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Tom Edwards

Future-Proofer and AI Leader with 25 years of experience serving as Chief Digital, Chief Marketing, Chief Data, and Chief Innovation Officer. Recognized as a Top 50 Global Tech Professional, Tech Titan Award winner, and Ad Age Marketing Technology Trailblazer. A trends expert specializing in AI, data, marketing, digital, VR, and emerging technology.

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Tom Edwards is a dynamic speaker renowned for his ability to distill complex technical details into insights that resonate with diverse audiences. As a leader in Generative AI at EY, Tom brings extensive experience from his roles in various C-Suite positions, including Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Chief Data Officer, and Chief Innovation Officer. His broad expertise uniquely positions him to offer valuable perspectives on AI’s influence across industries and business functions.

Tom has earned recognition as a thought leader, accumulating numerous awards and accolades. Recently, he was honored as a 2024 Top AI Keynote Speaker to Watch, a recipient of the 2024 Global Recognition AI Award, and a 2024 Top 50 Tech Professional award. In 2022, he was named DFWIMA Marketer Of The Year, one of the Top 10 Inspiring Tech Leaders to Watch, and a two-time OnCon Icon Top 10 Global Marketer Award winner (2022 & 2021). His achievements also include the Marketing 2.0 Outstanding Leadership Award (2022), recognition as a Top 50 Most Influential Business Leader in Tech (2021), and the CX Summit Digital Marketing Professional of the Year (2020). Additionally, Tom has been recognized as Professional of the Year for Marketing & Emerging Technology (2020 & 2019), received the Tech Titan Technology Advocate award (2019), and earned multiple OnCon Icon Marketing Trailblazer and Contributor awards (2019). In 2017, Advertising Age named him a Marketing Technology Trailblazer.

Industry leaders have praised Tom’s expertise and forward-thinking approach. Apple described him as “bold and fearless,” Nintendo recognized his exceptional expertise, Hulu called him “a leader in the digital realm,” and Southwest Airlines highlighted him as “a forward thinker who pushes the convention.” C-Suite executives have also commended Tom for his insights that help leaders stay ahead of the competition.

Beyond his impressive C-Suite experience, Tom is a sought-after futurist keynote speaker who has delivered hundreds of impactful presentations on international stages and at client events. His deep knowledge of AI and its applications makes him an invaluable resource for those seeking to transform their businesses.

For more information, visit his full speaker bio: http://tomedwards.ai.

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Hi Tom, On behalf of IAOIP, | just wanted to thank you again for joining us at Innova-Con, and sharing your awesome insights about the future with us! As the opening keynote, your presentation set a brilliant tone for the entire conference and was super helpful in getting our minds thinking ahead! Many people came up to me later and told me how inspiring your talk was. (| hope you heard from some of them directly as well!) We'll be following your work from now on and look forward to learning about the new insights are discoveries that you reveal for us! Let us know where else you're speaking, as I'd go way out of my way to hear you again! Thanks! Yours, Langdon

The C-Suite Network is the world’s most trusted network of business leaders. With over 400,000 leaders in our community, we are very discerning about who we invite to speak to our members at our conferences. Tom Edwards has been on our stage for two events over the past year. We rarely have someone come back in such a short timeframe, but we made an exception with Tom. He brings fresh perspectives that have been invaluable to our C-Suite members. Tom is insightful in what leaders need to know so they stay ahead of competition, evolve their business to be innovative and deliver on the top and bottom line. Not only is Tom smart, he’s engaging. Our members give him high marks for his stage presence and their interactions with him after he comes off the stage. Tom is someone we will invite back in the new year and high recommend him to others.

Whip smart, with his fingers firmly planted on the pulse of the industry, Tom Edwards excels at illustrating thought-provoking insights and trends from the conference stage. In addition to bringing fantastic content and an impressive Rolodex of connections, Tom is an absolute pleasure to work with. In the years I've known him, Tom has gone above and beyond to bring the most relevant material to my audiences. As a conference planner, his attention to detail and timelines is so appreciated; Tom continually shines as a highlight of the marketing and tech events circuit

We recently had Tom on a CXO panel in which he was discussing the intersection between the CIO, CMO and COO roles. Without a question of a doubt, he is excellent at what he does and very knowledgeable about the digital age and the future of technology. Without a question of a doubt we will ask him to be on another event panel and would highly recommend him to others as well.

