James Taylor MBA · FRSA helps organisations in Phoenix unlock creativity, harness artificial intelligence, and lead through change — with high-energy keynotes built for the technology, healthcare, and association audiences that fill the Valley's downtown convention district and desert resort corridor. 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 Dubai — 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 technology conferences, healthcare summits, and association events that fill Phoenix's downtown convention district and desert resort corridor.
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Phoenix pairs a major downtown convention district with the Desert Ridge resort corridor and the wider Valley's championship golf resorts, making it one of America's most versatile destinations for incentive travel and executive retreats. Year-round sunshine, direct international connectivity through Sky Harbor, and a deep bench of large-format meeting hotels make it a compelling backdrop for flagship corporate events. 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 Desert Ridge resort or hosting a leadership summit inside the Phoenix Convention Center, James works with your programme — keeping the energy high, the content relevant, and the experience memorable for an audience that expects the very best.
"It was an awesome presentation and I have three or four pages of notes."Matt Harlow — President, American Advertising Federation
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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix's fast-growing "Silicon Desert" semiconductor and advanced-manufacturing 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 healthcare and finance 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix's technology, healthcare and advanced-manufacturing sectors.
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, technology summits, and incentive events in Phoenix, Arizona. His keynotes on AI, creativity, and the future of work are built for high-performing audiences at the city's leading venues — from the Phoenix Convention Center to landmark downtown and Desert Ridge resort properties.
Nearly 900,000 sq ft of meeting and exhibition space across three connected downtown buildings — one of the top 25 convention venues in the US.
Nearly 112,000 sq ft of recently renovated conference space across 26 meeting rooms, directly connected to the Convention Center district.
A historic Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced resort with over 200,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor event space, including the 24,576 sq ft McArthur Ballroom — one of the largest in Arizona.
50,000 sq ft of meeting space and a striking seven-story atrium overlooking downtown, with the 10,168 sq ft Regency Ballroom seating up to 800 guests.
241,106 sq ft of event space across 29 rooms — the largest resort-style meeting footprint in the city, ideal for major incentive programmes and multi-day conferences.
22 flexible spaces totalling over 51,000 sq ft, including the 10,266 sq ft Grand Ballroom, steps from the Convention Center.
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 Phoenix's technology, healthcare and advanced-manufacturing 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, audience size, and travel requirements. For events in Phoenix and across North America, fees start from $15,000 USD, net of bureau commissions. Share your brief and the team will provide a tailored proposal for your Phoenix event.
Yes. James builds every keynote around the client's sector and audience. His themes of creativity, AI and innovation resonate strongly with Phoenix's semiconductor and advanced-manufacturing base, its major healthcare systems, and the technology and association conferences that fill the city's downtown convention district — and he has delivered keynotes for organisations across North America including the American Advertising Federation.
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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Tucson, and across the wider Arizona 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 Phoenix 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
