About Rahim Hirji
Keynote speaker on AI
Available in London, UK, and globally.
Most AI speakers talk about the technology. Rahim talks about the humans.
He is the author of SuperSkills: The Seven Human Skills for the Age of AI (Kogan Page, July 2026) and has worked with more than 200 organisations across 30+ countries. He delivers keynotes for conferences, leadership offsites, board retreats, executive away days, and company-wide events across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America.
Based in London. Delivered recently in Istanbul, Dubai, Singapore, Madrid, and Canada. Available in person or virtually. Every talk is customised to your audience, your industry, and your goals.
Keynote themes: The SuperSkills Era | Decision Quality in the AI Era | Bespoke industry sessions
About SuperSkills
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT?
Why Rahim?
Event planners have a lot of AI speakers to choose from. Here is what makes Rahim different.
He asks a different question. Most AI speakers ask how leaders can use AI better. Rahim asks what happens to the humans when AI takes the tasks away. That's a deeper question, and it's the one your people are actually worried about. His framework doesn't teach people to prompt AI. It builds the capabilities (curiosity, empathy, big picture thinking, the willingness to own a difficult decision) that make people more valuable the more AI advances.
He's built things, not just talked about them. From founding EtonX (scaled to 30 countries, acquired by Eton College) to leading Quizlet's international expansion across 60+ countries, Rahim has spent twenty years inside the companies that live through disruption. He's not an academic commentator or a media personality. He's a practitioner who has led teams, built products, and navigated real organisational change.
He focuses on what humans need to do, not what AI can do. Most AI keynotes generate excitement for a week and change nothing. Rahim's talks give leadership teams a framework they can put to work the following day. 100% of surveyed audiences found his sessions valuable. 100% would hear him speak again.
He has a book behind the framework. SuperSkills is published by Kogan Page and endorsed by leaders from Harvard Business School, the London School of Economics, WIRED, DHL, HSBC, the Center for AI Safety, Warner Music, Nature, and the Institute for Humane Education. The framework isn't an opinion. It's researched across 200+ organisations, tested in practice, and under rights review in thirteen languages.
He's been in this space longer than most. Before the AI speaking circuit existed, Rahim was building AI-enabled education products, leading M&A involving technology companies, and learning how emerging technology business models actually work. He hasn't pivoted to AI from somewhere else. This is where he started.
The Ideas Behind the Talks
Rahim has been writing about AI, work, and human capability for over a decade in Box of Amazing, his weekly newsletter read by 25,000+ leaders. Long before AI dominated headlines, he was developing the ideas that now form his keynotes and his book.
His original concepts include:
Drift vs Design. The central idea in SuperSkills. Most people and organisations are not choosing how they live with AI. They are drifting into defaults set by algorithms, platforms, and habits. Design is the deliberate alternative.
The Missing Rungs. AI isn't just removing jobs. It's deleting the career ladder. When junior roles disappear, the pipeline that creates senior leaders breaks. Professions hollow out from the bottom up.
The Half-Life of Skills. By 2027, nearly half of today's skills will be obsolete. The question is no longer what you know. It's how fast you can learn what comes next.
The Reverse Singularity. The real risk isn't machines becoming human. It's humans becoming robotic, surrendering judgement, curiosity, and agency to algorithms without noticing.
Invisible Work. As AI automates the visible tasks, the invisible ones decide who thrives: judgement, empathy, curiosity, discernment. These are not soft skills. They are the operating system of human work.
Synthetic Seniority. When AI gives everyone access to senior-level outputs, what distinguishes a leader from a prompt? The answer is taste, context, and the willingness to own the decision.
The Great Unbundling. Your job isn't disappearing. It's dissolving into tasks, some of which AI can do better, faster, and cheaper. The question is what's left that's yours.
These ideas don't just appear in newsletters. They appear in Rahim's keynotes, workshops, and advisory work. They are the reason his talks feel different from the standard AI speaker circuit: they come from a decade of thinking, not a year of reacting.
About Rahim Hirji
Available in London, UK, and globally.
Conference organisers looking for an AI speaker who gives audiences something to do, not just something to think about.
