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Jim Harris is a globally respected keynote speaker specialising in artificial intelligence, generative AI and disruptive innovation. With a sharp understanding of how emerging technologies reshape industries, Jim has earned a reputation as one of the world’s most engaging and forward-thinking voices in AI. Drawing on more than two decades of international experience, he delivers over 60 keynote presentations each year, captivating senior leaders, policymakers and Fortune 500 executives alike. His research-led style and ability to translate complex AI concepts into practical strategy make him a standout voice in the evolving tech landscape.
Jim began his journey at Queen’s University in Canada, where he earned a BA in English and Politics – an academic foundation that honed his analytical skills and global outlook. In the early 1990s, he taught Dr Stephen Covey’s ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ as a representative of the Covey Leadership Center, an experience that sparked his deep interest in leadership development and strategic thinking. Over the years, he has held numerous high-profile roles, including Faculty Member at the Schulich Executive Education Centre, Program Director at the Schulich School of Business, and Advisory Board Member for Green Living Enterprises. His consulting and speaking work has reached clients such as IBM, Walmart, SAP, Deloitte, MasterCard, Zurich Insurance, and the UK Cabinet Office.
A prolific author, Jim is best known for his book ‘Blindsided!’, a #1 international bestseller published in 80 countries and recognised by Soundview Executive Summaries as one of the year’s top business books. He also authored ‘The Learning Paradox’, which featured on multiple bestseller lists. Jim was named Speaker of the Year by TEC Canada in 2024, where his AI presentations were praised as ‘game-changing’ and ‘profoundly insightful’. He was ranked among North America’s Top 10 Speakers by Association Magazine and recognised in Canada’s Clean50 for his work on sustainability in business and technology. As a columnist, he has written for the National Post, Disruption Magazine Canada, and EZ Exchange, where he focuses on disruptive innovation, blockchain, and AI.
Jim’s keynote talks are renowned for their clarity, energy and insight. His signature address, ‘The AI Revolution’, explores how generative AI, automation and emerging tech redefine competition, productivity and decision-making. He brings together data, live demos and real-world case studies to equip leaders with practical strategies for navigating digital transformation. Whether addressing a corporate audience, a government department or a global conference, Jim empowers organisations to thrive in a world defined by constant technological change.
Jim Harris is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Jim’s session was one of the most highly rated and I am certain that we will work with him in the future. What was particularly noteworthy was the accessibility and relevance of his material. Jim’s friendly, open style is critical in encouraging participants to take the material on board and shift their thinking.”
“Jim Harris did a great job! He knocked the ball out of the park talking to a crowd of 350 construction industry people here at the Ottawa Construction Association. I got a lot of great feedback that it was actionable items, something they were going to move on right away and they were going to pursue so you can’t do better than what Jim did at our annual general meeting. Jim was a pleasure to work with him and his supporting team, easy to coordinate, did a great job of research in our group, researching with my board of directors. He really invested time and effort to deliver a A-Plus presentation. What Jim did for a construction crowd was bang on for the times. Everyone’s questioning “What’s the impact of AI in construction?” We’re all on the same level of learning and Jim provided us that education and a path to go forward.”
“I launched the Center of Excellence for Sales Leadership at York University’s Schulich Executive Education Centre with the 13-day Masters Certificate Program and the 5 day Executive Sales Management Program. Jim Harris was one of my faculty for both programs. He is exceptional. Jim engages the minds and hearts of participants with his informative content, style and humour. Jim is able to create a complete shift in participants’ outlook in just a single session. I always learn something new every session I attend with Jim because it is never canned content. He is exceptional at refreshing and adding current and relevant content to his programs. In all my years in sales I’ve never met anyone who can create such a shift in such a short time. I would highly recommend him to any executive team looking to shift the outlook, behaviour and outcomes they are seeking from a sales team or sales organisation.”
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