David Rowan
Technology Editor and Author; Keynote Speaker and Event Moderator

Using his skills as long-time WIRED Editor-in-chief, David Rowan translates what really matters in tech to audiences and inspires them to seize the opportunities of emerging technologies and avoid the risks of disruption with dazzling examples from the front line -- and also some gentle British humor.
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David Rowan is the the preeminent voice guiding businesses through the labyrinth of emerging technologies and their profound impact on the corporate landscape. With over 600 captivating keynotes delivered worldwide, David is a sought-after expert who has moderated prestigious gatherings for the World Economic Forum, leading global corporations, and governments alike.
As the founding Editor-in-Chief of WIRED magazine UK, David cultivated an intimate understanding of tech titans like WhatsApp, Google, and Spotify, alongside a myriad of ambitious startups spanning continents. His acclaimed book, Non-Bullshit Innovation: 17 Proven Ways To Transform How You Work (Penguin), encapsulates insights gleaned from a 20-country odyssey, offering tangible strategies for navigating technology-driven disruption.
A visionary investor in over 150 early-stage tech ventures, David's commitment to the vanguard extends to his venture funds, focusing on health-tech and climate-tech innovations. Renowned as a technology columnist for esteemed publications including The Times and GQ, David's expertise extends beyond the page, having founded conferences and consulting ventures at WIRED. With an insatiable curiosity propelling him ever forward, David Rowan continues to illuminate the path to the future.
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David Rowan’s Speech Topics
Speech Topics Include:
- How to transform your strategy to make the most of the AI revolution
- How to think about human talent in the AI era
- What exponential technologies mean for the next five years in retail/real
- estate/finance/media/healthcare, etc
- What a 20-country quest taught me about building a true culture of innovation
- What AI agents tell us about the future of the workplace
- Why culture is the true business differentiator in a world of AI
- What talent wants in the new world of work
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