Greg Williams is a leading speaker on branding, marketing and creativity. As the Editor-In-Chief at WIRED, he produces regular content on various topics, from politics to digital disruption and big data, a testament to Greg’s extensive, valuable knowledge. Starting as their Executive Editor in 2010, Greg became the esteemed Editor-In-Chief at WIRED, a popular online and print publishing company specialising in technology, culture and world news. Having previously worked with Details Magazine as their Executive Editor, Greg has enjoyed a thriving publishing career, allowing him to pass comment on several pinnacle events. When booked for conferences, he shares his first-hand experience of the industry and the specialist topics that set him apart as a content creator.
With a degree from the University of Warwickshire, Greg’s academic and professional knowledge of marketing, branding and business organisation makes him a highly sought-after speaker. He has previously shared his insight as a panel speaker at Oxford University and the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising in London. The strategic forecaster has great experience in executive roles, positions from which he has supplied valuable predictions for future technologies. From digital to print and other marketing facets, Greg supplies a useful insight into the industry from his perspective as a business leader.
Greg has interviewed many influential figures, including former Prime Minister Theresa May, BMW CEO Harald Krueger, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. He has learned their secrets for WIRED and keynote addresses. As a moderator, he has served events from several sectors, delivering valuable guidance for business owners as part of a larger panel. In Greg’s spare time, he writes popular novels, journalism articles, and essays on neuroeconomics, previously featured in Connecting Minds, Creating the Future. Awarded the Editors’ Editor of the Year twice, Greg continues to produce industry-leading content.
Greg, Editor-in-chief at WIRED and Editor of Wired World, has played a pinnacle role in forecasting future trends and technological advancements. When Greg Williams is hired as a keynote speaker via the official speaker agent Champions Speakers, he delivers his valuable topics eloquently and clearly, ensuring audiences of all industries benefit from his advice. Taking his domination of digital publishing one step further, he founded My London Story, which projects the unique stories of London residents. With a long and successful career, Greg's professional highlights are a testament to his leading insight and popularity on the speaking circuit.
Why Choose Greg Williams?
- Cutting-Edge Expertise: Greg dedicates his days to engaging with key players in technology, business, and government, ensuring he remains at the forefront of emerging trends and delivers timely, forward-thinking presentations.
- Global Perspective: With extensive experience, Greg possesses a nuanced understanding of global trends and their implications for organisations across various industries and continents.
- Direct Access to Industry Leaders: Through his interviews with technological visionaries, Greg provides audiences with exclusive insights into the strategies shaping the future.
- Actionable Insights: Greg’s talks equip audiences with practical strategies to navigate the complexities of technological transformation and global disruption.
- Expert Storytelling: Years of crafting award-winning content across multiple platforms enable Greg to engage and connect with audiences, delivering impactful, engaging, and highly relevant material. His dynamic presentations have garnered praise from clients across several industries.
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Greg Williams received a 4.5 star rating across 15 events in 2023.
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Greg Williams' official speaking topics are listed below:
The Next Frontier: How AI is Transforming Industries, Driving Productivity, and Reshaping the Global Economy
Artificial intelligence isn’t just transforming how we work – it’s rewriting the rules of business, innovation, and society. Generative AI has arrived as a disruptive force, offering game-changing opportunities to revolutionise industries while raising critical questions about its impact. This talk dives into
how leaders can navigate this new reality, harnessing AI to fuel growth, drive productivity, and address the profound ethical challenges.
The economic potential of AI is staggering, with estimates suggesting it could inject $2.6 to $4.4 trillion into the global economy annually. For organisations, this means opportunities to revolutionise operations and enhance efficiency across sectors—from streamlining software development coding to delivering hyper-personalised customer experiences in retail and banking.
Greg also delves into AI-driven innovations in healthcare, including personalised treatment and faster diagnostics. He highlights how AI-powered robotics and autonomous systems create multitrillion-dollar manufacturing and logistics opportunities. Greg demonstrates how businesses can unlock these benefits and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market through real-world examples and strategies.
Looking ahead, the emergence of agentic AI introduces a new frontier in artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional AI systems that require human prompts, agentic AI refers to autonomous systems capable of initiating actions, making decisions, and adapting to their environments independently. These systems could transform personal productivity, such as managing schedules or optimising tasks, and revolutionise organisational workflows by automating complex decision-making and optimising supply chains in real time.
