Andrew Grill is a globally recognised AI expert, futurist, and tech industry leader with over 30 years of experience driving innovation and success within technology companies.
Ranked among the world’s top 10 futurist speakers and a finalist for Digital Leaders AI Expert of the Year, Andrew is renowned for delivering insightful, action-oriented keynotes that resonate with audiences worldwide.
As a former Global Managing Partner at IBM, Andrew has worked closely with board-level executives from Vodafone, Adobe, DHL, Nike, Nestle, Bupa, Wella, Mars, Sanofi, Dell Technologies, and the NHS.
His expertise spans critical topics such as AI, Web3, digital transformation, and workplace innovation, making him a trusted advisor across multiple industries.
Andrew has delivered nearly 600 keynotes in over 40 countries, captivating corporate audiences with clear strategies for leveraging AI and digital disruption.
His bestselling book Digitally Curious and his popular podcast of the same name explore how technology is reshaping society and business, offering tools to stay ahead of change.
Andrew’s unique engineering background and his strategic insight position him as the ideal partner for organisations seeking to future-proof their strategies, drive innovation, and foster a digital-first mindset.
Whether through engaging talks or tailored advisory sessions, Andrew helps corporates turn challenges into opportunities in the age of AI and beyond.
Every one of his impactful keynotes is tailored to match a client’s event and messaging perfectly.
Brand Ambassador
Andrew is a Brand Ambassador for leading brands Intel, Dell, Vodafone, SAP Concur and Constant Contact. Recent engagements can be found on the brand partnerships page.
Press and Media Appearances
Since 2000, Andrew has been providing advice, opinion and the latest thinking on all things digital and the impact on business and society on his blog.
He also contributes to a wide range of media outlets including The Drum, Changeboard and ANZ BlueNotes along with numerous other online publications.
An in-demand Futurist speaker, he has appeared on BBC Television, BBC Radio, Sky News, Channel 4, UKTV, in the Financial Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, The Economist, and the Australian Financial Review.
Andrew has hosted the Digitally Curious podcast since 2019, which is available on all podcast platforms.
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#1 Bestselling Book
Andrew’s #1 bestselling book “Digitally Curious – Your guide to navigating the future of AI and all things tech” provides actionable insights and ideas for the near-term future on all things related to technology and its use in society. You can order here; it’s due for release on September 26th.
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Introducing The Actionable Futurist®
International Advisor and TED Speaker
Andrew has spoken at over 550 events in over 40 countries worldwide. Engagements include senior executives from Vodafone, NHS, DHL, Nike, Nestle, Adobe, Bupa, Worldpay, Euler Hermes, Mars, Arriva, Johnson Matthey, Taylor Wessing, Bunzl, De Beers, Sanofi, European Central Bank, L’Oréal, LinkedIn, Thomson Reuters, Royal London, ANZ, KPMG, Schroders, Mercer, British Airways, Finnair, UK Government, Westpac, Qantas, Aon, American Airlines, and Shell.
He also delivers workshops and provides strategic advice at the C-suite and Board levels. A seasoned TEDx speaker, he has presented at 5 separate TEDx events.
Watch Andrew’s video series, where he presents his Points of View on technology topics that impact society – short takes with actionable insights, or the AI Hub where you will find helpful resources on Artificial Intelligence.
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Simon Brown - Global Learning & Development Leader EYFantastic insights and great practical tips during the session today Andrew. Thanks for sparking so much digital curiosity across our L& D teams across EY
EYAndrew Grill’s talk on AI was fascinating. It was the first talk on this subject I have heard that made a complicated and, at times, daunting subject into a topic you could relate to and engage with easily.
Mark ProudfootThanks again for such an interesting and thought-provoking talk! We've all been discussing how we can be more digitally curious here this morning!
The Association of Investment CompaniesThat was excellent! Thank you for the fantastic presentation you gave at The Bradesco Conference. It was very well-received, and the audience gave excellent feedback. Your insights were incredibly valuable and appreciated.
Bradesco BBIEveryone has been saying how much they loved your talk and they found it so interesting - you got it just right!
ColliersBrilliant. Amazing. Perfect. We'll have to have you back next year.
Galien ForumSuperb interview. The Presenter and Editor were delighted.
BBC NewsWe've received fantastic feedback on your actionable insights. Your presentation was very informative and interesting, and you left a buzz in the room.