I am pleased to provide a recommendation for Tom Edwards as a speaker and thought leader. Torn recently accepted an opportunity to deliver the keynote address at a Bottle Rocket hosted program for Mobile World Congress Americas in San Francisco. His content was spot on (and provocative), his delivery was relaxed and engaging, and we got great comments about his performance after the session. I would highly recommend Tom as a person who is both in touch with innovations within the technology and marketing spaces, and as a speaker who can make these innovations relevant and compelling to an audience. As a bonus, I don't think I have ever worked with someone who was easier to coordinate with or who was more diligent in keeping me apprised of his content. Overall, just a tremendously successful collaboration.

01 – The AI Effect

In “The AI Effect” keynote, Tom Edwards takes you on a captivating journey through pop culture references like The Terminator, Star Wars, Pixar movies, and The Matrix, illustrating how each signifies seismic shifts in culture and technology.

Empower, Exponential & Enhancement

Explore how technologies like mobile connectivity empower consumers to shape trends and amplify their influence across generations. Discover how intelligent systems exponentially accelerate consumer behavior predictions and how contextual environments will redefine our reality.

Empower: Consumer Creativity &; Influence

Consumer empowerment is driven by the accessibility of mobile technology, allowing people to create, influence, and amplify trends. This phenomenon is especially apparent in Generation Z, whose high digital expectations have reshaped how brands approach consumer engagement. Tom explores the key behaviors around why individuals are open to adopting intelligent systems

Exponential: Acceleration via Intelligent Systems

Intelligent systems like artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual assistants accelerate the ability to anticipate consumer needs and enable our lives in ways we never thought possible. These technologies serve as personal proxies and are fundamentally transforming business. Tom explores how AI is ever present in our daily lives and shares his perspective based on proprietary research about how AI will transform our lives.

Enhancement: Bridging the Physical & Digital

Enhanced experiences, powered by immersive computing (AR/VR) and computervision, bridge the physical and digital worlds. Intelligent cameras, for example, will revolutionize the retail experience, allowing users to engage seamlessly with personalized, contextual content.

The New Normal

Tom Edwards concludes by discussing the imminent convergence of mobile-centric, voice, vision, and touch experiences powered by AI. This transformation will forever redefine how we interact with our environments, brands, and even AI and robotic systems themselves. Get ready to move beyond simply advertising to people; soon, we’ll also market to intelligent agents and robotic systems. By understanding the “Empower, Exponential, and Enhance” framework, you’ll see how technology adapts to us, shaping our experiences and defining our future.

Key takeaways:
– Cultural Influence of Technology: References to Star Wars, Fortnite, Pixar movies, and The Matrix highlight how shifts in technology impact culture, influencing consumer behavior and expectations.
– Empowerment through Accessibility: Mobile technology empowers consumers to create, share, and amplify trends across generations, reshaping expectations of brands and digital experiences.
– Exponential Growth in AI Capabilities: AI and virtual assistants are becoming proxies for individual consumer needs, altering how brands market and interact with their audience.
– Enhanced Retail through Immersive Technology: AR/VR and computer vision
blur the lines between the physical and digital worlds, enhancing retail experiences by making cameras more intelligent and content more contextual.
– Marketing to Intelligent Systems: The convergence of AI-powered voice, vision, and touch will redefine marketing strategies. Soon, advertising won’t just be for people but will also target intelligent agents and robotic systems.
– Adaptive Technology Framework: Understanding the “Empower, Exponential, and Enhance” framework shows how technology will transition from responding to our inputs to actively adapting to us and our needs.
– The New Normal: This convergence marks a shift toward more natural and intelligent interactions across devices and platforms, setting a new standard for consumer engagement in the future.

Tom Edwards, futurist, is an in-demand industry expert as he has a unique ability to take complex technologies and making them relatable. Topics include:

Artificial Intelligence

Why people adopt
Impact on the workplace
Responsible AI
Operationalization of AI
Industry specific application
Key functional areas transforming across organizations

Human Behavior
Marketing
Innovation
Digital
Data Design
Consumer Decision Journey
IoT and Connected Experiences
Emerging Technology
Voice & Conversational Experiences
Immersive Experiences (AR/VR/Mixed Reality)
Social Media
Personal Branding & Leadership Data-Driven Content & Creative
eSports & impact of gaming on GenZ

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