With the potential to create entirely new business models, agentic AI presents immense possibilities – but also demands new governance models and strategies for integrating these systems responsibly. Greg’s talk unpacks the opportunities and challenges of agentic AI, preparing audiences for this transformative shift.
Greg also addresses the critical ethical considerations accompanying the rise of AI, including bias, privacy, and the environmental impact of energy-intensive AI systems. He explores the future of human-AI collaboration, emphasising the importance of emotionally intelligent AI systems to foster trust and enhance interactions.
By focusing on upskilling, ethical governance, transparency, and interdisciplinary collaboration, Greg equips audiences with a clear roadmap for navigating the AI-driven future. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of leveraging AI to drive innovation, adapt to change, and create sustainable value while addressing the societal challenges it poses.
The Technology Trends Disrupting Your Business: How to Flourish in the Digital Age
Organisational disruption is inevitable. Businesses must be prepared to embrace change to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. This talk explores emerging trends and technologies reshaping industries worldwide, from genomics and synthetic biology breakthroughs to advancements in mobility, energy, and AI. With insights on the transformative potential of automation, virtual reality, and the ongoing evolution of software integration, this presentation equips senior executives with the foresight needed to anticipate and respond to change.
Designed specifically for leaders in diverse industries such as finance, retail, security, healthcare, energy, and consulting, the talk focuses on harnessing these technologies to drive innovation, growth, and competitive advantage.
It provides actionable insights to help businesses understand the future and make strategic decisions that enable them to lead in an increasingly digital and interconnected world. By preparing now, organisations can unlock new opportunities, optimise operations, and stay ahead of the curve in an era of constant disruption.
The next decade will bring even more profound shifts in technology and society. Advancements in quantum computing will revolutionise industries like finance, healthcare, and cybersecurity by enabling unprecedented computational power. The continued development of biotechnology will lead to personalised medicine, advanced genetic engineering, and sustainable food production. Meanwhile, autonomous transportation, logistics, and manufacturing systems will reshape supply chains and redefine workforce dynamics.
Beyond these, energy transformation—driven by innovations in sustainable energy and energy storage—will impact industries, global economies and geopolitics.
As these technological developments unfold, businesses will need to adapt quickly. This talk equips leaders with the knowledge and strategic frameworks to foresee what’s coming and build resilient, future-proof strategies that will keep them ahead in a world of rapid innovation and complexity.
Navigating the Evolving Threat Landscape: Essential Strategies to Stay Ahead of Emerging Threats
The pace of change in the cybersecurity landscape is accelerating, presenting significant challenges and unique opportunities for organisations worldwide. Business leaders must be prepared to navigate this evolving environment, where the rise of AI-powered attacks is becoming a critical concern. Cybercriminals increasingly leverage artificial intelligence to craft more targeted and sophisticated threats, forcing organisations to adopt equally advanced, AI-driven defence strategies to protect their assets and maintain a competitive edge.
Ransomware remains one of the top threats to organisations, with new attack methods on the horizon. The growing trend of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) further complicates defences, making it easier for even less skilled attackers to launch devastating cyberattacks. Additionally, cyber-enabled fraud and identity theft are rising rapidly as top priorities for CEOs and CISOs, underscoring the importance of robust authentication and fraud prevention systems to safeguard business operations.
With rising geopolitical tensions, cybersecurity is increasingly viewed as "wartime preparedness." To stay ahead, business leaders must consider the growing risks to supply chain security, operational resilience, and the potential impact of grey-zone warfare tactics. It’s crucial to continuously assess emerging risks and develop proactive incident response plans to minimise disruptions and protect organisational value to stay ahead.
The rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) systems is increasing the attack surface for many organisations. These often under-secured devices are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. At the same time, the rollout of 5G networks introduces new vulnerabilities that must be addressed. Improving security across all digital touchpoints is no longer optional in this ever-changing environment—securing the organisation’s future is critical.
This talk will empower business leaders to understand emerging threats, the strategic shifts necessary to defend against them, and the technologies that can make a tangible difference. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights on how to future-proof their organisations and ensure resilience in the face of evolving cyber risks.
