Nick Ayton is a trailblazing keynote speaker, futurist, and expert in advanced technology, with a background spanning over 45 years in AI, Quantum Computing, Blockchain, and Longevity Sciences. As a ten-time startup founder and a recognised authority on frontier technologies, Nick captivates audiences with his ability to make complex ideas accessible, insightful, and actionable. His most significant achievement to date is being named ‘Top Futurist Speaker’ at the Family Office Summit in Abu Dhabi in 2023. Known for his thought-provoking insights, Nick has been instrumental in helping organisations understand and adapt to the rapid technological shifts defining the modern era.
Nick's career began with a degree in Computer Science, after which he swiftly made his mark as an innovator in global IT services, restructuring, and M&A. His early years were spent pioneering cutting-edge solutions for difficult problems in fintech, aviation, and blockchain, including the development of one of the first Bitcoin trading platforms. Driven by a desire to explore the boundaries of technological innovation, Nick founded a series of successful startups that tackled everything from fintech solutions to breakthroughs in AI-powered healthcare.
Throughout his career, Nick has earned numerous accolades for his thought leadership. In addition to being named the Blockchain Visionary of the Year by CoinTelegraph in 2018, he has authored more than 200 influential papers on deep tech and was the founding writer of the iconic ’Sage of Shoreditch’ column, exploring the quest for Satoshi Nakamoto and Bitcoin’s origins. His expertise has led him to speak at leading institutions like MIT, Harvard, and LSE, and he frequently chairs high-profile summits on technology, finance, and investment across global hubs such as Abu Dhabi, New York, Hong Kong, and Berlin.
Organisations seeking a transformative keynote speaker will find Nick Ayton’s insights indispensable. Known for his deep understanding of the interplay between emerging technologies and business strategy, he addresses crucial topics such as AI’s role in workforce transformation, the potential of Web3 business models, and the ethics and future of Quantum Computing. Each talk is designed to not only inform but also to inspire action, preparing businesses to leverage disruptive technology for sustained success.
Books
Living to 150 – a New Age in AI Healthcare
The Biological Age
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Nick Ayton's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Living to 150: The future of personalised AI healthcare
- Human vs AI Workforce: The evolving nature of work
- Web3 Business Models: Achieving sustainable competitive advantage
- Must-Know Technologies for Business Success: Quantum Computing, Biological Computing, and beyond
- Future Threats to Industries: Preparing for disruptive change
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
“We were so fortunate to not only have Nick Ayton as a keynote on our Global Accelerator Program but also a speaker at our Global Investor Summit in London. Working with Nick is so inspirational. I was indeed taken with his knowledge, experience and expertise—an outstanding speaker, both charming and entertaining.” – Karen Melonie Gould, CEO, Gateway2Enterprise
"Nick Ayton is a dynamic speaker, expert moderator, and captivating master of ceremonies. Mr Ayton has looked after our asset, www.familyofficesummit.ae, for the last two years, controlling the operations of the stage, curating panel conversations, and preparing high-profile speakers, from Pakistan's richest man, Hussain Dawood, to family dynasties like Von Siemens, and even UAE Royal Families. His contributions to the Family Office Summits have been instrumental in creating engaging and thought-provoking events." – The Chairman, Dhabi Holdings – Family Office Event Owner
“Nick has a way of getting through to audiences by scaring them a little, then making them laugh. A thought leader and futurist, I very much enjoy listening to him.” – Chief Investment Officer, Prominent Middle East Family Office
"I had the privilege of working very closely with Nick on a few occasions. As event planners and managers, we have a lot of our bearing dependent on the Master of Ceremony! Even the best-planned event still relies heavily on the punch the MC brings. Nick is a natural presenter, and audiences love him! His eloquence and understanding of the audience's pulse make his narratives look fluid and sound impactful." – Prem K, AXYZ Global Ventures, UAE
“A crash course on Quantum Computing, its allure and reach. Nick will set you right where technology is today and where it will take you next. Dive into various universes that will open up what you’ll learn—beware, you may need to rethink your plans!” – Christian C, University of California Berkeley
- 2023 – Top Futurist Speaker, Family Office Summit, Abu Dhabi
- 2021 – Published ‘Quantum Futures’, a leading book on technology’s societal impact
- 2018 – Blockchain Visionary of the Year, CoinTelegraph
- 2016 – Launched a documentary series on advanced technology and society
- 2014 – Founding writer of the ‘Sage of Shoreditch’ column, CoinTelegraph
- 2009 – Developed an early Bitcoin trading platform
- 2001 – Founded first of ten tech startups
