Andrew Grill.
Actionable Futurist Andrew Grill is a former IBM Global Managing Partner.
Unlike traditional futurists who speculate about the distant future, Andrew focuses on the actionable steps leaders can take today to prepare for tomorrow. A visionary technology leader he brings decades of experience at the intersection of business and technology, helping organisations worldwide navigate digital transformation. As host of the acclaimed Digitally Curious podcast, Andrew has interviewed over 100 of the world's foremost technology innovators, exploring how emerging trends shape business and society. His book, Digitally Curious (2024), offers practical strategies for navigating this transformation with confidence and clarity.
Andrew is a trusted media commentator, regularly appearing on BBC Television and Radio, Sky News, Channel 4, and UKTV, and a contributor to leading publications including The Financial Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Economist, and the Australian Financial Review.
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Do you lean forward when the latest piece of technology is discussed? This talk will equip you with ways to better use and understand technology, and be ready for a digital-first world.
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In this rapidly changing world, artificial intelligence is having an impact everywhere. The arrival of generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Claude, NotebookLM, and Gemini will deeply disrupt industries everywhere, from education to finance. Are you ready for these changes, and what can you and your firm do to adapt?
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From Artificial to Augmented Intelligence, the journey to solve some of our most pressing issues is underway. How close are we to having an AI-powered Agents who think and act like a human?
In this talk, Andrew examines the complex puzzle leaders must piece together to stay competitive in the age of AI.
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AI has been around since the 1950s, but only in the past year has it piqued the general public’s interest, thanks to ChatGPT.
What is the current state of AI, how did we get here, and what’s next in the field of AI for every industry and job function?
Andrew’s talk will look at how AI started back with Alan Turing and look at the latest revolutionary Transformer models being used to develop large language models that power platforms such as ChatGPT, Google Bard and Bing Chat.
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The nature of work in the age of AI is about to change, so how can you and your employees adapt and build a human-centric workplace fit for the future? What does work look like in the age of Generative AI?
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frequently asked questions.
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Andrew focuses on artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, digital transformation, with a strong emphasis on how organisations can apply AI practically and responsibly today. His work explores how AI is reshaping leadership, skills, decision-making, and everyday work, cutting through hype to focus on real-world impact.
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He is typically engaged for keynote-style sessions of 30–60 minutes within conferences, corporate events, and leadership programmes, delivered both in person and virtually.
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Beyond keynote presentations, Andrew also contributes to moderated conversations, panel discussions, executive briefings, and advisory-style sessions where organisations want to explore AI strategy, adoption, and workforce implications in greater depth.
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His work is particularly relevant to organisations navigating AI adoption, technological disruption, workforce transformation, and rapid change, especially where leaders and boards need clarity on what AI means for strategy, people, and performance right now.
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He engages with a wide range of audiences, including boards, senior leaders, managers, and professional audiences across corporate, public, and regulated sectors, as well as non-technical audiences seeking to understand AI and emerging technologies without jargon or fear.
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His approach is clear, pragmatic, and highly engaging, combining deep expertise in AI and emerging technologies with accessible storytelling and practical examples that help audiences move from curiosity to confident action.
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He adapts his content to the sector, organisational maturity, and audience familiarity with AI, drawing on board-level advisory experience, current global case studies, and practical frameworks rather than speculative futures or technical theory.
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Andrew Grill’s work resonates strongly across international contexts, informed by experience delivering keynotes and advising organisations in over 40 countries worldwide.
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Pricing for Andrew is influenced by factors such as event location, format, and time commitment. Speaking Office ensures fee consistency across all enquiries, whether via speaker bureaus or direct clients, so that pricing remains aligned and non-competitive across channels. Accurate and up-to-date pricing can be provided once event details are shared, ensuring alignment with both the client’s requirements and Andrew’s long-term positioning.
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Speaking Office aims to respond promptly to all enquiries regarding Andrew, typically within one business day. Response times may vary slightly depending on event complexity and time zone, but all enquiries are handled with care and attention.
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Andrew is available for virtual and hybrid events, as well as in-person engagements, depending on availability and event requirements. Speaking Office can advise on the most appropriate format based on audience, objectives, and technical considerations.
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Advance booking is recommended for Andrew, particularly for peak periods and international events. While shorter lead times can be accommodated, early enquiry allows for greater flexibility and planning.
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Speaking Office exclusively represents Andrew for speaking engagements and live events work. Details regarding availability, fees and general enquiries are managed by his speaker manager via the contact information on this page.
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