Julian Phillips

Julian Phillips is an author, speaker, futurist, and industry pioneer recognized for his decades of leadership at the crossroads of technology, experience design, and organizational transformation. As the founder of the Experience Technology Group (XTG) at AVI-SPL, Julian leads a global innovation division that brings together workplace strategy, immersive storytelling, spatial design, and advanced technology to help organizations create transformative human experiences, whether in offices, campuses, retail environments, museums, or innovation centers.

Under his vision, XTG has become an award-winning trailblazer in redefining how technology supports culture, connection, and creativity in an increasingly hybrid and AI-enabled world. From experiential environments to digital canvases, Julian's work is reshaping not just where we work, but how we think, collaborate, and belong.

A former Chairman of the Board at AVIXA, and founder of GPA (Global Presence Alliance), Julian has played a central role in steering the evolution of the AV industry on the global stage. In recognition of his contributions, he was inducted into the Systems Contractor News (SCN) Hall of Fame in 2019 and named an AV Living Legend, cementing his legacy as one of the industry's most influential and forward-thinking voices.

Julian is also the author of LevAIthan: A Brief History of Humanity and AI, a critically acclaimed work that explores how artificial intelligence is not only disrupting industries but redefining the very structure of power, identity, and human agency. Whether in the boardroom, on the keynote stage, or through the written word, Julian Phillips is an architect of futures, guiding organizations and industries to navigate uncertainty with purpose, ethics, and imagination.