James Taylor MBA · FRSA helps organisations in Dublin unlock creativity, harness artificial intelligence, and lead through change — with high-energy keynotes built for a city that serves as the European home of Google, Meta, LinkedIn and Stripe, alongside a thriving financial services and pharma sector. 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 innovation forums shaping Dublin's technology, financial services and pharma sectors.
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Dublin has become one of Europe's most dynamic capitals for technology, financial services and pharma — the city serves as the European headquarters for Google, Meta, LinkedIn, Stripe and a long list of other global tech firms, alongside a deep base of asset management, insurance and pharmaceutical companies. A compact, walkable Georgian city centre, riverside convention facilities and a famously warm, sociable culture make it a compelling backdrop for flagship corporate events and incentive programmes.
Whether you are gathering top performers at a landmark riverside convention centre in the Docklands 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.
"In my 20 years of planning ABPM Conferences, I've never seen a keynote speaker prepare at the level James did. Our members were blown away."Elizabeth Simpson — President, Association of Briefing Program Managers
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 Dublin 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 Dublin 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 Dublin's position as Europe's leading hub for technology, fintech and pharma innovation.
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 Dublin 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 Dublin's leading technology, financial services and pharma 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 Dublin, Ireland. His keynotes on AI, creativity, and the future of work are built for high-performing audiences at the city's leading venues — from the Convention Centre Dublin to landmark five-star hotels and iconic arenas across the city.
Ireland's first purpose-built international conference venue, on the River Liffey — built for large international events.
A luxury landmark hotel overlooking St. Stephen's Green, favoured for high-profile corporate gatherings.
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Elegant meeting spaces in Ballsbridge suited to high-level workshops and keynotes.
Dublin's largest conference hotel, combining scale with advanced AV technology for keynote events.
A historic Ballsbridge venue with over 290 years of heritage, accommodating large-scale conferences and exhibitions.
A flexible, iconic stadium venue offering over 100 event spaces for hybrid and live conferences.
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 Dublin's technology, financial services and pharma 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.
Speaking fees for Dublin events start from $12,500 USD (EMEA zone), based on event format, location and customisation requirements — contact us for a tailored proposal.
Yes. James builds every keynote around the client's sector and audience. His themes of creativity, AI and innovation resonate strongly with Dublin's technology sector — home to the European headquarters of Google, Meta, LinkedIn and Stripe — as well as its financial services and pharmaceutical industries, and he has delivered keynotes for organisations across Europe.
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 Dublin 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 Dublin and across Ireland and the UK, and delivers both in-person and fully interactive virtual sessions with the same level of customisation in either format.
Booking James Taylor for a Dublin 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
