Scott has had successful careers as a scientist, HR Director, business consultant, musical producer, and non-executive director (British Olympic Bobsleigh, Orkney Science Festival). Now, as an international speaker, he brings his unique brand of cinematic and insightful keynotes to your events. His keynotes make a lasting impression on attendees, to... Read more
Scott McArthur - The Next Generation | London Speaker Bureau
Scott McArthur - Anticipation | Keynote Speaker
"UnrealHR - Rethinking Technology for HR & The Future of Work" by Scott McArthur (HR Week)
The importance of biology and biotechnology for all of our futures, the unity of humankind and knowledge (consilience).
Future literacy (L.E.A.R.N.E.R. model), anticipatory leadership, fantasy and the future and an opportunity to pre-experience the future.
The potential impact of the gaming industry, AI, open source and other disruptive technologies on organisations.
How the N.E.X.T. framework can set you and your organisation up for hybrid success.
How biology and legal drugs may transform our world and help us focus and perform at work.
This keynote presents a trinity of technologies that are about to impact you and your business.
AI as an impending disaster or a route to human flourishing.
Scott has had successful careers as a scientist, HR Director, business consultant, musical producer, and non-executive director (British Olympic Bobsleigh, Orkney Science Festival). Now, as an international speaker, he brings his unique brand of cinematic and insightful keynotes to your events. His keynotes make a lasting impression on attendees, to take on the challenges of today, tomorrow, and beyond.
From working with a global and diverse client list (including British Gas, Amazon, Capgemini, SwissRe, and the NHS), he learned that most problems are complex and require diverse approaches.
“It is remarkably hard to understand the system you are part of if you can only see your part.” Scott believes people with the fewest blind spots have the best chance of success.
Reflecting his creative approach to research, writing and speaking, Scott engages his audience in imagining positive futures in which disruptive technologies (AI, Biotech, and new social norms) have changed society, geopolitics, organisations, commerce, manufacturing, and the very nature of what it means to be a human being. Extrapolating this to their organisation’s opportunities and challenges opens up the creative mindsets needed to develop next-level performance.
In summer 2025, Scott delivered over 90 lectures and three keynote talks at Oxford University, focusing on the entrepreneur and enterprise of the future. His work explores emerging themes such as the adjacent possible, consilience, and the role of biology in technology – including the rise of bio-supercomputers. Known for his wit and engaging delivery, Scott blends science, storytelling, and strategic foresight in a way that few others can, making complex ideas both accessible and memorable.
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Scott McArthur'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 Scott tailored to your event.
Scott McArthur speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Business & Management, Communication, Digital, Digital 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 Scott to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Scott McArthur for events worldwide, subject to Scott's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Scott McArthur 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 Scott can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Scott McArthur 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 Scott can offer.
Scott McArthur 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.
Scott McArthur's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Business & Management, Communication, Digital, Digital Trends. To get a clear sense of Scott'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.
Scott McArthur 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, Business & Management, Communication, Digital, Digital Trends is relevant. Details of Scott'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.
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 Scott McArthur is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Scott McArthur, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Scott's current availability for your dates.