Ben is an experienced speaker and commentator who focuses on new emerging technology trends and their impacts on business and society.

Ben acts as a trusted strategic technology advisor working with senior leadership teams throughout Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. He brings over 25 years' experience in software, digital transformation and strategic business consulting to inform you with insightful and thought-provoking presentations.

Ben is also the author of the popular Memia newsletter which explores the cutting edge of new emerging technologies and the implications for society and the economy, with a particular focus on the Australasian region.

About Ben Reid

""Thought provoking!"

What others are saying

"I cannot recommend the Memia newsletter more highly. Tech, science, economics, heart, culture, identity, environment, agriculture, comedy. Every edition is riveting reading."

“This weekly e-newsletter is fantastic, anyone even slightly interested in AI, technology and the future should subscribe.”

"Ben Reid's content is like an intellectual candy shop. He goes looking for gems under rocks that mainstream commentators simply don't go looking for. The result is a refreshingly unique insight into a range of topics that once consumed leaves your brain fizzing and wanting more."

"Ben is one of my intellectual superheroes. I especially admire his eclectic and curious mind, and his ability to accommodate and synthesise multiple points of view."

- CTO, Global Technology Company

“Ben has a great way of breaking down complex problems and making sense of all the noise!"

"Ben delivered the insights we needed, such a vast pool of knowledge and advice to offer!"

Ben speaks to audiences on a diverse range of topics, exploring the intersection of cutting edge emerging technologies with societal and business change.

Example topics:

Key technology trends and how they will affect your industry
How can new technology be used to solve tomorrow's global challenges?
Next level digital transformation: reinventing your business before the competition does
Artificial intelligence in 2021 and beyond: opportunities and challenges for your industry
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CDBCs): Latest developments and why they matter

Past Speaking Topics

Conference keynote speaker (in-person or by video)
Corporate in-house events
Strategic planning days
Webinars
Board & executive briefings
Panel discussions
Podcasts

Speaking for all kinds of events

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Technology changes the world... will your organisation keep up?

Inform and educate your audience with a thought-provoking curated keynote presentation for your conference, company event, webinar or podcast.

Stay ahead of new emerging technologies, interpret global trends & navigate through accelerating digital change.

Ben Reid, Futurist Guest Speaker

Guest Speaker: “Emerging Digital Marketing Technology Trends 2021” at the NZ Tech Marketers conference. 30th June 2021

Guest Speaker “Selecting the right platforms and tech” at the NZTE Digitally Speaking series. 25th February 2021

Recent & Upcoming Speaking Events:

Keynote Speaker" "Artificial Intelligence in 2021 and beyond" at the NZ Debt Capital Markets Summit 2002 in Auckland. December 2020

Guest Speaker "Emerging tech: opportunities for Aotearoa in 2021 with Ben Reid" at the Creative HQ Event. 14th April 2021

Jun 2020 - "The Role of Technology in New Zealand’s Post Covid-19 Economic Recovery"

Guest interview on the CanterburyTech EPIC Podcast

Guest Speaker "Technology, AI, Pixels and Digital" on Melbourne Southern FM Radio Show with Sandra Spender. 24th February 2021