Cortney Harding

Cortney Harding stands at the forefront of the spatial age, specialising in how artificial intelligence and virtual reality reshape the professional landscape. An Emmy-nominated executive producer, she has developed sophisticated AI-powered avatars for global entities such as Amazon, Verizon and the US National Institutes of Health. Her expertise extends to creating immersive training simulations for Walmart, PwC and Target, addressing critical societal and workplace challenges through innovative technology. Beyond her practical development work, Cortney is an accomplished academic and author. She has taught at prestigious institutions including CalTech and NYU, and co-developed the Meta-partnered Coursera programme exploring the metaverse. Her publications, including The Spatial Race, examine the intersection of physical and digital worlds, while her faculty role at Fast Future Executive allows her to advise on future-focused strategy. Her industry accolades include awards at SXSW, the QLD XR Festival and Mobile World Congress. From the stages of Davos to the boardrooms of Microsoft and Coca-Cola, Cortney provides essential guidance on navigating decentralised teams and AI-powered decision-making. Audiences book her for her unparalleled ability to translate complex emerging technologies into clear, strategic frameworks that drive organisational evolution and leadership excellence. On stage, Cortney Harding is best known for talks on AI, Future of Work, Innovation and Diversity & Inclusion. 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 AI, Education and Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Cortney Harding is regularly booked for Conference Speaker and Business 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, Cortney Harding 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 Cortney Harding would approach your audience.