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Futurist Speakers

From covering how tech-enabled tools can empower human transformation and well-being to sharing how emerging technologies can turn into business opportunities, futurist speakers cover a range of topics that educate and engage audiences.

A futurist speaker can identify trends, share insight about current technological advances, and forecast what's expected for businesses and the market. Once their presentation is complete, you can trust that your audience will leave with a more in-depth understanding of how to prepare for their future.

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Amy Webb

World-Renowned Futurist; Founder & CEO of the Future Today Institute and Professor, Strategic Foresight at New York University Stern School of Business

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Amy Webb

Amy Webb may not be a superhero – but she does have a powerful ability to anticipate trends and emerging technology that will disrupt tomorrow. And she can envision and help prepare for the impact they’ll have on business and society. Now she’s teaching others, including corporate leaders, innovators and governments, to do the same. Founder of the Future Today Institute, Webb is a renowned futurist and strategist. For her, it’s not simply an interest; it’s a profession and a passion. Nor is “forecasting the future” about creating fantastical scenarios. Webb doesn’t simply make speculations or predictions; her work is evidence based, drawn from mapping and modeling quantitative and qualitative data collected in the present to understand what’s coming (5-20 years from now). Named to the 2017 Thinkers50 Radar list of management thinkers most likely to shape the future – and winner of its 2017 Distinguished Achievement Award – Webb is already making an impact on today’s Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, government agencies, large nonprofits, universities and startups worldwide. Focusing on the intersection of technology, business and society, she takes a purposefully broad lens to her work. When thinking about the future, most only look at their industry and direct competitors. Webb is adamant about looking at multiple, adjacent landscapes. “You have to be able to see the top of the forest in order to see where all the trees are and how they connect,” she says.

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Future of Work Innovation Risk-Takers Robotics & Drones Technology AI, Machine Learning, & Big Data Business Strategy Disruption & Digital Transformation Future Trends Authors CEOs Female Business Leaders Female Speakers TED Speakers

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Paul Zikopoulos

Future Trends Expert, and VP of Technology Group Skills Vitality & Enablement at IBM

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Paul Zikopoulos

Paul Zikopoulos is changing the way audiences are looking at their businesses in terms of sales, obstacles, and potential for growth - and the key ingredient is data! He’s been named an expert on big data by publications such as Big Data Republic, Technopedia, and Analytics Week. He is also included on multiple "experts to follow" lists around the world - including SAP’s “50 Big Data Twitter Influencers”. Paul has been consulted on this topic by “60 Minutes” and advises various universities as they develop their curriculums to match market needs. Paul has won multiple awards for his speaking in part because he has a unique ability to take the often complex world of analytics, big data, AI, data science, machine learning, etc. and reach audiences of all ages and skills levels with the right message. Paul is a Fortune 35 (IBM) Vice President focused on Analytics, an award winning writer (who has published more than 19 books and over 350 articles on various topics) and sits on the advisory board of Women 2.0 - a for profit company committed to close the gender gaps in founding, investing, and workplace leadership.

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Future of Work Innovation Robotics & Drones Technology AI, Machine Learning, & Big Data Disruption & Digital Transformation Fintech & Cryptocurrencies Future Trends Authors Business Leaders From Major Brands

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Noelle Russell

Leading AI Innovator & Practitioner, Founder & Chief AI Officer at AI Leadership Institute

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Noelle Russell

With a profound passion for technology and its potential to transform business and society, Noelle Russell has dedicated her career to helping organizations uncover the possibilities artificial intelligence presents to their businesses, and guiding them through the intricacies of AI adoption. In her daily work Russell advises companies across industries on how to integrate emerging technologies — including AI, Web3, and the Cloud — into their operations and workplace strategies. She is an award-winning technologist with an entrepreneurial spirit who has led innovative tech teams at Accenture, NPR, Microsoft, IBM, AWS, and Amazon Alexa, and is among the world’s leading voices on data and AI literacy.