UK and European companies running leadership offsites or executive away days who need a clear, practical session on AI and capability.
HR leaders, Chief People Officers, and L&D teams building capability programmes who want a keynote that frames the challenge before the training begins.
Boards and executive teams who want a private session on decision quality, AI strategy, or work redesign.
Charities, schools, and educational institutions preparing their people for an AI-shaped future.
Trusted by Leaders at:
These are essential skills for everyone, especially leaders, whose choices over the next few years will shape organisations, cultures, and lives.
A guide to the AI age grounded not in futurism or hype, but in wisdom and humanity.
Timo Hannay, founder of Digital Science, former Publishing Director, Nature
"SuperSkills is the compass we didn't know we needed. What makes us irreplaceable isn't processing power."
Josue Estrada, former COO, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative; COO, Center for AI Safety
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Practical Details
Based in London. Delivers globally.
Rahim delivers keynotes and workshops in English to international corporate audiences, conferences, and leadership events worldwide. He has recently delivered in Istanbul, Dubai, Singapore, Madrid, and across Canada, and is available for events across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America.
He is regularly booked for:
UK and European conferences, leadership offsites, and board retreats
Executive events and corporate summits in the Gulf (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh)
Leadership programmes and capability events across Asia Pacific (Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur)
International conferences in major European cities (Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Berlin, Amsterdam)
North American corporate events and speaking tours (Toronto, New York, San Francisco)
If you are looking for an English-language AI keynote speaker for an international conference or corporate event, Rahim delivers with cultural sensitivity, global case studies drawn from 30+ countries, and a framework that works across industries and business cultures. All keynotes and workshops are delivered in English.
His work spans education and EdTech, financial services and banking, professional services, real estate investment, healthcare, technology, and the public sector. This cross-industry range means your audience benefits from benchmarks and patterns drawn from outside their own sector, which is often where the most valuable insights come from.
Format: 60-90 minute keynote, with optional Q&A and breakout facilitation. In person or virtual.
Customisation: Every talk is tailored to your audience, industry, and event goals. Rahim works with your team in advance to understand the room and design the session.
Lead time: Book 3-6 months ahead for in-person keynotes. Shorter timelines sometimes possible.
Fees: Vary by format, audience, and location. Get in touch and we'll find the right fit.
Also available: Half-day and full-day executive workshops, the 4-week AI Workforce Readiness Sprint, and advisory partnerships.
"Extremely thought-provoking. I was thinking more about my kids and how quickly they will adapt." Joyce
"Pure and inspirational brilliance. Terrifying but I realise it's here to stay and I need to find a way to embrace rather than avoid." Nizar
"Future-focused with real life skills to survive and thrive in the AI world to come." Matthew
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Frequently Asked Questions FAQS
Unique AI Keynotes to Inspire groups, teams and crowds
What does an AI keynote speaker actually do? An AI keynote speaker helps leadership teams make sense of how artificial intelligence is changing their industry, their roles, and the skills their people need. The best AI speakers don't just explain the technology. They help audiences understand what to do about it. Rahim's keynotes focus on the human side: what capabilities matter most, how to protect decision quality, and how to build teams that get stronger as AI advances.
How do I choose the right AI speaker for my event? Look for someone with a framework, not just opinions. Ask whether they've built organisations, not just commented on them. Check whether they customise for your audience or deliver the same talk everywhere. And ask what they want your audience to do differently after the talk. If the answer is vague, keep looking.
What is the difference between an AI keynote and an AI workshop? A keynote is a 60-90 minute session designed to shift how an audience thinks. It's high-impact and works for large groups. A workshop is a half-day or full-day session with smaller groups, designed to change behaviour and build skills. Rahim delivers both. Many clients book a keynote to open a conference or offsite, then follow with a deeper workshop for their leadership team.
How far in advance should I book an AI keynote speaker? Three to six months is ideal for in-person keynotes. Virtual sessions can sometimes be arranged on shorter timelines. Rahim's calendar fills ahead, so earlier is better.
What industries does Rahim speak to? Financial services, technology, education, real estate investment, professional services, healthcare, and the public sector. He also works with charities and schools. Every keynote is tailored to the audience and draws on cross-industry benchmarks so your people see where they stand relative to other sectors.
