Top 10 Futurist Speakers for your 2025 Event

In an age of rapid technological advancements and unprecedented change, staying ahead of the curve is essential for businesses and individuals alike. Futurist speakers offer unique insights into emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and the potential future landscapes of our world. Whether you're planning a corporate event, seeking inspiration, or simply curious about what lies ahead, our recommendations for futurist speakers will help you connect with visionary thinkers who can shed light on the path to tomorrow!

Angela Oguntala

Angela Oguntala, a futurist and co-founder of Greyspace, partners with a range of prominent organisations to envision more desirable futures and navigate emerging challenges in various sectors. Recognised as a Future Innovator by the United Nations and Ars Electronica, Angela is a renowned speaker specializing in trends, sustainability, technology's impacts, and innovation, with an impressive client roster that includes IKEA, Microsoft, and The World Economic Forum.

Aric Dromi

Aric Dromi is a highly respected keynote speaker and futurologist known for his expertise in identifying patterns, challenging the status quo, and providing strategic advice to organisations, executives, and governments. With a focus on social trends, economic models, and the future of technology, Aric is a leading voice in navigating the seismic changes of our time, making him an ideal choice to enhance any event.

Eleanor Winton

Eleanor Winton is a versatile professional with a rich background in legal policy, investigations, innovation, and future thinking. She now owns Foresightfully, a boutique consultancy specialising in helping C-suite leaders navigate rapid change, offering expertise in creative strategy, leadership, and cultural transformation while fostering a deep understanding of global trends and scenario planning.

Kriti Sharma

Kriti Sharma is a prominent AI expert known for her focus on ethical technology and AI for social good. She has received recognition from Forbes, Recode, and the Obama Foundation for her contributions to the field, and her extensive experience in managing global machine learning projects in regulated industries has positioned her as a leading voice in AI's responsible and inclusive development.

Zack Kass

Zack Kass, former Head of Go To Market at OpenAI, is a leading AI futurist with over 14 years’ experience helping global leaders harness emerging technologies. Renowned for his techno-optimist outlook, he advises top companies worldwide on applying AI to drive innovation and societal progress.

Yuval Noah Harari

Prof. Yuval Noah Harari is a bestselling historian, philosopher, and public intellectual whose works, including Sapiens and Homo Deus, have sold over 45 million copies in 65 languages. A leading voice on humanity’s past, present, and future, he advises world leaders, lectures globally, and co-founded Sapienship to address major global challenges.

Priya Lakhani

Priya Lakhani OBE is the founder and CEO of Century Tech, an award-winning education platform using AI to transform learning and reduce teacher workload. A former lawyer turned entrepreneur, she has built multiple successful ventures and is a sought-after speaker on innovation, business, and education.

Gerd Leonhard

Gerd Leonhard, one of the world’s leading futurists and author of Technology vs Humanity, is renowned for his work on digital ethics, sustainability, and the future economy. With over 2,000 keynotes delivered globally, he inspires audiences to shape a better tomorrow through people, planet, purpose, and prosperity.

Shivvy Jarvis

Shivvy Jervis is a globally respected voice on human-centred innovation, celebrated for demystifying complex breakthroughs in AI, connectivity, and future skills. A multi-award-winning broadcaster and futurist, she has delivered 600+ keynotes for leading organisations and champions a shift towards “Humanity 5.0.”

John Sanei

John Sanei is a globally renowned futurist, bestselling author, and faculty member at Singularity University, blending neuroscience, psychology, and business strategy to help leaders embrace uncertainty with confidence. Trusted by Fortune 100 CEOs, governments, and royal families, he inspires optimism and equips organisations to navigate the future with clarity and courage.

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