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In-person or by videoconference, Memia founder Ben Reid is an experienced AI keynote speaker and technology commentator for conferences, corporate in-house events, strategic planning days, board & executive briefings, panel discussions, podcasts and more...

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Ben Reid Keynote "Fast Forward Aotearoa" at 2023 Canterbury Tech Summit

What people are saying

"Aotearoa's leading futurist"
- BusinessDesk

“Ben Reid’s content is like an intellectual candy shop...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.”

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

↳ About BEN REID

Memia founder Ben Reid is an experienced speaker and commentator who focuses on new emerging technology trends and their impacts on the future of business and society.

Ben is the author of the popular Memia newsletter which explores the cutting edge of new emerging technologies and the implications for society and the economy.

Ben also works as a strategic technology advisor with senior leadership teams across Asia-Pacific to develop actionable AI and technology strategy.

He brings over 25 years’ experience in software development, enterprise architecture, digital transformation and strategic business consulting, thriving most on challenging technology problems in complex environments.

Find out more about Ben on LinkedIn and Twitter

Guest speaker

In-person or by videoconference keynote speaker and technology commentator for corporate in-house events, strategic planning days, board & executive briefings, panel discussions, podcasts and more...

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Ben Reid speaking in a panel discussion at the 2023 Tourism Industry Summit, Wellington