Jay Ward - Creativity Keynote

A Creative Director of Franchise at Pixar Animation Studios, Jay is a keynote speaker for innovation. As Creative Director for Pixar's Cars, he consults on all Cars-related projects globally. In his role, Jay provides motoring and franchise expertise to Disney and its partners concerning publishing, consumer products, interactive media, marketing, and theme parks.

Jay also acts as a liaison with car manufacturers and museums working on Pixar-related projects.

He has been an automotive and franchise creative consultant on all three ‘CARS’ films, the Cars Toons, and Cars Land. Jay has also contributed to the art departments of Monsters Inc., Ratatouille, and Brave and served as the associate producer for a Pixar short. Jay also runs the campus classic car show, the 'Pixar Motorama,' featuring vehicles from Jay Leno, Chip Foose, and many more.

He delivers the following keynote programs, either in-person or virtually:

Virtual Keynote: Storytelling for Business

Storytelling connects, motivates, and leads people in today’s world, making stories a crucial business skill. A good story helps us engage in experiences, learn lessons, and define our values and identity within a business. Jay uses his experience creating and developing films at Pixar to provide practical solutions that teach and inspire people and teams to connect with audiences on an emotional level. 

Virtual Keynote: Building a Culture of Success and Winning: Traits of Pixar's Early Employees

Jay shares how Pixar was founded and how the animation studio built and maintains its culture that inspires creativity and creates success for all partners while producing award-winning films. Using his insight and experience, Jay inspires audience members to be better team members and leaders. He demonstrates how to forge stronger, more meaningful connections with their team, clients, and all stakeholders.

Virtual Keynote: Inspiring Creativity in the Workplace

One of the most essential resources for any business to stay competitive is new ideas that spark innovation. Jay offers an engaging talk that provides strategies on how to create an atmosphere that encourages and develops new ideas while embracing fear and failure as part of the creative process. 

Virtual Keynote: the Future of Cars and Entertainment

A self-confessed 'car nerd,' Jay is the Creative Director of the hit Pixar movie Cars. He discusses trends and the future of entertainment and cars.