 hours, then tailors the keynote and coordinates all travel and AV logistics for your Ankara event.
As early as possible — popular dates fill quickly. For major conferences and peak periods we recommend confirming 6–12 months ahead. Smaller corporate events can often be accommodated at shorter notice, so it is always worth checking availability.
Yes. James is available for keynotes in Ankara and across Turkey and the wider EMEA region, and delivers both in-person and fully interactive virtual sessions with the same level of customisation in either format.
Booking James Taylor for an Ankara event starts with a short brief — your event date, audience size, and theme. His team coordinates all travel and AV logistics and typically responds to enquiries within 24 hours.
Tell us about your event and we'll come back to you within 24 hours with availability and a tailored proposal.
⏱ Average response time: under 4 hours
