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Keynote SpeakerDave Birch

Author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services. He is an international keynote speaker and recognised thought leader in digital identity and digital money

David is Principal at 15Mb Ltd., his advisory practice, and Global Ambassador for Consult Hyperion, the secure electronic transactions consultancy. He is Non-Executive Chairman of Digiseq Ltd and holds a number of other board-level advisory roles with companies in Europe and the USA including Tillo, PaymentWorks, Au10tix and YourSafe. He... Read more

Popular Talks

  • Digital Identity
  • Digital Money
  • Central Bank Digital Currency
  • Digital Assets
  • Really Smart Wallets: The Next Frontier Of The Global Economy
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Biography

David is Principal at 15Mb Ltd., his advisory practice, and Global Ambassador for Consult Hyperion, the secure electronic transactions consultancy. He is Non-Executive Chairman of Digiseq Ltd and holds a number of other board-level advisory roles with companies in Europe and the USA including Tillo, PaymentWorks, Au10tix and YourSafe.

He is an Honorary President of EEMA, the European e-ID Association, a Senior Research Fellow at King’s Business School in London and a Digital Fellow at the University of Exeter Business School’s DIGIT Lab.

Once named one of the global top 15 favourite sources of business information (Wired magazine) and one of the top ten most influential voices in banking (Financial Brand), he created one of the top 25 “must read’ financial IT blogs and was found to be one of the top ten Twitter accounts followed by innovators, along with Bill Gates and Richard Branson (PR Daily). Ranked one of 2022’s global top 30 fintech influencers, he is one of the top three most influential people in London’s FinTech community (City A.M.) and rated Europe’s most influential commentator on emerging payments (Total Payments).

He is a contributor at Forbes, a columnist for Financial World magazine and has written for publications ranging from the Parliamentary IT Review to The Financial Times. He also wrote a column in The Guardian for many years. A media commentator on electronic business issues, he has appeared on BBC television and radio, Sky and other channels around the world.

Launched in April 2024 at Money 20/20 Asia, his latest book, “Money in the Metaverse”, co-authored with Victoria Richardson focuses on bridging the gap between the creators of metaverses and financial services strategists looking to create value from virtual worlds, digital assets and digital identity. The goal is to facilitate more efficient interactions between the stakeholders and more effective development of smart strategies for business today.

His last book “The Currency Cold War”, looked at the significant economic and political ramifications of the move towards digital money and examines both private and central bank digital currency basics to conclude that business and government strategies for digital currency should be a priority.

His previous book “Before Babylon, Beyond Bitcoin: From money we understand to money that understands us” was published in 2017 with a foreword by Andrew Haldane, Chief Economist at the Bank of England. In the London School of Economics (LSE) Review of Books it was described as a timely and illuminating contribution which should be widely read by graduate students of finance, financial law and related topics, as well as policy makers involved in financial regulation.

The London Review of Books called his first book “Identity is the New Money” (2014) fresh, original, wide-ranging and the best book on general issues around new forms of money.

David graduated from the University of Southampton with a B.Sc (Hons.) in Physics. Before helping to found Consult Hyperion in 1986, he spent several years working as a consultant in Europe, the Far East and North America.

"Anything from David Birch is worth the price of admission..just provides fascinating insight." John Toua
"We booked Dave to come and speak at a company event, and what I was particularly delighted about was the number of people who aren't technical by nature or role in Moneyhub who are now so keen to know more about biometrics, blockchain and AI - to the point where they've gone off to do more research!" Sam Seaton, CEO of Money Hub Enterprise
"They very much liked your framing and presentation. Breaking fluff down in an understandable manner and linking it to language and framing that they understand. Great communication!!" Global Fintech Venture Firm
"Thank you so much for yesterday. I think you did a really great job of holding the day together and finding those threads between the sessions for us." Marketing Director at LexisNexis Risk Solutions
"It was a pleasure to have you at the conference and your opening keynote definitely hit the spot." Reconnaissance International
"Dave was, as always, absolutely fantastic! His presentation was engaging and we had a very stimulating panel discussion. It is always such a pleasure with Dave." PaymentsNZ

Popular Talks by Dave Birch

  • Identity Is The New Money

    This talk draws on recent experiences advising at board level in Europe, North America and Asia to explore the impact of the pandemic on the payments industry. The analysis exploits a simple high level model of financial institutions to facilitate communication between business and technology groups to look at the impact…

  • Generative AI in Payments & Financial Services

    A quarter of a century ago, on the internet nobody knew you were a dog. Now they don’t know if you’re a fridge pretending to be a dog. Pretty soon they won’t know if you’re a North Korean bot pretending to be a Japanese fridge pretending to be an American…

  • Financial Services in the Metaverse

    The Dollar’s dominance gives America the ability to exert soft power through the International Monetary and Financial System (IMFS). A serious implication of replacing existing monetary arrangements with new infrastructure based on digital currency is that this power might be constrained. Whether you think it might be a good thing or…

  • History and Future of Money

    This talk is about the future of money. More specifically, it centres on the idea that technology might be taking money back to its past, back to a more local and diverse version of money than we are used to. It explores the interplay between the technological evolutionary tree of…

More talks

  • Digital Identity
  • Digital Money
  • Central Bank Digital Currency
  • Digital Assets
  • Really Smart Wallets: The Next Frontier Of The Global Economy
  • Data, Payments, Identity: The Digital Infrastructure That Every Country Needs
  • Innovation In Digital Finance: AI? Blockchain? Embedded? Where Should Strategists Focus Next?

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What topics does Dave Birch speak about?

Dave Birch speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Authors, Banking, Big Data, Blockchain. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Dave to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Dave Birch available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Dave Birch for events worldwide, subject to Dave's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Dave Birch deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Dave Birch is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Dave Birch?

Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Dave can accommodate.

Can Dave Birch tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Dave Birch on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Dave can offer.

What languages does Dave Birch present in?

Dave Birch delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes Dave Birch a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Dave Birch's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Authors, Banking, Big Data, Blockchain. To get a clear sense of Dave's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.

What kind of events can Dave Birch speak at?

Dave Birch can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Authors, Banking, Big Data, Blockchain is relevant. Details of Dave's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.

Does Dave Birch offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Dave Birch is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Dave Birch?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Dave Birch, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Dave's current availability for your dates.