James Taylor MBA · FRSA helps organisations in Belfast unlock creativity, harness artificial intelligence, and lead through change — with high-energy keynotes built for the UK and Ireland's growing conference and incentive scene. 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 conferences, leadership summits, and business forums shaping Belfast and Northern Ireland.
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Belfast has become a compact, characterful UK and Ireland conference and incentive destination — a waterfront setting, strong hospitality infrastructure, and a growing reputation for hosting large-scale international association and corporate events at venues like Belfast Waterfront and Titanic Belfast. James designs keynotes that fit naturally into incentive and conference itineraries: 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 landmark city-centre hotel or hosting an executive retreat tied to a leadership summit, James works with your programme — keeping the energy high, the content relevant, and the experience memorable for an audience that expects the very best.
"Thank you James for bringing us a unique session on boosting our creativity in the age of artificial intelligence at our annual event. Participants and customers provided us with many delighted comments."Carine Vaeremans — CEO, Profacts (Belgium)
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 Belfast 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 Belfast 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. AI keynotes.
How organisations build a culture where creative thinking drives commercial results — relevant to the finance, technology and manufacturing sectors shaping Belfast's 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 finance and technology to public sector and manufacturing.
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 Belfast 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 agenda driving organisations across the UK and Ireland.
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, leadership summits, and incentive events in Belfast, Northern Ireland. His keynotes on AI, creativity, and the future of work are built for high-performing audiences at the city's leading venues — from Belfast Waterfront to the iconic Titanic Belfast.
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A multi-purpose conference and entertainment centre on the Lanyon Place riverside campus, with a circular auditorium seating over 2,000 for large-scale conferences.
An iconic waterfront venue on the Titanic Quarter, with exclusive hire for up to 2,000 delegates and conference suites overlooking Belfast Lough.
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A 5-star city-centre hotel with dedicated meeting rooms, a landmark 23rd-floor Observatory Bar, and function space for high-profile gatherings.
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A 5-star boutique property in the Cathedral Quarter, with elegant suites and Michelin-level dining woven into conference packages.
A historic house overlooking Belfast Lough on the city's outskirts, available for private and corporate hire amid landscaped grounds.
A landmark city-centre conference hotel with 20 meeting spaces and a Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 750 delegates.
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 Belfast and the UK and Ireland's finance, technology and public 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.
Fees vary with format, audience, and travel. For European events, James Taylor's speaking fees start from $12,500 USD (EMEA zone), 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 Belfast event.
Leading options include Belfast Waterfront for large-scale conferences and the iconic Titanic Belfast for waterfront events, plus five-star properties such as the Grand Central Hotel, The Merchant Hotel, Belfast Castle, and the Europa Hotel for executive gatherings and incentive events.
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 Belfast event.
As early as possible — popular dates fill quickly, especially around Belfast's busiest conference season in spring and autumn. Shorter timelines can often still be accommodated, so it is always worth checking availability.
Yes. James delivers both in-person keynotes in Belfast and fully interactive virtual sessions, with the same level of customisation and audience engagement in either format.
Booking James Taylor for a Belfast 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
