Actionable Futurist Andrew Grill helps leaders turn emerging trends into practical steps for real-world impact today.
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“Addictively energetic and with incessant optimism, Andrew adds enormous vigor and enthusiasm to any audience. Full of energy and ideas, supportive, and dedicated to his work, he's an inspiring speaker and I absolutely loved working with him.”
Sabrina H. Hadek
Business Intelligence Chemicals & Materials - PC | Home | I&I | Agro
Andrew Grill is an Actionable Futurist who cuts through the noise and focuses on what leaders can do today to prepare for tomorrow. With a career spanning decades at the intersection of business and technology, including his role as a former IBM Global Managing Partner, Andrew brings clarity, relevance, and practical direction to organisations navigating rapid change. His keynotes equip audiences with tangible strategies to embrace innovation, adapt to disruption, and confidently lead in a digital-first world.
Andrew Grill stands apart as an Actionable Futurist, known for transforming complex technological trends into clear, practical actions. Where many futurists focus on distant possibilities, Andrew brings the future into the present, helping organisations understand what matters now and what to do next. His approach is grounded, direct, and built on real-world experience, making his insights immediately relevant to leaders across industries.
With a career that spans decades in senior leadership roles, including his time as a former IBM Global Managing Partner, Andrew has worked at the forefront of digital transformation. He has advised organisations around the world on how to navigate change, adopt new technologies, and align innovation with business strategy. His perspective is shaped by hands-on experience, giving audiences both credibility and clarity.
Andrew’s strength lies in his ability to connect technology with business outcomes. He understands that digital transformation is not just about tools or systems, but about people, culture, and leadership. Through his keynote presentations, he helps organisations cut through complexity and focus on what truly drives progress.
He brings a sharp understanding of how emerging technologies impact industries, while always anchoring his message in practical execution. Audiences leave with a clear sense of direction and a set of actionable steps they can implement immediately. His sessions are designed to empower leaders to make confident decisions in an environment defined by constant change.
As the host of the acclaimed Digitally Curious podcast, Andrew has interviewed more than 100 of the world’s foremost technology innovators. These conversations provide him with a unique, continuously evolving perspective on how trends are shaping business and society.
This direct access to leading thinkers allows Andrew to bring fresh, relevant insights to every stage. He shares real stories, lessons, and perspectives that go beyond theory, offering audiences a window into how innovation is happening right now across the globe.
His book, Digitally Curious (2024), builds on these insights, offering practical strategies that help individuals and organisations navigate transformation with confidence and clarity. The book reflects his core philosophy: curiosity, when combined with action, becomes a powerful driver of progress.
Andrew Grill is widely recognised as a trusted commentator on technology and business trends. He regularly appears on major media platforms including BBC Television and Radio, Sky News, Channel 4, and UKTV. His insights are also featured in leading publications such as The Financial Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Economist, and the Australian Financial Review.
This consistent media presence reflects both his authority and his ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and engaging way. Whether on stage or on screen, Andrew connects with audiences by making the future feel understandable and relevant.
Booking Andrew Grill means bringing a speaker who delivers more than inspiration. His sessions are focused on action, equipping audiences with tools and perspectives they can immediately apply.
In his keynotes, Andrew typically covers:
His delivery is engaging, insightful, and grounded in real experience. He challenges audiences to think differently while providing them with a clear path forward.
Andrew Grill is an ideal choice for organisations looking to move beyond theory and into action. His ability to translate future trends into practical strategies makes him highly relevant for leadership teams, conferences, and innovation-focused events.
When you book Andrew Grill, you are not just getting a futurist, you are gaining a guide who helps your organisation take meaningful steps toward the future, starting today.
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“Addictively energetic and with incessant optimism, Andrew adds enormous vigor and enthusiasm to any audience. Full of energy and ideas, supportive, and dedicated to his work, he's an inspiring speaker and I absolutely loved working with him.”
Sabrina H. Hadek Business Intelligence Chemicals & Materials - PC | Home | I&I | Agro
Andrew Grill
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“Andrew delivered an outstanding social business media workshop for our agency. He stepped in at short notice and was a real professional. Delivering an informative and lively session, Andrew demonstrated his expertise in the areas of social business and social media. He was a delight to work with and I would highly recommend him to deliver talks, coaching or presentations to anyone.”
