Keynote Speaker Charles Anderson is a globally recognized technology expert and strategic advisor who makes complex technology meaningful, relevant, and actionable. He helps business leaders cut through hype and buzzwords to understand what emerging technologies such as AI, GenAI, IoT, 5G, digital twins, and Smart Cities actually mean for their organizations and how to turn them into measurable outcomes.
With 30+ years of experience across the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Charles has led go-to-market strategies through every major technology shift from enterprise mobility and cloud to IoT, Industry 4.0, and now AI. This hands-on global experience gives him a rare perspective on what works, what fails, and why so many organizations struggle to translate technological potential into real impact.
He is known for his independence and pragmatic, human-centric approach. After senior roles at McKinsey, major telecommunications companies, and leading IDC’s Asia Pacific tech practice, he brings no vendor bias or hidden agenda. His mission is simple: make complex technology accessible not by dumbing it down, but by making it practical.
Charles has delivered 300+ keynotes in more than 25 countries from TEDx to major global conferences for clients including Samsung, Microsoft, Cisco, Bosch, and Vodafone. Whether speaking to leaders in travel, retail, manufacturing, or industrial sectors, he tailors his insights to the specific challenges and opportunities of each audience.
He is also the host of the popular TechBurst Talks podcast and serves on the Advisory Board of the Global Organization of Smart Cities.
