David Rowan
Keynote Speaker: Former Editor-In-Chief, WIRED; Author of "Non-Bullshit Innovation"; Tech Investor & Founder of Nonprofit VOYAGERS.io
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David Rowan Biography
David Rowan, recognized for his deep knowledge of emerging technologies and their impact on business, is the founding Editor-in-Chief of WIRED magazine’s UK edition. With connections to the founders of tech giants such as WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Google, Didi, Spotify, and many others, he has become a prominent figure in the technology sector. He has invested in over 150 early-stage tech companies, including two that became billion-dollar "unicorns". Additionally, he is an adviser to both Lakestar, one of Europe's largest venture-capital funds, and the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.
Rowan is the author of the bestselling book "Non-Bullshit Innovation: Radical Ideas from the World’s Smartest Minds", which has been translated into several languages including Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Ukrainian. The book is a culmination of a 20-country quest for bold corporate innovation in the face of technology-led disruption and outlines 17 proven strategies for future-proofing a successful business. He covers a range of topics, such as "Turn products into services", "Empower your team", and "Become a platform".
Aside from his work at WIRED, Rowan has been a technology columnist for esteemed publications such as The Times, GQ, Condé Nast Traveller, and The Sunday Times. He is also the founder of the non-profit community VOYAGERS.io, which consists of 400 innovators working to solve health and climate problems. As a keynote speaker, Rowan has given over 600 speeches globally and has received repeat requests from clients such as Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Google, KPMG, McKinsey, Chanel, and Unilever. He has also moderated events for the World Economic Forum, the UK and French governments, and numerous tech businesses. His expertise lies in explaining complex technological trends and their implications for industries and society. He is known for his ability to customize his talks to address specific industry concerns and is still on the quest for the future.
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David Rowan Speaking Topics
Innovative tech journalist DAVID ROWAN leads a grand adventure onstage for individuals and organizations looking to see, experience, and change the world. Referencing his sustainable ecosystem of impact-driven communities, Voyagers.io, Rowan brings insights specific to your industry and regulatory concerns, planting the roots for future-proofing.
DAVID ROWAN is in-demand with groups Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, The World Economic Forum, TED Global, Google Zeitgeist, Fortune 100 businesses, and more. David’s recent presentations include: how smart companies are innovating, how to embrace transformative in an exponential era, how utilities will change in the decade ahead, the future of the customer experience, and actionable strategies and lessons from the world’s fastest innovators.
In this compelling talk, renowned tech journalist DAVID ROWAN shares the ten technology megatrends you can’t afford to ignore – and how they’ll transform manufacturing, hospitality, finance, insurance, entertainment, and travel industries. With a breadth of expertise and insider secrets from the world’s tech titans, Rowan reveals how to survive, prosper, and embrace transformation in a world of exponential technologies and what your business can learn from startup thinking.
In this eye-opening, actionable, and engaging talk, DAVID ROWAN takes audiences behind the scenes of the years of travel and research that went into his new book Non-Bullshit Innovation. Rather than innovate through jargon – with talk of change agents and co-creation gurus, ideas portals and webinars, make-a-thons and hackfests, paradigm shifts and pilgrimages to Silicon Valley – he reveals the companies and leaders that are truly and successfully thinking outside the box. From the bank that performs surgery to the country that’s an app store, Rowan’s talk is chock-full of engrossing stories collected on his 20-country journey from Peru to China. Packed with practical tips on radical ways to adapt and thrive in the digital age, Rowan’s talk reveals how to create genuine innovation regardless of your industry.
Netscape transformed what was an obscure academic and governmental hypertext network and opened the door to what became the multi-trillion-dollar internet economy. DAVID ROWAN is convinced this is the Netscape moment in the Artificial Intelligence era: the very beginning of a massive series of disruptive industry upheavals built on AI that will create vast new wealth — and punish any business that underestimates the speed and depth of the shift to the new AI economy. You can already see the signals: from deepfakes, to ChatGPT, to medical AI’s reading patients’ CT scans, and more. So where do we go from here — and how should you prepare? David will translate how AI is being applied today in top university labs and in the most ambitious startups, and help you understand what is about to happen in your industry. Because you can't assume it will be business as normal.
