Generative AI keynote speaker 2026: Matthew Griffin
Matthew Griffin is a generative AI keynote speaker and futurist who explains what generative AI, synthetic content and deepfakes can do today, where they are going next and what they change for brands, media, security and work. He speaks in person worldwide, and virtually.
His sessions on the subject include The Future of AI and Generative AI for SlovakiaTech in Kosice, The Future of Synthetic Content and Creativity for Episerver, and a keynote series on AI, deepfakes and space. He is also the author of The Future of Synthetic Content, one of the 17 books in his Codex of the Future series.
Fanatical Futurist reports on generative AI as it moves into software development, drug discovery, games and fraud, and Matthew's keynotes draw on that coverage and on the 311 Institute's research.
Sessions that covered generative AI
Latest generative AI news on Fanatical Futurist
- Companies that embraced AI are now drowning in AI generated slop
- The FDA is using Generative AI to drastically cut drug evaluation times
- Microsoft CTO says 95% of the company's code will be AI generated by 2030
- Generative AI designs new DNA sequences to turn genes on and off
- This new Deepfake tool lets criminals easily bypass bank KYC
- Nvidia CEO sees fully AI generated games by 2030 and Generative Computing emerge
Frequently asked questions
What does Matthew Griffin cover in a generative AI keynote?
What generative AI can and cannot do today, synthetic content and deepfakes, the risks to trust and security, and how organisations turn experiments into measurable value. Each session is built around the audience's sector.
Is a generative AI keynote suitable for non-technical audiences?
Yes. He explains generative AI in plain language for boards, executives and conference audiences, and goes deeper for specialist audiences.
How is this different from his AI and agentic AI keynotes?
His AI keynotes cover the whole of AI, from today's models to the road to AGI. The agentic AI keynote covers AI agents that act on their own. The generative AI keynote focuses on AI that creates text, images, video, code and voices, and what that does to content, trust and work.
How much does it cost to book Matthew Griffin for a generative AI keynote?
Fees depend on the format, location and scope of the session. Send us a brief and we reply within one working day.
How do I book Matthew Griffin for a generative AI keynote?
Send your event date, location, audience and the themes you want covered through the contact page. We reply within one working day.
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Where to see Matthew next
- 2Nov2026
New dates are being added. Matthew speaks in person around the world, so ask about your date.
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