audio close compressed excel CS_logo_icon_solid_yellow_alt Created with Sketch. x x image insta-black menu pdf Print BTN - Shortlist Created with Sketch. Share Asset 1 word
Article

International Speakers Visiting APAC: Book for Local Events

Farah Parkinson
21 Oct 2025

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.

Sharon Gai – Global E-Commerce Expert & Digital Transformation Strategist

Location & Dates: APAC | 27 January – 3 February 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.

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, wellbeing, 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.

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.

Let us know

and we'll send all the latest Saxton Global updates and news direct to your inbox
Thanks, you have been subscribed
View Shortlist