Looking to secure a world-class Speaker without the cost of international travel?
Saxton Global connects you with top international Speakers already visiting the Asia-Pacific region. This live list is updated regularly with high-impact thought leaders, business strategists, and global changemakers available for local engagements while in-market.
Whether you're planning a leadership summit in Singapore, a client event in Mumbai, or a conference in Bangkok, these Speakers offer exceptional value and relevance for your audience.
Bryony Cole – Founder of Future of Sex & Global Authority on SexTech
Location & Dates: India | 13 - 16 March 2026 (with flexibility to extend)
Availability: Keynote
About Bryony:
Bryony Cole is the world’s leading authority on SexTech and the founder of the Future of Sex platform. A globally recognised speaker and researcher, Bryony works at the intersection of technology, health, and human intimacy. She advises brands, startups, and investors on emerging innovation across sexual wellness, femtech, AI, VR, robotics, and digital culture.
Through her podcast, research, and global keynotes, Bryony explores how technology is reshaping relationships, identity, pleasure, and wellbeing. Her work offers organisations a forward-looking lens on human connection, consumer behaviour, ethics, and digital transformation.
Popular Keynote:
“Love in the Age of AI: The Next Revolution in Intimacy”
AI companions are changing how people seek connection, reassurance, and belonging, not just in personal lives, but in the workplace. Bryony Cole explains how synthetic intimacy can train us to expect connection without effort, risking “relational atrophy” and weakening the skills that sustain real relationships and effective teams. She introduces resistance literacy, a practical approach to staying present, building boundaries, and protecting the messy, human experiences that drive trust, collaboration, and leadership. This session equips organisations to navigate the impact of AI on culture, wellbeing, performance and personal relationships.
Key Takeaways:
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How AI companions are redefining love, belonging, and relationship norms and why these matter for workplace culture
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The hidden cost of frictionless connection and its impact on team dynamics, trust, and resilience
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The 3‑Question Diagnostic to assess AI’s influence on relationships across personal, team, and organisational contexts
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Resistance literacy principles to help leaders and teams tolerate imperfection, build boundaries, and protect what makes us human
Practical strategies for fostering authentic connection and wellbeing alongside emerging technologies
Why Consider Bryony:
Bryony’s expertise offers organisations a unique vantage point on the future of human behaviour and digital transformation. As industries increasingly converge across technology, health, and consumer experience, her insights help leaders anticipate cultural shifts, identify emerging opportunities, and engage with innovation responsibly and strategically.
Dr Susan David – Harvard Psychologist & Global Authority on Emotional Agility
Location & Dates: Australia & APAC | 6 February – 12 March 2026 (with flexibility to extend)
Availability: Keynote, Executive Briefing, Workshop, Advisory Sessions
About Susan:
Susan is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and the creator of the Emotional Agility framework, named Harvard Business Review’s Management Idea of the Year. A Harvard Medical School psychologist and bestselling author of Emotional Agility, Susan equips leaders and organisations to thrive in complexity by building psychological skills that drive resilience, adaptability, and performance.
Popular Keynote:
“Emotional Agility: The Human Edge in a Changing World”
In this high-impact session, Susan explores how leaders and teams can navigate uncertainty, embrace change, and build cultures of psychological safety. Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world application, she shares practical tools to unlock agility, well-being, and sustainable success.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the science behind Emotional Agility and its business impact
- Learn strategies to lead through change with clarity and compassion
- Build team resilience and adaptability in fast-moving environments
Why Consider Susan:
Susan’s extended visit to the region offers a rare opportunity to engage a globally respected thought leader on human behaviour and leadership. Her insights are especially relevant for organisations navigating transformation, culture change, and the future of work.
Sharon Gai – Global E-Commerce Expert & Digital Transformation Strategist
Location & Dates: APAC | 6 – 15 March 2026
Availability: Keynote, Executive Briefing, Workshop, Advisory Sessions
About Sharon:
Sharon is a leading authority on e-commerce and digital innovation, with senior leadership experience at Alibaba and expertise in global retail trends. She helps organisations harness technology to drive growth, optimise customer experience, and stay competitive in rapidly evolving markets. Sharon’s insights bridge strategy and execution, making her a trusted advisor for businesses navigating digital transformation.
Popular Keynote:
“Winning in the Digital Economy: Strategies for Growth and Innovation”
In this practical and forward-looking session, Sharon explores how organisations can leverage digital platforms, data, and emerging technologies to scale effectively. She shares proven strategies from global markets and actionable steps to future-proof business models in an era of disruption.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the latest trends shaping global e-commerce and digital ecosystems
- Learn how to integrate technology for operational efficiency and customer engagement
- Gain strategies to innovate and adapt in competitive, fast-changing markets
Why Consider Sharon:
Sharon’s APAC availability offers a unique opportunity to engage a globally recognised expert on digital commerce and transformation. Her insights are highly relevant for organisations seeking growth, innovation, and resilience in the digital age.
Damian Madden – Brand Strategist & Experience Consultant
Location & Dates: Japan & Korea | March – April 2026
Availability: Keynote, Executive Briefing, Workshop, Advisory Sessions
About Damian:
Damian is a globally recognised brand and experience strategist working at the intersection of culture, design, technology and human behaviour. A two-time Australian CX Leader of the Year, he brings over 15 years’ experience advising leading global brands on relevance, growth and customer-led experience strategy.
