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Taryn Southern

Transform digital innovation with Taryn Southern, speaker and AI content pioneer. Taryn works with corporations to explore emerging technologies, human-AI collaboration, and creative disruption, delivering compelling insights featured in Wired, Forbes, and the NY Times AI Conference.

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Taryn Southern, Speaker | Content Creator, Technologist & Storyteller

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Taryn Southern's biography

At a glance

  • Created world's first AI-composed solo pop album "I AM AI"
  • Directed thought-provoking sci-fi documentary "I AM HUMAN"
  • Recognized as one of the Top 20 Women in VR
Taryn Southern is a highly accomplished digital content producer, influencer, and storyteller who is at the forefront of emerging technologies and music. With a strong background in both digital and traditional media, Taryn has created compelling content for popular platforms such as Snapchat, Marriott, and the Today Show. She is particularly renowned for her groundbreaking achievement of composing the world's first solo pop song album using artificial intelligence. Taryn's campaigns cover a wide range of topics including AI, biotech, longevity, and virtual reality. As a sought-after keynote speaker for corporate events, Taryn delivers captivating talks on subjects like emerging technology, collaborating with robots, AI, and creativity. Her mission is to showcase the immense value of digital technologies, and she is best known for her thought-provoking sci-fi documentary "I AM HUMAN" and her groundbreaking first solo pop album created with artificial intelligence, titled "I AM AI." Taryn's YouTube channel has garnered an impressive 750 million views, and she has been recognized as one of the Top 20 Women in VR and an AT&T Film Award Winner. Taryn's passion for entertainment and technology started at a young age. She released her first official track while still in high school and gained viral fame through her comical music videos on YouTube. Taryn has also appeared on various shows for Discovery Channel, Yahoo, Google, and Fox. In addition to her music, documentaries, and videos, Taryn contributes regularly to Business Insider and TechCrunch. She serves on the board for the National Academy of Medicine's Longevity Challenge and is a survivor of stage 3 cancer. Taryn has also showcased her acting skills in sitcoms for Fox, CBS, and Comedy Central, and she has even created the world's first Ethereum-enabled song token. Her remarkable achievements have been featured in prestigious publications such as Vanity Fair, Wired, Fast Company, and Forbes. Today, Taryn is in high demand as a keynote speaker for conferences and events. She has delivered captivating talks at renowned events, including the NY Times AI Conference, the Google AI Summit, and the Near Future Festival. With her insightful and influential speaking style, Taryn Southern guarantees that she will captivate any audience.

Taryn's showreel and videos

Topics, sessions and talks

Limitless: Unleashing Creativity With AI
Taryn Southern explores the transformative potential of AI in creative processes, demonstrating how it can expand human imagination and enable the creation of novel art forms.
Superhuman: The Future Of Human And AI Collaboration
Taryn Southern explores the transformative potential of human-AI collaboration, envisioning a future where AI enhances human capabilities, leading to unprecedented levels of creativity and problem-solving.

Why we recommend booking Taryn

Taryn brings a unique blend of expertise in emerging technologies and digital storytelling, offering deep insights into the future of AI, biotech, and virtual reality. Her firsthand experience in creating groundbreaking content, like the world's first AI-composed pop album, showcases her innovative approach to leveraging technology. Booking Taryn guarantees your team or business will gain valuable perspectives on harnessing digital advancements for creative and strategic growth.

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A glowing success all round.

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How do I book Taryn Southern for my next event?
Email taryn.southern@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 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. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Taryn Southern for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Taryn Southern's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Taryn Southern directly.
What is Taryn Southern's speaking style like?
Taryn delivers insightful, engaging talks on emerging technology and creativity, captivating audiences with her expertise and passion for digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and storytelling across diverse platforms and industries.
What topics does Taryn Southern specialise in?
Email taryn.southern@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 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. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Taryn Southern for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Taryn Southern's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Taryn Southern directly.
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