Manufacturing and industry keynote speaker 2026: futurist Matthew Griffin
Matthew Griffin is a futurist and keynote speaker on the future of manufacturing and industry. Keynotes, panels and leadership sessions built for your audience, in person in 102 countries.
The future of manufacturing and industry, made usable
Robotics and AI on the factory floor, 3D printing, digital twins and supply chains that run themselves, and what they mean for manufacturers and their workforce.
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 manufacturing and industry, 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: Technology keynotes.
The future of manufacturing and industry, in the news
New robotic system achieves complete success in fast auto factory wire assembly
17 Jun 2026MIT manage to 3D print a complete working motor with moving parts
22 Mar 2026Australia launches the first 3D printed Mach 8 Hypersonic Missile from US soil
13 Mar 2026Eli Lilly accelerates drug manufacturing of GLP-1s with Digital Twins
11 Mar 2026New ATLAS Robot from Boston Dynamics Automates Hyundai Factories
1 Jan 2026Scientists use Metalenses to 3D print nanoscale objects accurately
18 Dec 2025The highlight of the event
“Your presentation and speech at the Siemens Energy GT conference was fantastic!”
“Such an interesting and integral part of our customer event… excellent presentation”
“Thrilled and so grateful that the fabulous Matthew Griffin accepted our invite…”
Topics Matthew brings to manufacturing and industry audiences
Booking Matthew for a manufacturing and industry event
Can Matthew Griffin speak at a manufacturing and industry event?
Yes. Matthew gives keynotes, panels and leadership sessions in person worldwide, each one built for the audience in the room.
What does a manufacturing and industry keynote cover?
The technologies and trends that will reshape manufacturing and industry 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 manufacturing and industry 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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