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Cory Warfield

Transform digital strategies with Cory Lopes-Warfield, speaker specializing in AI, Web3, and metaverse innovation. Cory works with tech-forward organizations to leverage emerging technologies, delivering insights as a LinkedIn Top Voice with 530,000 followers and 2.5 million monthly impressions.

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Cory Warfield

Cory Warfield

Chicago, United States

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$11k–25k

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Cory Warfield's biography

At a glance

  • Keynote speaker on technology and innovation
  • Serial tech founder and strategic consultant
  • Editor-in-Chief of Tech For Good newsletter
Cory Warfield is a multifaceted entrepreneur, thought leader, and technology innovator whose career spans industries and continents. Known for his deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Web3, blockchain, the metaverse, and sustainable technologies, Cory has built a remarkable reputation as a LinkedIn Top Voice, growth hacker, podcaster, author, and keynote speaker. His influence in the tech and entrepreneurial world is undeniable, with over 530,000 followers and a monthly reach of 2.5 million impressions. Cory's entrepreneurial journey began with a technology company he founded to address the unpredictable nature of scheduling in the hospitality industry. Drawing from nearly 15 years of experience in fine dining and hospitality management, he leveraged machine learning to create a SaaS platform that revolutionized workforce management. This formative venture marked the start of a prolific career in tech, during which Cory co-founded and advised companies at the intersection of AI, blockchain, music, and AR/VR technologies. Today, he serves as Chief Growth Officer at Agora World, democratizing access to the metaverse, and as President of World Game-Changers CIC, where he champions humanitarian and tech-driven solutions. An advocate for ethical and sustainable technological advancements, Cory co-founded DCRBN, a Web3 initiative creating carbon-neutral ecosystems, and WeJ, a platform that integrates AI and blockchain to redefine music engagement. Through his think tank Uplift, he is piloting unconditional basic income (UBI) projects to create equitable futures in the face of technological disruption. Cory’s impact extends to mentoring the next generation of innovators as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Founder Institute and as an advisor to multiple startups, nonprofits, and think tanks. His insights on Web3 and NFTs have made him a sought-after speaker and contributor at platforms such as Global AI Hub and Interesting Engineering, where he serves as Editor-in-Chief for the AI Logs. From his early days building online communities for hip-hop culture to his groundbreaking work with AI and blockchain, Cory’s mission has remained consistent: to foster unity, peace, and ethical innovation. Whether addressing the transformative potential of the metaverse or advocating for blockchain's role in ensuring transparency and accountability in AI, Cory Warfield continues to shape the conversation around the future of technology and its role in improving lives globally.

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Topics, sessions and talks

Unlocking The Wealth Of Space
Cory Lopes-Warfield explores the untapped resources of our local asteroid belt and how emerging technologies could transform humanity’s reach beyond Earth. From 3D printing and robotics to new scientific advancements, Cory examines the companies and innovations making space exploration more accessible. He combines insights with practical examples and storytelling to illustrate the potential for a new frontier, showing how humanity can harness these resources to expand opportunity, knowledge, and sustainable development across the solar system.
The Future On The Blockchain
Cory Lopes-Warfield shares a vision of a digital world secured by blockchain, where everything from financial records to personal data is preserved on immutable ledgers. He examines the potential for technology to extend human capabilities, exploring concepts like digital immortality, time travel, and multidimensional access. Drawing on his experience advising cutting-edge companies and working with emergent technologies such as quantum systems and AI, Cory demonstrates how these innovations could reshape society while emphasizing the importance of ethical and responsible implementation.
AI: Promise, Risk, And Ethics
Cory Lopes-Warfield addresses the transformative power and challenges of artificial intelligence, focusing on its ethical use, safety, and human-in-the-loop systems. A graduate of IBM Watson and Editor-in-Chief of Tech For Good, Cory has tested thousands of AI applications and advises startups across the sector. He provides an informed perspective on how AI can benefit humanity while highlighting potential risks, the role of blockchain in accountability, and how emerging AI systems can be harnessed responsibly, combining technical insight with accessible storytelling.

Why we recommend booking Cory

Book Cory Warfield to inspire your team with cutting-edge insights on AI, digital branding, and sustainable tech. His engaging storytelling and actionable strategies will empower your organisation to navigate the future confidently. Elevate your event with a speaker who transforms complex ideas into relatable, impactful messages. Don’t miss out!

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Testimonials

Cory's presence has a genuine power to inspire us as entrepreneurs.

Carol Rhyu

What did I just see and hear? That was one of the most forward thinking and mind blowing talks I've ever experienced. Wow!

Majid Zafer

(Cory)'s a master at his craft and very generous in the way he gives and teaches. I think everyone can benefit from having him in their network.

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Email cory.warfield@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Cory's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Cory Warfield's speaking style like?
Cory Warfield combines technical insight with accessible storytelling, drawing on hands-on experience testing AI applications and advising startups to ground abstract concepts — such as blockchain accountability, digital immortality, and asteroid resource extraction — in practical, real-world examples.
What topics does Cory Warfield specialise in?
Cory Warfield speaks on asteroid belt resource extraction and space technology, blockchain applications including digital records and AI accountability, and the ethics and governance of artificial intelligence. He is a graduate of IBM Watson and Editor-in-Chief of Tech For Good, and has tested thousands of AI applications while advising startups across the sector.
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