Keynote speaking on cyber security, managed IT and AI that people actually remember.
We deliver practical keynote talks for conferences, leadership events and sector gatherings. Clear, honest speaking on cyber security, managed IT, AI, governance and what organisations need to get right next.
Keynotes built for real audiences, not buzzword bingo.
From care sector leadership events to cyber security briefings, business conferences and technology panels, we shape talks that are sharp, useful and grounded in real experience. No waffle, no recycled LinkedIn nonsense, just practical insight people can actually take away and use.
Cyber security
Practical talks on cyber risk, leadership responsibility, people risk, phishing, incident response and what organisations keep getting wrong when they think “IT will sort it”.
Managed IT
What good managed IT should actually look like, how technology decisions affect operations and compliance, and why businesses often pay twice when they get the basics wrong.
AI at work
AI beyond the hype. How to use it safely, where it helps, where it creates risk and what leaders need to think about before staff start using tools like Copilot by default.
Care sector insight
Speaking shaped by direct experience in the care sector, including regulation, governance, risk, operational pressure and the technology issues providers cannot afford to ignore.
Governance and leadership
Strong sessions for boards, trustees and senior teams on decision making, accountability, assurance and how technology, governance and risk all collide in the real world.
Bespoke conference talks
Sessions tailored to your audience, theme and sector. Good for conferences, leadership events, roundtables, member events and panel discussions that need more than generic tech chat.
Why James Bannon works well on stage.
James brings a mix of commercial IT experience, cyber security knowledge and sector credibility that lands well with leadership audiences. He can talk technology without losing the room, and he understands the governance, compliance and operational realities behind the headlines.
- One of the main keynote voices from BM Technologies
- Strong track record in IT and cyber, especially in the care sector
- Previous experience as a CQC inspector
- A decade of experience around governance, leadership and trusteeship
- Clear, practical speaking for boards, operators, managers and mixed audiences
Popular event formats
- Conference keynote: a strong opening or headline session with practical takeaways.
- Leadership event: focused talks for owners, directors, trustees and senior managers.
- Sector briefing: tailored sessions for care, compliance and governance audiences.
- Panel guest or fireside chat: useful when you want expert insight without a formal keynote slot.
How it works
Brief
We get clear on the audience, event theme, speaking slot and what the organisers want people to leave with.
Shape
We build the angle, examples and delivery style around your event, not around a recycled deck.
Deliver
The session is delivered clearly, confidently and with enough substance to be worth people turning up for.
Follow-up
If needed, we can support with Q&A, panel discussion, networking, leadership conversations or linked workshops afterwards.
Need a keynote speaker for your event?
Tell us about the audience, theme and event format, and we’ll shape a keynote or speaking session that actually fits the room.
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