Futurists

Bringing a 360 degree perspective, Lucy has worked in the old and new economies of software, the internet, government and industry

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

One of the world’s leading speakers on e-business, leadership and people management skills, René runs workshops on vision, strategy and delivery.

Rohit Talwar is an internationally renowned futurist and award winning inspirational speaker. He inspires and educates through 'how to' messages and advice

Dr Alex Gordon is a cultural detective who applies the science of semiotics to the wider world to help companies understand how best to market and advertise

Charles Leadbeater is one of the top management thinkers in the world and advises and speaks to many major corporations about innovation and knowledge

Co-author of 'Funky Business' and 'Karaoke Capitalism' Jonas combines academic rigor, forceful logic and funky free-thinking - a true work-out for the wits

Professor of Theoretical Physics and author of 'Hyperspace' and 'Visions', Dr Kaku explains his predictions for science & the impact on business and society

Tom Savigar speaks and advises around the world about the emotional connection people form with brands, products, retailers & services

In 2009 Martin Lindstrom was recognised in TIME's 100 influential people in the world today. An expectional branding & marketing keynote speaker who challenges the norm.

'A historian of the future' with a close interest in key strategic challenges facing current and future management up to Horizon 2020

Until the end of 2007, Ian Pearson was BT's Futurologist, now performing the same job at Futurizon, Ian presents insights into the future of our daily lives

Frances is Rector of Exeter College, Oxford University. She was former managing editor of the Economist, an author and has chaired conferences worldwide

Stéphane Garelli is an internationally reknown keynote speaker on economics and business matters. He is Director of World Competitiveness Yearbook & Professor at IMD

A world-renowned futurologist, technology analyst and commentator on the digital age, Ray Hammond has an interactive and entertaining style of speaking

Co-founder of The Future Laboratory & one of the world's leading futurist, Martin Raymond has an uncanny knack of discovering the next big thing

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

Jeremy Rifkin talks on the economic, environmental, social and cultural impacts of new technologies introduced into the global economy

Dr Rachel Armstrong is a Senior TED Fellow speaking about fusing science, technology and the environment to challenge the principles of business worldwide

Anne Lise Kjaer is a leading global futurist. ʻThe future is not some place we go, but one we create' translating fledgling concepts into viable commercial propositions

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

A leading inventor of our time, Ray Kurzweil has been described as “the restless genius” by the Wall Street Journal, and “the ultimate thinking machine” by Forbes

An economics journalist and associate editor for the Independent, Hamish is a renowned speaker on the world's economy and the future.

A recognized specialist on mobile telephony, the social impacts of technological innovation and emerging socio-political trends

Richard is one of the UK's leading business strategists and authoritative business forecaster of scenarios for this century

Co-founder of AKQA, the world's largest creative digital agency, Ajaz Ahmed is a fascinating conference speaker on entrepreneurism, innovation & creativity

An unconventional, dynamic, highly effective speaker and best selling author, Kjell is definitely not your typical conservative business guru in a suit

Noreena Hertz is an engaging and passionate speaker who builds a compelling case for a new kind of business environment