James Taylor MBA · FRSA helps organisations in San Diego unlock creativity, harness artificial intelligence, and lead through change — with high-energy keynotes built for a city known for biotech and life-sciences innovation, a major defense and naval presence, and a world-class convention and resort economy. 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 biotech and life-sciences conferences, defense and government forums, and association meetings that define San Diego's convention and incentive-travel economy.
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San Diego is one of the West Coast's premier meetings and incentive-travel destinations — a bayfront city anchored by a world-class convention center, a dense biotech and life-sciences cluster, a major U.S. Navy and defense presence, and a near year-round climate that keeps association conferences and executive retreats coming back. James designs keynotes that fit naturally into these 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 bayfront convention hotel in downtown San Diego or hosting an executive retreat at a coastal resort in La Jolla or Coronado, 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego's fast-growing biotech, life-sciences, 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 biotech and life sciences to defense and tourism.
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 San Diego 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 San Diego's leading biotech, defense, and technology 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, biotech and life-sciences summits, and incentive events in San Diego, California, USA. His keynotes on AI, creativity, and the future of work are built for high-performing audiences at the city's leading venues — from the bayfront San Diego Convention Center to landmark waterfront hotel and resort ballrooms.
A 2.6-million-square-foot bayfront facility with 615,000+ sq ft of exhibit space and two 40,000 sq ft ballrooms — one of the world's most recognised convention venues.
Over 320,000 square feet of flexible meeting space on San Diego Bay, including the 34,000 sq ft Grand Hall, ideal for large-scale conferences.
More than 170,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, anchored by the 34,000 sq ft Sapphire Ballroom — the largest pillar-free ballroom in San Diego.
An iconic beachfront resort with the Southpointe Event Center and a 15,130 sq ft ballroom, offering a landmark coastal setting for incentive programmes and galas.
A historic Gaslamp Quarter hotel with 33,000 square feet of event space, including the elegant Crystal Ballroom, for corporate meetings and conferences.
A purpose-built, 22,000 sq ft conference center in coastal La Jolla, designed to maximise audience retention for executive retreats and leadership offsites.
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 San Diego's biotech, defense, and tourism 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.
Fees vary with format, audience size, and customisation requirements. As a general guide, speaking fees for North American events typically start from $15,000 USD, net of bureau commissions, with the client arranging business-class travel and accommodation. Share your brief and the team will provide a tailored proposal for your San Diego event.
Yes. San Diego's dense cluster of biotech, life-sciences, and technology companies, alongside its status as a major hub for national and international association conferences, makes it a natural market for James's keynotes on AI, creativity and innovation — delivered both in-person and as fully interactive virtual sessions.
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 San Diego event.
As early as possible — popular dates fill quickly, especially during San Diego's busy spring and autumn conference and convention season. 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 San Diego and across California and the wider US West Coast, and delivers both in-person and fully interactive virtual sessions with the same level of customisation in either format.
Booking James Taylor for a San Diego 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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