Can Rahim deliver a keynote outside London? Yes. Rahim is based in London but delivers globally. Recent engagements include Istanbul, Dubai, Singapore, Madrid, and multiple cities across Canada. He is available across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America for in-person events, and worldwide for virtual sessions.
What is the SuperSkills framework? SuperSkills is a practical system for building the seven human capabilities that become more valuable as AI advances: Curiosity, Change Readiness, Big Picture Thinking, Empathy, Global Adaptability, Principled Innovation, and Augmented Mindset. The framework is the subject of Rahim's book, SuperSkills: The Seven Human Skills for the Age of AI (Kogan Page, July 2026), and forms the foundation of his keynotes and advisory work.
What is the difference between a future of work speaker and an AI capability speaker? A future of work speaker typically covers broad trends: remote work, automation, generational shifts, the gig economy. An AI capability speaker like Rahim goes deeper into one specific question: what do humans need to get better at now that AI can handle most of the tasks we used to rely on? His talks are less about predicting the future and more about equipping people to shape it.
Do you run AI workshops for leadership teams? Yes. Rahim delivers half-day and full-day AI thinking workshops for leadership teams. These are not tool-training sessions. They focus on how leaders can think with AI, prompt for better decisions, interrogate AI outputs, and maintain judgement quality. Many clients book a keynote for a large audience and then a smaller, deeper workshop for their executive or leadership team the following day.
What is an AI thinking workshop? An AI thinking workshop helps leaders use AI as a thinking partner, not just a productivity tool. It covers how to prompt AI for strategic decisions, how to challenge AI outputs rather than accept them, and how to build habits of critical judgement alongside AI use. Rahim's workshops are designed for senior leaders and team leads, not technical staff.
Can Rahim help our organisation build an AI capability programme? Yes. Beyond keynotes and workshops, Rahim works with organisations on longer-term AI capability programmes. This includes the 4-week AI Workforce Readiness Sprint (a fixed-scope engagement that produces a board-ready workforce plan) and ongoing advisory partnerships. These are designed for organisations that want to change how their people work with AI, not just understand it.
What is the difference between booking through a bureau and booking Rahim directly? When you book through a speaker bureau, the bureau takes a commission and acts as an intermediary. When you book Rahim directly through thesuperskills.com, you work with him from the first conversation. This means faster customisation, the ability to combine a keynote with workshops or advisory, and a direct relationship that can grow beyond a single event. Many of Rahim's best client relationships started with a keynote and evolved into ongoing advisory work.
Does Rahim deliver keynotes in the Middle East? Yes. Rahim has delivered in Dubai and Istanbul and is available for events across the Gulf, including Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Riyadh. His framework draws on case studies from 30+ countries and resonates strongly with international leadership audiences. He understands the cultural context of doing business in the Middle East and tailors accordingly.
Is Rahim available for events in Europe, including France and Spain? Yes. Rahim delivers in English to international corporate audiences across Europe, including Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Berlin, and Amsterdam. Many European multinationals and international conferences run their events in English, and Rahim regularly works with organisations headquartered in continental Europe.
Does Rahim speak at events in Asia and Singapore? Yes. Rahim has delivered in Singapore and is available across Asia Pacific, including Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. His career includes leading international growth at Quizlet across 60+ countries and building products that reached millions of users in Asia. His framework and case studies reflect that global experience.
Can we get branded copies of SuperSkills for our delegates? Yes. For events of 100 or more delegates, Rahim can arrange branded editions of SuperSkills with your organisation's logo on the cover. This is available as an add-on to any keynote or workshop booking. Branded books extend the impact of the session and give every attendee a lasting reference they'll keep on their desk. Get in touch to discuss options and pricing.
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Rahim is the author of SuperSkills (Kogan Page, July 2026) and founder of The SuperSkills Intelligence Company. His career spans EdTech, consumer technology, and international growth, including founding EtonX and leading Quizlet's expansion across 60+ countries. He writes the weekly newsletter Box of Amazing, read by over 25,000 leaders, and has worked with more than 200 organisations across six continents.
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