Paul Armstrong Keynote Speaker

Leading Strategist and advisor on emerging and disruptive technologies
Author of 'Disruptive Technologies: A Framework to Understand, Evaluate and Respond to Digital Disruption'
Featured on BBC, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Inc. and Reuters - Columnist with City AM

Paul Armstrong's Biography

Paul Armstrong is a leading strategist and advisor on emerging technologies and where big tech like Meta, Amazon, Alibaba, Google, Apple, OpenAI are going next.

Paul works with a range of Fortune 500 clients from P&G to Panasonic, Coca-Cola to Verizon, along with agencies and startups of all sizes.

A trusted source for the FT, Wall Street Journal, BBC, CNN and others, when tech news breaks, Paul also writes for a number of publications including The Information, Reuters, and Cool Hunting and has written for global publications (Forbes, Wired, Singularity University) about emerging technologies for decades. He writes a technology column for City AM in the UK.

Paul’s first book, “Disruptive Technologies: A Framework to Understand, Evaluate and Respond to Digital Disruption” (an Amazon bestseller) offers organizations a distinct response to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, AR and blockchain – that impact their business, client service and product model. The TBD (technology, behaviour, data) framework in the book led to the creation of TBD Conference (recently voted one of the Top 50 global technology conferences) and the introduction of TBD Group which houses the tech advisory business and intelligence products like C_NCENTRATE (emerging…everything) and the ‘What Did _____ Do This Week’ series, which currently has OpenAI, Google and Amazon versions .

Hidden Disruptors:

What under-the-radar technologies—neuromorphic computing, digital twins, and synthetic biology—will quietly revolutionize your business model in the next 12, 24, and 36 months? How do you stop them?

Agentic AI:

Why does breaking free from Big Tech's AI ecosystems matter? What comes after agentic AI, and how can decentralized intelligence shape the future of your business?

Post-Hype Technologies:

AI needs a hype wash so you can really see what's happening now and next, but also what's after blockchain and AI? Which emerging technologies are poised to reshape your industry in the next five years, and how should you prepare?

Avoiding Disruption:

What’s the next big threat to your business, and how do you realistically anticipate and neutralize it before it happens?

Augmented Commerce:

How will AR and spatial computing drive your bottom line? Which AR-driven strategies will redefine your customer engagement and sales over the next three years?

Hyper-Connected but Isolated:

How do you maintain deep customer relationships in a world driven by AI and digital interfaces? What strategies will prevent tech-driven isolation from eroding your brand loyalty?

Quantum Technology:

How will quantum computing, quantum encryption, and quantum sensors reshape your industry, and what steps should you take now to secure a competitive edge?

He advises Fortune 500 companies and global brands on emerging technologies, helping them understand where big tech is heading and what it means for their business.
He translates developments across AI, platforms and digital ecosystems into clear frameworks that enable leaders to respond to disruption with confidence.
He brings a practical perspective on technology, behaviour and data, equipping organisations to evaluate and act on complex innovation trends.
He is a trusted media voice and experienced speaker, shaping conversations on technology through global outlets and industry platforms.
His insights help organisations anticipate change, adapt strategy and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.