James Taylor MBA · FRSA helps organisations in Austin unlock creativity, harness artificial intelligence, and lead through change — with high-energy keynotes built for one of America's fastest-growing tech and innovation hubs. 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 James Taylor, known for "Fire and Rain". 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, and business leaders — from Silicon Valley to Austin's fast-growing tech corridor — 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 startups, tech giants, and major conferences that make Austin one of America's leading innovation hubs.
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Austin is one of America's fastest-growing tech and innovation hubs — home to major technology employers, a thriving startup scene, and a packed calendar of national conferences including SXSW. James designs keynotes that fit naturally into these programmes: inspiring enough to feel like a reward, substantial enough to send delegates home with ideas they can act on.
Whether you are gathering top performers at a downtown hotel or hosting an executive retreat tied to a major Austin tech conference, James works with your programme — keeping the energy high, the content relevant, and the experience memorable for an audience that expects the very best.
"James Taylor was a fantastic keynote speaker. If you are looking for a speaker to inspire your employees to 'reclaim their creativity' look no further than James Taylor."Kristi Kawana — Events & Marketing Director, B2B Marketing Exchange Conference
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 Austin 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 Austin event runs seamlessly from rehearsal to standing ovation.
The human edge in an AI world — how leaders and teams stay relevant, creative, and competitive as automation accelerates across every sector, from software to healthcare. AI keynotes.
How organisations build a culture where creative thinking drives commercial results — central to Austin's fast-moving startup and technology 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 markets — from software and hardware to healthcare and professional services.
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 Austin 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 Austin's leading organisations.
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 corporate conferences, tech summits, and incentive events in Austin, Texas. His keynotes on AI, creativity, and the future of work are built for high-performing audiences at the city's leading venues — from landmark downtown hotel ballrooms to historic properties in the heart of the city.
Downtown Austin's largest hotel, with over 120,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space and an expansive ballroom, two blocks from the Convention Center district.
Austin's largest hotel overall, offering 140,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor meeting space and direct access to the downtown Convention Center district.
80,000+ sq ft of meeting space and a ballroom accommodating large groups, connected to the Convention Center district via an overhead skywalk.
Over 50,000 sq ft of event space across 45 meeting rooms and seven ballrooms, with an experienced events team for gatherings of every size.
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Austin's grand historic hotel in the heart of downtown, offering ornate ballrooms and meeting spaces for executive gatherings and receptions with old-world character.
A downtown boutique hotel with modern meeting and event space, popular with Austin's tech and entertainment-industry corporate gatherings.
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 Austin's startup, technology, and creative-industries scene. 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.
Fees vary with format, audience, and travel. For events in the United States, James Taylor's speaking fees start from $15,000 USD, net of bureau commissions; the client arranges business-class travel from the UK, ground transport, and accommodation. Share your brief and the team will provide a tailored proposal for your Austin event.
No. This James Taylor is the international keynote speaker on AI, creativity and innovation, based in the United Kingdom — not the American singer-songwriter James Taylor, known for "Fire and Rain" and "You've Got a Friend". The keynote speaker James Taylor has delivered 3,000+ talks across 50+ countries for Fortune 500 clients and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts.
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 Austin event.
As early as possible — popular dates fill quickly, especially around Austin's busy tech conference calendar including SXSW season each spring. For major conferences 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. Austin's standing as one of America's leading tech and innovation hubs makes it a natural fit for James's keynotes on AI, creativity, and the future of work, and he regularly speaks to leadership audiences drawn from software, hardware, and startup ecosystems, delivering both in-person and fully interactive virtual sessions.
Booking James Taylor for an Austin 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
