Keynote Speaker | Creative Provocateur | Fandom Strategist
Calvin Innes is a globally recognised creative director and keynote speaker, known for delivering sharp, culture-driven insights with the energy of a Comic-Con panel and the edge of a strategy room punch-up.
With two decades of experience at the intersection of creativity, pop culture, fandom, and brand-building, Calvin decodes the emotional drivers behind trends. His talks challenge traditional marketing logic, pushing audiences to rethink how brands earn relevance in a world powered by superfans, not spectators.
From headline slots at industry festivals to intimate strategy salons, Calvin brings a unique blend of storytelling, data, and cultural commentary to every stage. Whether he’s unpacking the economics of K-pop, revealing why gaming communities outpace traditional media, or calling out brands who “try to hack fandom” without doing the work, his keynotes always leave audiences thinking differently, laughing loudly, and scribbling notes at speed.
If your audience needs a creative jolt and a real-world roadmap to cultural relevance, Calvin delivers.
Calvin Innes - Keynote Speaker
Calvin has delivered keynotes and creative talks across 11 countries, taking the stage at global events including TEDx, Cannes Lions, Golden Drum, and the United Nations COP Summit. He’s brought his unique POV to intimate brand sessions, massive main stages, and everything in between, always tailored to the culture and challenge of the room. He’s worked with iconic names like Dove, Paramount, Sony, Adidas, Hasbro, LEGO, and PlayStation, helping teams unlock how fandom, storytelling, and cultural codes can reshape their marketing from the inside out.
Calvin is available for keynotes, panels, creative workshops, and brand storytelling sessions worldwide, whether in-person or virtual. If your audience is ready for bold insights, real stories, and a little bit of irreverence, he’s the speaker you bring in when you’re done playing it safe.