Kevin Kelly

Co-Founder & Executive Editor of Wired Magazine, Co-Founder of The WELL

  • Author of the Acclaimed “The Inevitable”
  • Former Editor for the Whole Earth Review
  • Launched the Hackers Conference
  • Author of “Out of Control”, “What Technology Wants” & “Excellent Advice for Living”

Discover Kevin Kelly’s biography of published work below.

New Rules For the New Economy: 10 Radical Strategies for a Connected World Book Cover
New Rules For the New Economy: 10 Radical Strategies for a Connected World
Excellent Advice For Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier Book Cover
Excellent Advice For Living: Wisdom I Wish I’d Known Earlier
Out Of Control: The New Biology Of Machines, Social Systems, And The Economic World Book Cover
Out Of Control: The New Biology Of Machines, Social Systems, And The Economic World
The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future Book Cover
The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future
What Technology Wants Book Cover
What Technology Wants

When Kevin Kelly is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

Current Technologies of Disruption
How Technology Shapes Culture and Society
Long-Term Technological Trends and Their Impacts
Navigating the Future of Artificial Intelligence
Strategies for Success in a Connected World
The Role of Optimism in Technology and Progress
The Technium: Innovation Beyond the Internet

Kevin Kelly is a globally respected cyber security and technology speaker, celebrated for his pioneering insights into how emerging technologies shape our society. As co-founder and Executive Editor of Wired Magazine, Kevin helped define the digital era, giving voice to the most pressing technological conversations of our time. His acclaimed work, “The Inevitable”, outlines 12 transformative forces driving our future—offering businesses, policymakers, and individuals a roadmap to navigate digital disruption. With decades of experience tracking innovation, Kevin brings clarity and foresight to the ever-evolving cyber landscape, making him one of the most trusted thought leaders in the field.

Kevin’s journey began at the heart of the 1980s countercultural movement, where he championed the intersection of society and technology as editor of the Whole Earth Review. His vision led him to co-found The WELL, one of the first virtual communities that prefigured today’s social media and online collaboration spaces. He later helped launch the influential Hackers Conference, cementing his position as a key connector between early internet pioneers and the emerging tech world. These foundational projects reflect Kevin’s enduring belief in open systems, decentralised networks, and the potential of digital spaces to transform human interaction.

Over the years, Kevin has authored several groundbreaking books that have shaped contemporary understanding of technology. From “Out of Control”, which explores the emergent nature of systems, to “What Technology Wants”, an exploration of tech as a living force, his works are required reading for forward-thinking leaders. His 2023 release, “Excellent Advice for Living”, reveals a deeply personal side, offering distilled wisdom on change, progress, and adaptability—core values in cyber security and digital transformation. Kevin’s ability to weave philosophical insight with practical foresight makes his talks deeply resonant.

Kevin Kelly’s speaking topics include current technologies of disruption, long-term tech trends, and the cultural shifts driven by AI. His presentations are more than lectures—they’re explorations of the future, guided by a speaker who has helped shape it. Audiences leave inspired to harness change, embrace innovation, and build resilience in a hyper-connected world. Hire Kevin Kelly via The Cyber Security Speakers Agency.

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