Dave Birss

Generative AI Expert, LinkedIn Learning's most popular AI instructor, former Executive Creative Director, Author and Keynote Speaker on Creativity, Innovation and AI.

Specialist Topics

Generative AI without the hype
Prompt engineering for everyone
Creativity and innovation
Creativity in the age of AI
Thinking differently
Responsible use of AI

Biography

Dave Birss is an author, educator and speaker at the forefront of creativity, innovation and Generative AI. As LinkedIn Learning’s most popular AI instructor, with more than a million students worldwide, he has become a go-to speaker for organisations wanting to understand and apply AI without the hype or jargon.

Dave spent over 20 years in the creative industries as an award-winning copywriter and executive creative director for global brands, experience that now powers his work at the intersection of technology and creativity. His prompt engineering workshops are in demand with clients such as Adobe, Google, Deloitte and Microsoft, and he is the creator of the Sensible AI Manifesto.

Equally at home in front of a creative team or a C-suite boardroom, Dave makes complex ideas accessible, actionable and engaging. His sessions combine storytelling, humour and solid strategy, helping people think differently, use technology more wisely and unlock their own original thinking.

Dave is the author of A User Guide to the Creative Mind and How to Get to Great Ideas, and co-author of Iconic Advantage and Friction.

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TESTIMONIALS

“Dave’s presentation was an expert blend of humour and serious food for thought. His wise words on disruption and innovation left the audience reconsidering their perceptions and actions. It went down well with the whole team and there was much praise afterwards.”

Brewin Dolphin

“We had the pleasure of working with Dave for multiple Generative AI sessions, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. Dave’s approach was incredibly engaging, blending humour with real, meaningful conversations that kept everyone involved and interested. His sessions were not only informative but also highly interactive, making complex concepts accessible and enjoyable.”

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