Carl Benedikt Frey

Carl Benedikt Frey is a distinguished Swedish-German economist and historian at the forefront of research into how automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping the global economy. Currently holding the position of Dieter Schwarz Associate Professor of AI and Work at the Oxford Internet Institute, he is also a Fellow of Mansfield College and the Oxford Martin School. Dr Frey gained international prominence for his co-authored study, The Future of Employment, which famously predicted that 47% of American jobs were at high risk of automation. This landmark research has been utilised by the World Bank, the Bank of England, and the Obama administration to guide economic policy. A prolific author, his work includes The Technology Trap, which explores the long-term social and political shifts caused by industrial revolutions, and How Progress Ends. Both publications received recognition as Financial Times Business Book of the Year. His academic excellence is further reflected by his ranking among the top 5% of economists worldwide according to the IDEAS/RePEc database. Beyond Oxford, he contributes his expertise to the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence and has served on the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on the New Economic Agenda. Dr Frey regularly advises the G20, the OECD, and various Fortune 500 corporations on the implications of technological change for labour markets and urban growth. His ability to connect historical precedents with modern economic data makes him a premier choice for organisations seeking a rigorous understanding of the evolving workplace. Audiences book him for his deep academic authority and his clarity in navigating the complex intersection of technology, capital, and social stability. On stage, Carl Benedikt Frey is best known for talks on AI and Future of Work. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Education, Finance & Economics and Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Carl Benedikt Frey is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Carl Benedikt Frey travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Carl Benedikt Frey would approach your audience.