Paul Spain brings 25+ years at the intersection of technology, business and media to the stage, with keynotes that leave audiences energised, informed, and clear on what to do next.
Every keynote is customised to your industry, your audience and your moment. These are the starting points.
Paul's own definition of a futurist is deliberately active: someone who doesn't just look at the here and now, but thinks ahead, strategises and executes, and so becomes part of defining the future. This opening keynote reframes futurist thinking as a discipline every leader and team member can practise, not a talent reserved for outside experts. Audiences leave with a clear model for looking ahead, and a genuine bias for execution.
Beyond the hype cycle: where artificial intelligence is delivering real value today, where it's genuinely heading, and the practical moves leaders should make this year. Grounded in real deployments across New Zealand and global businesses.
A futurist's tour through the forces converging on business and society: AI, automation, connectivity, energy and trust, and what they mean for the decisions organisations face right now.
Security as a leadership issue, not an IT line item. What boards and executives must understand about cyber threats, data privacy and business continuity to protect what they've built, told through real incidents and their lessons.
How Kiwi organisations punch above their weight on the world stage by turning technology from a cost centre into a national advantage, with stories from the founders and leaders building Aotearoa's future.
30–60 minute headline sessions, customised to your theme and audience. In person or virtual.
Sharp facilitation and hosting that keeps conversations moving and audiences engaged.
Closed-door sessions for boards and leadership teams – candid, specific, and focused on decisions.
Half-day working sessions translating future trends into strategy your team can act on.
From global institutions to national conferences and industry events – a selection of the organisations and stages Paul has shared his thinking with.
Share your event details – date, audience, theme and format. You'll hear back promptly on availability and fit.
A briefing call shapes the session around your audience and objectives – the right stories, examples and emphasis for your room.
Paul arrives prepared, professional and easy to work with – on stage, on camera, or in the boardroom.
Tell us about your event and we'll respond promptly with availability, fees and next steps. Speaking engagements are taken across New Zealand and internationally, in person and virtually.