President of Prestige Economics, Chairman of The Futurist Institute
Jason Schenker is ranked one of the most accurate financial forecasters and futurists in the world. He shares his forecasts with business leaders and policy makers around the world.
Jason Schenker prepares leaders for the future. He is the President of Prestige Economics and Chairman of The Futurist Institute. Mr. Schenker is a top-ranked economist, leading futurist, and bestselling author who delivers high-impact presentations on the economy, financial markets, geopolitical risks, AI, tech trends, and the future of work. Through his talks and research, Mr. Schenker helps clients anticipate risks and seize opportunities.
As a trusted voice on the economy, financial markets, geopolitics, and technology trends like AI and quantum, Mr. Schenker has delivered over 1,300 keynotes for public and private companies, corporate boards, industry groups, institutional investors, and government entities. He has spoken at events hosted by the U.S. Federal Reserve, the London Metal Exchange, the Singapore Exchange, the AFP, AICPA, SXSW, the CIA, the DOD, and NATO.
Mr. Schenker’s speeches focus on the economy, financial markets, commodities, supply chain, futurist innovation and technology, artificial intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing, energy and sustainability, geopolitics, demographics, and other trends. He has been speaking and writing on AI, automation, and robots since 2016.
As a prolific thought leader, Mr. Schenker has created over 43 LinkedIn Learning courses on AI, economics, finance, and technology, which have been taken by 1.5 million students. He is the author of 38 books and 17 #1 bestsellers, including Jobs for Robots, Futureproof Supply Chain, The Future of Finance is Now, Quantum: Computing Nouveau, The Promise of Blockchain, The Robot and Automation Almanac, The Future of Energy, Recession-Proof, and Cold War Two. His latest bestselling book is The Future After AI.
Bloomberg News has ranked Mr. Schenker the #1 forecaster in the world in 36 categories since 2011, including for his forecasts of crude oil prices, natural gas prices, gold prices, industrial metals prices (copper, aluminum, nickel, tin, zinc), major currency rates (the euro, the British pound, the Australian dollar), agricultural commodity prices (coffee, cotton, sugar, soybeans), U.S. new home sales, U.S. ISM Manufacturing, U.S. payrolls, and the U.S. unemployment rate. He is a LinkedIn Top Voice and a frequent media commentator on CNBC, CNN, the BBC, and Bloomberg, including as a guest host on Bloomberg TV. He has been a Bloomberg Opinion and Forbes contributor.
Mr. Schenker created a rigorous program for The Futurist Institute that includes courses on The Future of Work, The Future of Transportation, The Future of Data, The Future of Finance, Futurist Fundamentals, The Future of Energy, The Future of Leadership, The Future of Healthcare, and The Future of Quantum Computing.
Mr. Schenker is one of the 100 CEOs on the non-partisan Texas Business Leadership Council, the Texas affiliate of the Business Roundtable that advises elected officials of both parties at the state and federal levels. He is a Board Leadership Fellow of the National Association of Corporate Directors and a Fellow of the Energy Institute. Mr. Schenker is also the AI and Emerging Technologies advisor on the Seoul International Policy Advisory Group.
Before founding Prestige Economics in 2009, Mr. Schenker was a Risk Specialist at McKinsey and Chief Energy and Commodity Economist at Wachovia (Wells Fargo). He holds master’s degrees in economics, negotiation, and German, and a bachelor’s in history and German. He has been a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) since 2010. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science with a focus on Economic Wargaming at Bath Spa University.
Mr. Schenker is currently Faculty for the Joint Special Operations University at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). He is also an Adjunct Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and an advisor to the U.S. State Department and the Foreign Service Institute.
Cold War Two and The Future After AI: Navigating Uncertainty and Seizing Opportunity Through 2030
Join the globally recognized economist and futurist Jason Schenker for a keynote and fireside chat exploring the economic, financial, and geopolitical forces shaping the future of business. He will provide insights on growth, labor markets, inflation, interest rates, and industry trends, along with the risks and opportunities presented by Cold War Two®, AI, supply chain disruptions, and evolving trade policies.
Amid uncertainty, Mr. Schenker will offer strategic, actionable takeaways to help leaders navigate challenges, capitalize on emerging opportunities, and position their organizations for success in a rapidly shifting global landscape.
This speech is customized for the client to include a discussion of how economic, financial market, and geopolitical uncertainties impact the client’s business and industry, as well as key industries across the economy, including tech, energy, manufacturing, real estate, and finance. Drawing from Mr. Schenker’s bestselling book Cold War Two and his latest work The Future After AI, this keynote is fully customized to address the client’s industry, competitive landscape, and strategic priorities.
The Future of Finance is Now: Navigating Disruption, Innovation, Risk, and Opportunity
The financial industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, presenting significant opportunities and risks. In this dynamic keynote, Jason Schenker, a top-ranked financial forecaster, futurist, and economist, explores the forces shaping the future of banking, markets, financial services, and insurance.
This session will examine how AI, automation, and blockchain are redefining financial transactions, risk management, investment strategies, and insurance underwriting. Mr. Schenker will also analyze the impact of interest rates, inflation, and financial market volatility on lending, capital allocation, and corporate decision-making.
With Cold War Two®, deglobalization, and regulatory shifts reshaping the financial and insurance landscapes, business leaders, investors, and policymakers must adapt to emerging risks and opportunities. In the insurance, credit, and asset management sectors, evolving climate risks, cyber threats, and demographic shifts are forcing companies to rethink pricing models, risk assessment, and investment strategies.
