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James Taylor is not just a global speaker; he is a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and senior management at some of the world’s most respected companies. His insights on leadership, innovation, and AI are sought after by organizations across the Middle East who are navigating ambitious transformations.
His clients, respected across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, include regional leaders and global Fortune 500 companies such as:
Accenture
Deloitte
IBM
Microsoft
Cisco
ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company)
Al-Futtaim Group
Visa
What Leaders in the Region Are Saying:
“Thank you for sharing valuable insights on key attributes of a leader during times of crisis’ and how they can survive and thrive in such volatile times. The session was received extremely well and I am looking for another opportunity to invite you for your valuable interaction with our team. A BIG THANK YOU”
Manoj Munjal, Managing Director, Talent and Organization Practice Lead, Capability Network, India at Accenture Consulting
“James Taylor was a fantastic keynote speaker. His presentation was an insightful and entertaining closing keynote for the event audience. James also hosted a small group presentation for the G3 Company Sales Meeting earlier in the year that was also great.”
Kristi Kawana, Events & Marketing Director, G3 Communications
Clients Include:
As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia undergoes a historic transformation through its ambitious Vision 2030, the need for expertise in innovation, technology, and future-ready leadership has never been greater. James Taylor’s keynotes on creativity, Artificial Intelligence, and sustainable business are directly aligned with the Vision’s goals of economic diversification and building a vibrant, knowledge-based society.
His sessions provide actionable frameworks to help Saudi organizations:
James delivers made-to-measure, highly visual keynotes that are customized to address the unique challenges and opportunities facing businesses in Saudi Arabia. His most popular topics provide the actionable frameworks needed to support the ambitious goals of Vision 2030.
Topics: Creativity, Innovation, Change, Artificial Intelligence.
In this entertaining and highly visual keynote, James Taylor reveals how exponential technologies like AI are disrupting industries at lightning speed. He takes the audience on a journey to discover the secrets of the world’s most innovative organizations, sharing how to unlock your team’s creative potential to adapt and innovate in line with the Kingdom’s goals.
Topics: Collaboration, Innovation, Leadership, Change, Artificial Intelligence, Future Trends.
In this dynamic and interactive keynote, James explores how leaders can thrive through creative human-machine collaboration. He shares that your most valuable competitive advantage as a leader lies in your ability to foster collaboration between humans and machines, equipping your leadership with the skills to be future-ready.
Topics: Sustainability, Environment, Climate Change, ESG, Trends, Leadership, Future of Work.
This inspiring keynote shows how the world’s most ethical and sustainable companies are transforming their industries while balancing profit, people, and the planet. As consumers and talent increasingly demand purpose-driven business, James provides a roadmap for using data and creativity to accelerate your sustainability transformation, uncovering new opportunities for growth.
The best way to understand the impact James Taylor can have on your audience is to see him in action. His presentations are known for being highly visual and cinematic, creating an unforgettable experience that fully engages attendees. The video below demonstrates James’s engaging stage presence, powerful storytelling, and ability to connect with diverse international audiences.
This HD highlight reel provides a preview of James’s dynamic style and substance on the global stage.
When you hire James Taylor for your Riyadh event, you are partnering with an internationally recognized authority on business creativity, innovation, and artificial intelligence. His insights are sought by leaders and organizations worldwide, and he brings a rich, cross-industry perspective to every engagement.
James Taylor’s connection to the region is built on years of direct experience. Having advised top leaders across the Middle East, he brings a level of local insight that goes far beyond a typical keynote address. He understands what drives the Kingdom’s success and how to craft a message that resonates with its ambitious audience.
This firsthand experience ensures his keynotes are not only globally informed but also perfectly aligned with the ambitious vision of Dubai.
No matter your industry, today’s organizations in Riyadh and across Saudi Arabia face rapid disruption, emerging technologies, and the constant need for innovation. This is where James Taylor, one of the world’s leading motivational speakers and a globally recognized keynote speaker on creativity, leadership, and AI, brings unmatched value. With proven experience across industries—from finance and energy to healthcare, technology, and giga-projects—James delivers tailored strategies and practical insights that create lasting impact.
