Futurist | Thought Leader | Speaker | Summit Chair

Always Provocative
Always Inspiring
Always Entertaining….

 “We have entered an era of ‘all at once’ biological computing and synthetic biology – a million times more powerful than anything we have experienced so far…” “It’s time to buckle up”.

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All businesses need a strategy to deal with the pervasive nature of advanced technologies – whether Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Biological Twinning

who is nick ayton ?

Futurist & thought leader

Futurist. Polymath. Technologist. Event and Summit Chair.

Nick delivers thought-provoking keynotes that ignite curiosity and challenge conventional thinking. With years of experience chairing and hosting some of the world’s largest Family Office, Investment, and Technology events, he’s a recognized leader in deep tech and future trends.

From Quantum Computing and Zero Gravity to Advanced AI, Shape-Shifting Materials, Biological Twinning, and beyond—Nick’s insights into emerging technologies leave audiences awestruck at what’s coming next.

His relaxed yet informative style energizes rooms, putting speakers, panelists, and audiences at ease. For over 15 years, Nick has chaired the biggest Family Office Summits, where hundreds of billions in assets are often represented. High-net-worth investors and powerful family groups rely on Nick for guidance on the next wave of technological disruption—from AI and Quantum Computing to Advanced Frontier Technologies that are set to reshape humanity.

With over 45 years in technology and a reputation for designing disruptive business models, Nick has a rare talent for making the complex feel intuitive, cutting through to the heart of issues with clarity. He’s lectured at top business schools globally and is known for ideas that challenge comfort zones—provoking action and strategic foresight to navigate the future.

What People Say…

“We were so fortunate to not only have Nick Ayton as Keynote on our Global Accelerator Program but also a speaker at our Global Investor Summit in London. Working with Nick is so inspirational I was indeed taken with his knowledge, experience and expertise, an outstanding speaker, both charming and entertaining”

Karen Melonie Gould
CEO gateway2enterprise.co.uk

“A crash course on Quantum Computing, its allure and reach. Nick will set you right where technology is today and where it will take you next. Dive into various universes that will open up what you’ll learn.Beware you may need to rethink your plans!”

Cristian ‘C’
UC Berkeley

“Nick has a way of getting through to audiences by scaring them a little, then making them laugh. A thought leader and futurist I very much enjoy listening to him”

Chief Investment Officer
Middle East Family Officer

20 years

Experience Chairing and Hosting

TV documentary

Unlocking Frontier Technologies

45 years

In technology

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100+ Keynotes

Events, Keynote & Interviews

200

Papers Written

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