Geoff Nielson
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Geoff Nielson
Keynote Speaker
Chief Futurist and Senior Vice President, Info-Tech Research Group; Host, Digital Disruption (#2 Technology Podcast Globally on Apple Podcasts)
Geoff Nielson is a futurist, disruptor, and host of the Digital Disruption podcast, ranking #2 on Apple’s Technology Podcasts. He’s advised hundreds of C-suite leaders, led global innovation programs, and built ventures valued over $100 million. Geoff’s keynotes blend bold insights with real-world strategies to help organizations reimagine what’s possible.
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Over the past 15 years, Geoff Nielson has provided strategic advice to hundreds of technology and business leaders and built teams and products that support thousands more. As a keynote speaker, he’s shared insights with audiences internationally and interviewed dozens of thought leaders on stage and on his podcast, Digital Disruption.
Known as a trusted CEO-whisperer and a clear, pragmatic voice, Geoff has led enterprise digital transformations, launched new business units from the ground up, and overseen divisional turnarounds that have increased revenue by more than 10X. At Info-Tech, he plays a leading role in shaping the firm’s new research and innovation ventures, with a focus on digital marketing and products, AI adoption, and organizational change.
Outside the office, Geoff has traveled through over 40 countries, worked as a guitar teacher, sparked a globally trending social media moment, and holds the record for most money won on Cash Cab Canada.
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Geoff Nielson
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Geoff Nielson’s Speech Topics
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Technology Trends 2026
What’s hype and what’s next? Drawing from Info-Tech’s celebrated and comprehensive annual trends analysis, Geoff breaks down the top technology shifts poised to impact organizations in 2026, from AI to privacy engineering and digital ecosystems. Designed for both tech and business audiences, this session offers strategic foresight and actionable insights to help leaders future-proof their decisions.
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The Moneyball CIO
Today’s technology leaders are under pressure to deliver more with less, faster. Inspired by Moneyball, this game-changing approach shows how leaders can apply data-driven decision-making to optimize technology investments, talent, and outcomes. Geoff reveals how modern executives can become strategic power players in the C-suite by challenging assumptions, embracing intelligent risk, and using analytics to drive value across the business.
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The Next Industrial Revolution
Geoff takes audiences on a journey through the forces driving the next industrial revolution – and what they mean for the organizations and workforces of the future. This keynote highlights how exponential technologies are collapsing old business models and what leaders must do to capitalize on the shift. Expect powerful storytelling, cutting-edge examples, and concrete strategies for staying ahead of the curve.
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The End of IT (And What to Do About It)
Is traditional IT obsolete? In this provocative keynote, Geoff explores how decentralization, cloud-native architecture, and AI are reshaping the function of IT – and why IT has lost the battle to run the most strategic and exciting technology initiatives. Learn what IT leaders must do now to stay relevant and lead the enterprise through the next wave of digital evolution – or risk running the Department of Electricity.
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Digital Disruption: Lessons from 50+ Thought Leaders
Digital disruption isn’t just about technology – it’s about rethinking how organizations operate, compete, and grow. Geoff unpacks the seven most important lessons to be learned from over fifty global thought leaders and executives whom he has interviewed on Digital Disruption, the #2 ranked Technology Podcast globally on Apple Podcasts in 2025.
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Exponential Technology & Linear People: Bending the Curve
Why do organizations struggle to keep up with technology that’s evolving exponentially? In this eye-opening session, Geoff examines the human and structural barriers to transformation – and how to overcome them. Attendees will learn how to ‘bend the curve’ by building adaptive teams, shifting mindsets, and creating cultures ready for continuous reinvention.
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