Dr Mark van Rijmenam

As organisations grapple with the real impact of AI and exponential change, Dr Mark van Rijmenam, a globally recognised futurist and strategic advisor, helps leaders cut through the noise and turn complex technological change into clear, responsible decisions they can act on with confidence.

Dr. Mark van Rijmenam is a futurist, keynote speaker, and strategic advisor who helps organisations understand what emerging technologies really mean for their people, strategy, and long term decisions.

An international keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and five time author, Mark is known for cutting through hype to provide clear, independent insight on AI, data, and exponential change. He is the founder of Datafloq, a global media platform focused on emerging technologies, and advises leading companies and governments navigating digital transformation.

Mark’s work spans generative AI, blockchain, the metaverse, and the future of work. His books include Step into the Metaverse, which explores how the immersive internet is reshaping business and society, and Future Visions, written in collaboration with ChatGPT in just five days as an experiment in human and AI collaboration. Across his writing and speaking, he consistently focuses on how organisations can adopt new technologies responsibly, ethically, and with confidence.

A trusted voice at the board and executive level, Mark delivers keynotes and boardroom sessions tailored for senior leaders who need to understand what is changing, why it matters, and how to respond. His sessions combine research, real world examples, and practical frameworks, helping decision makers reduce risk, build trust, and turn technological complexity into clear strategic direction.

Mark has spoken to more than 100,000 leaders across 30 countries and is widely recognised for his candid and balanced perspective. Alongside his speaking and advisory work, he publishes the f(x) = e^x newsletter, read by thousands of executives, and leads the Futurwise Institute, which focuses on raising global digital awareness and shaping a responsible digital future.

Rather than predicting the future for its own sake, Mark’s work is about helping organisations become future ready, able to adapt, make informed decisions, and move forward with clarity in a world of constant technological change.