Keynote Speaker
AI. Trust. Branding. Crisis. Human Resilience.
If you want a speaker who moves a room and challenges assumptions, Jonathan Gabay delivers. He leaves audiences thinking differently long after the event.
Overview
Jonathan is an award-winning copywriter and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. He has authored 17 influential books and regularly appears in international media.
As a result, he speaks on forces reshaping brands, leadership, and human behaviour in a volatile age. His keynotes explore AI, trust, crisis, disinformation, and the future of influence.
What sets Jonathan apart is his intellectual substance, psychological depth, and practical relevance. He brings clarity that helps audiences understand what is happening now and what to do next.
Whether addressing leaders, marketers, policymakers, or wellbeing audiences, he blends strategy with humanity, wit, and authority.
Why Audiences Book Jonathan Gabay
He Makes AI Intelligible
Jonathan explains how AI reshapes trust, persuasion, and brand credibility in clear, accessible ways. He connects psychology, culture, and communication without losing audiences in jargon.
He Brings Rare Breadth
Few speakers move seamlessly between branding, crisis, AI, rhetoric, propaganda, and mental health. Jonathan joins these domains to reveal patterns others often miss.
He Is Commercially Relevant
His talks help organisations think clearly about brand trust, reputational risk, and leadership under pressure. He also explores the human impact of modern working life.
He Is a Proven Communicator
Jonathan regularly comments on global issues across international media platforms. Consequently, he handles complex ideas with clarity, confidence, and authority on stage.
Signature Keynote Themes
AI, Prompt Engineering, and the New Battle for Trust
Jonathan shows how generative AI changes persuasion, creativity, and reputation. He explains how organisations can use AI effectively without losing originality or ethical grounding.
Branding in an Age of Distrust
As audiences trust less and scrutinise more, brands must evolve. Jonathan explores how trust forms, how it breaks, and how organisations can rebuild credibility.
Crisis Management and Brand Survival
Drawing on real-world experience, Jonathan explains how crises escalate and how narratives harden. He shows what leaders must do to recover trust and protect reputation.
Deepfakes, Disinformation, and Manipulation
Jonathan reveals how bad actors exploit psychology and technology to distort belief. He explains how organisations can communicate responsibly and defend credibility.
Mental Health, Loss, and Resilience
Jonathan speaks with honesty and compassion about loss, depression, and emotional resilience. These talks offer depth, humanity, and meaningful perspective beyond business strategy.
From Ancient Rhetoric to Modern Influence
Jonathan connects classical persuasion with modern systems like AI and algorithms. As a result, audiences see how timeless principles shape today’s digital influence.
About Jonathan Gabay
Jonathan Gabay is an award-winning copywriter, branding expert, and keynote speaker. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and author of 17 books.
His titles include Soul Traders and Digital Marketing and AI Psychology (2024). He also appears regularly in global media discussing trust, influence, and culture.
Ideal For
- Conferences and leadership summits
- Marketing and branding events
- Communications and reputation forums
- AI and innovation conferences
- Mental health and resilience events
- Public policy, culture, and media discussions
What Audiences Leave With
Audiences leave with sharper judgement and deeper insight into AI, trust, and communication. They gain practical tools to lead and remain credible in a complex world.
