James Taylor MBA · FRSA helps organisations in Frankfurt unlock creativity, harness artificial intelligence, and lead through change — with high-energy keynotes built for Germany's financial capital, home to the European Central Bank, Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank. 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 Wall Street and Silicon Valley to Frankfurt's Bankenviertel — 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 banking, financial services and professional services conferences that define Frankfurt, Germany's financial capital, and the wider DACH region.
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Frankfurt is Germany's financial capital and one of Europe's best-connected business cities — home to the European Central Bank, Deutsche Börse, and the headquarters of major banks including Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank. World-class congress facilities, a compact and walkable city centre, and direct flights from almost every major global hub via Frankfurt Airport make it a compelling backdrop for flagship corporate events, banking and finance conferences, 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 congress hotel overlooking the skyline or hosting an executive retreat tied to a leadership summit, James works with your programme — keeping the energy high, the content relevant to Frankfurt's banking, financial services and professional services audiences, and the experience memorable for delegates who expect the very best.
"The audience was really hanging on James' every word from the first minute until the end."Sabine Volckaert — Group Event Coordinator, Puratos (Belgium/EU)
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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt 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 banking, finance, and every other sector. AI keynotes.
How organisations build a culture where creative thinking drives commercial results — central to Germany's Mittelstand and its financial services and technology innovation 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, highly-regulated environments like banking and finance.
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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt's banks, financial institutions and the wider DACH region'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, banking and finance summits, and incentive events in Frankfurt, Germany. His keynotes on AI, creativity, and the future of work are built for high-performing audiences at the city's leading venues — from the Congress Center Messe Frankfurt to landmark five-star hotels across the city.
A premier venue for large-scale international congresses and exhibitions, with versatile halls and modern conference facilities.
Frankfurt's sustainably-built congress centre near the fairgrounds, welcoming up to 2,400 guests across two main halls.
An iconic five-star city-centre landmark combining luxury with modern conference facilities.
Germany's tallest hotel, occupying the Torhaus tower next to the fairgrounds, with 23 meeting rooms and the city's largest daylight ballroom.
A refined five-star property built around the historic Villa Speyer, offering elegant event spaces for executive gatherings.
A historic concert hall turned versatile event venue, ideal for prestige keynotes and gala 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 Frankfurt's banking, financial services and professional services 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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt's banking, financial services, fintech, professional services, and aviation and logistics sectors, and he has delivered keynotes for major European and global financial services organisations.
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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt and across the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), and delivers both in-person and fully interactive virtual sessions with the same level of customisation in either format.
Booking James Taylor for a Frankfurt 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
