Nick Ayton

Nick Ayton is a leading futurist, Blockchain Visionary of the Year, and ten-time startup founder. Known as the 2023 Top Futurist Speaker, he transforms complex technologies like AI, Quantum Computing, and Blockchain into accessible insights, empowering organisations to embrace future technological advancements with confidence.

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Biography:

Nick Ayton is a world-renowned futurist, tech visionary, and keynote speaker with a formidable 45-year career spanning AI, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, and Longevity Sciences. Known for his accessible approach to complex technologies, Nick empowers audiences to embrace and leverage transformative advancements. His professional journey has established him as an authority in frontier technologies, consistently sought after by international audiences to provide insights into the future of business and society.

A ten-time startup founder and Blockchain Visionary of the Year (2018), Nick has pioneered early applications in blockchain, including the development of one of the first Bitcoin trading platforms. He’s authored over 200 papers on emerging tech, a testament to his thought leadership and commitment to shaping global discussions around deep tech and digital transformation. In 2023, he was honoured as the Top Futurist Speaker at the Family Office Summit in Abu Dhabi, underscoring his impact on the elite circles of investment, technology, and family office governance.

Nick’s expertise is highly valued by organisations aiming to understand the implications of exponential technologies. His presentations offer a rare depth of knowledge, as he addresses topics from AI-powered workforce transformation to quantum computing’s future in sustainable industries. His insightful, often provocative style allows him to engage audiences ranging from MIT and Harvard students to high-profile investors and CEOs at major Family Office Summits globally.

For businesses navigating technological disruption, Nick’s talks offer essential guidance on adopting future-ready strategies. Known for his thought-provoking insights and personable delivery, Nick remains a top choice for organisations eager to transform and adapt in a fast-evolving world.

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Speaking Topics

Living to 150: The future of personalised AI healthcare

Human vs AI Workforce: The evolving nature of work

Web3 Business Models: Achieving sustainable competitive advantage

Must-Know Technologies for Business Success: Quantum Computing, Biological Computing, and beyond

Future Threats to Industries: Preparing for disruptive change

Testimonials

“We were so fortunate to not only have Nick Ayton as a keynote on our Global Accelerator Program but also a speaker at our Global Investor Summit in London. Working with Nick is so inspirational. I was indeed taken with his knowledge, experience and expertise—an outstanding speaker, both charming and entertaining.” – Karen Melonie Gould, CEO, Gateway2Enterprise

"Nick Ayton is a dynamic speaker, expert moderator, and captivating master of ceremonies. Mr Ayton has looked after our asset, www.familyofficesummit.ae, for the last two years, controlling the operations of the stage, curating panel conversations, and preparing high-profile speakers, from Pakistan's richest man, Hussain Dawood, to family dynasties like Von Siemens, and even UAE Royal Families. His contributions to the Family Office Summits have been instrumental in creating engaging and thought-provoking events." – The Chairman, Dhabi Holdings – Family Office Event Owner

“Nick has a way of getting through to audiences by scaring them a little, then making them laugh. A thought leader and futurist, I very much enjoy listening to him.” – Chief Investment Officer, Prominent Middle East Family Office

"I had the privilege of working very closely with Nick on a few occasions. As event planners and managers, we have a lot of our bearing dependent on the Master of Ceremony! Even the best-planned event still relies heavily on the punch the MC brings. Nick is a natural presenter, and audiences love him! His eloquence and understanding of the audience's pulse make his narratives look fluid and sound impactful." – Prem K, AXYZ Global Ventures, UAE

“A crash course on Quantum Computing, its allure and reach. Nick will set you right where technology is today and where it will take you next. Dive into various universes that will open up what you’ll learn—beware, you may need to rethink your plans!” – Christian C, University of California Berkeley

Achievements

2023 – Top Futurist Speaker, Family Office Summit, Abu Dhabi
2021 – Published ‘Quantum Futures’, a leading book on technology’s societal impact
2018 – Blockchain Visionary of the Year, CoinTelegraph
2016 – Launched a documentary series on advanced technology and society
2014 – Founding writer of the ‘Sage of Shoreditch’ column, CoinTelegraph
2009 – Developed an early Bitcoin trading platform
2001 – Founded first of ten tech startups

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