James Taylor MBA · FRSA helps organisations in Lisbon unlock creativity, harness artificial intelligence, and lead through change — with high-energy keynotes built for a city that has become one of Europe's fastest-growing hubs for technology, startups and international congresses. 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 world of business, and today advises CEOs, entrepreneurs, and government leaders — from Lisbon's fast-growing startup ecosystem to boardrooms across Iberia — on how to design innovative organisations, unlock creative potential, and adapt to accelerating technological 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 congresses, leadership summits and tech conferences that have made Lisbon one of Europe's fastest-rising destinations for international events, from Web Summit to corporate innovation forums.
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Lisbon is the world's 6th most popular destination for international congresses, hosting close to 100 international events a year — from historic riverside palaces in Belém to the state-of-the-art halls of Parque das Nações, home of Web Summit. That dual identity — classic Iberian charm alongside a genuinely global tech and startup conference scene — makes it 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 palace hotel in Alcântara or hosting a plenary session inside the Altice Arena during a major international congress, 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 brought a genuinely fresh perspective on creativity and AI to our audience of European business leaders — practical, thought-provoking, and delivered with real energy. Exactly what our conference needed."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 Lisbon 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 Lisbon 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 Lisbon's fast-growing tech and startup economy, anchored by Web Summit and a new generation of innovation hubs.
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 Lisbon 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 Portugal's leading organisations and the wider Iberian business community.
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 Lisbon, Portugal. His keynotes on AI, creativity, and the future of work are built for high-performing audiences at the city's leading venues — from the purpose-built halls of the Lisbon Congress Centre to landmark five-star hotels across the city.
The city's flagship congress venue in Belém, purpose-built for major international association congresses and conferences.
A large multi-purpose indoor arena in Parque das Nações, ideal for major keynote plenaries, ceremonies and large-scale conference audiences.
A major exhibition and congress complex in Parque das Nações, home to Web Summit's core conference programme and other large trade events.
A restored 19th-century palace hotel and national monument in Alcântara, suited to executive retreats and incentive dinners with historic grandeur.
A large five-star hotel in central Lisbon with substantial conference floor space, well suited to mid-size corporate conferences and summits.
A modern five-star hotel near Marquês de Pombal square with contemporary conference facilities, well suited to corporate events and rooftop networking.
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 Lisbon's technology, tourism and financial 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.
Yes. James builds every keynote around the client's sector and audience. His themes of creativity, AI and innovation resonate strongly with Lisbon's fast-growing technology and startup community — the city behind Web Summit — as well as Portugal's tourism, financial services and public sector organisations, and he has delivered keynotes for organisations across Europe including BCD Travel and Profacts.
For events in Lisbon and across the EMEA region (Europe, the Middle East and Africa), James Taylor's keynote fees start from $12,500 USD, with the final fee depending on your event format, location and customisation requirements. Please contact us directly to enquire about fees and receive a tailored proposal for your Lisbon event.
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 Lisbon 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 Lisbon and across Portugal and the wider European market, and delivers both in-person and fully interactive virtual sessions with the same level of customisation in either format.
Booking James Taylor for a Lisbon 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
