Greg Williams

Editor-In-Chief at WIRED & Editor of Annual Trend Report: Wired World

  • Founder of My London Story
  • Speaker at the University of Oxford & the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising in London
  • 2x Named Editor’s Editor of the Year

When Greg Williams is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

The Next Frontier: How AI is Transforming Industries, Driving Productivity, and Reshaping the Global Economy
The Technology Trends Disrupting Your Business: How to Flourish in the Digital Age
Navigating the Evolving Threat Landscape: Essential Strategies to Stay Ahead of Emerging Threats
Technology and Power: How the Digital Age is Shaping a New Geopolitical Order
The Future of Work: Navigating the Workplace Revolution: From Automation to Adaptability
The Future of Healthcare: Navigating a Technological Revolution

Greg Williams is a leading speaker on branding, marketing and creativity, best known as the Editor-in-Chief of WIRED. Through his work at the globally influential technology and culture publication, Greg explores the intersection of innovation, digital transformation and business strategy. Responsible for producing and shaping content on topics ranging from politics and big data to emerging technologies and digital disruption, he has developed a reputation as a trusted commentator on the forces reshaping industries. With a career dedicated to analysing technological change and its implications for business and society, Greg is frequently hired as a keynote speaker to help organisations understand the future of branding, media and innovation.

Greg began his professional journey after graduating from the University of Warwick, where he developed a strong academic foundation in marketing, branding and business organisation. He built an impressive career in publishing and editorial leadership, gaining experience across both digital and print media. Prior to joining WIRED, Greg served as Executive Editor at Details Magazine, where he refined his expertise in editorial strategy and storytelling. In 2010, he joined WIRED as Executive Editor and later rose to the role of Editor-in-Chief, overseeing the publication’s global editorial direction. His leadership has helped position WIRED as a leading voice in technology, culture and innovation, covering the ideas and individuals shaping the modern digital economy. Throughout his career, Greg has engaged directly with some of the world’s most influential leaders, conducting high-profile interviews with figures such as former UK Prime Minister Theresa May, BMW CEO Harald Krueger and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. These conversations have provided him with unique insights into leadership, technological transformation and global business strategy.

Greg has also shared his expertise as a panel speaker at institutions including the University of Oxford and the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising in London. Recognised for his editorial influence, he has twice been named Editors’ Editor of the Year. Alongside his journalistic work, Greg writes novels, essays and journalism exploring topics such as neuroeconomics, and he founded the storytelling platform My London Story to capture the diverse experiences of London residents.

As a keynote speaker, Greg combines deep editorial expertise with a global perspective on technology and business. His role at WIRED places him at the centre of conversations with innovators, policymakers and industry leaders, giving him first-hand access to the ideas shaping the future. Drawing on these experiences, Greg delivers engaging talks on branding, marketing strategy, digital disruption and the evolving relationship between technology and society. His ability to translate complex global trends into clear, actionable insights makes him a highly valued speaker for corporate conferences, leadership events and innovation summits seeking to understand the future of business and media.

Official Testimonials

Greg Williams is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“What you managed to pack into 20 minutes was incredible. A fast-paced look into the future, rich with colourful, real-life examples. I’ve had great feedback – it will for sure have made our audience stop and think.”

IBM

“Great feedback on his speech and panel discussion – I hope Greg enjoyed it as much as we did! Will also enjoyed spending time with Greg; he said his talk was excellent and he engaged actively in the conference as they were walking around the exhibitors.”

Vodafone

“Greg’s presentation to our team was remarkably thought-provoking. The insights were very eye-opening and will push our thinking in new areas for our business […] Greg opened our eyes and minds to a whole world of possibilities, all through his insight and views on technological trends and how they may impact us. Expertly done.”

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

“Predictions are a dime a dozen. But Greg Williams’ are worth their weight in gold. A man who clearly has his finger on the pulse of the most transformative technology trends of our day, Greg not only helped our audience see the future, but inspired them to act as agents of change and shape it to their advantage.”

SAP

“Greg’s opening keynote… helped to inform and elevate our event. His insights on the technology trends shaping organisational decision making and the consumer mindset were invaluable as we plan for the future.”

Franklin Templeton Investments

“Greg was a fantastic speaker and brought the topic to life. He delivered poignant and objective insights leaving our attendees informed, aware and yet hopeful… the event was incredibly well received.”

Bank of Ireland

“Greg was great. His presentation was engaging and on point… it took the audience further into the future, opening up their thinking to how technology is and will continue to impact consumer expectations and the customer experience.”

Opticon

“Greg Williams has played a major role in making it an outstanding event… it helped participants understand where we are today and how to modernise their businesses by offering cloud services, boosting sales, supporting customers and managing information.”

Cablenet

“Greg was fantastic! He brought real value to the table with insights on innovation and strategic forecasting that really clicked with our group of C-level execs… everyone walked away with something to think about.”

Freshworks

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