Technology and Power: How the Digital Age is Shaping a New Geopolitical Order
We are living in a transformative era of geopolitical and technological disruption. The war in Ukraine, ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China, global competition over semiconductors, decarbonisation imperatives, and the increasing reliance on AI and advanced technologies are reshaping how nations project power and influence. These issues are intertwined with persistent challenges like supply chain fragility, labour shortages, rising economic inequality, and the urgency of the climate crisis – all demanding simultaneous attention.
As Marc Andreessen observed, “software is eating the world.” It’s not just companies but also industries, governments, and global power structures that have become part of an expansive technology stack. Every aspect of modern life – from advanced weapons systems and energy grids to viral online trends – is deeply embedded in digitalisation and driven by software, data and AI innovations. Governments and enterprises alike are racing to harness the potential of technology, not just for economic gains but as critical instruments of geopolitical strategy.
At this pivotal moment, we are witnessing a tectonic shift akin to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Technology is no longer just a cross-border unifier but a competitive and often contested lever of national influence. Nations cooperate on global challenges like climate change and cybersecurity while competing in a high-stakes race for technological supremacy. Today, technology is shaping geopolitics like never before, and geopolitics is fundamentally reshaping the trajectory of technological innovation.
In this talk, Greg will explore:
- The semiconductor race: How global competition for semiconductor production is driving economic and strategic alliances, with a focus on the U.S. CHIPS Act, Europe’s Chips Strategy, and China’s tech ambitions.
- The rise of tech giants: How technology companies are wielding power akin to nation states, influencing global trade, security, and societal norms.
- The future of supply chains: Why “friendshoring” and “reshoring” are reshaping global trade in response to geopolitical tensions and national security priorities.
- New geopolitical alliances: How democracies and autocracies form technology-focused alliances, from AUKUS and the Quad to China’s Belt and Road Initiative for digital infrastructure.
- The quantum leap: Why quantum computing and AI will offer immense economic and military advantages, and how these breakthroughs are becoming new arenas of geopolitical rivalry.
- The resource scramble: How the race for rare earth elements and other resources critical to advanced electronics redraws geopolitical maps and sparks new conflicts.
- The next election cycles: How political shifts, particularly in the U.S. and Europe, will shape technology policy and its impact on global power dynamics.
This talk delivers essential insights to help leaders understand how the interplay of technology and geopolitics will influence markets, industries, and societies in the years to come. It is designed to empower business executives, policymakers, and innovators with the knowledge they need to navigate and thrive in this complex new era.
The Future of Work: Navigating the Workplace Revolution: From Automation to Adaptability
How we work, lead, and innovate is being reshaped. Technological advancements such as artificial intelligence, automation, and digital collaboration tools are transforming workplaces, while shifting employee expectations and global disruptions continue challenging traditional business practices. To thrive in this dynamic environment, leaders must adapt strategies and redefine how their organisations' operations.
This presentation explores the key trends and forces shaping the future of work. It offers actionable insights to help leaders future-proof their organisations and gain a competitive edge in an era of constant change.
Key topics include:
- Technology’s Transformational Role: How advancements in AI, machine learning, and automation are redefining workforce structures, enhancing productivity, and reshaping how organisations function.
- The Hybrid Work Revolution: Adapting to the long-term shift toward hybrid and remote work models, focusing on building inclusive cultures, fostering collaboration, and maintaining organisational cohesion.
- Redefining Leadership for a Tech-Driven Future: The essential leadership traits required to navigate uncertainty, foster adaptability, and inspire teams in an environment increasingly influenced by digital transformation.
- Building a Purpose-Driven Organisation: Embedding a clear purpose at your organisation's core is critical for attracting and retaining top talent, driving engagement, and enhancing decision-making.
- From Productivity to Adaptability: Shifting key performance indicators to prioritise resilience, agility, and innovation in the face of technological and market disruption.
- Automation and Human-Centric Innovation: Integrating automation into workflows while empowering employees to focus on creativity, problem-solving, and value-driven activities that machines cannot replicate.
- Preparing for Workforce Transformation: The implications of generative AI, reskilling needs, and the growing importance of lifelong learning to ensure teams are ready for the future.