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How much does it cost to book David Rowan for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for David Rowan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book David Rowan are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Rowan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does David Rowan speak about?
David Rowan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entrepreneurship, Marketing, TED, Social Media, Business, Design, Technology, Futurism, Finance, Climate Change, Health, Authors, Non-Profit, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation and Networking.
Where does David Rowan travel from?
David Rowan generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for David Rowan?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Rowan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Rowan for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host David Rowan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
David Rowan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entrepreneurship, Marketing and TED. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Rowan for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. David Rowan generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ray Kurzweil, Sir Richard Branson and Jimmy Wales. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Rowan for an upcoming event.
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David Rowan Speaking Topics
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Business, Tech, & Climate Change
Innovative tech journalist DAVID ROWAN leads a grand adventure onstage for individuals and organizations looking to see, experience, and change the world. Referencing his sustainable ecosystem of impact-driven communities, Voyagers.io, Rowan brings insights specific to your industry and regulatory concerns, planting the roots for future-proofing.
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Thought Leadership
DAVID ROWAN is in-demand with groups Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, The World Economic Forum, TED Global, Google Zeitgeist, Fortune 100 businesses, and more. David’s recent presentations include: how smart companies are innovating, how to embrace transformative in an exponential era, how utilities will change in the decade ahead, the future of the customer experience, and actionable strategies and lessons from the world’s fastest innovators.
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The New Rules of Business
In this compelling talk, renowned tech journalist DAVID ROWAN shares the ten technology megatrends you can’t afford to ignore – and how they’ll transform manufacturing, hospitality, finance, insurance, entertainment, and travel industries. With a breadth of expertise and insider secrets from the world’s tech titans, Rowan reveals how to survive, prosper, and embrace transformation in a world of exponential technologies and what your business can learn from startup thinking.
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Non-Bullshit Innovation: Radical Ideas from the World’s Smartest Minds
In this eye-opening, actionable, and engaging talk, DAVID ROWAN takes audiences behind the scenes of the years of travel and research that went into his new book Non-Bullshit Innovation. Rather than innovate through jargon – with talk of change agents and co-creation gurus, ideas portals and webinars, make-a-thons and hackfests, paradigm shifts and pilgrimages to Silicon Valley – he reveals the companies and leaders that are truly and successfully thinking outside the box. From the bank that performs surgery to the country that’s an app store, Rowan’s talk is chock-full of engrossing stories collected on his 20-country journey from Peru to China. Packed with practical tips on radical ways to adapt and thrive in the digital age, Rowan’s talk reveals how to create genuine innovation regardless of your industry.
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Why this is AI's "Netscape moment" — and what that means for your business
Netscape transformed what was an obscure academic and governmental hypertext network and opened the door to what became the multi-trillion-dollar internet economy. DAVID ROWAN is convinced this is the Netscape moment in the Artificial Intelligence era: the very beginning of a massive series of disruptive industry upheavals built on AI that will create vast new wealth — and punish any business that underestimates the speed and depth of the shift to the new AI economy. You can already see the signals: from deepfakes, to ChatGPT, to medical AI’s reading patients’ CT scans, and more. So where do we go from here — and how should you prepare? David will translate how AI is being applied today in top university labs and in the most ambitious startups, and help you understand what is about to happen in your industry. Because you can't assume it will be business as normal.
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How do I book David Rowan to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like David Rowan for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for David Rowan, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for David Rowan or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book David Rowan for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for David Rowan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book David Rowan are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Rowan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does David Rowan speak about?
David Rowan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entrepreneurship, Marketing, TED, Social Media, Business, Design, Technology, Futurism, Finance, Climate Change, Health, Authors, Non-Profit, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation and Networking. -
Where does David Rowan travel from?
David Rowan generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for David Rowan?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Rowan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Rowan for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host David Rowan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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