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Exclusive Interview with Kate O’Neill: ‘Tech Humanist’, Strategy Expert
Kate O’Neill is a futurist, strategy expert and the founder and CEO…
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Kate O'Neill
Chief Tech Humanist of KO InsightsCEO of KO Insights, Author of Tech Humanist
Popular talks
- What Matters Next: Better Tech Decisions in a Fast-Paced World
- A Future So Bright: Strategic Optimism for an Uncertain Future
- Tech Humanism: How Data and Technology Shape the Future of Meaningful Human Experiences
- Pixels and Places: Human Experience in the Metaverse, and What it Means for Digital Strategy and Placemaking
Talks
Popular talks by Kate O'Neill
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What Matters Next: Better Tech Decisions in a Fast-Paced World
Move Forward Confidently. Making future-ready decisions that acknowledge the impact of technology and respect human needs and values can be a challenge. Identifying the tools you need to gain strategic clarity and make better choices is an important step to secure the future of your organization. Discover how the right…
Move Forward Confidently.
Making future-ready decisions that acknowledge the impact of technology and respect human needs and values can be a challenge. Identifying the tools you need to gain strategic clarity and make better choices is an important step to secure the future of your organization.
Discover how the right framework can help you harness the benefits of modern technology while prioritizing humanity.Align Business Objectives with Human Experience
Improve business outcomes and learn how to make ethical tech decisions that benefit your business and the people it serves. This presentation can help you uncover how to make better strategic decisions by moving from questions to insights and foresights.
We can also discuss creating a model that aligns focus, purpose, values, and resources across your organization and much more—all to ensure that digital transformation and innovation efforts frame the future in human terms. -
A Future So Bright: Strategic Optimism for an Uncertain Future
The world seems more complex and uncertain every day — and the problems of the future are getting more urgent. We’re already living through a global pandemic of unprecedented scale, and the next few years are critical to make the best decisions about climate, geopolitics, labor economies, and more to…
The world seems more complex and uncertain every day — and the problems of the future are getting more urgent.
We’re already living through a global pandemic of unprecedented scale, and the next few years are critical to make the best decisions about climate, geopolitics, labor economies, and more to set in place the best possible future for most people, or at a minimum, the least damaging future for most people.
So how should we think about navigating the future?
How do we make strategic decisions in a time of constant change?Solving human problems at scale
While emerging technology is often cited as a problem we face, it also offers tremendous opportunities to facilitate solving human problems at scale more efficiently than ever, while offering better human connectedness. But rather than lead with technology as a solution, it starts with understanding what humanity is, what makes it special, and then using technology to amplify those characteristics. -
Tech Humanism: How Data and Technology Shape the Future of Meaningful Human Experiences
A human-centric perspective At a time when every business in every industry faces digital transformation or disruption due to emerging technologies, new business models, fickle platforms, and evolving customer expectations, how can you be sure you’re making the right decisions and investments to secure your company’s future? What’s more, with…
A human-centric perspective
At a time when every business in every industry faces digital transformation or disruption due to emerging technologies, new business models, fickle platforms, and evolving customer expectations, how can you be sure you’re making the right decisions and investments to secure your company’s future?
What’s more, with everything changing so fast, what can you do to prevent ending up on the wrong side of data breaches and overreaches, ethics and regulatory missteps, and PR nightmares?The future of human experience.
As relevant to non-profits as to financial services, to high tech, hospitality, or healthcare, in this keynote, Kate O’Neill pulls it all together and puts it in context.
She surveys the ups and downs of the emerging technology and cultural trends landscape and demonstrates how the decisions companies make have far-reaching impact both to their bottom line — and to the future of human experience as a whole. -
Pixels and Places: Human Experience in the Metaverse, and What it Means for Digital Strategy and Placemaking
Welcome to life as a digital avatar On one hand, there is no “online” and “offline” anymore. On the virtual hand: welcome to life as a digital avatar. Whether you’re offering a product for purchase, a travel destination, a healthcare service, an education, or just about anything else, what you’re…
Welcome to life as a digital avatar
On one hand, there is no “online” and “offline” anymore. On the virtual hand: welcome to life as a digital avatar. Whether you’re offering a product for purchase, a travel destination, a healthcare service, an education, or just about anything else, what you’re really offering is an experience — and wherever it’s happening, your customers increasingly expect these experiences to be integrated, contextually relevant, and meaningful.
Biography
About Kate O'Neill
Kate O’Neill is a digital innovator, chief executive, business writer, and globally recognized speaker widely known as the “Tech Humanist.” She is the founder and CEO of KO Insights, a strategic advisory firm that enhances human experiences at scale through data-driven and AI-led interactions. Kate has worked with prestigious clients like Google, IBM, Microsoft, and the United Nations, and she was one of the first 100 employees at Netflix.
Her groundbreaking insights have been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and WIRED, and she has shared her expertise on NPR and the BBC.
Kate has been honored with numerous awards, including “Technology Entrepreneur of the Year” and a spot on Thinkers50’s list of the World’s Management Thinkers to Watch. With six influential books under her belt, including Tech Humanist and A Future So Bright, as well as her latest, released January 29, 2025, What Matters Next.
How to book Kate O'Neill
Answers on fees, availability and booking process.
How do I book Kate O'Neill for a keynote speech?
You can book Kate O'Neill through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Kate's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
What are Kate O'Neill's speaking fees?
Kate O'Neill'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 Kate tailored to your event.
What topics does Kate O'Neill speak about?
Kate O'Neill speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Digital Trends, Future, Future of Work. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Kate to align the content with your delegates and goals.
Is Kate O'Neill available for international events?
London Speaker Bureau can book Kate O'Neill for events worldwide, subject to Kate'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 Kate O'Neill 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 Kate O'Neill 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 Kate O'Neill?
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 Kate can accommodate.
Can Kate O'Neill tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?
London Speaker Bureau will brief Kate O'Neill 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 Kate can offer.
What languages does Kate O'Neill present in?
Kate O'Neill 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.
What makes Kate O'Neill a strong fit as a keynote speaker?
Kate O'Neill's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Digital Trends, Future, Future of Work. To get a clear sense of Kate'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 Kate O'Neill speak at?
Kate O'Neill 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, Future, Future of Work is relevant. Details of Kate'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 Kate O'Neill 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 Kate O'Neill is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
How far in advance should we book Kate O'Neill?
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Kate O'Neill, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Kate's current availability for your dates.
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