- The Role of Data and Analytics: Leveraging advanced analytics and AI to make informed decisions, drive innovation, and identify emerging organisational opportunities.
The Future of Healthcare: Navigating a Technological Revolution
The convergence of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), digital therapeutics, and remote monitoring solutions is transforming healthcare. These technologies are not just standalone innovations—they are deeply interconnected, creating a dynamic ecosystem fundamentally reshaping how healthcare is delivered, monitored, and optimised. Technology offers the tools to mitigate the challenges of public health and the potential to create a new era of personalised, sustainable, and accessible healthcare.
- AI is poised to redefine healthcare in diagnostics, patient monitoring, and real-time decision-making. AI's role in healthcare is growing exponentially, from AI-powered predictive analytics that can foresee potential health crises to personalised treatment protocols powered by deep learning. AI-powered drug discovery could dramatically shorten development timelines, potentially bringing life-saving treatments to market years ahead of current schedules.
- The neurotechnology sector is advancing at an extraordinary pace. Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are already showing promise in treating a variety of neurological disorders, including ALS, Parkinson’s disease, and severe mental health conditions. Integrating AI with neurotech enables more precise treatments and faster recoveries. Looking ahead, the synergy between AI, wearable devices, and neurostimulation therapies could offer groundbreaking approaches to mental health.
- Digital therapeutics, which use software to treat and manage medical conditions, are becoming mainstream in treatment protocols. In fields like diabetes management, addiction therapy, and cognitive behavioural health, these apps are proving to be as effective as traditional treatments and expanding the possibilities for remote care.
- The potential for mRNA technology to extend beyond vaccines, tackling complex diseases like cancer, rare genetic conditions, and autoimmune disorders, is within reach. Researchers are already exploring its potential for targeted treatments, and breakthroughs in personalised organ printing could change transplant medicine forever, reducing organ shortages by creating organs using patients' cells.
- Success in this rapidly evolving ecosystem will require close cooperation among stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, investors, healthcare professionals, technologists, designers, policymakers and patients.
Ultimately, the future of healthcare lies in a vision where technology improves the precision and speed of treatments and empowers individuals to take control of their health. Remote monitoring, wearables, AI-driven personalised care plans, and access to virtual health services will empower patients, reduce unnecessary hospital visits, and enable proactive rather than reactive care. Technology means we are entering an era where the patient is at the centre of the healthcare ecosystem.
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"Predictions are a dime a dozen. But Greg Williams’ are worth their weight in gold. A man who clearly has his finger on the pulse of the most transformative technology trends of our day, Greg not only helped our audience see the future, but inspired them to act as agents of change and shape it to their advantage." - SAP
"What you managed to pack into 20 minutes was incredible. A fast-paced look into the future, rich with colourful, real-life examples. I've had great feedback - it will for sure have made our audience stop and think." - IBM
"Greg was fantastic and his speech was really well received by our audience." - Magnetar Capital Asset Managers
"Greg was a fantastic guest for our DocuSign Presents event. He was well-prepared, professional, and collaborative. He's super personable and smart, adding much value to the conversation. He is first-rate!" - DocuSign
"Great feedback on his speech and panel discussion – I hope Greg enjoyed it as much as we did! Will also enjoyed spending time with Greg; he said his talk was excellent and he engaged actively in the conference as they were walking around the exhibitors." - Vodafone
"Thank you so much for your positive energy, professional attitude and an amazing performance. To work with you was truly a great experience, you elevated our conference with your character and your knowledge of this industry." - JAD Productions
"Just a bit of quick feedback on Greg after the success of last night. Please can you pass on our thanks to him – he was fantastic! His talk was brilliant, and the guests were really engaged. Greg was super professional and fantastic with the guests. Hope he enjoyed the evening too and we hope to work with him again in the future!" - Swinton Insurance
"Greg’s opening keynote at our closed-door meeting in Saigon for senior leaders from across Asia helped to inform and elevate our event. His insights on the technology trends shaping organisational decision making and the consumer mindset were invaluable as we plan for the future." - Franklin Templeton Investments
