Nikki Greenberg

Futurist and Expert in Trend-Spotting & Technology Strategy; Founder & Chief Innovation Officer at Real Estate of the Future
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  • A sought-after trends expert, Nikki is a strategic advisor to leading global investors on how to capitalize on global trends and emerging technologies
  • One of the foremost futurists and innovation leaders, recognized as a Top 25 Most Innovative Women in Commercial Real Estate
  • Led the technology strategy for a global investment manager with $70 Billion in assets under management (AUM) for their real estate portfolio
  • Imaginative, humorous and highly-engaging style, Nikki provides a balance of what is possible, as well as a pathway to achieve it
  • Founder of Women in PropTech and Co-chair of the Urban Land Institute's New York Real Estate Technology and Innovation Council

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Nikki Greenberg stands at the forefront as a world-renowned futurist and internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence, real estate technology, and innovation. Her dynamic and high-energy keynotes delve into the fusion of real space and cyberspace, emphasizing the transformative role of emerging technologies. Nikki's mission is to not only ignite inspiration about future possibilities but also to provide actionable insights on leveraging these advancements for business growth and success.

As a digital nomad with a versatile career spanning the US, Asia, and Australia, Nikki has excelled in various leadership roles, emphasizing innovation and cutting-edge design. She has made significant contributions as the Head of Technology Strategy at QIC, an Australian investment firm, revolutionizing a $17Bn AUM real estate portfolio with tech-driven strategies. Her tenure in New York involved spearheading innovation at Brown Harris Stevens, the leading private brokerage for luxury residential developments. In Australia, she played a pivotal role in designing transformative projects with Lendlease and Koichi Takada Architects.

Nikki's expertise and influence in PropTech and real estate innovation have been acknowledged through numerous awards, including being named a Top 9 Most Influential Woman in PropTech (2024), Top Real Estate Influencer (2023), and a ULI Global Luminary (2022). As a sought-after speaker, she frequently shares her insights on the tech-enabled future of the industry at prominent global real estate conferences.

Her leadership extends to serving as a co-chair of ULI New York’s Real Estate Technology and Innovation Council and founding Global Ambassador of Women in PropTech. Nikki's educational background includes Masters of International Business and Architecture from UNSW, Sydney.

Currently based in New York City, this Australian national is celebrated as one of the most influential voices in the realm of AI, real estate technology, and future-focused thinking.

Discover more about Nikki Greenberg, the voice of tomorrow's technology, at www.nikkigreenberg.com and www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-greenberg-futurist.

 

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Journey to 2030:

How to Leverage the Next Five Years to Become Your Industry's Most Admired & Forward-Thinking Company

World-leading futurist Nikki Greenberg's keynote equips you to proactively shape your organization's future by navigating key trends like AI, generational shifts & workplace evolution. Here she offers practical tools & a forward-thinking framework to embrace change, harness emerging technologies & drive success in the next five years. In a light-hearted, dynamic & entertaining keynote, this keynote is a combination of inspiration, motivation & practical insights in how to become future ready, today.

Key Outcomes:

  • Actionable Strategies for Today & TomorrowGain practical insights you can implement today while building a robust long-term roadmap for navigating the future. Learn Nikki’s 5-Step Future Ready Framework, designed to help leaders turn bold ideas into reality in a way that has impact, gains traction & garners organizational buy-in.
  • Technology Made SimpleUnderstand how technology is transforming industries without feeling overwhelmed, using clear & accessible explanations to get your team on board. Nikki draws from her experience as the Head of Technology Strategy for a $70 Billion AUM global investment manager, sharing invaluable, practical lessons learned along the way.
  • Overcome Barriers to ChangeLearn strategies to address the biggest obstacles to innovation, including incentive misalignment, resource allocation, budget constraints & managing multi-generational workplaces.
  • Be a Visionary LeaderDiscover how visionary leaders turn bold ideas into reality & learn how you can join their ranks - igniting inspiration within your team & finding purpose in an ever-evolving world.

 

FUTURE of the BUILT ENVIRONMENT 

Today to 2050:

Creating Places for the Future

World-leading futurist Nikki Greenberg delivers a light-hearted yet insightful keynote exploring how to shape future-ready places by blending technological advancements like AI & robotics with a human touch, creating inclusive, resilient places that enriches lives. Here, she shares insights from her expertise as a property developer on transformative projects that have shaped her perspective on the world—the places we create today must serve generations to come. Ranked as the world’s top real estate futurist, this keynote is one that’s not to be missed!

Key Outcomes:

  • Understanding Future Demands: Gain insights into demographic shifts & the values of future customers & stakeholders to help align development plans with emerging needs. Learn Nikki’s framework for future-readyness, harnessed through her established expertise in commercial real estate development & technology strategy leadership.
     
  • Tech Trends & Readiness: Stay ahead of critical technological changes, including robotics, AI, & digital transformation, to understand their implications for people, places & organizations.
     
  • Inspiring Future PlacesLearn about cutting–edge projects from around the world that are truly pushing the envelope in what is possible, shaping the future of the built environment.
  • Actionable Roadmaps: Nikki will share how to quickly get started on future-focused initiatives while developing a sustainable long-term plan for digital transformation & AI integration, based on her expertise in developing a digital masterplan project for new $4 Billion developments.

 

FUTURE of WORK in the AGE of AI

Human First, AI Next

Preparing Your Team for the Future, Today 

World-leading futurist Nikki Greenberg leverages two decades of global leadership experience to demystify AI & reveal practical strategies for creating dynamic, inclusive workplaces where innovation thrives, collaboration flourishes, & teams are empowered to navigate change, foster belonging, & succeed in a rapidly evolving world. With her unique expertise in delivering projects built to serve future generations & her proven talent for inspiring positive change in traditional environments, this keynote offers practical insights delivered in a compelling, entertaining & engaging style. For anyone looking to navigate the new world of work - this is one that’s not to be missed!

Key Outcomes:

  • Create an AI Quick Start Guide: Learn actionable steps to leverage AI immediately, based on Nikki’s experience leading the digital transformation of a global organization.
     
  • How to Blend Human Expertise & AI TechPair AI’s strength (like data processing & automation) with human creativity, empathy & strategic thinking - to be a future-ready organization.  
  • Leverage Generation Strengths
    Harness the expertise of seasoned employees alongside younger employees' digital fluency to drive collaboration, progress, empowerment & industry leadership. Successfully attract, retain & improve retention of early-career employees through initiatives such as 360-mentoring and Young Sounding Boards.
     
  • Design an 5 Year AI RoadmapA straightforward strategic roadmap for full AI adoption, harnessing the potential of this transformative technology to engage and empower all employees.

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