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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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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Digital Expert

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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