Futurists

Speakers Corner works with a host of futurists, trend analysts, academic professors, media commentators, digital technology and social media experts. A futurist often makes the perfect opening to a conference or strategy away day as it provides a a fantastic scene setter before funnelling down to relevant sector specifics. Futurists and trend analysts have a wealth of research and knowledge that they use to make their content relevant to the sector in question. More than anyone a futurist would require a detailed briefing before attending an event. For more information on futurists for your next event, please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk

Ajaz Ahmed

Ajaz Ahmed

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

Rachel Armstrong

Rachel Armstrong

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

Nigel Barlow

Nigel Barlow

Nigel Barlow is one of the most dynamic business speakers on creativity, change & customer care. He has been described as an alchemy of change for any audience

James Bellini

James Bellini

Braodcast journalist James Bellini is 'a historian of the future' with a close interest in key strategic challenges facing current and future management up to Horizon 2020

Leonard Brody

Leonard Brody

A Harvard Business School graduate and one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, Leonard Brody is a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker and Emmy nominated media authority.

Frances Cairncross

Frances Cairncross

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

Rene Carayol

Rene Carayol

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

Jim Carroll

Jim Carroll

A leading global futurist, trends and innovation expert, Jim Carroll, keynote speaker, helps transform growth-oriented organizations into innovation heroes.

Graeme Codrington

Graeme Codrington

Graeme Codrington, an expert on the new world of work and multi-generational workplaces, is a keynote presenter, author, futurist, facilitator and strategy consultant.

Stephane Garelli

Stephane Garelli

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

Bruno Giussani

Bruno Giussani

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

Ian Goldin

Ian Goldin

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

Alex Gordon

Alex Gordon

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

Gary Hamel

Gary Hamel

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

Ray Hammond

Ray Hammond

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

Patrick Harris

Patrick Harris

Patrick Harris is director of The Futures Company who specialises in innovation and creativity. He aims to improve the company and the individual through inspiration.

Noreena Hertz

Noreena Hertz

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

Christer Holloman

Christer Holloman

Christer Holloman, best-selling author, expert commentator and resident blogger at Sky News Tech Talk; is an experienced keynote speaker and Chairman of First Tuesday - UK’s largest network for high growth technology SME’s and their investors.

jellyellie

jellyellie

Teenage entrepreneur & author jellyellie is well qualified to talk about what it’s like being a teenager in business, entrepreneurism, education & technology

Michio Kaku

Michio Kaku

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

Anne Lise Kjaer

Anne Lise Kjaer

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

Josh Klein

Josh Klein

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. He hacks. Everything.

Ray Kurzweil

Ray Kurzweil

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

Charles Leadbeater

Charles Leadbeater

Top management thinker Charles Leadbeater is a highly respected keynote speaker on innovation and business.

Magnus Lindkvist

Magnus Lindkvist

Magnus Lindkvist is Director for Trendspotting and Future Thinking, and an active member of TED. He is an adept and experienced business speaker and futurist.

Martin Lindstrom

Martin Lindstrom

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.

Lucy P. Marcus

Lucy P. Marcus

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

Graeme Maxton

Graeme Maxton

Graeme Maxton is an author, events moderator and presenter.

Viktor Mayer-Schönberger

Viktor Mayer-Schönberger

Viktor Mayer-Schönberger is Professor of Internet Governance and Regulation at Oxford University. He conducts research into the network economy.

Hamish McRae

Hamish McRae

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

Zunaira Munir

Zunaira Munir

Dr. Zunaira Munir is is the Founder and Managing Director of Strategize Blue, a Blue Ocean Strategy consulting and training firm based in San Diego, California.

Anton Musgrave

Anton Musgrave

Anton Musgrave is Joint CEO of FutureWorld SA and a Partner in FutureWorld International, after joining the global FutureWorld network in 1991. He is a corporate facilitator and host of the highest calibre. A futurist, business strategist, public speaker, businessman and entrepreneur, and he engages with clients across industries and around the world.

Kjell Nordstrom

Kjell Nordstrom

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

Ian Pearson

Ian Pearson

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

Coimbatore Prahalad

Coimbatore Prahalad

Dr Coimbatore Prahalad is more than an academic; he is one of the foremost business thinkers of our time & was elected as the most influential living management thinker by Thinkers 50 & The Times

Martin Raymond

Martin Raymond

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.

Jonas Ridderstrale

Jonas Ridderstrale

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

Jeremy Rifkin

Jeremy Rifkin

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

Hans Rosling

Hans Rosling

Hans Rosling is Professor of International Health at the Karolinska Institutet, in Stockholm. Co-founder of Médecines sans Frontiers in Sweden and of the Gapminder Foundation, he converts statistics into moving, interactive, understandable and enjoyable graphics. He presented The Joy of Stats on BBC 4.

Tom Savigar

Tom Savigar

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

Richard Scase

Richard Scase

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

Richard Seymour

Richard Seymour

Richard Seymour is one of Europe’s best-known product designers, and an adept and charismatic keynote speaker.

Josh Spear

Josh Spear

As one of the youngest and most influential marketing strategists in the world, Josh is sought out for his intelligent, no-holds-barred insight on everything from design to authenticity and 'word-of-mouth'

Melissa Sterry

Melissa Sterry

Melissa Sterry is a Design Scientist, Futurologist, Sustainability Innovation Strategist, and breaks new initiatives in design, media and the visual arts.

Rohit Talwar

Rohit Talwar

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

Dean Van Leeuwin

Dean Van Leeuwin

Dean Van Leeuwin is an experienced, knowledgeable and sought-after futurist and keynote speaker on innovation and strategy.

Robert Ward

Robert Ward

Director of global forecasting at the Economist Intelligence Unit, Robert Ward is a leading Asia specialist having previously experience of Japan & the Koreas.

Kevin Warwick

Kevin Warwick

Kevin Warwick is Professor of Cybernetics, and an accomplished keynote speaker on technology and innovation. He carries out research in artificial intelligence, control, robotics and biomedical engineering.

Richard Watson

Richard Watson

Publisher of the 'What's Next Report on Global Trends' & author of various 'Future Files' best selling books, Richard Watson's speeches offer valuable insights and strategies into the future.

David Weinberger

David Weinberger

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

James Woudhuysen

James Woudhuysen

Over most industries and economies, he offers a highly visual, witty but deadly serious alternative to myths about the future of work, consumers and e-business