James Taylor MBA · FRSA helps organisations in Seoul unlock creativity, harness artificial intelligence, and lead through change — with high-energy keynotes built for one of Asia's leading hubs for technology, electronics, finance and manufacturing. 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 Seoul — 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 conferences, leadership summits, and innovation forums shaping Seoul, home to global technology, electronics and finance leaders, and one of Asia's largest hubs for corporate meetings and conferences.
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Seoul is one of Asia's largest MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) markets, anchored by the vast COEX complex in Gangnam and a dense cluster of five-star conference hotels across Gangnam, Jamsil, Yeouido and Gwanghwamun. It is home to global technology, electronics, finance and manufacturing leaders, giving corporate audiences a backdrop of genuine business relevance alongside world-class logistics and connectivity through Incheon. 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 Gangnam convention centre or hosting an executive retreat tied to a regional 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, whether the keynote is delivered in person in Seoul or as a polished virtual session.
"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 Seoul 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 Seoul 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 South Korea's technology and manufacturing-driven 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 finance and electronics to technology and manufacturing.
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 Seoul 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 Seoul's leading 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, leadership summits, and incentive events in Seoul, South Korea. His keynotes on AI, creativity, and the future of work are built for high-performing audiences at the city's leading venues — from the vast COEX complex in Gangnam to landmark five-star properties across Jamsil, Yeouido and Gwanghwamun.
Asia's largest underground convention and exhibition complex, in the heart of Gangnam, with over 36,000 square metres of space and halls for up to 7,000 delegates.
The largest five-star hotel in Korea, set within the COEX/World Trade Center complex, with a grand ballroom and 15 banquet halls for conferences and galas.
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A landmark hotel on the 76th–101st floors of Lotte World Tower in Jamsil, with one of the world's highest grand ballrooms and panoramic Han River views.
A five-star Yeouido hotel with a 1,200-capacity Grand Ballroom featuring floor-to-ceiling LED screens, popular with the district's banking and finance sector.
A Gwanghwamun landmark with a dramatic, light-filled Grand Ballroom ideal for conferences, receptions and large-scale corporate events in the heart of the city.
A Namsan hilltop hotel with a pillar-free Grand Ballroom and combined function spaces accommodating up to 2,000 guests, a long-established venue for international conferences.
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 Seoul's technology, electronics, finance and 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, location, and customisation requirements. Please contact us directly to enquire about fees and receive a tailored proposal for your Seoul event.
Yes. James builds every keynote around the client's sector and audience. His themes of creativity, AI and innovation map directly onto Seoul's technology, electronics, finance and manufacturing base, and he has delivered keynotes for organisations across the wider Asia region.
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 Seoul 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 Seoul and across South Korea and the wider East Asia 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 Seoul 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
