James Taylor MBA · FRSA helps organisations in Chengdu unlock creativity, harness artificial intelligence, and lead through change — with high-energy keynotes built for Western China's fastest-growing innovation and technology hub. 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 Shanghai and 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 tech conferences, leadership summits, and innovation forums shaping Chengdu's State-level hi-tech zone, its fast-growing roster of unicorn companies, and Western China's wider innovation economy.
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Chengdu has become the innovation capital of Western China — home to a State-level hi-tech zone, a fast-growing roster of unicorn companies, and a logistics gateway reaching ASEAN, Central Asia and Europe. Add a UNESCO City of Gastronomy food scene, giant panda conservation bases, and easy access to Sichuan's mountains and teahouses, and it becomes a compelling backdrop for flagship corporate events and incentive programmes. 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 five-star hotel overlooking Tianfu Square or hosting an executive retreat tied to a leadership summit at one of the city's convention centres in the Tianfu New Area, 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 has been phenomenal and very engaging in the session. He really managed to captivate everyone's attention and the feedback from the team has been super good. I would hire James again."Anna Deppi — Red Hat, Inc (IBM), Asia Region
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 Chengdu 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 Chengdu 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 innovation agenda powering Chengdu's hi-tech zone and its fast-growing roster of unicorn companies.
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 Chengdu 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 Chengdu and Western China'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, leadership summits, and incentive events in Chengdu, China. His keynotes on AI, creativity, and the future of work are built for high-performing audiences at the city's leading venues — from the Century City New International Convention & Exhibition Center to landmark five-star properties across the city.
Chengdu's flagship large-scale convention and exhibition venue in Tianfu New Area, open since 2007 and built for major international congresses.
One of western China's largest purpose-built exhibition and conference complexes, with over 300,000 sqm of exhibition space in Tianfu New Area.
A 350-room luxury hotel occupying the 28th–41st floors overlooking Tianfu Square, ideal for premium executive and C-suite events.
A 495-room five-star hotel a short walk from Lan Kwai Fong in central Chengdu, favoured for high-profile corporate gatherings.
An elegant luxury hotel near Tianfu Square and Chunxi Road, known for signature St. Regis butler service and refined event spaces.
A 1,000+ room hotel inside the New Century Global Center — the world's third-largest building by floor area — in the High-tech Zone, with extensive meeting and event space.
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 Chengdu's technology, biotech and creative 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 event format, audience size and travel requirements. For events across Asia, including China, James Taylor's speaking fees start from $15,000 USD, net of bureau commissions; the client arranges business-class travel, ground transport and accommodation. Share your event brief and the team will provide a tailored proposal for your Chengdu event.
Yes. James builds every keynote around the client's sector and audience. His themes of creativity, AI and the future of work resonate with Chengdu's fast-growing hi-tech, biotech and enterprise sectors, and he delivers with full customisation in-person or virtually.
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 Chengdu 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 Chengdu and across Western China, and delivers both in-person and fully interactive virtual sessions with the same level of customisation in either format.
Booking James Taylor for a Chengdu 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
