Futurist Speakers
The future is not something that simply happens to organisations. It is something they can prepare for, shape and act on. Doing that well requires more than guesswork. It requires informed thinking about the trends, technologies and shifts that will define the years ahead.
If you are looking to book a futurist speaker who can help your audience think ahead with confidence, our futurist speakers are selected for their ability to cut through hype and deliver genuine foresight. They explore what is coming next and what it means for your industry, covering emerging technology, societal change, economic shifts and the evolving world of work, whether you are planning a conference, strategy day or leadership event.
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C C: £10k-£15k Costas Markides is a Professor of Strategic and International Management, he is an excellent keynote speaker on business and strategy and a best selling author.
C C: £10k-£15k Crystal Washington works with organisations that want to leverage technology to increase profits and productivity
D D: £5k-£10k Dan Sodergren is a leading expert on the future of work, AI, and digital marketing, known for his high-energy keynotes, consulting work, and media appearances. He has over 20 years of experience, advising global brands on digital transformation and helping businesses adapt to technological advancements.
POA POA: Contact Us David Hanson is the founder and CEO of Hanson Robotics - a company that aims to create robots as socially adept as any human being.
B B: £15k- £25k As one of the world’s leading experts on ‘the internet of things’, serial entrepreneur David Rose is a teacher and researcher at the MIT Media Lab.
D D: £5k-£10k The former editor-in-chief of WIRED magazine's UK edition, David Rowan is a keynote speaker who shares his insights into consumer behaviour, the digital era, social commerce and media.
B B: £15k- £25k David Weinberger is one of the foremost keynote speakers on technology and its impact on business and society. David is always relevant and hugely funny.
E E: £2k-£5k Dean Van Leeuwen is an experienced, knowledgeable and sought-after futurist and keynote speaker on innovation and strategy.
B B: £15k- £25k As organisations grapple with the real impact of AI and exponential change, Dr Mark van Rijmenam, a globally recognised futurist and strategic advisor, helps leaders cut through the noise and turn complex technological change into clear, responsible decisions they can act on with confidence.
E E: £2k-£5k Dr Eleanor Drage is a Cambridge AI ethics expert, author and speaker, renowned for her engaging insights on building ethical, inclusive and human-centred technology.
D D: £5k-£10k Eleanor is the Director of Foresightfully, a strategy, innovation and disruption consultancy
E E: £2k-£5k Dame Frances Cairncross is the Chair of Court for Heriot-Watt University. She was the former managing editor of the Economist, an author and has chaired conferences worldwide.
A A: £25k and over Ranked as the world’s most influential business thinker by The Wall Street Journal, Gary is the author of amongst others, Leading the Revolution and The Future of Management.
B B: £15k- £25k Gerd Leonhard, a leading futurist and bestselling author, inspires organisations worldwide to shape a sustainable, human-centred future through visionary thinking and bold insights.
B B: £15k- £25k Graeme Codrington, an expert on the new world of work and multi-generational workplaces, is a keynote presenter, author, futurist, facilitator and strategy consultant.
D D: £5k-£10k Leaders facing rapid technological change need trusted insight that cuts through the noise, and Greg Williams delivers exactly that. As Executive Editor of Exponential View, the essential publication for global decision-makers navigating AI and exponential technology, he shapes the agenda on the most critical developments transforming business and society.
POA POA: Contact Us Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi is an internationally-recognized astrophysicist, science TV personality, and global education advocate who has had a long, distinguished career in academia and scientific research.
B B: £15k- £25k Harper Reed is a US-based technology engineer, innovator and entrepreneur. Called a “tech pioneer” & “digital wizard”, he is fascinated by how technology continues to shape, transform and empower human behaviour.
C C: £10k-£15k Director of Oxford's James Martin 21st Century School, & former VP of the World Bank, Dr Ian Goldin speaks on future trends in technology, science, climate, demography, trade and finance.
C C: £10k-£15k A pioneer in the mobile industry since the 1990s, Inma is a spokesperson and ambassador for the UK Trade & Industry Business Catalyst programme and is currently Venture Partner at Deep Science Ventures.
E E: £2k-£5k A leading futurologist, James Bellini takes audiences on a journey through the next 20 years of business and beyond.
E E: £2k-£5k James Poulter is a digital marketing expert and AI leader. He is the Head of AI & Innovation at House 337 and the founder of Vixen Labs, a company specialising in Conversational AI. With extensive experience in ethically integrating AI into corporate strategies, James has led digital initiatives for global brands such as LEGO, Edelman, and Ogilvy.
E E: £2k-£5k Founder of Scramblr, mentor at the School of Communication Arts 2.0 and founder of digital agency Kanbee, Jane Young is an expert in the rise of social media and networking.
C C: £10k-£15k Jean-Christophe Bonis is a futurist and founder of Oxymore Inc., specialising in emerging technologies including AI, robotics, biotech, and the future of innovation.
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Advice & FAQs about Futurist Speakers
Submit your event details via our enquiry form. The more information you can share about the audience, the aims and objectives of the session and the overall event, the easier it will be for our team to recommend the perfect futurist speaker. Either way, we’ll get back to you within an hour to guide you on availability, fees, and how the speaker can tailor their talk to your audience.
Our futurist speakers help audiences understand what’s coming next - exploring emerging technologies, societal shifts and economic change. They make complex future trends clear and relevant, inspiring their audiences to think proactively about innovation, adaptation and long-term growth.
Absolutely! Our futurist speakers will adapt their research and message to your industry, whether you’re in finance, healthcare, retail or technology. They aim to make future trends tangible and actionable, helping their audiences translate predictions into practical strategy.
Our futurist speakers are a great fit for innovation summits, strategy off-sites, leadership conferences, and strategy planning events. They’re particularly effective at the start of a programme to spark forward-thinking discussion and set an ambitious tone for what lies ahead.
Our futurist speakers are experts in helping organisations navigate what’s next - from emerging technologies and AI to shifting consumer behaviour and global trends. Whether you’re looking for someone to spark innovative thinking or provide a roadmap for the future of your industry, we have a range of brilliant voices to choose from. For inspiration, explore our blog: Our Top 10 Popular Futurist Speakers, where we highlight some of the most forward-thinking and insightful names shaping tomorrow’s conversations today.
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