Riyadh is a rapidly growing hub for finance and investment in the Middle East. James has worked with some of the world’s top financial institutions, helping leaders and teams harness creativity to stay competitive. His keynotes on AI, leadership, and innovation provide financial organizations with the tools to drive growth while managing risk and navigating digital transformation.
Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a global leader in AI and smart technology through Vision 2030 makes James the ideal speaker for tech-driven enterprises. With clients like Apple, Microsoft, and IBM, James delivers strategies that combine human creativity and machine intelligence, helping organizations future-proof their operations and lead in the digital economy.
As Saudi Arabia invests heavily in transforming its healthcare innovation, James helps medical professionals, researchers, and healthcare executives unlock creative solutions to improve patient care, optimize operations, and build resilient, forward-thinking healthcare systems.
In an era of sustainability goals, automation, and global competition, James equips industrial and energy leaders with actionable frameworks to innovate, adapt, and thrive. His strategies are designed to help teams embrace new technologies while staying aligned with the Kingdom’s sustainability and economic diversification goals.
As Riyadh shapes the future of education, policy, and public services, James inspires government leaders, educators, and association professionals to foster cultures of creativity, continuous learning, and innovation while preparing their organizations for the future of work.
With experience delivering keynotes in over 30 countries and across industries as diverse as automotive, retail, logistics, and the creative arts, James brings a unique cross-sector perspective. His real-world case studies, actionable frameworks, and highly engaging delivery ensure every presentation is customized to address the specific challenges of Riyadh’s industries.
The Result
When you hire James Taylor for your Riyadh event, you’re not just bringing in a world-class keynote speaker—you’re partnering with a global expert who will tailor his message to meet the needs of your industry, your audience, and your goals.
1. How do you hire a keynote speaker in Riyadh? Hiring a keynote speaker in Riyadh involves a few key steps. First, you identify your event’s objectives and audience. Next, you research speakers who have specific expertise in your desired topic and, ideally, experience with audiences in Saudi Arabia.
When hiring James Taylor, the process is designed to be seamless:
Inquiry: You can check his availability and speaking fees by contacting any of the world’s leading speaker bureaus he is represented by or by reaching out to his team directly through the inquiry form on his website.
Customization: James is very open to pre-event calls with your key stakeholders to understand your audience and tailor his content, a process he takes to another level by using AI tools to fine-tune his speech specifically for your event.
Confirmation: Upon confirming, you receive a comprehensive Event Planning Packet with everything needed for a successful event, from his bio and photos to A/V requirements.
2. What topics does James Taylor cover as a tech keynote speaker in Riyadh? As a tech keynote speaker in Riyadh, James focuses on the business impact of emerging technologies. His core topics include Artificial Intelligence, Human-AI Collaboration, Digital Transformation, and Innovation. He delivers actionable frameworks that help Saudi organizations leverage technology to meet the ambitious goals of Vision 2030.
3. Is James Taylor available as a sales keynote speaker in Riyadh? Yes. While his primary focus is on innovation and leadership, the principles of creativity and adapting to change are fundamental to modern sales. His workshops on creative problem-solving can be tailored to help sales teams in Riyadh identify new opportunities and build stronger client relationships.
4. Does James Taylor speak in other Saudi cities like Dammam and Jeddah? Yes. As an international keynote speaker with extensive global experience, James is available for engagements across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including major business hubs like Jeddah and Dammam, and throughout the wider Middle East.
James is a top motivational keynote speaker who is booked as a creativity and innovation keynote speaker, AI speaker, sustainability speaker and leadership speaker. Recent destinations include: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Orlando, Las Vegas, keynote speaker London, Barcelona, Bangkok, Miami, Berlin, Riyadh, New York, Zurich, motivational speaker Paris, Singapore and San Francisco
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