Nicholas Davis is an innovation expert and has worked with governments, international firms and civil society organisations to collaborate on global issues. Davis is the former Head of Society and Innovation at the World Economic Forum and a member of the Executive Committee. He led the Forum’s thought-leadership on the... Read more
Nicholas Davis is an innovation expert and has worked with governments, international firms and civil society organisations to collaborate on global issues. Davis is the former Head of Society and Innovation at the World Economic Forum and a member of the Executive Committee.
He led the Forum’s thought-leadership on the concept of “The Fourth Industrial Revolution”, which focused on how new and emerging technologies are transforming industries, labour markets, societies and governments. Nicholas Davis also oversaw the engagement with civil society communities and managed teams across the information technology, telecoms and media industries. With Klaus Schwab, the Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, he is the co-author of Shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution, published in January 2018.
Originally from Sydney, and previously a commercial lawyer, Director at Oxford Investment Research and the World Economic Forum’s Head of Europe, Nick is a Certified Professional Facilitator and a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (FRSA) in the UK.
Nicholas Davis is currently a Visiting Professor at UCL’s Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy, an Associate Fellow at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, an Adjunct Professor at Swinburne University and sits on the board of the IMPROVE European Innovation Management Academy. He holds degrees in Arts and Law from the University of Sydney as well as a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Oxford.
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Nicholas Davis speaks on Digital Trends, Future, Future & Technology, Global Trends. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Nicholas to align the content with your delegates and goals.
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Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Nicholas Davis is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Nicholas can accommodate.
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Nicholas Davis delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Nicholas Davis's areas of expertise include Digital Trends, Future, Future & Technology, Global Trends. To get a clear sense of Nicholas's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Nicholas Davis can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Digital Trends, Future, Future & Technology, Global Trends is relevant. Details of Nicholas's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
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