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David Rowan is a leading expert on emerging technologies and their impact on business. As the founding Editor-in-Chief of WIRED UK, he has built relationships with tech pioneers from companies like WhatsApp, Google, and LinkedIn. He has invested in over 60 startups, including billion-dollar “unicorns,” and advises one of Europe’s largest venture capital funds.

His bestselling book, Non-Bullshit Innovation, explores corporate innovation strategies to navigate technological disruption. A sought-after keynote speaker and moderator, he has delivered over 600 presentations for top firms like Google, Goldman Sachs, and McKinsey. Rowan specializes in real-time analysis of tech trends such as AI, quantum computing, and autonomous vehicles, helping businesses adapt and thrive.

He frequently speaks and moderates events on innovation, business transformation, and future-proofing companies, customizing talks for diverse industries. With experience moderating global events, including for the World Economic Forum and governments, he remains in high demand for in-person and virtual engagements.

Testimonials

“I wanted to thank you for your time to moderate the G8 Innovation Conference. You set the tone for the day perfectly, engaging the audience and steering the presenters through a very full agenda. The feedback from the day has been overwhelmingly positive, largely due to your dynamism, good humour and professionalism.”
UK Prime Minister David Cameron, G8 Innovation Conference

“A stellar moderator – insightful and challenging to the speakers, witty and engaging for the audience, and very positive to work with.”
World Economic Forum