Futurist Speakers

A brilliant visionary whose vast experience spans across the corporate world, government and academia, Ian Goldin is a highly acclaimed and compelling speaker who looks to the future in helping audiences understand the economic, science, technology, social and...

"Technology is just a tool. People will always be the center of innovation." – Vinay Narayan

Drawing from a career at the cutting edge of technology businesses, Dan Cobley helps audiences grasp the imperative for change and navigate future opportunities. With rich and entertaining examples from Google, his startup portfolio, and elsewhere, Cobley brings...

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...

"We all want our kids to be educated. What's changing is what an education is, and what 'being educated' means." – Marc Prensky

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....

Greg shocks-and-awes audiences with his high-energy, rapid-fire tours of the future, frequently leaving attendees speechless. He weaves insights gleaned from his work with NATO, the United Nations, AI experts, Metaverse architects, and more to explore the ways we’ll...

A visionary whose leadership has helped revolutionize the world of communications and media, Julius Genachowski looks to the future of technology—and how disruptive innovations in the U.S. and abroad will drive the economy forward.

With hands-on experience and a global perspective, Ted Fishman educates audiences about two of the biggest trends changing life, business and politics today: the world-changing effects of China's rapid growth and the all-pervasive changes for individuals, businesses and...

Elliott Masie is on the forefront of changing the world of learning, one of the leading analysts and researchers on the emerging world of Big Data. His work has evolved workplace learning—from the introduction of the term e-Learning...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...