Futurism & Trends Speakers

Futurism and trends shape how organisations prepare for change, from technology to shifting workplace cultures. Businesses that anticipate these changes gain a competitive edge, which is why futurism keynote speakers are in high demand. They help audiences understand emerging innovations, challenge current thinking, and identify opportunities for growth. For example, broadening digital access is expected to be the most transformative trend, with 60% of employers predicting it will reshape their business by 2030.

At events, futurism speakers translate these insights into practical strategies, inspiring leaders and teams to adapt, innovate and thrive in rapidly evolving environments.

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Shiona McCallum

BBC Technology Journalist, World Service Presenter & Award-Winning Broadcaster Specialising In AI, Innovation & Digital Culture
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Mary Aiken

Professor of Cyberpsychology, Chair at Capitol Technology University & Cybercrime Advisor to Europol
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Nick Hawes

Professor of Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Director of Oxford Robotics Institute, Leading Autonomous Systems Researcher
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Simon Greenman

Former Global Innovator, Co-Founder of Mapquest & Global AI Council Member for the World Economic Forum
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Jon French

Former Google Chief Decision Scientist, CEO of Kozyr, Decision Intelligence Pioneer & Federal Reserve Innovation Advisory Council Member
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Cassie Kozykrov

Former Google Chief Decision Scientist, CEO of Kozyr, Decision Intelligence Pioneer & Federal Reserve Innovation Advisory Council Member
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Dr Claudia Winkler

Spoken Word Artist & Vocal Storyteller Inspiring Courage, Connection & Creative Expression
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Gerd Leonhard

CEO & Founder of Green Futurist, Former CEO of MediaFuturist & Creator & Host of ‘The Future Show with Gerd Leonhard’
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Vivek Wadhwa

Adjunct Professor of Exponential Technologies at Carnegie Mellon University
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Peter Diamandis

Founder & Curator of Abundance360 & Co-founder & Vice Chair of Vaxxinity
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Calum Chace

Co-Founder of the Economic Singularity Foundation, Bestselling Author of ‘Surviving AI’
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Ken Hughes

Former Manager of Consumer Insight for Neilsen & ‘The King of Customer Experience’
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John Amaechi OBE

The First British Player to Compete in the NBA, Founder of APS Intelligence Ltd, Professor of Leadership at the University of Exeter Business School, Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health & New York Times Bestselling Author
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Marita Cheng

Former Founder of Robogals, Co-Founder of Aipoly, Founder & CEO of Aubot Robotics Company Entrepreneur
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Richard Watson

World-Leading Futurist, Professor at London Business School, Cabinet Office Advisor & Strategic Trends Unit Ministry of Defence Advisor
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Dag Kittlaus

Co-Founder of Siti & Viv Labs
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Dr. Kate Darling

Research Scientist at the MIT Media Lab
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Jonathan Zittrain

Professor of Computer Science at Harvard
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Aric Dromi

Founder of Tempus Motu Advisory Services
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Alex Hern

AI Writer at The Economist, Former UK Technology Editor for The Guardian & Leading Technology, AI, & Cybersecurity Speaker
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Andy Pardoe

Founder of AI Venture Flows SEIS Fund, Former Principal Director for AI at Accenture, Interim Chief AI Officer at INSTANDA & Author of ‘The Continuum of Intelligence’
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David Ferguson

Head of Digital Innovation in China, Former Head of Sustainability at EDF Energy & AI Speaker
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Jack Uldrich

Founder of The School of Unlearning, Former Presidential Management Fellow in the Federal Government, Author of ‘Foresight 2020’ & AI Expert
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Kevin Warwick

World’s First ‘Cyborg’ & Cybernetics Expert, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at Coventry University, Youngest Fellow of the City & Guilds of London Institute & Inducted into the International Academy for Systems & Cybernetic Sciences.
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Lindsay Herbert

Chief Innovation Officer at IBM Garage, Governor of the Museum of London, Former Senior Technical Leader & Digital Transformation Specialist at IBM iX & Author of ‘Digital Transformation: Build Your Organisation’s Future for the Innovation Age’
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Greg Williams

Editor-In-Chief at WIRED, Editor of Annual Trend Report: Wired World, Former Executive Editor at Details Magazine & Founded My London Story
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Jose Morey

Founder and CEO of Ad Astra Media LLC, Senior Advisor to NASA, Former Associate Chief Health Officer at IBM Watson Health & Named in the Top 101 Most Influential Latino Leaders of 2024
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Sam Gregory

Executive Director of WITNESS, Award-Winning Human Rights Technologist & TEDx Speaker

Futurism is the study of emerging trends, technologies and societal shifts to understand how the world may change and how organisations can prepare for what comes next. It focuses on areas such as artificial intelligence, automation, innovation and the future of work, helping businesses anticipate disruption and identify new opportunities. This is increasingly important, as research shows that up to 30% of current work activities could be automated by 2030, fundamentally changing how organisations operate and compete. By understanding future trends, businesses can make more informed decisions, stay competitive and build long-term resilience in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Leading futurist speakers to hire include Tracey Follows, David Rowan, Ben Hammersley, Mike Walsh, Nikolas Badminton, William Higham, Tony Fadell, Dag Kittlaus, Andrew Grill and Werner Vogels. Combining expertise in innovation, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and emerging trends, these futurists help organisations anticipate disruption, adapt to change and prepare for the future with practical, forward-thinking insight. Discover the full roster of leading speakers via The Top Ranked Futurist Speakers Shaping The Future

Futurism and future trends speaker fees can vary widely depending on the speaker’s expertise, profile and event requirements. Local or emerging futurist speakers may cost from around £1,000, while mid-tier national speakers typically range between £5,000 and £10,000. Globally recognised futurists, technology innovators, bestselling authors and former tech executives can command fees from £10,000 to £100,000 or more. Pricing is often influenced by factors such as audience size, travel requirements, event duration and the level of research or customisation required, with futurist speakers often commanding higher fees due to the rapidly evolving nature of their subject matter.

To find the right futurist speaker for your event, contact SpeakOut to discuss your requirements and receive a tailored quote.