About Matthew Griffin

Futurist, keynote speaker and author.

Founder and Futurist in Chief of the 311 Institute. 850+ keynotes in 102 countries, 17 books, and the go-to guide for leaders who need to see what is coming.

Matthew Griffin
850+keynotes
102countries
500+clients
17books
Biography

Matthew Griffin

Matthew Griffin is a multi-award winning Futurist and expert in Disruption and Innovation, Geopolitics, Leadership, and Technology, who NASA have described as a "walking encyclopaedia of the future" and a "futurist Polymath." 17-time best selling author of the "Codex of the Future" series, Matthew is the Founder and Futurist in Chief of the 311 Institute, a global Futures and Deep Futures advisory firm working with royal households, world leaders, G7, G20, and G77 governments, NGOs, and multi-national mid and mega cap firms to help them explore, shape, and lead the next 50 years of business and society.

An award-winning YouTube creator with over a million followers, with an unrivalled global reach and impact, Matthew is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker, lecturer, and mentor who collaborates with global leaders through the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to shape pivotal initiatives such as the UN’s AI for Humanity program, the United Nations Conference of the Parties (UN COP), and the World Economic Forum in Davos.

As the former Global Head of Cloud, National Security, and Enterprise Sales for companies including Atos, Dell-EMC, and IBM, Matthew has a proven track record of building multi-billion dollar business units and turning failing divisions into market leaders. His ability to identify, analyse, and communicate the implications of hundreds of emerging technologies and trends is unparalleled, and his insights are trusted by many of the world’s most respected organisations, including ABB, Accenture, Adidas, AON, ARM, BCG, Centrica, Citi, Coca-Cola, Dentons, Deloitte, Dow Jones, EY, Google, KPMG, Lego, Legal & General, LinkedIn, Microsoft, PepsiCo, Qualcomm, RWE, Samsung, Siemens AG and Siemens Energy, T-Mobile, UBS, VISA, Walmart, Workday, Worldpay and many others.

Regularly featured in the global media including the AP, BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC, Discovery, Forbes, Khaleej Times, Telegraph, TIME, ViacomCBS, WIRED, and the WSJ, Matthew’s mission is to help organisations create a fair and sustainable future whose benefits are shared by everyone irrespective of their ability, background, or circumstances.

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“Truly enjoyed your session... already spoken with my leadership team about it”
Tim ArelCOO, FAA
“Recommended to me as a 'visionary and energising speaker'... he didn't disappoint! Incredible energy”
Catherine CrumpWIRED / Condé Nast
“Session was just magic... highlight of the whole event”
Jessy El KhouryDirector ME, Expedia
“Brilliant keynote speech at the IW summit”
Jonathan ReidExec Director, UK Sales, Asset Mgmt, Goldman Sachs
“Matt's knowledge, enthusiasm and perspective set him apart in a new world awash with futurists”
Mark RamsookWillis Towers Watson
“Truly inspiring and thought provoking... inspired in me a desire to shift my career”
Dan HicokDeputy VP, Air Traffic Org, FAA
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  1. 2Nov2026

    IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum 2026

    Orlando, United States · Keynote

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