Keynotes, offsites and workshops

Ben Legg: AI expert who builds the blueprint with you

High-energy, data-driven keynotes for conferences, leadership offsites and workshops. Ben brings the insights of Silicon Valley, the pragmatism of a military engineer and the live data of a digital operator still in the game.

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Keynotes, offsites and workshops

Ben Legg: AI expert who builds the blueprint with you

Book Ben for your event

Watch showreel

Keynotes, offsites and workshops

Ben Legg: AI expert who builds the blueprint with you

Book Ben for your event

Watch showreel

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A high-energy, insight-rich speaker who brings boardroom-level strategy to life for live and virtual audiences.

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Ben's delivery style

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High-energy

Silicon Valley insights combined with the pragmatism of a military engineer.

Data-driven

Every talk rooted in live market learnings, not theoretical research.

Insider perspective

First-hand from some of the world’s leading companies.

Pragmatic

Frameworks and blueprints leaders can act on; not abstract trends.

Signature keynote talks

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Beyond the Hype: How to build an agentic business

For CEOs and leadership teams. How to move from chatting with AI to delegating to it, with humans as the orchestrators of the agentic machine.

The Liquid Organisation: How to configure your organisation for human + AI collaboration

For boards, HR and operations leaders. What the org chart looks like when you have more bots than humans, and how to design for it.

Investing in an AI-Enabled World: Picking the likely winners and losers when AI becomes ubiquitous

For investors and corporate strategy teams. Where AI creates and destroys value across the digital economy, backed by Ben's proprietary data.

Spoken at

Client audiences

Available formats

Built for every leadership format

From large-stage keynotes to intimate board briefings - Ben adapts to the format, audience and objective.

Keynotes

Energise a large audience around AI, work and strategy.

Executive offsites

Help senior teams align on what to prioritise next.

Strategy days

Frame the big picture before your team dives into planning.

Panels

Add operator-grade insight and high-energy contribution.

Webinars

Bring a clear, engaging perspective to distributed audiences.

Fireside chats

Conversational depth with a seasoned operator.

Board briefings

Sharp, evidence-based briefings for governance audiences.

Leadership workshops

Interactive sessions that turn frameworks into decisions.

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If you want a speaker who can demystify technology and energise a leadership team to embrace AI,
Ben is your man.

Mark Shraga, SCG

He delivered on every count.
The Q&A ran over time because investors did not want to stop asking.
For anyone looking for a keynote speaker who can credibly translate AI for a sophisticated financial audience, I would recommend Ben without hesitation.
Stefan Wattinger
Partner & Head Investor Relations
A great keynote speaker.
He spoke at our CVC portfolio event with 200+ C-suite leaders. He translates major technology shifts into clear, actionable priorities, delivered with genuine energy. I would highly recommend Ben if you are looking for a speaker to help future-proof your organisation.
Richard Barltrop
Director at CVC Capital Partners
Definitely recommend working with Ben.
He mixes vision and experience with pragmatic suggestions on how business leaders can embrace new technologies.
He delivered his insights with authority, energy and pragmatism, keeping the room full of senior execs highly engaged.
Laura Bowmer
Marketing Director
A visionary thought leader on AI and the future of work.
This was an online event for 110 senior HR leaders.
He took the time to really understand our objectives and audience, and adapted his content and approach. He delivered his insights with clarity, energising the large audience.
Darren Topping
Director of Enterprise Solutions
Highly recommend Ben as a speaker.
Ben was the keynote speaker and facilitator for Aurora Live CXO, a 120-person executive dinner for senior technical leaders. It was a highly engaging evening, which received amazing reviews from attendees.
He has a very warm and personable manner that made him very approachable.
Louise Dunkhase
Strategic Partnerships & Growth
Insightful and energising.
Ben was the keynote speaker and led a large group discussion at Randstad's Future of Finance event.
Ben's keynote talk was full of great examples of AI in action and practical tips for how to get started. His facilitation of the large group really engaged the audience, with a wide ranging discussion covering such diverse subjects.
Tom Eaton
Regional Director
Inspired me to lead more boldly.
His outside perspective was both refreshing and eye-opening. Ben’s thought-provoking presentation challenged us to think differently. I left feeling validated in my approach to challenging upward, asking daring questions, and committing to key takeaways that will continue to ground me in my leadership journey.
Melinda DeJong
President at INSPYR Solutions

“

If you want a speaker who can demystify technology and energise a leadership team to embrace AI,
Ben is your man.

