James Taylor MBA · FRSA helps organisations in Shenzhen unlock creativity, harness artificial intelligence, and lead through change — with high-energy keynotes built for China's hardware, technology and startup capital. 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 Shenzhen's own fast-moving hardware and startup scene — 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, product launches and innovation summits shaping Shenzhen and the wider Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
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Shenzhen is China's hardware and technology-innovation capital — often called "China's Silicon Valley" — home to global technology headquarters including Tencent, Huawei and DJI, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, and the fast-moving maker culture of the Huaqiangbei electronics markets. Sitting directly across the border from Hong Kong and at the innovation core of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, it is a compelling backdrop for flagship product launches, technology conferences and incentive programmes. James designs keynotes that fit naturally into tech-conference and innovation-summit 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 five-star hotel in Futian or Nanshan, or hosting an executive retreat tied to a technology or start-up 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.
"It was a pleasure working with James for HR Summit & Expo Asia. He was accommodating and always looking for ways to deliver more."Jasmine Foo — Conference & Events Manager, HRM Asia
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 Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen 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 the "build it fast" innovation agenda powering Shenzhen's hardware and startup 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 energy 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 Shenzhen 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 hardware-innovation and startup agenda driving Shenzhen and the wider Greater Bay Area's leading 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 technology conferences, corporate summits, and incentive events in Shenzhen, China. His keynotes on AI, creativity, and the future of work are built for high-performing audiences at the city's leading venues — from Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center to landmark five-star properties across Futian and Nanshan.
One of the largest exhibition complexes on earth, in Bao'an District beside Shenzhen Airport — the natural anchor for major technology conferences and trade summits.
The city's landmark convention venue in the Futian Central Business District, built for large-scale corporate events and conferences.
A five-star hotel in the heart of Futian, directly opposite the Convention & Exhibition Center and close to the Shenzhen Civic Center.
A premium Futian property facing the Convention and Exhibition Center, with extensive meeting space and indoor and outdoor pools.
A landmark hotel in Futian's central business district with ten multi-function venues and 2,000 sqm of meeting and banquet space.
Located in the heart of the Nanshan technology district — home to Tencent and the city's science-park innovation cluster — with 2,000 sqm of event space.
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 Shenzhen's hardware, technology and startup 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, and travel. For events in China, James Taylor's speaking fees start from $15,000 USD, net of bureau commissions; the client arranges business-class travel from the UK, ground transport, and accommodation. Share your brief and the team will provide a tailored proposal for your Shenzhen event.
Yes. James builds every keynote around the client's sector and audience. His themes of creativity, AI and the future of work fit Shenzhen's hardware, technology and startup sectors, and he delivers with full customisation in-person or virtually for audiences across the Greater Bay Area.
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 Shenzhen event.
As early as possible — popular dates fill quickly, especially around major technology conferences and product-launch seasons. For flagship conferences 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 Shenzhen and across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, including Hong Kong-adjacent events, and delivers both in-person and fully interactive virtual sessions with the same level of customisation in either format.
Booking James Taylor for a Shenzhen 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
