Digital Futurist & Acclaimed Author

Andreas Ekström is a leading journalist, author and digital futurist known for his insightful work on technology and society. As an educator for digital equality, he advocates for fair access to information and opportunities in the digital age. He has built a distinguished career as a journalist for the Swedish newspaper Sydsvenskan, where his work explores the cultural and political impacts of the internet. Ekström is also the author of ‘The Google Code’, a widely recognised book that examines the influence of the tech giant on our lives. His expertise has made him an influential voice in global technology debates.

Credentials and Impact

Transforming the way people think about the future with compelling insights and forward-looking analysis, Andreas has built a distinguished career in AI and futurism. After completing his Bachelor of Arts in Literature at the University of Lund, he entered journalism, serving as layout editor for Expressen in 1997, then journalist for Sydsvenskan in 1998, and later for Dagens Nyheter in 2004. In 2010, he launched his own business, where he works as a speaker and educator, bringing complex digital and technological concepts to life for diverse audiences.

Through his work, Andreas has collaborated with numerous corporate clients, guiding them to understand the implications of emerging artificial intelligence trends on their businesses and society. His expertise spans both the cultural and technological realms, merging his literary background with sharp journalistic instincts. As a digital futurist, Andreas has become known for his ability to bridge disciplines and make the future feel tangible and relevant. Organisations turn to him for help in navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, enabling them to anticipate change and act with clarity. His work continues to reshape how professionals, leaders and the public engage with the possibilities and responsibilities of a digital tomorrow.

Publications and Media

A prolific voice in AI and futurism, Andreas Ekström works as a staff writer at Sydsvenskan in Sweden, covering politics, digital developments, media and culture. He has authored nine bestselling books, including the acclaimed ‘The Google Code’, and ‘On Finding’, a thought-provoking exploration of how information shapes our understanding of the world. His publications provoke thought and inspire dialogue on the future of technology and society.

Why Hire Andreas Ekström?

With a track record of over 1000 speaking engagements in 30 countries, Andreas is recognised as one of the most compelling voices in AI and technology. Named Swedish Speaker of the Year in 2019, he has delivered influential TED and TEDx talks, including ‘Google Knowledge, Google Money, Google Power‘, ‘The Myth of Unbiased Search Result‘ and ‘The Moral Bias Behind Your Search Results‘. His work dissects the ethics, power structures and societal impact of technology, challenging audiences to question the systems shaping digital life. Included among the 20 World Leading Futurist Speakers, he also coined the phrase Organic Intelligence, encapsulating his vision for the collaboration between human insight and technological innovation.

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