Gerard Grech CBE builds teams and institutions that scale innovation. He is also a strategy and policy adviser and certified executive coach, working with leaders and business executives in various sectors on innovation, product commercialisation and technology adoption. He is the founder and former chief executive of Tech Nation, and... Read more
Gerard dives into recent trends in policy towards fostering start-up culture and scale-up success. With over a decade of experience in the UK, the EU and the USA, he explains the fastest and smartest way policymakers and governments can interact with tech entrepreneurs to ensure economic and social growth.
Gerard Grech CBE builds teams and institutions that scale innovation. He is also a strategy and policy adviser and certified executive coach, working with leaders and business executives in various sectors on innovation, product commercialisation and technology adoption.
He is the founder and former chief executive of Tech Nation, and most recently served as founding managing director of Founders at the University of Cambridge, the University’s strategic initiative to accelerate the formation and scaling of deep-technology companies.
In 2024 Gerard was appointed CBE by King Charles III for services to the technology sector. A long-standing adviser to the UK government on tech and digital policy, he continues to have a front-row seat throughout the digital and AI transformation.
As founder and former chief executive of Tech Nation, Gerard and his team built one of Europe’s most productive digital ecosystems, contributing a 20x return on state funds and supporting over 1,300 companies – including Monzo, Deliveroo, Revolut and Darktrace, among others.
He has held senior international exec roles in New York, London and Paris across product development, venture capital, strategy and policy. He co-authored the UK Government’s FinTech Review, and has served on boards, councils and committees including the UK’s innovation agency; Innovate UK, the World Economic Forum, the Barbican, London City Hall’s Smart Board and the Atlantic Council.
Gerard’s talks cover technology trends, innovation ecosystems, economic development and leadership – exploring how leadership evolves in the era of AI, and how CEOs and executives build resilience and self-knowledge through periods of rapid change – learnt from working with high growth startup founders and high performing achievers.
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Gerard Grech's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Gerard tailored to your event.
Gerard Grech speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Digital Trends, Entrepreneurs, Future. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Gerard to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Gerard Grech for events worldwide, subject to Gerard's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Gerard Grech is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
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 Gerard can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Gerard Grech 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 Gerard can offer.
Gerard Grech delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Gerard Grech's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Digital Trends, Entrepreneurs, Future. To get a clear sense of Gerard'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.
Gerard Grech 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, Digital, Digital Trends, Entrepreneurs, Future is relevant. Details of Gerard'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.
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 Gerard Grech is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Gerard Grech, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Gerard's current availability for your dates.