Futurist Speakers

Futurist Speakers Enhance Your Next Event 

A futurist is someone who tries to envision what the future is likely to look like. They aren't soothsaying, but rather using their knowledge of data and trends to make forecasts regarding where the future is heading. They try to ascertain what kind of direction sectoral ecosystems are likely to take, for industries that include everything from finance to transport. Even social media, food growing and urban planning are areas that futurists look at, when building their idea of what's to come. 

Earlier, envisioning the future meant analyzing present and past data to make predictions. But technology has made this process a lot easier. Exponential advancements in the field of technology enables futurist speakers to make accurate predictions regarding the future. Whether you're interested in a virtual keynote or physical address, our list of the best futurist speakers very likely has the speaker you're looking for. 

What Futurist Speakers Can Do For Your Event 

The future is here, in no small part thanks to advancements in technology. Old school metrics don't work anymore, and there is no reason to rely on guesswork, thanks to technology. 

Businesses can really benefit from booking futurist speakers. This is as they need to understand what kind of sweeping changes await their industry in the near future. This knowledge will help them stay relevant, and ready to embrace any changes. 

The futurist speakers at the Speaker Agency have years of experience in analyzing economic, political and technological trends. They can also analyze cultural shifts, as well as the impact those shifts are likely to have on people's lives, businesses, and the world in general. If you're wondering who you should hire as a futurist speaker, we've created a list for you. Here are five futurist speakers for you to consider. 

1. Anton Musgrave 

Anton is a futurist, as well as a business strategist. He is adept at making futuristic predictions and is one of the best futurist speakers in the business. He enjoys engaging senior executives in debates about market dynamics, and how technology can drive the future of business success. 

He has previously worked as a managing director as well as managing partner. At present, he advises businesses as well as families. 

Anton Musgrave is globally acclaimed as a futurist, and has been asked to facilitate strategic initiatives as well as corporate events. He also teaches executive programs at business schools. Some of the talks he has given include talks on quantum relationships, the future of human relevance, leadership in the new world, and more. Businesses can especially benefit from booking Anton as a futurist speaker. 

2. Christian Baudis 

Christian is a digital entrepreneur as well as a futurist. He used to work as an executive at Google as well. He has successfully founded various startups and has also worked in CEO positions in the EU media and internet sectors for over two decades.

He is a part of the Goethe Business School's Board Of Trustees. He is also a visiting Professor and an Advisory Board Member of the MBA programme of the business school, in digital transformation. 

Christian has previously advised investors as well as corporates, when it comes to their digital strategy. He is also well known as both a physical and virtual keynote speaker. In 2014, he founded My Digital, which is an innovation firm managing modern digital transformations. At these futurist talks, he has spoken about the digital future, futuristic cities, robotics and self-driving cars, big data and AI, and more.  In his keynote speeches he can provide insights on organizational futures and subjects like smart mobility networks. 

3. Dr. Ayesha Khanna 

Ayesha is a futurist, an AI expert, and a philanthropist. She co-founded ADDO AI, and also serves as the CEO there. 

She is the Chairman of the 21st Century Girls. According to Ayesha, AI has the purpose of amplifying human potential. ADDO is a global artificial intelligence solutions firm, which has its base in Singapore and San Francisco. 

In 2017, ADDO was featured in Forbes as one of the top four AI companies that were leading in Asia. In 2018, Ayesha was named as a groundbreaking female entrepreneur by Forbes. When it comes to female futurist speakers, Ayesha is well known and highly regarded. 

Dr. Ayesha Khanna is currently an active advisor as well as a board member to businesses that are working on smart cities projects. She is also the founder of 21st Century Girls, which is a charity that provides free coding and AI classes to girls within Singapore. 

Through her talks, she has spoken about the future of work and the fourth industrial revolution, about smart cities 2.0 and how futuristic cities will change, and more.  She can also provide insights about technological innovations and future of technology. 

4. Jim Carroll 

Jim Carroll is known as a global futurist, and he is an expert at analyzing trends and innovations. He has a huge list of blue chip clients that turn to him for advice. He has worked with NASA, Mercedes Benz, Disney and other big names. He has done his research on what they key factors for success were, for dozens of industries and individuals. 

Presentations regarding his insights have been used in Zurich, Tokyo, Dubai, Sao Paolo  Nassau, Cayman Islands, and in many other places. Through his talks, he has spoken about the world of the Jetsons arriving early, cryptocurrency, disrupting Amazon, the future of education, and a lot more. 

5. Patrick Dixon

Patrick is the Chairman of Global Change Ltd. and has also authored over sixteen books. His books, which are mostly about global trends, include 'The Future Of Almost Everything'. He has been called one of the most influential business thinkers alive. He has given talks over sixty nations and is highly sought after when it comes to corporate events. 

Patrick Dixon has sometimes been called the leading futurist in Europe. He has a successful track record when it comes to making industry foresights, and has worked with over four hundred large corporations. 

By training, he is a cancer physician. So he can be positioned as a healthcare futurist speaker.  But the wealth of knowledge he has gathered over the years has turned him into a prominent futurist. He has given talks on the future of green tech sustainability as well as the future of work and emerging markets. He has also spoken on the future of biotech and medtech. 

How Can You Book These Futurist Speakers? 

If you're interested in booking any of our futurist speakers, then you can email us at 'info@speakeragency.co.uk'. You can also call us at +44 (0) 20 3393 1061. Alternatively, you can directly go to the profile page of the speaker you want to book and click on 'enquire'. 

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