James Taylor MBA · FRSA helps organisations in Geneva unlock creativity, harness artificial intelligence, and lead through change — with high-energy keynotes built for a city that hosts the United Nations, WHO, WEF and the world's leading private banks. 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 before moving into the boardroom, where he now advises CEOs, diplomats and senior leaders — including many based in Geneva's international organisations, multilateral institutions and private banks — on how to design innovative organisations, unlock creative potential, and adapt to a fast-changing world. 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 international-organisation summits, private-banking forums, and diplomatic gatherings that define Geneva's role as a global hub for cooperation and finance.
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Geneva sits on the shores of Lake Geneva against a backdrop of the Alps and Mont Blanc, and is home to the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the World Economic Forum and the World Trade Organization, as well as some of the world's leading private banks — making it a compelling, prestige-driven 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 lakeside hotel or hosting an executive retreat tied to an international 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 Geneva 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 Geneva 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 driving Geneva's international organisations and private-banking sector.
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 Geneva 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 Geneva's international organisations and financial institutions.
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 international-organisation events in Geneva, Switzerland. His keynotes on AI, creativity, and the future of work are built for high-performing audiences at the city's leading venues — from CICG Geneva near the UN headquarters to landmark five-star lakeside hotels.
An iconic lakeside five-star hotel near the UN, with extensive function space and sweeping views of Lake Geneva and the Alps.
A contemporary hotel in Meyrin close to Palexpo and Geneva Airport, with modern meeting spaces built for corporate and conference groups.
A grand lakeside property facing the Jet d'Eau, with flexible ballroom and conference facilities for major corporate gatherings.
The Geneva International Conference Centre, with 22 conference rooms seating up to 2,200 people, minutes from the UN headquarters.
A historic five-star boutique hotel on the Quai du Mont-Blanc, favoured for intimate executive meetings and private dinners.
Switzerland's largest exhibition and convention centre, with pillarless halls and 29 conference rooms adjacent to Geneva Airport.
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 Geneva's international organisations, private banking and diplomatic 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 Geneva events start from $12,500 USD (EMEA zone), based on event format, location and customisation requirements — contact us for a tailored proposal.
Yes. James regularly speaks for global conferences, financial institutions, and international-organisation audiences. His themes of creativity, AI and innovation resonate strongly with the diplomatic, NGO, and private-banking communities based in Geneva, and he has delivered keynotes for organisations across Europe including BCD Travel and Profacts.
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 Geneva event.
As early as possible — popular dates fill quickly, particularly around Geneva's major international summit calendar. 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 Geneva and across Switzerland and the wider EMEA 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 Geneva 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
