Jason Schenker
Long-Term View of Fintech Disruptions
Jason Schenker
Keynote Speaker
President and Chief Economist of Prestige Economics; Chairman, 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.
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Jason Schenker is the President of Prestige Economics and Chairman of The Futurist Institute. He is a top-ranked economist, leading futurist, bestselling author, and in-demand keynote speaker who delivers high-impact presentations on economic trends, financial markets, geopolitical risks, AI, technology trends, and the future of work. Through his talks and research, Schenker helps clients anticipate risks and seize opportunities.
As a trusted voice in the economy, financial markets, geopolitics, and technology trends like AI and quantum, Schenker has delivered over 1,200 keynotes for public and private companies, corporate boards, industry groups, institutional investors, and government entities. He has spoken at events hosted by the Singapore Exchange, the London Metal Exchange, the AFP, AICPA, SXSW, the CIA, NATO, and the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Schenker’s speeches focus on the economy, financial markets, commodities, supply chains, 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, Schenker has created over 40 LinkedIn Learning courses on AI, economics, finance, and technology, which are taken by 1.3 million students. He is the author of 36 books and 15 #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, The Future of Food and Agriculture After COVID, and The Future After COVID. His next book, Cold War Two, will be released in March 2025.
Bloomberg News has ranked Schenker the #1 forecaster in the world in 27 categories since 2011, including for his forecasts of crude oil prices, natural gas prices, gold prices, industrial metals prices (copper, aluminum, nickel, tin, zinc), the euro, the British pound, the Australian dollar, agricultural commodity prices (coffee, cotton, sugar, soybeans), new home sales, U.S. payrolls, and the U.S. unemployment rate. He is a Forbes contributor, LinkedIn Top Voice, a former Bloomberg Opinion columnist, and a media commentator on CNBC, CNN, the BBC, and Bloomberg, and he has been a guest host on Bloomberg Television.
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.
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.
Before founding Prestige Economics in 2009, 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 bachelor’s degrees in history and German. He has been a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) since 2010.
Schenker is currently an adjunct faculty member of 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.
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AI Opportunities and Risks: The Future of Work, Business, and Global Competition
Join futurist, bestselling author, and top-ranked economist Jason Schenker for a compelling keynote on the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence across industries, markets, and global competition. Since 2017, Schenker has delivered keynotes on AI, automation, and the future of work, offering expert insights into the rapid evolution of technology and its profound impact on business and society.
As AI adoption accelerates, businesses face unprecedented potential for efficiency, automation, and innovation, as well as significant challenges related to job displacement, regulatory uncertainty, and geopolitical risks. This session will explore how AI is transforming productivity, decision-making, and business models while also raising critical concerns about data security, ethics, and workforce disruption.
Mr. Schenker will also examine the economic and geopolitical implications of AI, including the role of Cold War Two, intellectual property battles, and the race for technological dominance. With AI poised to reshape industries and redefine competitive advantages, this must-attend session will provide actionable insights to help business leaders leverage AI’s potential while mitigating its biggest risks in the years ahead.
This keynote will be customized to provide high-value, actionable takeaways tailored to the client’s industry, priorities, and strategic concerns. By focusing on the most relevant AI-driven risks and opportunities, this session will equip attendees with practical insights and competitive advantages to help them navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
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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 redefine 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 sector, evolving climate risks, cyber threats, and demographic shifts force companies to rethink pricing models, risk assessment, and coverage 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.
Works by Jason Schenker
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Jobs for Robots: Between Robocalypse and Robotopia
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