Futurist Speakers
The future can be a worrying thing to think about, however it’s crucial that we consider the uncertain waters ahead. Futurists speakers are experts in anticipating the ever-changing trends that influence society. Their ability to analyse these trends and inform audiences on what the future may look like, how it might affect us and what can be utilised to best benefit from the opportunities that lie ahead.
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B B: £15k- £25k Inventor and Iron Man, Richard Browning has developed a jet-powered suit.
E E: £2k-£5k Richard is one of the UK's leading business strategists and authoritative business forecaster of scenarios for this century. As a futurist he is engaging, authentic and believable.
D D: £5k-£10k Richard Seymour designs idea-driven products, and instils in audiences an emotive and thrilling analysis of the importance of design.
E E: £2k-£5k Publisher and founder of website nowandnext.com which documents global trends & author of various best-selling books, Richard Watson's speeches offer valuable insights and strategies into the future.
B B: £15k- £25k Robert Ward is the Global Forecasting Director at the Economist Intelligence Unit and a world economy expert.
D D: £5k-£10k Roberto Romero is the former founder of Future Lighthouse and a renowned creative technologist, entrepreneur, CEO, and futurist with over 20 years of experience. As a pioneer in the Metaverse, Roberto Romero is one of the multi-awarded global experts in the creation of interactive content in immersive virtual and augmented reality.
D D: £5k-£10k Futurist and award-winning speaker, Rohit Talwar inspires and educates with his unique 'how to' messages. He was profiled as one of the top 10 global futurists by the Independent Newspaper.
C C: £10k-£15k Rory Sutherland is executive creative director of the Ogilvy Group in UK and tech columnist of the Spectator. He is a regular speaker at TED and was voted number 56 in the 2011 Wired 100 list.
A A: £25k and over Dr Rumman Chowdhury is a leading expert in ethical AI, blending technical innovation and social insight to drive responsible technology development and global policy.
D D: £5k-£10k Professor Sarah Harper CBE is a leading authority on global ageing and demographic change, advising governments and organisations worldwide while shaping research and policy from her base at the University of Oxford.
B B: £15k- £25k Named as one of Britain's leading 'Women of the Year,' every day Shivvy Jervis helps millions discover the incredible human-centered innovations that will get business and society “future ready”. Her research is trusted by over 200 organisations, including Microsoft and the UN.
D D: £5k-£10k Sophie Hackford is a top-ranked technologist and speaker who explores cutting-edge technologies and their societal impacts, advising global brands and shaping the future of innovation.
E E: £2k-£5k Award-winning designer, software developer and entrepreneur, Stef is co-founder of Makeshift — an independent London start-up studio, building digital products.
C C: £10k-£15k Got your ticket for the world’s first passenger carrying commercial spaceline yet? With the rest of his London team at Virgin Galactic, Stephen Attenborough is getting ready to open the gates of space travel to tourists.
B B: £15k- £25k One of Forbes ‘World's 100 Most Powerful Women’, Sue Gardner, formerly Director of Wikimedia, Sue is pioneering the future of the internet.
D D: £5k-£10k Suhair is a technology entrepreneur and creative leader. Her work centres on providing funding, connections and thought-leadership in impact-driven work at the intersection of design, culture and future-facing technology.
D D: £5k-£10k Takeshi is widely known as a father of mobile Internet. He founded i-mode mobile Internet service in 1999, developed e-mail messaging, ringtone downloading services, JAVA based mobile application downloading services, wallet phone service, as well as mobile credit services.
D D: £5k-£10k Timothy Papandreou is a distinguished global thought leader in emerging technologies, smart cities, and future work, serving as the Founder and CEO of Emerging Transport Advisors and having played pivotal roles at Google, X and Moonshot.
D D: £5k-£10k Tobias Ahlin is a leading voice on creativity, AI, and machine learning, currently Principal Design Engineer at GitHub and formerly with Minecraft and Spotify.
D D: £5k-£10k Tom Savigar is a visionary expert guiding organisations toward future success by blending foresight, innovation, and purpose to create thriving, regenerative businesses.
A A: £25k and over Viktor is an acknowledged thought leader educating the world how the Fourth Industrial Revolution is reshaping the world of business by making it ever more integrated through data, and thus also more automated.
E E: £2k-£5k One of the world's leading futurists, William helps organisations understand how to engage with tomorrow's consumer.
A A: £25k and over Zack Kass, a seasoned AI Futurist and former Head of Go To Market at OpenAI, leverages 14 years of expertise to demystify AI. He bridges the gap for global leaders, and champions a future of abundance through thought leadership, strategic advice, and a commitment to societal welfare.
Futurist Speakers blogs
Technology speakers explore cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of business and society. For a deeper look at the impact of AI, automation, and digital transformation, read our blog on how new technology will change business in the future - insights that can inspire forward-thinking ideas at your next event.
Highlighting the latest trends, futurist speakers explore the transformation of science, technology, engineering, and maths. From AI-driven learning to virtual reality and sustainability, their insights help educators and organisations prepare students for the future. Explore how these innovations are shaping education in navigating the future: the latest trends in STEM 2024.
Futurist speakers explore emerging trends and technologies, helping organisations anticipate change and build resilient strategies. Insights into AI, climate impact, and evolving workplaces prepare businesses for the future. A closer look at how futurist speakers can prepare you for the future offers valuable lessons on staying competitive and innovative.
Futurist speakers are visionaries who help organisations navigate change by translating emerging trends into actionable insights. In our recent blog, 5 reasons why futurist speakers are as popular as ever, the growing demand for these experts is explored. Their ability to provide clarity in a rapidly evolving world, inspire innovation, and equip audiences with strategies for the future makes them invaluable assets for events aiming to stay ahead of the curve.
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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