Jim Harris

Jim Harris is one of the world’s leading keynote speakers on disruptive innovation who has over two decades of experience as a professional speaker and consultant who has been speaking at more than 70 virtual and in-person events annually. He helps his clients to achieve greater sustainability through the use of new technologies, working with the likes of Walmart, Cleantech, government and IBM. Highly regarded as a speaker, Jim shares his expertise on artificial intelligence, innovation and ChatGPT so his clients can fully grasp the power of technology, and how it can be applied in their company’s day-to-day operations.

Originally from Canada, Jim studied at the prestigious Queen’s University, gaining his BA in English and Politics. Jim has led a stellar career, holding influential positions in a number of different companies. Some of his most notable roles include the Program Director for Schulich School of Business, Faculty for Schulich Executive Education Centre, an Advisory Board for Green Living Enterprises, and on the National Advisory Board for Fair Vote Canada.

Jim is also a widely respected author who has released numerous bestselling books Including ‘Blindsided!’ which hit number 1 on the Financial Times of London’s European Edition of Best Business Books, and ‘The Learning Paradox’ which appeared on several bestseller lists. As a columnist with the National Post, Jim wrote numerous articles on how being energy efficient is a profit driver and spent 9 years as a technology columnist for Backbone Magazine. Jim can boast of becoming the author of the Huffington Post Canada’s top blog which received over 20,000 likes, shares and tweets, becoming the number 1 story on Twitter for 2 days. Currently, Jim is a columnist for Disruption Magazine Canada and a Disruptive Innovation, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Columnist for EZ Exchange.

As a testament to his sustainability work, Jim was awarded Canada’s Clean50 in 2014. Requested by companies worldwide, some of his clients include MasterCard, Johnson & Johnson, Barclays Bank, SAP, Zurich Insurance, International Council of Shopping Centres, IBM, Deloitte, the UK Cabinet Office and Cleantech. During his keynote speeches, Jim demonstrates the potential of improved sales, customer satisfaction, streamlined marketing and simplified integration. Having been named as one of North America’s top 10 speakers by Association Magazine, do not miss your chance to hear Jim Harris share his leading knowledge on artificial intelligence, disruptive innovation, and digital transformation today.