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Chris Griffiths

Keynote Speaker on Delivering Innovation in an AI-Driven World

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In an AI-dominated world, creative thinking is no longer optional—it’s survival

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Chris Griffiths: Keynote Speaker

Chris Griffiths believes the competitive advantage of the future belongs to teams who can think beyond what AI suggests. His methods transform how companies approach problems, uncover opportunities, and make better decisions.

Trusted by the likes of the European Commission, Pfizer, and Stanford University, Chris has helped organisations of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies, drive business growth through his practical innovation processes.




As founder of OpenGenius and best-selling author in published in over 20 languages, Chris delivers keynotes that don’t just inspire—they drive measurable results.

 

Recommended impactful keynotes by Chris for 2025 include:

“The Human Edge: Mastering Creativity in an AI-Dominated World”

Learn why creativity will be your only true competitive advantage as AI makes conventional thinking obsolete.

“Assumption Hacking: Unlock Hidden Employee Potential”

Discover how breaking through invisible thinking barriers reveals opportunities your competitors will miss.

Chris Griffiths at TEDx

 

Forbes chose The Creative Thinking Handbook, by Chris Griffiths, as one of the best books to get your creative juices flowing.

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Transform your team’s thinking. Transform your future.

Chris regularly contributes articles to a number of major publications. These articles span topics as varied and important as the future of work, rebooting a creative mindset, being positive in work and many, many more. Recent articles and comments have appeared in GQ, The Telegraph, Director Magazine, Minute Hack and Chris regularly contributes to Forbes.com. As a world leader in the innovation field, Chris regularly takes part in interviews on TV, the radio and podcasts. This includes several appearances on BBC News.

A selection of outlets Chris has been featured in:

Smart Manager Mag
CEO Today
GQ magazine
Indian Managment Mag
Director mag
Harvard Business Review Mag
HR Mag

 

Helping others change the world

Chris also donates his time to ‘not for profit’ initiatives, helping even the brightest of minds to drive innovation to change the world for the better. This includes facilitating brainstorming sessions at The Petra Nobel Conference, held in Jordan, where over 40 Nobel Laureates gathered to discuss strategies to end child hunger and poverty.

Chris and his wife Gaile have also established the Inspire Genius Foundation, a registered charity that supports entrepreneurship for neurodivergent individuals under the age of 21. Find out more

Chris with the Dalai Lama

Chris with the Dalai Lama at the Petra Nobel Conference

Past events

Chris’ past events as a guest speaker and consultant have included:

  • The European Commission, The Hague
  • AXA Wealth, UK
  • Institute of Financial Planners, UK
  • State Bank of India, UK
  • Healthcare People Management Association, UK
  • European Academy for Direct and Interactive Marketing
  • The National Health Service (NHS), UK
  • Academy Wales, Welsh Government, UK
  • European Academy of Direct Marketing, UK
  • Biggerplate Conference Unplugged, UK
  • The Sunday Times Business Roadshow events, UK
  • LikeMinds Innovation Conference, UK
  • Lambert Smith Hampton (ES-group), UK
  • Global Pets Forum, Nice, France
  • Dimensional Fund Advisors, London
  • Pfizer Inc., Kent
  • European Business Awards, Warsaw
  • Petra Nobel – Conference of Nobel Laureates, Jordan
  • Digital-Tuesday.com, UK
  • Diamond Sphere Trading LLP, Monaco
  • ICON 2014, Prague
  • Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore
  • Optimiza Academy, Khartoum, Sudan
  • Ideas First Conference, Ukraine
  • Turnitin, Newcastle, UK
  • The Scottish Parliament, Scotland
  • Unlimited Power – Affiliate Marketing, Dubai
  • Sharjah Business Women Council, Tec Marina, Wales
  • TEDx Cardiff, Wales
  • TEDx ODED, University of South Wales
  • London Stock Exchange, UK
  • Shenzhen Stock Exchange, China
  • Stanford University CME Live, US
  • Medline Inc, USA

Testimonials

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Chris was asked to do a keynote at Stanford University. Feedback from attendees provided the following results:

99%

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97%

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98%

Engagement

Top comment:

"Great info for being successful in current times."

 

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Chris delivered a series of events on innovation for over 200 staff members of all levels, for AXA Wealth, in a bid to get staff thinking differently and boost innovation within the organisation. Feedback from the attendees was summarised by AXA Wealth into the wordle shown here . . .

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Jan Mühlfeit, Executive coach/mentor, former chairman of Microsoft Europe, author of The Positive Leader

Quote Begin ... a powerful, hands-on approach to tap into our creative flow and become masters in our chosen field. An essential resource for anyone looking to ‘be different’ and create at their highest capacity! Quote End

Jan Mühlfeit, Executive coach/mentor, former chairman of Microsoft Europe, author of The Positive Leader

Tim Hurson

Quote Begin Chris shows with clarity and persuasiveness that creative thinking is not magic, but a process that can be learned, developed, and most importantly applied to the challenges, whether business or personal, that confront us all. Quote End

Tim Hurson Author of 'Think Better: An Innovator's Guide to Productive Thinking'

Bob Urichuck

Quote Begin Organisations are proclaiming the need to work smarter – Chris Griffiths provides a map of how to do that. Quote End

Bob Urichuck Author

Mike Palmer

Quote Begin The course was the cherry on the cake for me. It offered many new insights. I was inspired by the course, instructors and other delegates alike. Quote End

Mike Palmer Logistics SME, Boeing

Dominic McKenny

Quote Begin Truly life changing… opened my eyes to thinking differently and being more creative. Many colleagues noticed the change and the business is ultimately seeing the benefit. Quote End

Dominic McKenny Director of IT, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Peter Estlin

Quote Begin A really inspiring and pragmatic guide to innovation and creativity, key drivers of great businesses. Quote End

Peter Estlin Former Lord Mayor of the City of London