Mark Shraga, SCG

He delivered on every count.
The Q&A ran over time because investors did not want to stop asking.
For anyone looking for a keynote speaker who can credibly translate AI for a sophisticated financial audience, I would recommend Ben without hesitation.
Stefan Wattinger
Partner & Head Investor Relations
A great keynote speaker.
He spoke at our CVC portfolio event with 200+ C-suite leaders. He translates major technology shifts into clear, actionable priorities, delivered with genuine energy. I would highly recommend Ben if you are looking for a speaker to help future-proof your organisation.
Richard Barltrop
Director at CVC Capital Partners
Definitely recommend working with Ben.
He mixes vision and experience with pragmatic suggestions on how business leaders can embrace new technologies.
He delivered his insights with authority, energy and pragmatism, keeping the room full of senior execs highly engaged.
Laura Bowmer
Marketing Director
A visionary thought leader on AI and the future of work.
This was an online event for 110 senior HR leaders.
He took the time to really understand our objectives and audience, and adapted his content and approach. He delivered his insights with clarity, energising the large audience.
Darren Topping
Director of Enterprise Solutions
Highly recommend Ben as a speaker.
Ben was the keynote speaker and facilitator for Aurora Live CXO, a 120-person executive dinner for senior technical leaders. It was a highly engaging evening, which received amazing reviews from attendees.
He has a very warm and personable manner that made him very approachable.
Louise Dunkhase
Strategic Partnerships & Growth
Insightful and energising.
Ben was the keynote speaker and led a large group discussion at Randstad's Future of Finance event.
Ben's keynote talk was full of great examples of AI in action and practical tips for how to get started. His facilitation of the large group really engaged the audience, with a wide ranging discussion covering such diverse subjects.
Tom Eaton
Regional Director
Inspired me to lead more boldly.
His outside perspective was both refreshing and eye-opening. Ben’s thought-provoking presentation challenged us to think differently. I left feeling validated in my approach to challenging upward, asking daring questions, and committing to key takeaways that will continue to ground me in my leadership journey.
Melinda DeJong
President at INSPYR Solutions

“

If you want a speaker who can demystify technology and energise a leadership team to embrace AI,
Ben is your man.

Mark Shraga, SCG

He delivered on every count.
The Q&A ran over time because investors did not want to stop asking.
For anyone looking for a keynote speaker who can credibly translate AI for a sophisticated financial audience, I would recommend Ben without hesitation.
Stefan Wattinger
Partner & Head Investor Relations
A great keynote speaker.
He spoke at our CVC portfolio event with 200+ C-suite leaders. He translates major technology shifts into clear, actionable priorities, delivered with genuine energy. I would highly recommend Ben if you are looking for a speaker to help future-proof your organisation.
Richard Barltrop
Director at CVC Capital Partners
Definitely recommend working with Ben.
He mixes vision and experience with pragmatic suggestions on how business leaders can embrace new technologies.
He delivered his insights with authority, energy and pragmatism, keeping the room full of senior execs highly engaged.
Laura Bowmer
Marketing Director
A visionary thought leader on AI and the future of work.
This was an online event for 110 senior HR leaders.
He took the time to really understand our objectives and audience, and adapted his content and approach. He delivered his insights with clarity, energising the large audience.
Darren Topping
Director of Enterprise Solutions
Highly recommend Ben as a speaker.
Ben was the keynote speaker and facilitator for Aurora Live CXO, a 120-person executive dinner for senior technical leaders. It was a highly engaging evening, which received amazing reviews from attendees.
He has a very warm and personable manner that made him very approachable.
Louise Dunkhase
Strategic Partnerships & Growth
Insightful and energising.
Ben was the keynote speaker and led a large group discussion at Randstad's Future of Finance event.
Ben's keynote talk was full of great examples of AI in action and practical tips for how to get started. His facilitation of the large group really engaged the audience, with a wide ranging discussion covering such diverse subjects.
Tom Eaton
Regional Director
Inspired me to lead more boldly.
His outside perspective was both refreshing and eye-opening. Ben’s thought-provoking presentation challenged us to think differently. I left feeling validated in my approach to challenging upward, asking daring questions, and committing to key takeaways that will continue to ground me in my leadership journey.
Melinda DeJong
President at INSPYR Solutions

“

If you want a speaker who can demystify technology and energise a leadership team to embrace AI,
Ben is your man.