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Future of Work Innovation Leadership Technology AI, Machine Learning, & Big Data Change Management Disruption & Digital Transformation Future Trends Business Leaders From Major Brands Diverse Voices Female Business Leaders Female Speakers

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Bruce Schneier

Renowned Security Technologist & Best-Selling Author

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Bruce Schneier

Bruce Schneier is one of the world's leading experts on cyber security and technology. He has published a number of books detailing information about data, security, and cryptography which have received immense praise. Schneier is often consulted by the government, radio and television programs, and various organizations when it comes to cyber security.

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Technology AI, Machine Learning, & Big Data Cyber Security

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Michael Steep

Legendary Tech Pioneer & Operating Executive; Founding Executive Director, Stanford Program for Disruptive Technology & Innovation

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Michael Steep

Michael (Mike) Steep is the founder and former executive director of Stanford Engineering School's Center for Disruptive Technology and Digital Cities and the former senior vice president of global business operations at innovation mega-hub, PARC Xerox. He draws on first-hand experience and anecdotes from time spent with the biggest names in Silicon Valley to instruct audiences on how to get ahead of disruptive innovation. Viewing new technology as opportunity, Mike highlights the importance of allowing innovation to trump company culture and legacies—and not the other way around.

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Future of Work Innovation Robotics & Drones Sustainability & Climate Change Technology AI, Machine Learning, & Big Data Business Strategy Change Management China Disruption & Digital Transformation Fintech & Cryptocurrencies Future Trends Authors Business Leaders From Major Brands

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Poppy Crum

Expert in Technology-Driven Innovation & Human Evolution; Stanford University Adjunct Professor; Futurist; Neuroscientist; and Technologist

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Poppy Crum

Poppy Crum works to bridge the gap between technology and insightful, effective human interaction. As a multi-dimensional advocate of empathetic technology, she builds technologies that best leverage human physiology to enhance our experiences and how we interact with the world. Poppy serves as the Chief Technology Officer at NextSense and is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University in the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics, as well as its Symbolic Systems Program. She is formerly the Chief Scientist at Dolby Laboratories. She is dedicated to the development of immersive technologies that leverage human physiology and perceptual realities to enhance our experiences and interactions in the world. She is a frequent speaker on topics related to the intersection of human experience, artificial intelligence, sensory data-science, and immersive technologies.

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Future of Work Innovation Robotics & Drones Technology AI, Machine Learning, & Big Data Consumer Behavior Disruption & Digital Transformation Future Trends Female Business Leaders Female Speakers TED Speakers

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Priyanka Rao

AI Expert & Strategist, Founder & CEO of AI Champions

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Priyanka Rao

Priyanka Rao is a leader at the forefront of revolutionizing corporate innovation and productivity through the power of artificial intelligence. As the CEO of AI Champions, the company she founded, Priyanka provides comprehensive AI training and consulting services to organizations across various industries. She focuses on empowering leaders and their teams to purposefully and effectively integrate AI into their business operations. With a remarkable track record, Priyanka has significantly contributed to innovation in sectors such as manufacturing and retail. Throughout her career, Priyanka has driven successful technology initiatives across Australia, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the U.S., where she is currently based. She founded and sold Spark & Burnish, a company that retailed high-end hardware for luxury projects globally, showcasing her strategic execution and entrepreneurial prowess. As CEO and CMO of Australian-based manufacturer Luxmy Furniture, and with notable experience in consumer marketing and human resources at EMI Music Australia, Priyanka's impact is broad and deep. In the Web3 space, she is a dynamic angel investor, consultant, and advisor, transforming business operations with innovative growth, governance, and compliance strategies. Her strategic approach has been pivotal in helping businesses adopt emerging technologies to drive innovation and efficiency. Under her leadership, AI Champions has become an essential resource for leaders seeking to harness AI for transformative business outcomes.

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Mitch Joel

Technology and Innovation Expert & Best-Selling Author

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Mitch Joel

When brands like Google, Starbucks, Shopify, and GE want to use technology to better connect with their consumers, they call Mitch Joel. He is the best-selling author of the award-winning business books, Six Pixels of Separation and CTRL ALT Delete, and the founder of Six Pixels Group. He's also the former president of Mirum, a global digital marketing agency operating in 25 countries with close to 3,000 employees. Mitch has been called “one of North America’s leading visionaries” and the “Rock Star of Digital Marketing” by Strategy Magazine, he was listed as one of the “Speakers Worth Catching” by Forbes, and he was recognized in the highly prestigious “Top 40 Under 40”… but he's much more than that. He is a charismatic and engaging storyteller, and takes audiences on an exciting ride that helps them understand not only adapt to but succeed in the new digital, hyper-connected business environment. His speaking style is big, engaging, entertaining, educating, and eyebrow raising. Your audience will leave informed and ready to tackle the future... today.