He has worked hands-on with respected local and global brands including Yohji Yamamoto, Musinsa, Hanwha and Uniqlo, partnering with internal teams to connect brand strategy, creative execution and commercial outcomes. This practical experience gives Damian a credible perspective on how organisations build relevance, maintain consistency and perform in highly competitive, fast-moving markets.
Damian has spoken at major international forums, including Digital Marketing Summit Seoul, and is known for delivering commercially grounded insights with immediate application for business audiences.
Popular Keynote:
“The Future of CX: From Funnels to Flywheels”
Customer experience is no longer a support function, it is the business model. In this session, Damian explores how organisations can shift from linear funnels to experience flywheels that drive loyalty, efficiency, and long-term growth. Drawing on real-world case studies and emerging AI-enabled CX practices, he provides leaders with clear frameworks to align teams and investment around experience outcomes.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand how CX is reshaping growth, loyalty, and acquisition economics
- Learn practical frameworks to connect brand, technology, and human experience
- Gain tools to align marketing, operations, and leadership around shared CX metrics
Why Consider Damian:
Damian’s availability across Asia in March and April offers a strong opportunity to engage a Speaker with proven regional and global experience. His work resonates with senior leaders, marketing, CX, and digital teams seeking clarity, focus, and commercially relevant strategies in an increasingly complex experience landscape.
Mark Adams – Innovation Strategist and Global Authority on Digital Acceleration
Location & Dates: Singapore | 12–14 April 2026 (with flexibility to extend)
Availability: Keynote, Executive Briefing, Workshop, Advisory Sessions
About Mark:
Mark equips leadership teams to move first, hardest, and fastest on AI and digital transformation. He cuts through hype to build systems that deliver measurable business outcomes, scaling capability across the organisation without bottlenecks. Mark’s work focuses on speed, clarity, and commercial impact.
Popular Keynote:
“Enter the Cult of Extreme Innovation”
AI is not theatre. It is a capability race. In this operating-system style session, Mark shows leaders how to turn noise into outcomes by building the rhythms, governance, and metrics that move from pilot to scale without losing speed. Designed for executives who want less talk and more momentum.
Key Takeaways:
- Slice through AI hype and convert it into measurable wins
- Kill the side shows and double down on moves that matter
- Move from pilot to scale without losing speed or clarity
- Spread capability across teams, no bottlenecks or “AI priesthood”
- Lock in governance and metrics that fuel momentum, not bureaucracy
Why Consider Mark:
Mark’s Singapore window is ideal for organisations ready to accelerate AI and digital capability. His frameworks are practical, repeatable, and focused on business outcomes, making him a strong fit for leadership offsites, customer summits, and transformation programs.
David Avrin – Global Customer Experience Expert & Bestselling Author
Location & Dates: Singapore | Available across APAC from 21 April to 2 May
Availability: Keynote, Workshop, Panel, Fireside Chat
About David:
David is one of the world’s most in-demand Customer Experience and Marketing Speakers. A former CEO and branding expert, he has delivered keynotes in over 25 countries and is the author of several bestselling books including Why Customers Leave (and How to Win Them Back). David helps organisations understand what today’s customers value most and how to stand out in a crowded marketplace.
Popular Keynote:
“Winning in the Age of Disruption: What Today’s Customers Really Want”
David unpacks the shifting expectations of modern customers and what it takes to earn their attention, trust, and loyalty. With humour and sharp insight, he challenges businesses to rethink convenience, responsiveness, and differentiation in a hyper-competitive world.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the real reasons customers leave
- Learn how to create standout experiences in saturated markets
- Gain practical strategies to improve retention and reputation
Why Consider David:
David brings global insights and practical strategies that resonate with APAC business audiences navigating customer loyalty, brand differentiation, and digital disruption. His availability in-region offers a rare opportunity to engage a world-class Speaker with no added travel costs.
Professor Brian Cox – Physicist, Broadcaster & Global Science Communicator
Location & Dates: Singapore - 10 June 2026. Available for select engagements around tour dates.
Availability: Fireside Chat, Panel, Executive Briefing, Private Event Appearance
About Brian:
Professor Brian Cox is one of the world’s most recognisable science communicators. A physicist, bestselling author, and BBC broadcaster, Brian has captivated millions with his ability to make complex scientific ideas accessible and inspiring. His live shows blend science, storytelling, and cinematic visuals, offering audiences a rare opportunity to explore the Universe through the lens of physics, cosmology, and human curiosity.
Popular Topic:
“Emergence: The Beauty of the Universe”
Based on his 2026 world tour, Brian explores how complexity arises from simplicity, from the formation of galaxies to the structure of the human brain. This session is a celebration of science, wonder, and the power of human understanding.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover how the Universe’s most intricate systems emerge from fundamental laws
- Explore the intersection of science, philosophy, and human potential
- Gain a deeper appreciation for the role of curiosity and knowledge in shaping our future
Why Consider Brian:
Brian offers a rare blend of scientific authority and stage presence, making him a compelling addition to high-profile events. His presence in the region during his Emergence tour presents a unique opportunity for APAC organisations to host one of the world’s most engaging science voices.
