Martin Adams has been recognised as a ‘Global Innovator for 2024’ by the World Economic Forum, a Top 100 UK Entrepreneur (Maserati) and a Top 50 Global Innovator (Penrose). More than just a commentator, he has founded, built and sold numerous ethical AI and creative businesses over the last 20... Read more
Martin Adams has been recognised as a ‘Global Innovator for 2024’ by the World Economic Forum, a Top 100 UK Entrepreneur (Maserati) and a Top 50 Global Innovator (Penrose).
More than just a commentator, he has founded, built and sold numerous ethical AI and creative businesses over the last 20 years, including Metaphysic.ai (Time Magazine 100 Most Influential Business) and Codec.ai (acquired in 2023).
Martin Adams is a true visionary on the role of technology to (1) connect us to one another to create powerful “shared experiences” and (2) drive positive economic and social impact. The technologies Martin has developed provide some of the biggest shifts in human connection and creativity since the invention of the computer. And his background as both a creative entrepreneur and a lawyer makes him uniquely able to design sustainable innovation for companies around the world.
He graduated from Harvard Law School and worked at the Berkman Centre for Internet and Society on one of the true test cases for copyright in the digital age (the Obama ‘Hope’ poster case), and then as an intellectual property in New York. He is a member of the WEF’s AI Governance Alliance and Biden/Harris Administration’s AI Taskforce.
He works directly with the C-suite of global corporations and has worked with the UK Ministry of Defence/Royal Marines to win the digital propaganda war against ISIS.
Martin Adams has helped high-profile individuals like Barack Obama and companies like Adidas, Pfizer and P&G understand how technology can be used to create more meaningful connection with audiences. He brings his unique insights to life in fun and creative ways to show companies how they can solve problems and build value quickly- inspiring his audience to think about what they can do better, both today and tomorrow.
He speaks internationally on Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, innovation and digital transformation and recent keynotes include the European Commission, the Alan Turing Institute, Cannes Lions, Unilever, Proctor & Gamble, MIT and Arabian Business.
Why trust, ethics, and IP control are the new foundations for competitive advantage – and how companies can earn it.
What automation, generative media, and human/AI collaboration mean for leaders, employees, and customers.
Lessons from 20 years of building and exiting AI ventures on how leaders can align culture, strategy, and technology.
How leaders can move beyond pilots and productivity tricks to unlock true innovation and business transformation with AI.
A new model of leadership and structure where technology, culture, and strategy are tightly aligned.
Practical frameworks for turning an enterprise into a sensing, responsive system – with exercises on decision-making, data use, and culture.
Exploring how AI can drive not just productivity, but new forms of creativity and differentiation for brands and teams
A workshop where leaders map their organisation’s current capabilities and gaps in AI adoption, and leave with a tailored roadmap.
A workshop blending foresight, scenario planning, and hands-on exercises.
A half-day interactive session helping leadership teams define where AI can create true innovation (not just cost savings).