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Matt O’Neill

The Optimistic Futurist, Author, Entrepreneur

Popular talks

  • Becoming Superhuman
  • Future Ready for 2030: The Skills We’ll Need For Work
  • Leading the Future: Why Leading in the AI Era is So Different
  • Ideas to Impact: A Hands-On Innovation Session
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Talks

Popular talks by Matt O’Neill

  1. Becoming Superhuman

    For teams who want to buy back time and increase their productivity. This session shows how to use AI to work better, not harder. We cut through the noise and explore simple tools, smart prompts, and future- ready habits that boost output and confidence.

  2. Future Ready for 2030: The Skills We’ll Need For Work

    For organisations serious about thriving long-term. This is about real skills that matter. We look at teaming with AI, what to build next, and how to stay human while everything around us speeds up.

  3. Leading the Future: Why Leading in the AI Era is So Different

    For leaders navigating constant change. Modern leadership is about guiding people through uncertainty with clarity, empathy, and direction. We explore Generation Alpha, AI that takes on tasks, and how leadership needs to evolve to meet rapid technological change.

  4. Ideas to Impact: A Hands-On Innovation Session

    For teams who want to build something useful, live in the room.
    No slides. No long speeches. Your people bring the challenge, I bring the AI tools. Together, we create something real: sketches become images, ideas become prototypes.

  5. You Can’t Be Future Proof, But You Can Be Future Ready

    For people feeling stuck or unsure what matters now. Change is messy. Most people either resist it or drown in it. This keynote gives people a footing. We unpack what’s changing and why it matters, then build future-ready habits, mindsets, and skills.

  6. What We Must Never Give Away to AI

    AI isn’t intelligent – but it’s clever enough to change our work, and soon. We all know that jobs will shift, but what are the real stakes? Who thrives when those jobs evolve? As it develops from the world’s best librarian, giving you answers, to a conductor of tasks, orchestrating…

Biography

About Matt O’Neill

Matt O’Neill is a globally recognised futurist, keynote speaker, and author who has delivered over 300 talks across four continents. With a career rooted in entrepreneurship and innovation, Matt empowers leaders and teams to navigate rapid technological change with practical strategies and future-ready thinking. His engaging keynotes blend personal stories, powerful visuals, and interactive experiences, leaving audiences equipped to turn insights into action.

Matt has worked with organisations across diverse industries, from delivering the keynote at the Ocean Outdoor Creative Competition, a major event in the Digital Out of Home industry, to speaking at CWT’s Future of Business Travel and Meetings conferences in the US and Europe. He has also consulted with the British Board of Film Classification on future strategy and innovation. His two bestselling books, The Future is Now and Future Hackers, have sold over 20,000 copies worldwide.

Testimonials

What clients say about Matt O’Neill

"You designed and ran an experience that felt completely different to anything we’d done before. This is the future of events!"

Maurice Mann, Director, Global Marketing, ESAB

"You always come through with original ideas and creative execution. Our events are consistently enhanced with your involvement."

Scott Addington Marketing Director, Enterprise Software, Sage

“At the Acumen networking event, I was thoroughly impressed by you, a speaker whose discussions on being ‘Future Ready,’ AI, and resilience captured my attention. Your ability to engage and inspire made me immediately share your details for various CMS events and potentially the Future Ready Leaders program in London.”

Polina Lucena, General Counsel, CMS Law

“Your engaging style energised our team, leaving us excited about the future and equipped with tools to succeed. In the days following, countless colleagues shared how motivated they felt after the session.”

Steve Jones, CEO, Wyboston Lakes

“I thoroughly enjoyed your session and haven't stopped talking about it to anyone who will listen (and even those who don't)! The first thing I am packing for my vacation next week is your book. Can't wait to dig in deeper.”

Cyndi Hunter, Director of Sales, United Airlines

“I really enjoyed your presentation. I have seen a few futurists before, as well as some 'experts' talking about AI and Leadership, and they all left me feeling that I hadn't learned anything. However, I was extremely engaged by what you had to say and am actively trying to incorporate your insights into how I work.”

Stephen Swift, Ford

“Matt O’Neill, I am not given to being insincere, so when I say it was a fascinating, engaging keynote, you can be assured I mean it! Great job, I need to be more ‘mind fluid.’”

John Maguire, General Manager EMEA, SugarCRM

“Working with Matt was an absolute pleasure - from our original enquiry to the end of his session. He brought enthusiasm, vitality, and great insight to both our process and the evening. His energy helped us create an original, thought provoking event, and his engaging style encouraged real discussion. Matt’s insights into why human engagement is essential for successful technological change have given us many further avenues to explore in our future messaging. One of our best ever speakers: professional, polished, and provocative. What more could you want from a futurist?”

Executive Vice President, Team Lewis

How to book Matt O’Neill

Answers on fees, availability and booking process.

How do I book Matt O’Neill for a keynote speech?

You can book Matt 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 Matt's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Matt O’Neill's speaking fees?

Matt 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 Matt tailored to your event.

What topics does Matt O’Neill speak about?

Matt O’Neill speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Economics, Future, Future of Work, Leadership. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Matt to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Matt O’Neill available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Matt O’Neill for events worldwide, subject to Matt'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 Matt 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 Matt 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 Matt 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 Matt can accommodate.

Can Matt O’Neill tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Matt 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 Matt can offer.

What languages does Matt O’Neill present in?

Matt 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 Matt O’Neill a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Matt O’Neill's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Economics, Future, Future of Work, Leadership. To get a clear sense of Matt'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 Matt O’Neill speak at?

Matt 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, Economics, Future, Future of Work, Leadership is relevant. Details of Matt'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 Matt 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 Matt O’Neill is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Matt O’Neill?

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

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