"Greg Williams acted as a moderator for our virtual event, and through the full process was a joy to work with. He has a clear understanding of what is happening in technology across a multitude of sectors and regions, and bringing his insight and expertise to our event greatly improved the quality and integrity of our commentary. Greg was a skillful moderator, with a great knack for including all panelists in the conversation equally, but also in a way that it felt seamless. I highly recommend working with Greg and I hope we get to work with him again in the future." - Rackspace Technology
"Greg was a fantastic speaker and brought the topic to life. He delivered poignant and objective insights leaving our attendees informed, aware and yet hopeful (which can be hard to do, given the topic). I always use the level of engagement at the Q&A section as a temperature check for how the talk was received and based on the floods of questions and positive feedback in the chat, it’s safe to say the event was incredibly well received." - Bank of Ireland
"Greg was great. His presentation was engaging and on point for our conference. It tied into our general theme, but also took the audience further into the future, open up their thinking to how technology is and will continue to impact consumer expectations and the customer experience." - Opticon
"Your spirit, enthusiasm, personality and stage presence made it all happen, so I owe you a big one. I really do." - Comptel
"Greg’s presentation to our team was remarkably thought-provoking. The insights were very eye-opening and will push our thinking in new areas for our business." - Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
"Greg opened our eyes and minds to a whole world of possibilities, all through his insight and views on technological trends and how they may impact us. Expertly done." - Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
"I would like to thank you for a terrific presentation. The audience loved it. It was exactly what we were hoping for. International Association for Human Resource Information Management. For almost a decade, Globes, Israel's leading business newspaper, has been hosting the MAD Conference for Media, Marketing, Advertising and Digital, considered the most prestigious media event in Israel. Greg gave a fascinating keynote about the 'On-demand' economy. Participants at the conference actually fought to find a seat and hear him speak." - The Globe
"There has been lots of great feedback from delegates – they really appreciated what you had to say." - Alternative Legal IT Conference
"Thanks for adding such value to our recent session around Navigating the Disruption of Work. You guided and steered the session so it was engaging, informative and worthwhile." - Slack
"Greg Williams has played a major role in making it an outstanding event. His presentation was really successful and interesting for the audience. It helped participants understand where we are today and how to “modernize” their businesses by offering cloud services, a modern approach to boosting sales, support customers and managing information. We would highly recommend Mr. Greg Williams as a keynote speaker." - Cablenet
"Thank you for sharing your perspective at the Western Leadership Conference. We are grateful for your willingness to come to the city we call home, Portland, Oregon. The quality of the conversation was immeasurably richer because of your thoughts, ideas and examples. You have inspired us to think differently, recognize the possibilities and drive forward a consumer-focused healthcare experience." - Cambia Health Solutions
"On behalf of the Chatham House, I would like to thank you warmly for your important contribution in opening and chairing our annual Cyber conference, held this week on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 May…We have received a lot of positive feedback about the focus of discussions and the opening session added greatly to the quality of the debate." - Chatham House
"All of our guests enjoyed the panel discussion. The atmosphere between the panelists and Greg was so strong and engaged, a very vivid dialogue, good to follow and interesting due to the different perspectives. He managed well to handle the involvement of the remote speaker so that it felt as one group in the room." - Infineon
"Greg was fantastic! He brought real value to the table with insights on innovation and strategic forecasting that really clicked with our group of C-level execs. He’s got a great way of engaging the room, sparking conversations that were both meaningful and energising. His expertise and approach made a big impact, and it was clear everyone walked away with something to think about. We’re definitely looking forward to working with him again." - Freshworks
"Greg was fantastic and we have had a lot of great feedback so far!" - Industry Thinkers
"Thanks again for your great professionalism in moderating our talk. It was great, and you helped us a lot in making all speakers participate in the webinar and keeping time under control at the same time. We look forward to collaborating with you again." - Cosmoprof
- 2024 - Presented at Viva Tech in Paris
- 2022 - Published in Connecting Minds, Creating the Future
- 2018 - Awarded Editors' Editor of the Year
- 2017 - Awarded Editors' Editor of the Year
- 2017 - Promoted to Editor-In-Chief of WIRED
- 2012 - Presented in a Panel Discussion for Oxford University
- 2010 - Appointed Executive Editor of WIRED
- 2006 - Appointed Executive Editor of Details Magazine
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