I have never had the same request twice, but generally I focus on emerging technologies (AI, nanotech, blockchain, 3/4D printing, quantum computing, AR/MR/spatial, robotics), disruption (business/technology/behavioural trends), the future of big tech platforms (Amazon, OpenAI, Google, Meta), Future of ____ (retail, finance), leadership, and consumer trends (technology, retail, work). Drop me a line if you’d like to discuss or contact Karen O’Donnell (+353 868227275) for more details.

I’ve been invited to speak on a variety of topics in diverse settings, from large conferences to intimate supper clubs. My speaking engagements have seen me travel around the world and included presentations for employees at Google, Accenture, Visa, Facebook, Microsoft, TransferWise, ASOS, Samsung, PwC, Arcadia, Panasonic, Mumsnet, Generali, Crescent Hotels & Resorts, as well as for events including Slush, WebSummit, Disruptive Technology World Forum, FUTR, Voxburner, ISBA, IAB, The Drum, Future Stores, The Marketing Society, and SMWF, among others.

Paul Armstrong is a renowned authority on technology, disruption, and innovation, with extensive experience advising global enterprises. As the founder of TBD Group, Paul provides strategic advisory, innovative intelligence products, and events for a range of clients including PwC, Omnicom, Meta, Coca-Cola, P&G, to interesting startups.

With a strong background in the US tech industry, including roles at Myspace and leading agencies, Paul returned to London to spearhead the social technologies team at WPP’s Mindshare. His insights are frequently sought by top-tier media outlets like the FT, WSJ, Guardian, CNN, BBC, and Sky News.

Paul is also an accomplished author, becoming an Amazon bestseller with his first book, ‘Disruptive Technologies’. The book provides a strategic roadmap for organizations navigating the complexities of emerging technologies such as Blockchain, AI, 3D/4D printing, AR/VR, and nanotechnology. The latest volume was released in 2023.

TBD Conference is recognised as one of the Top 50 Global Technology Conferences, and has been featured in Fast Company and CNN. Most recently, Paul launched Vox Futura, the world’s first avatar speaker bureau featuring some of the world’s best speakers using cutting edge technology and changing the speaker bureau model forever.

Beyond his business endeavors, Paul contributes to the tech community as a board member of Global Tech Advocates, an ambassador for Meaningful Business, and a council member of Plastic-Free. He was a founding member of the Good Technology Collective, and currently serves as a NED for Huggg, along with being a respected judge for several industry awards. Paul is currently planning his next book focused on risk.

Paul Armstrong is a leading expert in technology, disruption, and innovation, with a track record of advising global enterprises. As the founder of TBD Group, he offers strategic advisory, innovative intelligence, and events to clients ranging from PwC to Meta. Previously, Paul led social technologies at WPP’s Mindshare after working at Myspace in the US. His book Disruptive Technologies is a key resource for navigating emerging tech. Most recently he launched Vox Futura, a pioneering avatar speaker bureau. Paul remains active in the tech community, serving on multiple boards and preparing his next book on risk.

Paul Armstrong is a tech innovator known for his strategic insight and forward-thinking approach. As the founder of TBD Group, he advises global leaders like PwC and Meta while pioneering projects like Vox Futura, the world’s first avatar speaker bureau. A bestselling author and sought-after media commentator for outlets like WSJ, FT, and BBC, Paul is a key figure in the tech community who is on multiple councils which support sustainability, future talent amongst other things. He’s currently working on his second book and expanding the reach of TBD Group’s popular intelligence platform, TBD+.

Sure. Here’s a folder of some you can use just so long as you don’t add an AI moustache on them. If you need TBD Group logos etc, drop me a line with the request.

No, but I do write a fair bit (albeit irregularly) for The Information, Reader’s Digest, OnOffice, Cool Hunting, In the past I have contributed to Forbes, Reuters, Evening Standard, Guardian amongst others.

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