Toni O'Sullivan Communications professional
Andrew Grill
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“Andrew was a speaker at Discover Sourcing in London. His presentation on ‘Talent in the age of Social Business’ was very well received and obtained high rating from the event delegates. He is a very engaging speaker and pitched his content perfectly to the audience. Andrew was very supportive of the event too; he produced fantastic blog content in the run up and arrived ready to video his presentation on the day. He is the sort of speaker that event organisers dream about!”
Katharine Robinson Executive Research Lead at The Thrive Team | Sourcer & Trainer at Cup & Sourcer | Searching for people with hard-to-find skills
Andrew Grill
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“I came across Andrew by chance actually, researching keynote speakers for a content marketing event. It's only now a month later I realise what a speaking circuit superstar I luckily convinced to come speak at our event. As a speaker, and as a person I imagine, Andrew is very creative, funny, credible and highly interactive. I think it's fair to say that together with Rory Sutherland, he is the best event speaker I have come across to date.”
Freddie Ossberg Entrepreneur | Property Advisor & Developer
Andrew Grill
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“Andrew spoke at our recent Sales and Marketing Forum, an event that brings together Marketing and Sales professionals in enterprise B2B organisations. Andrew presented the recent IBM Global C-suite study which was very well received. Andrew was fantastic at helping create a stimulating environment; he was credible, charismatic and a highly entertaining presenter. I wouldn’t hesitate recommending him or working with him in the future.”
Enabling the world’s leading companies to deliver market-beating growth Gemma Davies
Andrew Grill
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“I approached Andrew to speak at LinkedIn's inaugural Sales Connect London Event. This event is designed for Sales leaders across Europe. We aim to inspire, educate and entertain our guests, and Andrew's keynote delivered on exactly that. It's also a pleasure to work with Andrew, he is a professional, delivering great content with an easy stage presence.”
Amy S. Marketing Leader | Demand Gen | Brand Strategy ex ITV, AOL and LinkedIn
Andrew Grill
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“Andrew is a true professional, fantastically knowledgeable about digital strategy and social media, and also warm, engaging and bubbling with enthusiasm. I sincerely hope that I will get the opportunity to work with Andrew again.”
Belinda Barker Chair of World Media Group
Andrew Grill
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“I brought Andrew on board to lead our TempletonConnect Digital Transformation event I organised in November. It was Templeton’s first event so I was keen to impress, we only invite C-level technology executives so the audience is by no means easy to please, especially when it comes to the Q and A session. Andrew has an obvious natural affinity to all things digital, and he has an infectious way of communicating information that encourages everyone in the room to stay connected and really understand and appreciate the quality of his content. Andrew was highly engaging both during and after the event, and worked the room to ensure everyone got a chance to immerse themselves in the content and air their views directly. Our first event was a huge success, most of the attendees ended up staying on two hours past the finish time.”
Niki Holzhey Founder, designer and creative director
Andrew Grill
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“Andrew addressed one of our International Women of Excellence lunchtime sessions at the offices of Mercer in London on the topic of ‘Developing your social brand’. Andrew impressed the assembled audience with examples from his notable career, and he opened the eyes of those in the audience to how they could use social media for their own personal brand, as well as how they could integrate social media into their organisation. I have no hesitation in recommending Andrew as an exciting, energetic and educational speaker.”
Peta Payne Managing Director at International Women of Excellence
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“It is my pleasure to give Andrew my recommendation as a keynote speaker, he delivered valuable information and analysis in an inspiring and entertaining manner at this year's Linedata Exchange Europe. Spending time with our audience and being involved in industry debates throughout the day meant our audience was really able engage with Andrew. I would have no hesitation in utilising Andrew at future events.”
Helen Traverso VP Marketing
Andrew Grill
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“Andrew was the keynote speaker on ‘The future is now’ at the PM Forum Conference I project manage. He is very professional and has incredible knowledge about digital strategy and AI. What impressed me the most was Andrew’s initiative in preparation as a speaker, in researching PM Forum’s audience and the issues they face by attending our events and reading our PM magazine ensuring that he can deliver a very focused and specified talk to our members. A very charismatic, entertaining and erudite presenter.”
