James Taylor MBA · FRSA helps organisations in Manila unlock creativity, harness artificial intelligence, and lead through change — with high-energy keynotes built for one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing business, finance and BPO hubs. 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 Silicon Valley to Manila — 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. James has spoken in Manila before — delivering a leadership summit keynote for SM Supermalls, one of the Philippines' largest retail and mall operators — and is a natural fit for the conferences, leadership summits, and innovation forums shaping Manila and the wider Philippines.
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Manila has become one of Southeast Asia's leading destinations for international conferences and incentive travel — world-class convention centres, five-star hotels along Manila Bay, and a compelling mix of modern business districts and cultural heritage make it a magnetic 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 bayside resort hotel or hosting an executive retreat tied to a leadership 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.
"James Taylor led a powerful 1-day workshop on how to 'Unlock Your Creative Potential' at M Academy. His engaging, insightful and interactive style is unique, exciting and totally inspiring."Pajaree Sojaiya — Program Head, M Academy (McDonald's Thailand/Philippines)
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 Manila 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 Manila 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 fast-growing digital, retail and BPO-driven economy of the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
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 Manila 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 the leading organisations of the Philippines and wider Southeast Asia.
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 Manila, Philippines. His keynotes on AI, creativity, and the future of work are built for high-performing audiences at the city's leading venues — from the Philippine International Convention Center to landmark five-star hotels across the metro.
The Philippines' premier state-owned convention venue in the Cultural Center Complex, purpose-built for large-scale international conferences and exhibitions.
A major exhibition and convention complex in the Bay City district with flexible halls and meeting rooms, directly connected to the five-star Conrad Manila.
A landmark bayfront resort hotel with extensive function space and sweeping Manila Bay sunset views, a favourite for galas and conferences.
A five-star hotel adjoining the SMX Convention Center and Mall of Asia complex, popular for large corporate conferences and incentive groups.
A five-star hotel in the Makati business district, long favoured by Manila's corporate and diplomatic community for high-profile events.
A well-established five-star hotel in Makati with versatile ballroom and meeting facilities suited to leadership summits and corporate dinners.
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 Manila's financial services, business process outsourcing, and retail 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 for events in the Philippines start from $15,000 USD (covering North America, Latin America and Asia), net of bureau commissions; the client arranges business-class travel from the UK, ground transport, and accommodation. Share your brief and the team will provide a tailored proposal for your Manila event.
Yes. James builds every keynote around the client's sector and audience. He has direct experience with major Philippine and Southeast Asian organisations — including delivering a leadership summit keynote for SM Supermalls in Manila and a workshop for McDonald's M Academy across Thailand and the Philippines — and his themes of creativity, AI and innovation resonate strongly with the country's fast-growing BPO, retail, financial services and technology sectors.
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 Manila 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 Manila and across the Philippines and wider Southeast Asia, and delivers both in-person and fully interactive virtual sessions with the same level of customisation in either format.
Booking James Taylor for a Manila 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
