Sam Olsen
Speaking & Events
Sam Olsen is an international speaker on geopolitics, China–Western relations, artificial intelligence and the changing world order. He regularly addresses government institutions, senior business leaders, investors, academic audiences and international conferences.
Drawing on more than 25 years of experience across government, intelligence, technology and business in Asia, his presentations combine historical perspective, original research and contemporary geopolitical analysis.
His talks explore how international power is changing, what China's rise means for the future of the West, and how technological and geopolitical developments will affect governments, businesses and everyday life.
Speaking Themes
China, the West & the Changing World Order
How China's rise is reshaping global power, international institutions and the future of Western influence.
Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Power
How AI is transforming economies, geopolitics, national security and the way societies operate.
Taiwan & the Future of the Indo-Pacific
The strategic implications of tensions across the Taiwan Strait for international security, technological development and the global economy.
The Great Split & the Future of Globalisation
How geopolitical competition is fragmenting global trade, investment, supply chains and technological systems.
Middle Powers & Strategic Autonomy
How countries can strengthen their international influence and preserve strategic choice amid growing competition between major powers.
Geopolitical Risk, Polycrisis & Business Strategy
How governments, investors and businesses can understand and prepare for interacting geopolitical and economic disruptions.
Selected Speaking Engagments
Sam is available for selected keynote presentations, conferences, executive briefings and discussions on geopolitics, China, artificial intelligence and the changing world order.
For speaking enquiries, please get in touch.