Keynote Speaking

The talk that rewires how your audience thinks.

Thomas Green is a technology futurist who brings a perspective no other AI keynote speaker can: the view from someone who has literally seen the other side. Conferences, leadership summits, corporate events, and industry forums across Australia and globally.

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The differentiator

Not another futurist with a slide deck.

There are plenty of technology speakers who can walk your audience through the latest AI trends. Thomas does something different. He changes the lens your audience uses to look at those trends.

With thirty years of enterprise technology experience across IBM, SAP, and AI transformation advisory, Thomas does not speculate about the future of work. He has spent three decades building it. And the near-death experience at twenty-one is not a gimmick. It is the reason his perspective on artificial intelligence and leadership lands differently from every other speaker on the circuit.

Your audience will not leave with a list of AI tools. They will leave with a shift in how they think about what technology is actually for.

Keynote topics

Every keynote is tailored. These are the core themes Thomas draws from. Each can be delivered as a 30-minute keynote, 60-minute deep dive, or half-day workshop.

The social and economic ramifications of AI for Australian business

What happens when machines can do most knowledge work better, faster, and cheaper? Thomas maps the real shifts ahead for Australian industries. Not hype. Not fear. A clear-eyed assessment of what artificial intelligence is changing, where the economic impact will be felt first, and what leaders need to do now.

Best for: C-suite, board retreats, industry conferences, government events

Why most organisations fail at AI adoption

Organisations are spending millions on AI tools and getting nothing back. Thomas calls it installing new software on broken hardware. This keynote unpacks the real reasons AI adoption fails: not technical limitations, but leadership clarity gaps, cultural resistance, misaligned incentives, and the absence of a genuine AI strategy.

Best for: Leadership teams, HR conferences, CIO/CTO audiences

The consciousness gap

The distance between where your technology sits and where your leadership thinking sits. Thomas shows how the gap forms, why traditional change management cannot close it, and what actually works. This is the talk for audiences ready to go deeper.

Best for: Senior leadership, culture transformation events, innovation summits

The future of leadership in the age of AI

When AI can analyse, predict, and decide faster than any executive team, what is left for leaders to do? Everything that matters. This keynote reframes leadership for the post-AI world.

Best for: Leadership development, executive offsites, MBA audiences

What you get

What you get when you book Thomas

Pre-event briefing call

Thomas spends time understanding your audience, your event theme, and your desired outcomes. Every keynote is tailored.

Tailored keynote presentation

A custom slide deck built around your event context. No recycled presentations. No generic content.

Audience Q&A facilitation

Thomas stays for questions. The best conversations happen after the talk ends.

Social media amplification

Thomas shares the event across his channels before, during, and after. Your event reaches his network.

Post-event follow-up

A summary of key themes, recommended resources, and next steps for your audience. Value that extends beyond the room.

Fees available on request.

The barbecue test

"Thomas, now he is an interesting guy. He is a real-life genius, a polymath. He has a very interesting take on life and death following an NDE. This makes him just about the best speaker, let alone technology futurist, I have ever met."

What someone who has worked with Thomas tells their mate at a barbecue.

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See Thomas in action

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How booking works

How it works

Get in touch

Tell us about your event: date, location, audience, theme, and what you want your audience to leave with.

Briefing call

A 20-minute call to discuss your event in detail and ensure the right keynote fit.

Proposal

A tailored proposal within 48 hours: topic, format, fee, and logistics. Fixed pricing, no hidden costs.

Confirmation

Thomas begins tailoring the keynote. You receive materials ahead of the date.

Delivery and follow-up

Keynote, Q&A, and post-event materials. Value that extends beyond the room.

Speaking FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should I book?

For the best availability, book six to twelve weeks in advance. For major conferences, three to six months is ideal.

Does Thomas speak internationally?

Yes. Thomas is based in Melbourne and speaks at conferences across Australia, the UK, and globally. Virtual keynotes are also available.

Can you tailor a keynote to my industry?

Every keynote is tailored. The pre-event briefing call ensures the content addresses your audience's specific challenges, industry context, and desired outcomes.

What is your speaking fee?

Fees are available on request and depend on format, duration, and whether the engagement is in-person or virtual. All fees are fixed and quoted upfront. Enquire via the contact page.

Do you offer workshops as well as keynotes?

Yes. Thomas delivers half-day and full-day AI workshops for corporate teams, as well as a conference package that combines a keynote with a half-day workshop.

Book Thomas for your event

Tell us about your event and we will get back to you within 24 hours with a tailored proposal.

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