James Taylor MBA · FRSA helps organisations in Glasgow unlock creativity, harness artificial intelligence, and lead through change — with high-energy keynotes built for a city driving Scotland's finance, technology and creative-industries growth. 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 shifting to advise CEOs, entrepreneurs, governments and leaders — from Silicon Valley to Dubai — on how to design innovative organisations, unlock creative potential, and adapt to change. That same thinking resonates strongly with Glasgow's fast-growing fintech, gaming and financial-services community, clustered around the city's International Financial Services District. 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 Glasgow's finance, technology and creative-industries economy.
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Glasgow has become one of the UK's most versatile hosts for large-scale conferences and incentive travel — a compact, walkable city centre, handsome Victorian and Georgian architecture, and the Scottish Event Campus's riverside conference infrastructure sit within easy reach of the whisky distilleries, golf courses and Highlands scenery that make Scotland a genuine incentive-travel destination in its own right. James designs keynotes that fit naturally into that kind of programme: inspiring enough to feel like a reward, substantial enough to send delegates home with ideas they can act on.
Whether you are closing a sales conference at the SEC before delegates head out for a whisky-tasting evening, or opening an executive retreat at a Georgian townhouse hotel ahead of a day on the golf course, James works with your run of show — keeping the energy high, the content relevant, and the experience memorable for an audience drawn from Glasgow's growing finance, technology and creative-industries scene.
"James was the perfect closing keynote for MindMeld. His presentation on SuperCollaboration was engaging, thought-provoking, and directly addressed the opportunities and anxieties our audience has about AI. He ended our event on a true high."Anja Turner Schulz — VP Marketing & Communications, BCD Travel
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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 economy driving Glasgow's fintech, gaming and creative-industries growth.
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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Scotland'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 Glasgow, Scotland. His keynotes on AI, creativity, and the future of work are built for high-performing audiences at the city's leading venues — from the Scottish Event Campus on the Clyde to landmark five-star properties across the city.
Scotland's largest exhibition and conference complex on the banks of the River Clyde, anchored by the SEC Armadillo and built for major international congresses and product launches.
A riverside conference hotel directly beside the SEC, with flexible meeting suites and a Grand Ballroom that scales from boardroom briefings to full-scale gala dinners.
A landmark city-centre venue in the heart of Glasgow's retail district, hosting everything from intimate breakout sessions to arena-scale keynote audiences.
An elegant five-star Georgian townhouse hotel with characterful event spaces, well suited to executive retreats and smaller leadership gatherings.
A well-connected city-centre hotel with a substantial ballroom and multiple breakout rooms, ideal for multi-day conferences and larger corporate gatherings.
A historic campus whose grand halls, including Bute Hall, provide a distinguished backdrop for academic, association and corporate summits alike.
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 Glasgow's finance, technology 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.
James Taylor's speaking fees are based on your event format, location, and customisation requirements. Please contact us directly to enquire about fees and receive a tailored proposal for your Glasgow event.
Yes. James builds every keynote around the client's sector and audience. His themes of creativity, AI and innovation resonate strongly with Glasgow's finance, technology and creative-industries community — including the fintech and gaming clusters driving the city's growth — and he has delivered keynotes for organisations across the UK and Europe including BCD Travel.
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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow and across Scotland 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 Glasgow 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
