James Taylor MBA · FRSA helps organisations in Seattle unlock creativity, harness artificial intelligence, and lead through change — with high-energy keynotes built for one of America's leading hubs for cloud computing, e-commerce and enterprise technology. 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.
Before advising Fortune 500 boardrooms, James spent his early career managing high-profile rock stars — an unconventional route into keynote speaking that shaped his understanding of what makes an audience truly listen. He now works with CEOs, founders and leaders across Seattle's cloud computing, e-commerce and enterprise software companies — organisations competing for talent and market share in one of the most innovation-dense regions in the United States — helping them design more creative organisations and adapt to change faster than their competitors. 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, leadership offsites, and innovation summits that define Seattle's identity as home to Amazon, Microsoft, and a fast-growing cluster of cloud and AI companies.
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Seattle has grown into one of America's most important technology and innovation hubs — anchored by global leaders in cloud computing, e-commerce and enterprise software, alongside a deep aerospace heritage and a fast-growing life-sciences and biotech sector. Its waterfront hotels, Puget Sound views, and easy access to the Cascades and Olympic mountains make it 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 downtown Seattle hotel overlooking Elliott Bay or hosting an executive retreat tied to a national technology or life-sciences conference, 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 was the perfect closing keynote for MindMeld. His presentation on SuperCollaboration was engaging, thought-provoking, and directly addressed the opportunities and anxieties our audience has about AI. He ended our event on a true high."Anja Turner Schulz — VP Marketing & Communications, BCD Travel
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 Seattle 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 Seattle 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 cloud, software, and enterprise services. AI keynotes.
How organisations build a culture where creative thinking drives commercial results — central to Seattle's fast-moving cloud computing and e-commerce 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 software and cloud services to aerospace and life sciences.
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 Seattle 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 Seattle's leading technology and enterprise 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, technology summits, and incentive events in Seattle, Washington. His keynotes on AI, creativity, and the future of work are built for high-performing audiences at the city's leading venues — from landmark downtown hotels to Seattle Center's most distinctive event spaces.
A downtown convention hotel with extensive ballroom space, steps from the Seattle Convention Center — a natural fit for large-scale technology and leadership conferences.
One of Seattle's most recognisable hotels — its twin cylindrical towers house extensive meeting and ballroom space for major corporate gatherings and galas.
A waterfront conference centre on Pier 66 with panoramic views across Elliott Bay — a striking setting for executive summits and incentive events.
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Frank Gehry's landmark building at Seattle Center offers a genuinely creative backdrop for product launches, receptions and innovation forums.
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One of the world's largest air and space museums — its Great Gallery makes a memorable event venue tied directly to Seattle's aerospace heritage.
A Seattle Center landmark since the 1962 World's Fair, with exhibit halls and an IMAX theatre suited to large-scale corporate events and technology showcases.
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 Seattle's technology, aerospace and life-sciences 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, location, and customisation requirements. For events across the United States, engagements are typically arranged in USD; please contact us directly to enquire about fees and receive a tailored proposal for your Seattle event.
Yes. James builds every keynote around the client's sector and audience. His themes of creativity, AI and innovation resonate strongly with Seattle's cloud computing, e-commerce and enterprise software companies, its deep aerospace heritage, and its growing biotech and life-sciences cluster, and he has delivered keynotes for organisations across North America including BCD Travel.
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 Seattle event.
As early as possible — popular dates fill quickly, especially around Seattle's busy spring and autumn technology conference 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 Seattle and across the Pacific Northwest, and delivers both in-person and fully interactive virtual sessions with the same level of customisation in either format.
Booking James Taylor for a Seattle 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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