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Future of Work Innovation Leadership Marketing Retail Sales Social Media & Social Networking Technology AI, Machine Learning, & Big Data Branding Business Strategy Consumer Behavior Disruption & Digital Transformation Fintech & Cryptocurrencies Future Trends Authors Emcee & Master of Ceremonies Moderator

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Kate Darling

Social Robotics Expert & MIT Media Lab Research Specialist

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Kate Darling

A leading expert in robot ethics, Dr. Kate Darling is a research scientist at the MIT Media Lab, where she investigates social robotics and conducts experimental studies on human-robot interaction. Forever interested in how technology intersects with society, Kate has a background in law & economics and intellectual property, she explores the emotional connection between people and life-like machines, seeking to influence technology design and policy direction. Her writing and research anticipate difficult questions that lawmakers, engineers, and the wider public will need to address as human-robot relationships evolve in the coming decades. Dr. Darling’s work has been featured in international media, and she has authored multiple academic publications and contributed to industry publications from Vogue to Die Zeit to the BBC, and in 2017, the American Bar Association honored her legal work with the Mark T. Banner Award in Intellectual Property.

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Nichol Bradford

Executive-in-Residence for AI+HI at SHRM, Futurist, Founder & Chairman of the Transformative Tech Lab

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Nichol Bradford

Working at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, behavior, technology, and science, Nichol Bradford’s mission is to empower human transformation and wellbeing by creating or curating new visions, opportunities, and tech-enabled tools for all. She catalyzes new ways to use technology to expand beyond our perceived limits and reach our fullest potential through her global non-profit Transformative Tech.org, working with talented researchers, founders, and investors across the globe who build wellbeing tech for human health and happiness. Bradford speaks extensively on human transformation, transformative tech, and the future of health, work, and human excellence. Using real-life examples and use cases from the latest trends in wellness technologies, she demonstrates to groups how these emerging advances can be applied to heal, upskill, and enhance human capability and benefit all of mankind.

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Future of Work Innovation Technology AI, Machine Learning, & Big Data Disruption & Digital Transformation Future Trends African American Speakers Authors Diverse Voices Female Business Leaders Female Speakers

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Vin Gupta

Tech Innovation Leader; Health Policy Expert; Chief Medical Officer, Amazon Pharmacy

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Vin Gupta

Described as America’s most widely recognized medical expert after Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Vin Gupta, MD, MPA is a tech visionary who operates at the heart of disruption to develop solutions to the most-complex challenges in commerce, communication, healthcare, and society — now, and in the future. Close to two decades of experience as a renowned health policy expert and clinician have led Dr. Gupta to his current role as chief medical officer, Amazon Pharmacy, where he spearheads cutting-edge programs that are leading us into the interdependent futures of healthcare and technology. A uniquely public-facing figure keeping the world in the know about what’s happening now and next, Dr. Gupta’s forward-looking insights inspire leaders and their organizations to embrace change, think outside the box to break new ground, and create new inroads to innovation and success.

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Future of Work Teamwork & Collaboration Human Resources Change Management Crisis Management Healthcare Future Trends Growth Business Leaders From Major Brands Diverse Voices TED Speakers

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Leonard Brody

Award Winning Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist, Best-Selling Author and 2x Emmy Nominated Media Visionary

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Leonard Brody

Leonard Brody has been called “a controversial leader of the new world order” and was recently named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40. He is a highly respected entrepreneur, venture capitalist, best- selling author and a 2 time Emmy nominated media visionary. He has helped in raising millions of dollars for startup companies, been through one of the largest internet IPOs in history and has been involved in the building, financing and/or sale of five companies to date. In 2004, Leonard co-founded, and was CEO of, NowPublic.com which is a pioneer in the field of citizen journalism. Leonard also acts as an advisor to venture capital funds in the US, Europe and Asia.

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