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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A A: £25k and over Jeremy Rifkin talks on the economic, environmental, social and cultural impacts of new technologies introduced into the global economy.
A A: £25k and over A thought leader, futurist and trend and innovation expert, Jim Carroll is known across the globe as the man to call if your business is looking for a push into the realms of leading their field.
B B: £15k- £25k Jonas Ridderstrale's Funky Business is one of the most respected best-selling industry books of a generation.
A A: £25k and over Jonathan helps executives and organisations navigate the collision of AI, geopolitical, economic, and societal trends to drive bold transformation and win the next five years. As a futurist, bestselling author, and former Global Futurist at HP, he advises global leaders on turning disruption into opportunity.
D D: £5k-£10k Jonathan MacDonald is an inventor, investor and Sunday Times bestselling author with a core purpose to expand the way people think.
B B: £15k- £25k Josh Constine is the Editor-At-Large for TechCrunch where he’s written four thousand blog posts about tech giants and startups with focuses on social networks, streaming music, and early stage companies.
B B: £15k- £25k Josh Klein is a hacker. He explores ideas and trends, examines systems, he takes them apart, and he puts different pieces together to produce something new and more effective.
E E: £2k-£5k Jude Pullen is an award-winning Creative Technologist and Chartered Engineer, known for turning bold ideas into reality through strategic innovation and hands-on prototyping for global brands and start-ups alike.
A A: £25k and over Leading robotics expert known for her groundbreaking research in the field of robotics ethics, Kate Darling shares incredible insights on human-robot interaction, robot ethics, and the ways robots will impact society in the near-term future.
B B: £15k- £25k Kelly is a futurist, game developer, and architect of the Metaverse with over 30 years in the gaming and technology industry. She is now acknowledged worldwide as an expert on the Metaverse and the huge growth market areas that virtual platforms unveil.
B B: £15k- £25k Kenneth Cukier is Deputy Executive Editor at *The Economist* and a bestselling author, known for his work on big data, AI, and how technology shapes society.
E E: £2k-£5k Dr Kerry McInerney (she/her) is a Research Associate at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence at the University of Cambridge, where she is part of a leading €1.9 million project AI ethics project.
E E: £2k-£5k Kevin Warwick is Professor of Cybernetics, and an accomplished speaker on technology and innovation. He carries out research in artificial intelligence, control, robotics and biomedical engineering.
E E: £2k-£5k Following years of experience as a strategic marketing consultant, Kim Walker is an expert in understanding the consumer. Most recently, he has founded Aprais, the world leader in agency performance evaluations and effectiveness.
E E: £2k-£5k Kitty founded Blackwood, focused on consulting businesses on their associated technologies. She is an expert on the metaverse, cryptocurrencies and is a long-term investor in NFT's. She is deeply embedded in the metaverse and NFT industries, and additionally has a background in PR and communications.
B B: £15k- £25k Strategic management guru, and self-styled enfant terrible of the world of business, Kjell Nordstrom attempts to make sense of the world, economy and society, with an unrivalled clarity and gravitas.
C C: £10k-£15k Kriti Sharma, founder of AI for Good and Chief Product Officer for LegalTech at Thomson Reuters, brings unmatched authority to this challenge. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, United Nations Young Leader, and former VP of AI at FTSE 100 companies including Barclays and Sage, she has led machine learning projects addressing social issues across over 25 countries.
D D: £5k-£10k Lara Lewington is a technology journalist, broadcaster and BBC presenter who explores how innovation, artificial intelligence and science are transforming the way we live, work and age, and what it really means to stay human in a digital world.
D D: £5k-£10k Serial entrepreneur and Chief Innovation Officer of the largest sports and entertainment organisation worldwide, Leonard Brody is a futurist with a twist.
E E: £2k-£5k Professor Lewis Dartnell is a leading astrobiologist, author, and science communicator, renowned for exploring the connections between science, humanity, and the universe.
D D: £5k-£10k Founder and CEO of Marcus Venture Consulting Ltd, Lucy P. Marcus is committed to fostering sustainable success for funding organisations.
D D: £5k-£10k One of the world's top PR & marketing strategists, futurist Lynne Franks has tracked consumer patterns for thirty years predicting lifestyle preferences & directions.
C C: £10k-£15k Magnus Lindkvist is an internationally acclaimed futurologist, trendspotter, and author who has delivered over a thousand keynotes across three decades, captivating audiences from global CEOs to government leaders with his blend of rigorous research, sharp insight, and subversive humour.
E E: £2k-£5k Mark Brill is an expert in digital media, innovation and futurology, working with major brands to deliver innovative and groundbreaking ideas.
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Advice & FAQs about Futurist Speakers
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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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