Meet Rob
Keynote Speaker & AI Transformation Leader
Rob Dixon is a dynamic and high-impact keynote speaker who redefines what it means to “learn by doing.” His sessions typically combine the inspiration of a keynote with the interactivity of a workshop. The result is an energetic blend of storytelling, live demonstrations, and hands-on learning that leaves every audience inspired, skilled, and ready to act.
Whether speaking to 350 executives on stage or leading a half-day masterclass, Rob delivers immersive experiences where participants do not just hear about AI innovation... they build it. Audiences develop a chatbot for their business in minutes, code classic games with modern AI tools, generate live business strategies using ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot or Grok, and leave equipped to lead with confidence in the AI era.
Why Audiences Love Rob
Energy & Impact
Every session is fast-paced, engaging, and highly interactive.
Practical & Relatable
As a consultant to more than 200 organisations across the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, and Asia, Rob shares real-world insights that deliver measurable impact.
Inclusive & Empowering
Every participant leaves with new skills, practical tools, and the confidence to apply AI in their work.
Educational Depth
As both a CEO and a university lecturer, Rob bridges academic research with real-world application.
THE EXPERIENCE
Each session is carefully tailored to the audience. Rob never follows a set script; instead, every keynote and workshop is designed to reflect the audience’s AI maturity, sector context, and current priorities. Drawing on his work as CEO of Dixon AI, Rob ensures each experience is rooted in the latest industry challenges, opportunities, and best practice shaping the world of business and technology.
Any one session is built around 3 outcomes:
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Understand the Moment: Rob helps audiences make sense of the macro AI environment, the post-ChatGPT landscape, and the leadership challenges of digital disruption.
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Get Hands-On: Guided, live exploration of AI tools brings concepts to life and builds AI literacy in real time.
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Take Action: Using frameworks such as PEJ (Purpose, Execution, Judgement), GEFIE (Get Urgent, Explore, Formulate, Iterate, Embed), and AI Capability Maturity, Rob inspires people to lead change by investing in their learning, their teams, and their organisation’s innovation culture.
Themes Rob Speaks On
1. AI for Strategic Leaders: From Curiosity to Capability
2.The Future of Work in the Age of Generative AI
3. Human and AI Collaboration: Building Organisational Intelligence
4.Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Leading with Confidence in an AI World
5.From Experimentation to Impact: Embedding AI in Your Organisation
RECENT ENGAGEMENTS
Rob has delivered over 200 transformative keynotes and workshops for leading organisations and events
Stockport Council Digital Network
Rob Dixon delivered an inspiring keynote at Stockport Council’s Harnessing AI for Growth event, exploring how organisations can build real-world AI capabilities to move from experimentation to impact—driving innovation, responsible adoption, and sustainable transformation through human-AI collaboration
ALTO (Association of Language Travel Organisations)
Member Leadership Forum
Rob Dixon led a dynamic half-day workshop for ALTO Association senior leadership, combining expert insight with hands-on AI activities to build confidence and fluency in key decision-makers across member companies.
TedX Warrington
-Disrupt or Be Disrupted
Rob Dixon delivered a compelling keynote at TEDxWarrington titled “Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Embracing Generative AI,” challenging audiences to embrace AI-driven change and lead confidently into the future.
AI for Strategic Decision Makers – Executive Workshop for HURST Clients
Rob Dixon facilitated an engaging “AI for Strategic Decision-Makers” half-day workshop at HURST Accountants, helping business leaders explore practical AI applications and build strategic confidence for their organisations.
The Recruitment Network - Accelerate Your AI Journey with Rob Dixon
Rob Dixon delivers a dynamic session uncovering how organisations can move from AI theory to tangible business value through practical strategies and action-oriented insights.
THE MESSAGE
At the heart of every Rob Dixon session is a unifying call to action:
People. Education. Change.
Develop your people. Invest in education. Drive meaningful change.
If you want an experience that educates, energises, and equips your audience for the AI era, Rob Dixon delivers the keynote that turns inspiration into action
NFP GEFIE 1 AI Accelerator – Empowering 500 Professionals Across the US
Rob Dixon led the NFP × Aon GEFIE 1 AI Accelerator across three U.S. cities, guiding 500 professionals through immersive, hands-on sessions that turned AI theory into practice - empowering teams to experiment, innovate, and lead with confidence in an AI-driven workplace.
EVENTS
Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce - Big Business Breakfast
Rob Dixon spoke at Staffordshire Chambers’ Big Business Breakfast, sharing how AI is reshaping operations, driving productivity, and unlocking new opportunities for innovation and growth across industries.
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AI Opportunities for Family Businesses – The Great British Family Business Conference 2025
Rob Dixon explored how AI can unlock strategic advantages for family-owned firms at The Great British Family Business Conference 2025, demonstrating rapid-fire tools like podcast creation and sparking actionable insights for owners and leaders.
Advancing Learning and Teaching with GenAI – Chartered Association of Business Schools LLT Programme
Rob Dixon led an interactive GenAI workshop for the Chartered Association of Business Schools’ Leaders in Learning and Teaching programme, equipping education leaders with practical tools and insights to enhance teaching and prepare for an AI-driven future.
Vistage - AI Leadership Workshops
Rob Dixon led a powerful webinar for Vistage members, guiding CEOs and senior leaders through practical steps to harness generative AI and embed it within their organisations for strategic advantage.