This keynote will provide data-driven insights and strategic foresight to help financial professionals stay ahead in an era of unprecedented change. This session is customized for the client, with actionable takeaways tailored for financial professionals, corporate leaders, insurers, and institutional investors. A fireside chat option is available for deeper discussions.
Headlines and Trendlines for the Economy, Markets, and Technology Shaping the Decade Ahead
In this high-energy keynote, Bloomberg-ranked economist and futurist Jason Schenker delivers a clear, data-driven analysis of the economic, financial, technological, and geopolitical forces defining the next decade.
Mr. Schenker breaks down critical developments in inflation, interest rates, labor markets, capital markets, and global trade, alongside the structural risks of Cold War Two® and their implications for financial stability and supply chains. He also explores transformative long-term shifts in AI, automation, demographics, energy, finance, and manufacturing, highlighting where durable risks and competitive advantages are emerging. This talk will focus on the impacts on clients’ businesses and industry as well as key industries across the economy, including tech, energy, manufacturing, real estate, and finance.
Drawing from Mr. Schenker’s bestselling book Cold War Two and his latest work The Future After AI, this keynote is fully
customized to address the client’s industry, competitive landscape, and strategic priorities.
Optional executive briefings or fireside discussions can further examine the implications for organizational strategy and capital allocation.
Seizing Economic and Technology Opportunities and Managing Risks in Cold War Two and The Future After AI
In this high-impact keynote, Bloomberg top-ranked economist and futurist Jason Schenker delivers a clear, data-driven outlook on the economic, financial, technological, and geopolitical forces reshaping global business.
Mr. Schenker examines growth, labor markets, inflation, interest rates, and financial risks, alongside the accelerating impacts of AI, automation, supply chain realignment, trade tensions, and Cold War Two® geopolitical fragmentation.
As global uncertainty rises and technological disruption accelerates, leaders must make decisions with incomplete information and compressed timelines. This session provides strategic clarity, actionable insights, and practical frameworks to help organizations protect profitability, manage risk, and identify durable competitive advantages.
Drawing from Mr. Schenker’s bestselling geopolitical book Cold War Two and his latest technology book The Future After AI, this keynote is fully customized to address the client’s industry, competitive landscape, and strategic priorities. The talk will also address impacts for key industries across the economy, including tech, energy, manufacturing, real estate, and finance.
Optional fireside chat or executive Q&A sessions can further explore implications specific to the organization.
Outlook for the Global Economy Amidst Bending and Breaking Supply Chains and a Falling Technological Iron Curtain
Global supply chains are under immense strain, reshaping economic and market dynamics worldwide. In this insightful session, Jason Schenker, a top-ranked economist and futurist, examines the challenges and opportunities emerging from supply chain disruptions, trade tensions, and shifting geopolitical risks.
As inflation, labor shortages, logistical bottlenecks, and trade risks are impacting businesses, Mr. Schenker will explore how these pressures are affecting global growth, financial markets, and key industries, including tech, energy, manufacturing, and finance. He will also discuss the broader implications of Cold War Two®, evolving trade policies, and technological shifts that are redefining global commerce.
What does the future hold for supply chains, economic stability, and business strategy? Join this session for data-driven insights and actionable takeaways to navigate the uncertainty ahead. This speech is customized for the client to include a discussion of how economic, financial market, supply chain, and geopolitical uncertainties impact the client’s business and industry.
Drawing from Mr. Schenker’s bestselling book Cold War Two and his latest work The Future After AI, this keynote is fully
customized to address the client’s industry, competitive landscape, and strategic priorities.
The Economic, Financial, and Technology Outlook: Seizing Opportunity in a Time of Uncertainty
Join the globally recognized economist and futurist Jason Schenker for a keynote exploring the economic, financial, technological, and geopolitical forces shaping the future of business. He will provide insights on growth, labor markets, inflation, interest rates, and industry trends, along with the risks and opportunities presented by Cold War Two®, AI, supply chain disruptions, and evolving trade policies. Amid uncertainty, Mr. Schenker will offer strategic, actionable takeaways to help leaders navigate challenges, capitalize on emerging opportunities, and position their organizations for success in a rapidly shifting global landscape.
Drawing on Mr. Schenker’s bestselling geopolitical book Cold War Two and his latest futurist technology work The Future After AI, this keynote is fully customized to address the client’s industry, competitive landscape, and strategic priorities.
This speech is customized for the client to include a discussion of how economic, financial market, and geopolitical uncertainties impact the client’s business and industry, as well as key industries across the economy, including tech, energy, manufacturing, real estate, and finance. This talk can also be paired with a fireside chat to explore and address client priorities and interests.
What other organizations say about Jason Schenker
Jason Schenker knows the business world and knows what is important to them. His Economic Outlook session for our conference has become a staple of the event and much anticipated by the attendees. The information he provides is invaluable; he is astute, controversial, and accurate in his assessment and analysis of global situations and markets. Our attendees, who are treasury and finance professionals in the corporate world, find Jason and this session to be invaluable. His speaking scores are always some of the highest among the over 400 speakers at our conference. In our world, Jason Schenker is a rock star!
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What other organizations say about Jason Schenker
Jason was very good and received the second highest ratings, just behind the entertainment! We greatly appreciate your direction and help with making the convention a success!