Richard Browning is a British pioneer in human aviation and founder of Gravity Industries, globally recognized for creating the groundbreaking Jet Suit — a personal flight system inspired by science fiction. His mission is to challenge the perceived limits of aviation by combining creativity, engineering, and resilience to usher in a new era of human flight. Since 2017, his vision has inspired millions and positioned Gravity as a global leader in aeronautical innovation.
Before founding Gravity Industries, Richard Browning spent 16 years as an oil trader at BP, where he developed international businesses and implemented innovative technologies, earning BP’s Group Innovation Award after generating over $50 million in just three months. He also served as a Royal Marines reservist for six years. Since Gravity’s launch in 2017, Browning has performed more than 150 demonstrations across 35 countries, including five TED Talks. Under his leadership, Gravity has expanded into re…
Richard Browning’s talks are immersive experiences that blend futuristic vision, inspiration, and live Jet Suit demonstrations. His dynamic and motivational style captivates audiences seeking innovation, leadership, and boundary-breaking insights. He conveys the value of perseverance, creativity, and multidisciplinary teamwork, leaving audiences inspired to believe that nothing is impossible when ingenuity meets determination.
A keynote exploring how innovation and engineering turned one of humanity’s oldest dreams — flying — into reality. Browning shares the creative journey, technical challenges, and lessons behind the Jet Suit.
Richard reveals how to navigate disruptive innovation, overcome early failures, and transform bold ideas into impactful global ventures.
An inspirational talk for students, professionals, and organizations on how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics can unlock a seemingly impossible future.
If you are looking for a visionary and innovative speaker for your next event or conference on innovation, leadership, or technology, you can book Richard Browning through Thinking Heads. As one of the most prominent figures in aviation and technological innovation, Richard delivers a dynamic and professional presentation that ensures the best experience for your audience. Contact Thinking Heads today to learn more and secure his participation in your upcoming event.
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