Bernard Marr

Data is one of the most valuable assets any organization has, yet most struggle to use it well. A pioneer of practical data strategy, Bernard Marr shows leaders how to turn data into better decisions, stronger performance, and competitive advantage. He shares his proven frameworks for building a data-driven culture, choosing the right metrics, and combining data with AI, all grounded in peer-reviewed research. A rigorous, actionable keynote for any organization serious about competing on data.

As AI and automation reshape every industry, what will work look like, and what skills will people and organizations need to thrive? Bernard Marr helps audiences understand how the workplace is changing, which roles and skills will matter most, and how leaders can prepare their people and cultures for an AI-driven future. Balanced and forward-looking, he replaces anxiety with a clear, practical roadmap for the future of work.

From AI and the metaverse to extended reality, blockchain, and beyond, Bernard Marr gives audiences an expert tour of the technology trends set to transform business and society. He explains what each trend really is, separates genuine opportunity from hype, and shows how forward-thinking companies are already putting these technologies to work. A fascinating, big-picture keynote that leaves every audience better prepared for what's coming next.

Bernard Marr is a world-renowned futurist, keynote speaker, and strategic business and technology advisor, widely regarded as one of the leading global authorities on artificial intelligence, data, and future trends. He is the internationally bestselling author of more than 20 books, published in over 20 languages, including Artificial Intelligence in Practice, Data Strategy, and Generative AI in Practice, and his book Business Trends in Practice won the 2022 Business Book of the Year Award. He writes a regular column for Forbes, contributes to the World Economic Forum, and was ranked by LinkedIn as one of the top 5 business influencers in the world. He began his career as a research fellow at Cambridge Judge Business School and Cranfield School of Management before founding his consultancy, Bernard Marr & Co, in 2006. He advises companies such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, IBM, and the United Nations across more than 30 countries.

Bernard Marr's distinctive strength is that his frameworks for AI and data strategy are grounded in rigorous, peer-reviewed academic research, from his years as a research fellow at Cambridge and Cranfield, rather than in opinion or hype. His approach is fundamentally practical: he helps organizations move beyond experimentation to actually apply AI and data to solve real business problems and deliver measurable value. That means starting with strategy and clear business goals, building the right data foundations and culture, choosing the metrics that matter, and adopting technologies like generative AI in a focused, results-driven way. This blend of academic rigor and real-world applicability, refined through advising the world's leading companies, is why his books and frameworks have become trusted references for executives worldwide.

Bernard Marr speaks on artificial intelligence and its impact on business, big data and building a data-driven organization, the future of work and the AI-driven workplace, digital transformation, and the technology trends reshaping every industry. His keynotes suit events on AI, technology, the future, data, innovation, and business strategy, and are tailored to any industry or audience. To book Bernard Marr as a speaker, contact Aurum Speakers Bureau.

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