Andrew Keen

Andrew Keen is a truly insightful university keynote speaker, specialising in the digital revolution. His commentaries offer a unique perspective on internet culture, topics which he expands upon in his public speeches as an expert authority on technology. Andrew has written award-winning novels on his life's work, which were all met with critical acclaim; "the most significant work so far in an emerging body of literature."

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Author of the "bracing book" How to Fix the Future, as well as Cult of the Amateur, Digital Vertigo, and The Internet Is Not The Answer, Andrew Keen is an authority in technology. As a keynote speaker, he can expertly discuss the digital revolution with audiences of all sizes. Andrew can confidently and eloquently explore complicated topics surrounding the internet, meaning that all audiences can enjoy his highly interesting speeches.

Born in London, he graduated from the University of London with a degree in History, before moving to America to complete his Master's degree in Political Science from the University of California. Andrew then transferred to Tufts University, the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Northeastern University, where he taught History and Politics. Following his professorship, he founded Audiocafe.com in 1995. The company specialised in technology, and led Andrew to work at Pure Depth as its Director of Global Strategy Sales. He worked on his novels during this period.

Andrew founded the thinktank, FutureCast, in 2013. The event intended to bring entrepreneurs, technologists and investors together to push the boundaries of digital advancements. Hosted by AT&T, it is a testament to Andrew's leverage on the discussion of technology. In 2007, he openly criticised Web 2.0 sites like Youtube and Wikipedia in his novel, The Cult of the Amateur. Andrew believes that user-driven sites undermine mainstream media outlets, who are professional and have more resources. As a keynote speaker, Andrew can offer his unique, sometimes controversial, perspective on the evolving landscape of the internet.

Despite being a technologist, Andrew's work heavily criticises the internet. He claims that it is detrimental to those who use it and has produced a climate of narcissism, consumerism and capitalism, further separating the rich and the poor. He unabashedly blames the likes of Google and Amazon, for their role in economic competition. In his 2018 novel, How To Fix The Future, Andrew discusses the importance of human values in the digital revolution. A regular on the speaking circuit, Andrew is capable of inspiring a new perspective on technology influenced by his research.

"Having Andrew Keen speak is like launching a very knowledgeable exocet missile into the middle of the conversation, the convention and the room - in a good way. No-one is as laser-guided as he is and it always makes for excitement." — Julia Hobsbawm, founder, www.namesnotnumbers.com

"Andrew Keen is one of the most fascinating speakers I had during my 7 year tenure as master curator of Innotribe at Sibos. I have seen him perform at other prime events like Techonomy and The Drucker Forum. As a true contrarian, he debunks myths and beliefs about the Internet and technology hypes, challenges conventional thinking, and brings back the conversation to universal values of humanity. His delivery is passionate, deeply researched, and illustrated with poignant visuals and metaphors. His stage energy is contagious.” — Peter Vander Auwera, Co-Founder Innotribe

"Andrew Keen is not only one of the world’s most influential thinkers about the social and economic impact of digital technology, but he’s also one of its most articulate and passionate public speakers. His speeches at DLD have always been delightfully smart, humorous and provocative and we look forward to collaborating with him again in the future.” — Steffi Czerny, Managing Director, DLD Media

"The Silicon Valley success stories have created much hype and euphoria around digital technology. Hence it is important to hear critical voices with alternative perspectives. Andrew Keen is a refreshing "competent rebel" with roots not only in Silicon Valley but also in a profound liberal arts education." — Richard Straub, President and Founder of the Global Peter Drucker Forum

"Andrew Keen spoke in the Intelligence Squared debate “Be afraid, be very afraid: the robots are coming and they will destroy our livelihoods”. He gave a consummate opening speech, setting out his arguments with clarity and a punchy delivery. In the ensuing discussion between the panellists he was sharp-witted and often extremely funny. He really made the debate. We have booked him again for a forthcoming digital summit and intend to keep him on our radar for the future.”— Hannah Kaye, Executive Producer, Intelligence Squared

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