Futurist Speakers

Technology has never been the hardest part of transformation; people are. Kian Gohar helps organizations build the human capabilities that matter most in an AI-powered world: curiosity, adaptability, creativity, and courageous leadership. His keynotes help leaders become more...

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...

Business Futurist, AI keynote speaker, and Futurist in Residence at Amazon, Jonathan Brill helps leaders harness the collision of AI, geopolitical, economic, and societal trends to transform their business and mindset.

Anders Sörman-Nilsson stands as a luminary, guiding audiences through the labyrinth of the future with the acumen only a seasoned futurist can offer. His mantra, "avant-garde ideas that expand minds and inspire a change of heart," is more...

Zack Kass’s mission is to champion a future of abundance by demystifying AI and helping leaders around the world prepare for the impending technological revolution.

A changing world requires a changed approach. Pascal Finette believes that the future is unwritten, and he helps clients embrace the possible, envision the long run, and build what matters.

Nikki Greenberg’s dynamic and high-energy keynotes delve into the fusion of real space and cyberspace, emphasizing the transformative role of emerging technologies, robotics and AI. Nikki's mission is to not only ignite inspiration about future possibilities but also...

Ariel Waldman transports audiences from the icy realms of Antarctica, where she films otherworldly life beneath the surface, to the vast expanse of space, tapping into her insights and experiences with NASA. An Antarctic explorer and filmmaker, Ariel’s...

For nearly two decades, Erica Orange has been at the forefront of change. She has keynoted over 150 conferences across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and worked across multiple industries to help inform long-term strategic thinking and innovation....

Nikolas Badminton is a global futurist who mentors leaders and works with organizations to create more connected, curious, and creative teams that embrace futures design to imagine desirable futures, anticipate unforeseen risks, and strengthen strategic planning.

Greg thrills and inspires audiences with his fast-paced, high-energy tours of future urban- and technological landscapes, highlighting various threats and opportunities posed by AI, climate change, and our basic human need to be together. He weaves insights gleaned...

Business futurist, AI strategist, and host of The Futurist on Amazon Prime Video, Ian Khan is the only keynote speaker who measures an audience's readiness instead of just describing the future. Through AI-IQ™, every attendee leaves with a...

Ian Siegel is CEO and co-founder of ZipRecruiter, a leading online employment marketplace that uses powerful matching technology to connect millions of job seekers to their next great opportunity. He is also the Wall Street Journal best-selling author...

Imagine staring down arrest for telling the truth. That's the reality Maria Ressa, a 36-year journalism veteran, faced as co-founder of Rappler, the Philippines' leading digital news site fighting for press freedom. Her relentless pursuit of truth earned...

Adam Cheyer has a proven track record of innovation in business, having worked at research labs, startups and some of the largest technology companies in the world, bringing ideas to market to positively impact hundreds of millions of...

“What kinds of organizations would we design if we started with the assumption that every person is fundamentally good, capable, and creative?” – Polly LaBarre

Veteran Fortune Journalist Geoff Colvin delivers serious insights for serious times. For four decades Geoff has covered the economic, political, technological, and competitive forces disrupting business and how top leaders and companies adapt and transform to win in...

Jon Steinberg discusses the challenges facing modern businesses, what it takes to retain a competitive edge, how to spot trends before they happen, and how to grow exponentially by accessing the millennial consumer. The founder of Cheddar, which...

Allison Baum Gates is a successful venture capital investor, Harvard graduate, McGraw-Hill author, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, a contributing writer for Forbes, a guest lecturer at UC Berkeley-HaaS and an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School. As...

NYU Stern School of Business professor and serial entrepreneur Scott Galloway shares unfiltered, data-driven insights, bold predictions, and thoughtful advice.

Innovative problem-solver Richard Culatta creates engaging keynote experiences that leave audiences with practical strategies to bring a culture of innovation in any organization.

Nick Webb addresses what the future looks like and what an organization can do about it, in order to grow, thrive and prosper.

"Voice is the antidote to our digital distraction" – James Poulter

With a deep understanding of (generative) AI, blockchain, the metaverse, and other emerging technologies, Dr. Mark Van Rijmenam is the trusted advisor to leading companies and governments seeking to innovate and thrive in the digital age.