Conferences and events futurist and keynote speaker
Matthew Griffin is a futurist and keynote speaker for the conferences and events sector: 5 recorded keynotes and panels for Digital Beat, Richmond Events, SlovakiaTech, Wales Tech Week, on ai & generative ai, innovation & foresight, leadership, mobility. Keynotes, panels and leadership sessions, in person in 102 countries.
The future of conferences and events, made usable
Opening and closing keynotes that set the agenda for a whole conference, built around the audience in the room.
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 conferences and events, 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.
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The highlight of the event
“Floored at how precisely relevant Matt's BICSI presentation was”
“FANTASTIC… great buzz”
Topics Matthew brings to conferences and events audiences
Booking Matthew for a conferences and events event
Does Matthew Griffin speak at conferences and events events?
Yes. Matthew has given keynotes, panels and leadership sessions for conferences and events organisations and conferences around the world, in person first, and the recordings on this page are a sample of them.
What does a conferences and events keynote cover?
Each keynote is built for the audience in the room: the technologies and trends that will reshape conferences and events 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 more than 1,000 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 conferences and events event?
Use the booking form on 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.