Cayman Islands GovernmentThank you so much for everything Andrew! Truly wonderful speaker and amazing content - can't recommend you enough.
ProofpointThanks for all your hard work. We have some great results!
VodafoneAbsolutely brilliant, excellent and informative talk. It was literally the best Cook Society lunch I’ve been to, Lots of great feedback, too – so thank you!
Cook SocietyAndrew was highly professional, easy to deal with, and very engaging, and received the highest-ever score for any of our speakers rating him 97/100. I have no hesitation in recommending Andrew to other organisations.
Lighthouse Business GroupHe does a really great tailored presentation for the audience you have, and we had a pretty specific audience. I’ve seen him speak before - very impressive.
AIPCAbsolutely brilliant session. Thank you for navigating us through the brave new world of AI.
RPC LawOne of the most captivating talks I have been to! and I have been to a few in my lifetime. Thank you! Please come back for an "encore".
Quorum NetworkA very informative session by Actionable Futurist Andrew Grill on using AI in communications.
Audience MemberA hugely insightful session from Andrew Grill this morning on ChatGPT.
Audience MemberAn interesting and very candid talk this morning from Andrew Grilll about some of the most pressing issues around ChatGPT for businesses and what’s around the corner when it comes to Enterprise GPT.
Audience Member Super insightful and key takeaways that I'm sure our audience will be keen on implementing next week.
CodestoneWe've received fantastic feedback on your actionable insights!
Cayman Islands GovernmentWhat a huge success you were. We’ve had great feedback. Looking forward to working with you again soon.
SkillsoftTons of energy, and tons of passion for what he's talking about - really, really engaging. We're already getting compliments from our guests on the quality of the talk and I would absolutely recommend Andrew as a speaker if you want to get your audience engaged in the future of technology, and key trends in the market.
TD SynnexAndrew was super engaging and he really ticked all the boxes from the point of view of preparation, and clear communication. He arrived early and delivered an excellent presentation with great content, and then lead the room for the discussion that followed.
Safeguard GlobalHis talk was informative but also passionate and gave us great information to move forward with. I would recommend him highly for talks on the future of business because he really understands what's coming and how to navigate that.
Audience MemberAll the feedback after his talk was excellent. Andrew speaks about a broad range of Futurist topics and it was excellent how he was able to link it into recruitment in a very clear and understandable way.
Socially RecruitedAndrew is a consummate professional, and a seasoned expert when it comes to public speaking. Not only is Andrew truly affable, incredibly knowledgeable with great stage presence, his focus is also on delivering high-level content in a truly engaging way. His talk was fantastic and pivotal to the success of the evening.
CadastraEveryone is over the moon with how the interview panned out, and love the content.
The Hoffman AgencySuper feedback from attendees on your presentation and insights.
Allied Irish BanksWe were specifically looking for somebody that could explain Web3 and The Metaverse. Looking at his website and past talks, we liked his style and thought would connect very well with our audience, and be a perfect fit for our event. I highly recommend him.
Socially RecruitedGreat session and it was quoted as the "best ever". Your keynote was a real highlight and you did a great job facilitating the Q&A. There was real energy through the day and feedback has been universally positive – and that is in no small part down to you.
4C AssociatesA BIG thank you for coming along and giving your excellent presentation. You sowed seeds for much thought amongst both the Taylor Wessing team and our clients. A number of our team have been talking about how to be more of a digital hero and your slides have been in demand.
Taylor WessingI have used Andrew twice as a consultant to help us overhaul mobile and social strategy, first for the Nestlé corporate site and then for our Investor Relations section. I would say he saved us 18 months. I would recommend him without hesitation.
NestléAndrew provided an outstanding and thought-provoking keynote session at our Annual Conference. A true professional: taking the time to understand our business, customers & exhibitors to deliver a tailored presentation that resonated with the audience. Feedback from delegates has been excellent.
2020 InnovationNever seen a more practical, useful, and actionable session. Andrew challenges and inspires audiences to think about the real impact of the future of work on their lives.
BBCYou were one of the highlights of the day! Your session on disruption was beautifully choreographed and to the point! Word has spread like wildfire about you within Royal London and more divisions want to book you to speak at their events.
Royal LondonA very inspiring and thought-provoking presentation - you have given us a lot to think about!
