James Taylor MBA · FRSA helps organisations in Cebu unlock creativity, harness artificial intelligence, and lead through change — with high-energy keynotes built for one of the Philippines' fastest-growing MICE and incentive-travel destinations. 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. 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. In Asia, James has a confirmed working relationship with McDonald's M Academy across Thailand and the Philippines, giving him a genuine track record with Philippine corporate audiences rather than a first-time introduction.
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 incentive programmes reshaping Cebu and the wider Philippines as one of Asia's fastest-rising MICE and business-tourism destinations.
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Cebu has emerged as one of the Philippines' fastest-growing MICE and incentive-travel destinations, with new convention facilities and beachfront resort venues drawing regional conferences that once went only to Manila. Between Mactan's resort coastline and Cebu City's business district, the destination pairs genuine reward-trip appeal with serious event infrastructure — a rare combination for organisers balancing budget, logistics and delegate experience.
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 Mactan beachfront resort or hosting an executive retreat tied to a leadership summit in Cebu City, 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 led a powerful 1-day workshop on how to 'Unlock Your Creative Potential' at M Academy. His engaging, insightful and interactive style is unique, exciting and totally inspiring."Pajaree Sojaiya — Program Head, M Academy (McDonald's Thailand/Philippines)
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 Cebu 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 Cebu 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 — central to the Philippines' fast-growing IT-BPM, digital and creative 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 energy to technology and government.
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 Cebu 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 the Philippines' 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 is available for corporate conferences, leadership summits, and incentive events in Cebu, Philippines. His keynotes on AI, creativity, and the future of work are built for high-performing audiences at the city's leading convention centres and resort properties — from Cebu Business Park to the beaches of Mactan.
One of the Visayas' premier high-capacity corporate venues, with a 4,000-seat convention centre, 10 function rooms and 2 grand ballrooms in the heart of Cebu Business Park.
A leading beachfront meetings and incentive destination on Mactan Island, with the 1,200-capacity Mactan Ballroom plus sea-view breakout spaces.
An award-winning MICE hotel in central Cebu City with two ballrooms, 10 function rooms, and an outdoor Events Plaza across 2,575 sqm of event space.
A five-star hilltop hotel on Nivel Hills with panoramic city views and a pillarless Grand Ballroom for up to 1,200 guests, long favoured by Cebu's corporate community.
A major new MICE facility inside The Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City, inaugurated in 2026 with a pillarless hall for up to 2,500 guests — strengthening Cebu's role as a premier convention destination.
A luxury beachfront resort on Mactan Island offering the divisible Coral Ballroom plus beachfront and garden event space for incentive programmes and executive retreats.
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 the Philippines' IT-BPM, tourism and manufacturing 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 events in the Philippines, James Taylor's speaking fees start from $15,000 USD (covering North America, Latin America and Asia), net of bureau commissions; the client typically arranges business-class travel, ground transport, and accommodation. Share your brief and the team will provide a tailored proposal for your Cebu event.
Yes. James builds every keynote around the client's sector and audience. He has a confirmed working relationship with McDonald's M Academy across Thailand and the Philippines, and tailors his themes of creativity, AI and innovation to resonate with Cebu's growing IT-BPM, tourism, manufacturing and logistics sectors.
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 Cebu 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 Cebu and across the Philippines and wider Asia-Pacific region, and delivers both in-person and fully interactive virtual sessions with the same level of customisation in either format.
Booking James Taylor for a Cebu 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
