Dave Coplin

Dave Coplin is an AI and future of work strategist who specialises in helping organisations unlock the transformative potential of technology to elevate human capability rather than replace it. As the former Chief Envisioning Officer at Microsoft and founding CEO of The Envisioners, Dave combines nearly three decades of technology industry expertise with his bestselling books Business Reimagined and The Rise of the Humans, which together have sold over 12,500 copies. His sessions equip leaders to move beyond efficiency gains and chase genuine value creation, inspiring audiences to rethink how flexibility, collaboration and innovation can reshape their approach to work and productivity in an AI-driven world.

Dave Coplin opened and closed the Children's Global Media Summit in December 2017, framing three days of global conversation about technology's role in young people's lives alongside HRH Prince William. That ability to anchor complex ideas in human experience has defined his career, from his tenure as Chief Envisioning Officer at Microsoft to founding The Envisioners and authoring two bestselling books that have sold over 12,500 copies. A lifelong Star Trek enthusiast and former Crystal Maze winner, Dave combines genuine warmth with serious intellectual rigour, making him one of the most sought-after voices on artificial intelligence and the future of work. His client roster spans Google, Facebook, Vodafone, The Economist, and the Law Society, and he has headlined the Cheltenham Science Festival multiple times following his acclaimed 2019 session on work and education.

Dave's nearly three decades in the technology industry provide the foundation for his authority on digital transformation, but it is his focus on value over efficiency that sets his perspective apart. At the GX Summit 2026, he challenged leaders to rethink their AI strategies, arguing that organisations succeeding with artificial intelligence will be those chasing genuine value creation rather than simply automating existing processes. This philosophy runs through his published work, including Business Reimagined and The Rise of the Humans, both of which examine how technology should elevate human capability rather than replace it. As a Non-Executive Director of the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association and through advisory work across sectors, Dave has helped organisations move beyond the hype to build strategies that genuinely serve people. His approach rejects dystopian narratives, instead exploring how collaboration between humans and machines can unlock creativity, flexibility, and innovation in ways neither could achieve alone.

Dave equips audiences with practical frameworks to rethink productivity, leadership, and organisational culture in an AI-driven world. His sessions blend accessibility with substance, breaking down complex technological shifts into actionable insights that resonate across hierarchies. Whether speaking to chief executives or frontline teams, he inspires people to see technology not as a threat but as a tool for working smarter and creating lasting impact. Delegates consistently describe his keynotes as thought-provoking, entertaining, and educational, with his light-hearted delivery style ensuring even the most challenging concepts feel approachable. Dave's work leaves audiences ready to chase greater outcomes, equipped to navigate digital transformation with confidence, clarity, and a renewed sense of what technology can achieve when designed around human potential.