Peter Ashby Smith

Peter Ashby Smith is a keynote speaker, strategist and consultant helping organisations and leaders navigate AI, organisational change and the future of work. Combining expertise in higher education, leadership, information strategy and Stoic Futurism, Peter develops practical frameworks that strengthen judgement, resilience and human capability in an era of accelerating technological change. He works with universities, government, professional services and knowledge-intensive organisations to move beyond AI hype, building the skills, systems and leadership practices needed to adapt with confidence. Whether delivering keynote presentations, executive workshops or strategic advisory services, Peter focuses on one enduring challenge: helping people remain capable, ethical and resilient when technology changes faster than institutions naturally adapt.