
James Wallman
CEO of WXO | Author of 'Stuffocation' and 'Time And How To Spend It'
James Wallman is a Consumer Behavior speaker who has appeared at 9 events including SXSW and EXPRESSO Seven Experiences Summit (BYU Marriott), most recently in 2023.

About
James Wallman wrote 'Stuffocation', which introduced the concept of 'experientialism' - the idea that experiences matter more than possessions - and was reported by over 150 media outlets worldwide. His second book, 'Time And How To Spend It', provides a framework for designing a life rich in meaningful experiences. Both were published by Penguin.
James founded WXO (World Experience Organisation), a global network of over 1,000 members across 50 countries who work in the experience economy - from immersive theatre to hospitality to brand activations. He is a futurist and trend forecaster who has spoken at TEDxManchester, TEDxLSE, Google HQ, 10 Downing Street, SXSW, Cannes Lions (ILTM), and ABTA.
His talks cover the experience economy, why we're drowning in stuff, how to design time for happiness, and what the shift from materialism to experientialism means for business.
What James Talks About
The rise of experientialism and why experiences matter more than possessions
Stuffocation: How material excess is changing consumer behavior
Time management and making meaningful choices about how we spend our time
Building and scaling global communities in the experience economy
The future of the experience industry across 50+ countries
Talks5
The Experience Economy: Building Communities Across 50 Countries
How to Hack Time to be Happier & More Successful
Stuffocation: Why We've Had Enough of Stuff and Need Experience More Than Ever
Stuffocation and the Rise of Experientialism
The Experience Economy
| Event | Year | Location | Talks |
|---|---|---|---|
| SXSW | 2023 | πΊπΈAustin, United States | 1 |
| EXPRESSO Seven Experiences Summit (BYU Marriott) | 2022 | 1 | |
| TEDxManchester | 2020 | π¬π§Manchester, United Kingdom | 1 |
| TEDxManchester | 2019 | 1 | |
| TEDxLSE | 2016 | π¬π§London, United Kingdom | 1 |
| Google HQ | 2015 | 1 | |
| DO Lectures (DO Wales) | 2015 | 1 | |
| The DO Lectures (DO Wales) | 2015 | 1 | |
| The Do Lectures | 2015 | π¬π§Cardigan, United Kingdom | 1 |
| TEDxLSE | 1 | ||
| The DO Lectures | 1 |
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