Defence and national security keynote speaker 2026: futurist Matthew Griffin
Matthew Griffin is a futurist and keynote speaker on the future of defence and national security. Keynotes, panels and leadership sessions built for your audience, in person in 102 countries.
Matthew Griffin's sessions on defence and national security
The future of defence and national security, made usable
AI and autonomous systems in defence, cyber and information warfare, space, critical national infrastructure and the geopolitics behind all of them.
Every talk is built for the people in the room, not reused from the last one. Matthew brings the 311 Institute's research, 850+ keynotes of stage experience and a way of explaining what is coming that boards, leadership teams and conference audiences act on.
- The technologies and trends that will reshape defence and national security, with timelines.
- What they mean for your organisation, your customers and your competitors.
- What to do now: the decisions, experiments and skills that matter first.
See also: Government and the public sector keynotes.
The future of defence and national security, in the news
Rocket Lab and Lockheed partner with SpaceX on military space laser project
24 Jun 2026Pentagon taps Argonne to connect military supercomputers with major cloud platforms
5 Jun 2026The Pentagon is spending millions of dollars on AI Hackers
6 Apr 2026The Pentagon formalises Palantir’s Maven AI as a core military system
20 Mar 2026New military underwater drone launchers hitch rides on ships and submarine hulls
11 Feb 2026Raytheon drone interceptor downs enemy drones using an electronic warfare weapon system
24 Jan 2026The highlight of the event
“Very impressed… inline with the direction of the UAE”
“One of the most interesting subjects I've heard in many years”
“Absolutely mind-blowing… connected the dots across industries, technology, geopolitics”
Topics Matthew brings to defence and national security audiences
Booking Matthew for a defence and national security event
Can Matthew Griffin speak at a defence and national security event?
Yes. Matthew gives keynotes, panels and leadership sessions in person worldwide, each one built for the audience in the room.
What does a defence and national security keynote cover?
The technologies and trends that will reshape defence and national security over the next ten to fifty years, what they mean for the organisation and its customers, and what leaders should do about them now. Matthew draws on the 311 Institute's research, which tracks 1,353 emerging technologies.
What formats are available?
A 45 to 60 minute keynote, a shorter opening or closing talk, a panel or fireside chat, a half or full day leadership or board session, and media interviews. Virtual sessions are available where travel is not possible.
How do I book Matthew Griffin for a defence and national security event?
Use the booking form at the foot of this page or the Contact Matt page with the event date, location and audience. Matthew's team replies within one working day.
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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