Helena S. Social Media content creation | Cross platform digital marketing | Event management | Video Marketing | Social media employee advocacy
Andrew Grill
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“From the very first communication with Andrew, there was no doubt that he was the right choice to launch our inaugural Digital City Scale up programme. Andrew took the time to ask the right questions, got to know me and crucially my clients needs. The net result was a perfectly pitched keynote that addressed the individual needs of 14 small businesses. Andrew is pragmatic, full of energy, enthused and truly engaged his audience. Without hesitation I would recommend Andrew, in particular with relation to scale up, social media and the future of tech. Andrew, we thank you for providing such an excellent platform for Digital City to grow its scale up programmes.”
David Dixon Helping founders, executive teams & boards avoid bad decisions at moments of inflection | Commercial & Strategy Leader | Chair & NED
Andrew Grill
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“Back in September I attended the DigitalCity SCALE Programme to start a process of taking our company to the next level. Andrew was the keynote speaker and to say I was enlightened is probably a huge understatement! The experience and knowledge brought through his presentation offered a real insight into the best ways to plug in your digital product into a market place but also, how to do so by causing as much disruption in the process. Too often we feel that we should be under the radar, apologetic and offer your solution to the market in an incredibly civilised and understated way. Andrew showed us how the best digital companies in the world hit the market with their ideas and solutions with a world changing impact. Our product is one that we believe would add incredible value to the education sector. We now believe that our product is going to be one that makes a huge difference to the lives of students, teachers, parents, bringing about true digital disruption. Thanks to Andrew for instilling a knowledge and wisdom that has built confidence and a higher delivery gear for our company.”
Mike Young Strategic Advisor | Governance & Commercial Risk | Supporting Boards & Owners in High-Stakes Decisions
Andrew Grill
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“It was a brilliant experience working with Andrew Grill to bring about real inspiration during our organization development and Leadership conference last week. He is a true practical futurist that every successful leader and organization need in order to turn digital disruption into an advantage. Andrew beautifully engage, inspire and equip his audience with endless fresh perspectives and practical thoughts that let them walk away with immense desire to take their organizations and teams further. He is always thoroughly prepared and able to understand his clients needs, and collaboratively work with them and the other speakers to turn their events and engagements into success. It's always rare to meet those people who are able to provide truly authentic and enlightening total experience, and Andrew is one of those who are always prepared to do it adroitly. I do recommend Andrew as a speaker, facilitator, consultant and partner if you are really keen to gift your audience a real transformational experience.”
Amin Sorour Group Talent & Performance Manager-Global @Medochemie | Psychologist-GMBPsS | Global Keynote Speaker | Top 50 HR leaders in Middle East | Human Resources | Performance Management | Coaching | Neurodiversity
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“Practical Futurist and former Global Managing Partner at IBM, Andrew Grill was the keynote speaker at our UTS International Alumni Event recently held in London and hosted by UTS Vice Chancellor Attila Brungs. Andrew shared his knowledge and expertise on the topic of digital disruption, building for the future and digital diversity. Leading up to the event Andrew was completely prepared, gauging his audience, the needs of our organisation and ensuring presentation delivery was on point. The event was a huge success on every level, we had the best attendance rate in over three years! From the start, Andrew was engaging and animated throughout his presentation reflecting a great knowledge and perspective on the digital world, clearly evident with great insights – even the old TV interview with Arthur C Clarke advising what the digital future would look like – a stroke of genius. Everyone was very involved and the feedback was extremely positive. Great subject matter and very slick presentation, people did not want to leave the event! I would strongly recommend Andrew to anyone considering a facilitator, speaker or consultant in the field of digital disruption, social media and yes, even start-ups.”
Angela Abbott Relationship Management Professional | Strategic Planning | Digital Marketing | Business Development | HRM
Andrew Grill
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“Andrew was a fantastic keynote speaker to open our Biennial Conference with an international audience of 350 insurance CEO/C-suite delegates. His presentation was professional, engaging and interesting, and his insights into digital disruption introduced thoughts and discussions that were covered in rest of the conference. Andrew was very open and helpful in the run up to the conference and diligently keen to make sure his presentation met our brief - which it did. His professional approach on the day of his presentation was also very helpful and added to the quality of his keynote and reception he received from our delegates.”