Mark Shraga, SCG

He delivered on every count.
The Q&A ran over time because investors did not want to stop asking.
For anyone looking for a keynote speaker who can credibly translate AI for a sophisticated financial audience, I would recommend Ben without hesitation.
Stefan Wattinger
Partner & Head Investor Relations
A great keynote speaker.
He spoke at our CVC portfolio event with 200+ C-suite leaders. He translates major technology shifts into clear, actionable priorities, delivered with genuine energy. I would highly recommend Ben if you are looking for a speaker to help future-proof your organisation.
Richard Barltrop
Director at CVC Capital Partners
Definitely recommend working with Ben.
He mixes vision and experience with pragmatic suggestions on how business leaders can embrace new technologies.
He delivered his insights with authority, energy and pragmatism, keeping the room full of senior execs highly engaged.
Laura Bowmer
Marketing Director
A visionary thought leader on AI and the future of work.
This was an online event for 110 senior HR leaders.
He took the time to really understand our objectives and audience, and adapted his content and approach. He delivered his insights with clarity, energising the large audience.
Darren Topping
Director of Enterprise Solutions
Highly recommend Ben as a speaker.
Ben was the keynote speaker and facilitator for Aurora Live CXO, a 120-person executive dinner for senior technical leaders. It was a highly engaging evening, which received amazing reviews from attendees.
He has a very warm and personable manner that made him very approachable.
Louise Dunkhase
Strategic Partnerships & Growth
Insightful and energising.
Ben was the keynote speaker and led a large group discussion at Randstad's Future of Finance event.
Ben's keynote talk was full of great examples of AI in action and practical tips for how to get started. His facilitation of the large group really engaged the audience, with a wide ranging discussion covering such diverse subjects.
Tom Eaton
Regional Director
Inspired me to lead more boldly.
His outside perspective was both refreshing and eye-opening. Ben’s thought-provoking presentation challenged us to think differently. I left feeling validated in my approach to challenging upward, asking daring questions, and committing to key takeaways that will continue to ground me in my leadership journey.
Melinda DeJong
President at INSPYR Solutions

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Media & press

Interview

Little Big Vets Podcast - Ben Legg interview

Book

Marketing for CEOs - Book intro

TV interview

Bloomberg TV: Google earnings

Keynote

The Future of Marketing - Innovate or Perish

Interview

GAEA Talks: AI in business with Ben Legg

Panel

Portfolio Career Festival 2025: AI debate

FAQs

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AI and the future of work, building AI-enabled businesses, portfolio careers and fractional leadership, commercial innovation and go-to-market strategy, and decision-making in times of rapid change.

Yes. Ben is available for keynotes, executive offsites, strategy days, panels, webinars, fireside chats, board briefings and leadership workshops.

Yes. Talks are always tailored around the audience, sector, seniority level and event objectives. Please share your brief when you enquire.

Yes. Ben is available for live, hybrid and virtual formats across all time zones.

Use the enquiry form below or contact us directly. We respond to all serious enquiries within 24 hours.

Ready to work together?

Whether you're booking a keynote, exploring advisory or need investor insight - let's talk.

Work with Ben

Ready to work together?

Whether you're booking a keynote, exploring advisory or need investor insight - let's talk.

Work with Ben

Ready to work together?

Whether you're booking a keynote, exploring advisory or need investor insight - let's talk.

Work with Ben

Ready to work together?

Whether you're booking a keynote, exploring advisory or need investor insight - let's talk.

Work with Ben

Get in touch

Enquire about Ben speaking

Tell us your event, date and audience, and Ben's team will come back within 48 hours.

benlegg@digitalpeople.online

Availability

Global - live, hybrid and virtual

Insights and advisory services from battlefield-tested operator and ex-COO of Google Europe, Ben Legg.

Insights and advisory services from battlefield-tested operator and ex-COO of Google Europe, Ben Legg.

Insights and advisory services from battlefield-tested operator and ex-COO of Google Europe, Ben Legg.

Insights and advisory services from battlefield-tested operator and ex-COO of Google Europe, Ben Legg.

Featured and interviewed by:

Featured and interviewed by:

Beyond the Hype: How to build an agentic business

The Liquid Organisation: How to configure your organisation for human + AI collaboration

Investing in an AI-Enabled World: Picking the likely winners and losers when AI becomes ubiquitous

“

If you want a speaker who can demystify technology and energise a leadership team to embrace AI, Ben is your man.

“

If you want a speaker who can demystify technology and energise a leadership team to embrace AI, Ben is your man.

“

If you want a speaker who can demystify technology and energise a leadership team to embrace AI, Ben is your man.

“

If you want a speaker who can demystify technology and energise a leadership team to embrace AI, Ben is your man.

Ready to work together?

Ready to work together?

Ready to work together?

Ready to work together?

If you want a speaker who can demystify technology and energise a leadership team to embrace AI,
Ben is your man.

If you want a speaker who can demystify technology and energise a leadership team to embrace AI,
Ben is your man.

If you want a speaker who can demystify technology and energise a leadership team to embrace AI,
Ben is your man.

If you want a speaker who can demystify technology and energise a leadership team to embrace AI,
Ben is your man.