James Taylor MBA · FRSA helps organisations in Los Angeles unlock creativity, harness artificial intelligence, and lead through change — with high-energy keynotes built for the Entertainment Capital of the World's media, technology and finance industries. 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, studio executives, entrepreneurs and leaders — from Silicon Beach's fastest-growing tech companies to the major studios and networks that call Los Angeles home — 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 Los Angeles and the wider Southern California region.
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As the Entertainment Capital of the World, Los Angeles is home to the studios, streaming platforms and media brands that set the global cultural agenda — alongside a fast-growing Silicon Beach tech scene and a deep bench of finance and professional-services firms. That mix of industries, world-class venues from Downtown to the Westside, and year-round sunshine make LA 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 hotel in Beverly Hills or Century City, or hosting an executive retreat tied to a leadership summit near the beach in Santa Monica, 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 exactly the right energy for our Los Angeles audience — sharp, current thinking on AI and creativity, delivered with the polish of someone who has spent years on the world's biggest stages. Our attendees were still talking about it the next day."Kristi Kawana
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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles's entertainment, media and technology 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, 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles's leading entertainment, technology and finance 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 across Los Angeles. His keynotes on AI, creativity, and the future of work are built for high-performing audiences at the city's leading venues — from the Los Angeles Convention Center Downtown to landmark five-star properties in Beverly Hills, Century City, Santa Monica and Universal City.
The city's flagship Downtown convention and exhibition complex, built for large-scale congresses, trade shows and general sessions.
A Downtown headquarters hotel inside the L.A. LIVE entertainment district, ideal for large corporate conferences and gala dinners.
An iconic Beverly Hills property with grand ballrooms, well suited to high-profile galas, awards dinners and executive summits.
A media-district hotel beside Universal Studios, popular for entertainment-industry conferences and studio-adjacent events.
A newly reimagined Century City landmark favoured for high-level corporate summits and executive off-sites.
A beachfront Santa Monica property ideal for incentive-style programmes and oceanview receptions.
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 Los Angeles's entertainment, media, technology and finance 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.
For events in Los Angeles and across North America, James Taylor's speaking fees typically start from $15,000 USD, varying based on event format, travel requirements, and the level of customisation. Contact us directly to enquire about fees and receive a tailored proposal for your Los Angeles event.
Yes. James builds every keynote around the client's sector and audience. His themes of creativity, AI and innovation resonate strongly with Los Angeles's entertainment, media, technology and finance communities, and he has delivered keynotes for organisations including BCD Travel. (For clarity: this is James Taylor MBA · FRSA, the keynote speaker on AI and creativity — not the American singer-songwriter James Taylor.)
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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and across North America, and delivers both in-person and fully interactive virtual sessions with the same level of customisation in either format.
Booking James Taylor for a Los Angeles 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.
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