Ben Telfer Chief Membership Officer at ICMIF
Andrew Grill
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“What a marvellous speaker! Andrew Grill opened Compeer annual WealthTech’19 event on the topic ‘The Truth About Digital’. Inspirational and energising, Andrew captured the audience from the minute he stepped on the stage. Andrew really shook up the way we look at new tech disruption and made us think about issues for our business and wider life. Thank you!”
Maya Tsolova Event Coordinator at FINBOURNE Technology
Andrew Grill
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“Andrew spoke at Compeer's WealthTech conference and both challenged and entertained the audience. His presentation was excellent and I would highly recommend him.”
Mike Levy Semi Retired
Andrew Grill
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“Andrew is a great speaker and a real professional. His ability convey high-value leadership insights to both a larger audience and a smaller boardroom was what we needed. He showed an ability to think on his feet and adapt the discussion to the needs of the people in the room. Really pleased to have had him join our event.”
Richard Joslin CEO @ inVOYAGE | Global B2B Luxury Incentive Travel Events
Andrew Grill
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“Andrew did a speech for our company's annual event and we were all pleased with how well he mastered the subjects we required the speech on Web3, Metaverse. He showed professionalism and great delivery. Andrew is also a great person to work with. I totally recommend Andrew!”
Lavinia Pavel Field Marketing Manager
Andrew Grill
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“I was speaking at the same event as Andrew and had the opportunity to listen to his presentation on becoming more digitally curious. Like many in the audience I have dabbled in AI and other technology but haven't yet fully embraced it, and Andrew’s fun, relaxed and supportive approach gave me the nudge I needed to start. I messaged him after the event and said how much I had enjoyed it and he asked me what some of my takeaways were. I was immediately able to reel off a couple of specific and practical things that I took from the presentation, which for me is an indication of the quality of the content and delivery! I’d highly recommend Andrew for any event organisers looking for an accessible and exciting glimpse of the future, and the many ways you can become more digitally curious!”
George Anderson Keynote speaker helping ambitious teams who want to maintain peak performance through periods of pressure without burning out
Andrew Grill
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Do you lean forward when new technology is discussed or hold back? In the age of AI, curiosity is no longer optional, it’s essential. This keynote explores how a digitally curious mindset helps individuals and organisations stay relevant as technology accelerates. Andrew Grill shares practical ways to better understand, question, and apply emerging tools, including AI, in everyday work. Audiences will learn how to build confidence with new technologies, ask smarter questions, and turn curiosity into action—creating a culture that thrives in a digital-first world.
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how we work, create, and compete. The rise of generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Claude, NotebookLM, and Gemini is already transforming industries, from education to finance and beyond. In this keynote, Andrew Grill breaks down what generative AI really means in practice. He explores where the biggest opportunities lie, what risks leaders must consider, and how organisations can move from experimentation to real impact. The session leaves audiences with a clear understanding of what to do next to stay competitive in an AI-driven world.
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From Artificial Intelligence to Augmented Intelligence, organisations are navigating a complex and fast-moving landscape. But how do all the pieces fit together—and how close are we to AI systems that can truly think and act like humans? In this keynote, Andrew Grill unpacks the AI puzzle leaders are trying to solve today. He explores the technologies, capabilities, and decisions that will define success in the years ahead. With a focus on practical application, this talk helps leaders understand where to invest, what to prioritise, and how to build a strategy that keeps them competitive in the age of AI.
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AI may feel like a recent breakthrough, but its foundations stretch back to the 1950s and the work of Alan Turing. What has changed is the pace, power, and accessibility of today’s technology. In this keynote, Andrew Grill takes audiences on a journey from early AI concepts to the rise of Transformer models that power platforms like ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Bing Chat. He explains how we got here, what’s driving the current surge in interest, and what it means for every industry and job function. The result is a clear, engaging view of where AI is today—and where it’s heading next.
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Work is being redefined in real time, shaped by AI, automation, and changing employee expectations. So what does the workplace look like in the age of generative AI—and how can organisations adapt? In this keynote, Andrew Grill explores how leaders can build a human-centric workplace that fully leverages technology without losing focus on people. From new ways of working to evolving roles and skills, he outlines practical steps to help organisations stay productive, engaged, and competitive. Audiences leave with a clear understanding of how to design a workplace that works for both humans and machines.
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