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Keynote SpeakerNick Ayton

Advisory, Technologist, Strategist, Speaker and Summit Chair

Nick Ayton is an internationally recognised futurist and thought leader with over 45 years in technology and a track record of launching ten startups. His focus spans the future of humanity, advanced tech, and capital raising for deep tech ventures. He brings unique insights into cutting-edge innovations and is the... Read more

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Popular Talks by Nick Ayton

  • Web3 Business Models

    Why Web3 Business Models are the ultimate competitive weapon? Yet Web3 is misunderstood without realising it is a destructive business model , a new ethos and strategy to win and look after customers. Learn how to get the most out of Web3 strategies and implementations that will helps sales and…

  • Digital Transformation

    Why Digital Transformation doesn’t work despite best efforts? Why so many Digital Transformation project run into the long grass and what you can do to salvage a ROI and deliver something that works. The issue is when the objective is set using Web2 thinking it all goes to pot. ‘Like…

  • Artificial Intelligence

    The next wave of AI is here that accelerates the change to the nature of work, unlocks knowledge, streamline operations and redefines roles. A new AI that already knows what to do, solves the problem and deliver the outcomes – the question is what is the human role in this…

  • Human Brain

    Why the human brain cannot be trusted to manage our Lives, our Work and especially our Health? Discover why our brains are not designed to help us live our best lives, keep us healthy and prioritise and make the best decisions? The argument for a personalised AI assistant has veneer…

  • Longevity

    Longevity Sciences has learned how to extend life 10, even 20 years – but what does this mean for organisations, employees and customers? What business models, systems and approaches will we need to cater for an aging population, as birth rates drop – capable of more life – working longer,…

  • AI assisted Healthcare is inevitable?

    Humans are unable to manage our health, it’s simply too complex as we understand life and death happens at cellular level. But now we can monitor and measure every bio-marker and understand the full impact of our lifestyle on our health. But what does this mean for society?

  • Intelligent Materials and the Energy Revolution?

    New intelligent materials capable of self adjusting will literally change the fabric and infrastructure of society, new energy sources, storage and retrieval systems – what will this mean for business, industries and for creating new business opportunities and new ways of doing things.

  • Biological Age

    The Biological Age is here – that nobody is talking about, that includes unlocking the Zero Energy Principle and exponential computation that will accelerate humanity passing Singularity? As we understand for the first time how life and death really works and learn that biology already knows what to do, has…

  • Deep Tech

    For the first time humanity has to deal with many profound and pervasive technologies arriving ‘all at once’. Which are the ones the watch, use and deploy and to avoid, and what are the implications for organisations, products and services and how these are deployed and consumed.

  • The Fintech Economy

    Why we need banking but not banks. For the first time organisations have many options to great business models and economic models to support the ‘exchange of value’ that enables both competitive advantage and new ways of attracting, retaining and closing new business. Nick delivers insights into building and scaling…

  • Entering the Middle East

    How to do it properly, avoiding cultural ejection and common mistakes. THE UAE and wider Middle East loves to invest in technology and the latest innovations, and deploy it. A region run by Families requires careful navigation and protocol – learn the right and wrong ways of entering this market…

  • Master Class - Capital Raising

    How to prepare, find and secure the capital your business needs to support growth and business plans. 90% of founders make common mistakes that hurt their chances – learn how to do it properly from Nick who has raised $100million for his own ventures.

Biography

Nick Ayton is an internationally recognised futurist and thought leader with over 45 years in technology and a track record of launching ten startups. His focus spans the future of humanity, advanced tech, and capital raising for deep tech ventures. He brings unique insights into cutting-edge innovations and is the creator of Futurist-in-Shorts, a YouTube channel where he shares bite-sized content on tech trends, investor interests, and advice for founders.

Nick has also authored a graphic novel, written a Sci-Fi TV series (in pre production), and a documentary series called The Biological Age. His book “Living to 150” – is due for release in November 2024, and the main works “The Biological Age” in early 2025.

He served on boards of global IT Services multinationals CaGemini, Siemens handling post merger transformations and M&S, was a pioneer of business process outsourcing, and built on the the first Bitcoin exchanges, the first inflight cabin management systems, and the most efficient Fintech savings platform in the UK.

His involvement in frontier technologies range from the latests Stem Cell Therapeutics, Advanced AI, Zero Gravity R&D, Organoid Intelligence, shape shifting Nano Materials, to Cures for Dementia, Quantum Computation and Biological Computing – was the beginning of his fascination with extending life and solving the worlds “hard problems”.

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What clients say about Nick Ayton

“We were so fortunate to not only have Nick Ayton as keynote our Global Accelerator Program in London but also as speaker at our Global Investment Summit. Working with Nick is so inspirational I was indeed taken with his knowledge, experience and expertise an outstanding speaker, both charming and entertaining” Karen Melanie Gould - CEO Gateway to Enterprise
“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 Ceremonies! The best planned events still relies on the punch the MC brings about. Nick is a natural presenter and audiences love him. His eloquence, understanding of audience pulse for the moment makes his narratives look fluid and sounds impactful. As moderator his depth of knowledge across subjects as intense as geopolitics, economics, present day logistics and trade, to cutting edge AI technology, jumping to medical interventions - he wears multiple hats with ease. I am sure he would undergo needful prep, but his moderation of panels each with subject matter experts on the other side, calls for special skills and can test even the best talents. Nick is an event managers dream MC. With him opening the dhow, we are always at ease but I should warn you, one needs to have a agile lifting engineer to keep up with his movement on stage” Prem K, Director Founder AXYZ Global Ventures, UAE

How to book Nick Ayton as a keynote speaker

How do I book Nick Ayton for a keynote speech?

You can book Nick Ayton through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Nick's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Nick Ayton's speaking fees?

Nick Ayton's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Nick tailored to your event.

What topics does Nick Ayton speak about?

Nick Ayton speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Digital Trends, Facilitators & Moderators, Future. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Nick to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Nick Ayton available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Nick Ayton for events worldwide, subject to Nick's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Nick Ayton deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Nick Ayton is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Nick Ayton?

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 Nick can accommodate.

Can Nick Ayton tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Nick Ayton on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Nick can offer.

What languages does Nick Ayton present in?

Nick Ayton 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.

What makes Nick Ayton a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Nick Ayton's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Digital Trends, Facilitators & Moderators, Future. To get a clear sense of Nick'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.

What kind of events can Nick Ayton speak at?

Nick Ayton can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Digital Trends, Facilitators & Moderators, Future is relevant. Details of Nick'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.

Does Nick Ayton offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Nick Ayton is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Nick Ayton?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Nick Ayton, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Nick's current availability for your dates.