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Ian Khan

Thinkers50 Future Readiness Award Finalist, Host of The Futurist on Amazon Prime Video, and Creator of AI-IQ™, delivering a personalized live experience for every attendee.

Ian Khan

Ian Khan’s speaking fee:Under $25,000

Ian Khan, AI Readiness Futurist was shortlisted for the Thinkers50 Future Readiness Award for UNDISRUPTED (Wiley), one of eight thinkers recognised worldwide alongside Erik Brynjolfsson of MIT, Rita McGrath of Columbia Business School, Amy Webb of NYU Stern and Howard Yu of IMD.

He is the creator of the Future Readiness Score, an organisational readiness diagnostic built over five years and now used with hundreds of organisations across more than a dozen industries. It is why his sessions work differently. Before he takes the stage, the leadership team completes an assessment built for their industry. During the session he reveals the collective results live, benchmarked against every organisation measured. The room leaves with ranked priorities it produced itself, and every attendee receives a personalised ninety-day action plan.

The research behind it is primary. Every year Ian interviews more than five hundred senior leaders on camera: scientists, operators, founders, regulators and investors. Those interviews are produced as The Futurist, an independent documentary series distributed on Prime Video, Apple TV, Roku, Tubi and Fire TV, and become the annual State of Industry benchmarks.

He is a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author, a Top 25 Futurist worldwide, a three-time TEDx speaker.

He does not deliver forecasts. He delivers evidence.

Ian Khan’s Speech Topics

Don't Fear the Future — Measure Your Readiness for It

Fear of AI and automation is a productivity tax: it freezes decisions and stalls investment. Ian replaces fear with data. Using AI-IQ™, he gives a room a measured read on where it actually stands, then shows leaders how to move from anxiety to an action plan.

Get Your House in Order: The Foundation Before the AI

Most AI initiatives fail on data, talent, and culture — not technology. Drawing on 500+ interviews, Ian shows why the organizations that win clean their foundation first, and gives leaders a diagnostic for what to fix before they spend.

Don't Jump on the AI Bandwagon (Until You Can Answer These Questions)

Your strongest topic because it's a position, not a theme. The contrarian case for timing: when to invest in agentic AI and emerging tech, when to wait, and how to tell hype from signal. Ends with the questions to ask any vendor before signing.

We the People: Human Potential in the Age of Agentic AI

Technology amplifies organizations that invest in people and exposes those that don't. Ian makes the case that talent is the multiplier AI can't replace, and shows leaders how to grow capability instead of just buying tools.

Leadership in the Era of Mass Confusion

Leaders face a clarity crisis, not a capability one — AI rewriting models, five generations in one workforce, certainty expected where the map isn't drawn. Built on his FutureShift research, Ian delivers a decision framework for leading decisively under sustained uncertainty and bringing people with you.

AI Nations – Redefining National Priorities in the New Era of AI

In this session, Ian Khan will explore how nations must adapt their priorities to thrive in the age of artificial intelligence. This isn’t just about technology; it’s about reshaping society and governance for the future. AI is the new frontier of global competition, and Khan emphasizes that national policies must foster innovation, encourage responsible development, and prepare citizens for a radically different workforce. Imagine a world where AI-powered nations outpace traditional governance models – where every decision is made with foresight, data-driven precision, and human-centered values. Khan challenges leaders to think beyond AI as just a tool, but as a critical infrastructure that will drive economic, social, and ethical evolution.

The New American Dream – How to Make America Your New Launchpad for Innovation

In this keynote, Ian Khan passionately breaks down the American dream for the 21st century. It's no longer just about owning a house or climbing the corporate ladder – it's about harnessing technology and innovation to create limitless opportunities. America's unique position as a global leader in AI, space exploration, and cutting-edge industries can become a launchpad for anyone willing to innovate. Khan encourages both individuals and organizations to rethink their roles in this new dream. This is the moment for audacious dreams, bold moves, and fearless innovation. Whether you're a startup, an entrepreneur, or a corporate leader, Khan ignites the drive to make America a place where ideas not only survive – they thrive.

Purpose, Profits and AI – Undisrupted Leadership & Winning

Purpose-driven leadership is at the core of this compelling keynote. Ian Khan demonstrates that AI isn’t just a business tool; it’s a catalyst for leadership transformation. In an era where profits and purpose must coexist, AI offers the solutions to create value for both people and organizations. Khan explores how leaders must embrace AI to not only disrupt industries but also to lead with greater purpose. The future of business will see CEOs and entrepreneurs not only achieving incredible financial returns but also driving societal progress. AI is the lever for achieving both, and Khan offers actionable strategies to lead organizations that will not only thrive but lead humanity toward a more sustainable and equitable future.

Growth Acceleration Playbook – The Trillionaires Playbook

In this powerful keynote, Ian Khan lays out the blueprint for growth that takes organizations from good to extraordinary. Forget the traditional growth strategies – Khan's “Trillionaires Playbook” taps into the most innovative and disruptive business strategies of the future. This isn't about small gains; it's about accelerating into a new dimension of growth. Leaders will learn to leverage AI, data, and emerging technologies to not only stay ahead of the curve but to completely redefine their industry's trajectory. Khan's session will inspire entrepreneurs and business leaders to think on a trillion-dollar scale, shifting their mindset from success to legacy-building. The future belongs to those who innovate the most – and Khan will show you how to be one of them.

Innovate Like No Tomorrow – What Leaders Must Do To Win

Innovation is no longer optional – it's the key to survival. Ian Khan’s dynamic session on innovation teaches leaders how to think beyond the constraints of today and look to the future with fearless optimism. It’s not about making incremental changes; it's about shaking up industries and creating bold new pathways. Khan brings his deep understanding of disruptive technologies to show how every leader can tap into the power of innovation to not only solve today's challenges but to create tomorrow's opportunities. His philosophy? "Innovate like no tomorrow” means preparing your organization to not just adapt, but to lead change in ways never before imagined. Leaders will leave this session feeling empowered, prepared, and equipped with the tools needed to transform their industries.

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