DHLAndrew is a great speaker and a real professional. His ability to 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. We were really pleased to have had him deliver the opening keynote at our event.
inVoyageWe aim to inspire, educate and entertain our guests, and Andrew’s keynote delivered on exactly that. It's a pleasure to work with Andrew, he is a professional, delivering great content with an easy stage presence.
LinkedInAndrew was a fantastic keynote speaker to open our Conference with an international audience of 350 insurance C-suite delegates. His presentation was professional, engaging, interesting, and his insights into digital disruption introduced thoughts and discussions that were covered in rest of the conference.
ICMIFWe began discussions before the pandemic to have Andrew deliver a physical keynote at our Rethink Global event. He was able to pivot to fully virtual with complete flexibility and delivered a thought-provoking presentation providing practical insights to help our audience become more “digitally curious”.
WorldpayYour enlightening keynote was strategic and provided practical tips for improving your digital first impression and digital footprint. Truly valuable content indeed.
Hg CapitalWe worked with Andrew on a virtual event from conception to delivery and he had so many ideas and tailored his content specifically to our audience. He was fantastic at engaging the ‘room’ and we have thoroughly enjoyed working with him and look forward to future collaborations together!
Morrison & FoersterI thought you were excellent today. Not just the insights but how you collaborated with the other speaker and made the audience feel engaged by seamlessly bringing in their questions. There was very little drop-off on attendees from start to finish which shows how you kept them captive.
Royds Withy KingThank you Andrew for a great keynote. You hit the objective to get Technogym clients thinking “To get digital you need to be digital”, “Turn data into action” and “Disrupt or be disrupted”
TechnogymAndrew delivered valuable information and analysis in an inspiring and entertaining manner at our event, spending time with our audience and being involved in industry debates throughout the day. The audience was really able to engage with Andrew and I would have no hesitation in utilising Andrew at future events.
LinedataYou were wonderful! Thank you so much for saving our event!
OnGuardGreat working with you Andrew, we will be highly recommending to our clients. Your attitude and knowledge is outstanding.
Showcase EventsAndrew 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. Most of the attendees ended up staying on 2 hours past the finish time, I owe all of this to Andrew.
Templeton & PartnersAndrew beautifully engages, inspires and equips his audience with endless fresh perspectives and practical thoughts that let them walk away with immense desire to take their organizations and teams further. I recommend Andrew as a speaker, facilitator, or consultant if you want to gift your audience with a transformational experience.
Modern Science & Arts UniversityWe're still receiving amazingly positive feedback from Andrew’s keynotes. I've booked other keynote speakers in the past who have delivered their talk and left - Andrew stayed for the whole day and took part in multiple sessions. I would have absolutely no hesitation in hiring Andrew again he constantly delivers and has never let us down.
Midlands ChamberHe is one of the most detailed and knowledgeable presenters we’ve come across in the business and tech podcast scene in the UK. Our clients are always impressed when speaking with him.
Hotwire GlobalFrom the very first communication with Andrew, there was no doubt that he was the right choice to launch our inaugural event. He 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 Actionable, full of energy, enthused and truly engaged his audience. Without hesitation I would recommend Andrew.
University of TeesideYour session was outstanding and provided our team with new thoughts and new challenges. Your talk was inspiring, provocative and scary in the right way!
MarsWhat a terrific presentation!! You were on point, relevant, and so well-prepared A+++
VistageAndrew Grill proves again that he is a reliable teacher of what is next.
Mark Schaefer, award-winning authorSuperb moderation, Andrew!
The Ortus ClubThank you for your brilliant session - you made our event more inspiring and engaging, and our European Partners really enjoyed it. Your presentation was spot on for our audience and the feedback has been very positive.
Canon EuropeWe can't thank you enough for being such an integral part of our day, Andrew. You really inspired us, and our delegates and we would thoroughly recommend you to other events! When you walked onto the stage, the energy in the room completely changed!
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Andrew holds both Master of Engineering and Master of Business Administration degrees.
His first-hand experience of the digital world and the power of social media networks spans three decades and can be traced back to the early 1980s when he found himself online via dial-up bulletin boards.
His passion and involvement in the digital world continued into later life, launching Australia’s largest commercial property website, PropertyLook, and Australian location technology company Seeker Wireless to the world stage.
Prior to his role at IBM, he was head of international client strategy for Visible Technologies, owned by WPP.
Andrew is currently a Non-Executive Director of the Britain Australia Society.
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