Founding CEO of Climate Alpha, Founding Managing Partner of FutureMap, Co-Founder of the Hybrid Reality Institute, Eight-Time Bestselling Author & Named One of the 75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century by Esquire

Parag Khanna is a globally recognised strategist and entrepreneur, best known as the Founding CEO of Climate Alpha and Founding Managing Partner of FutureMap. At the forefront of technological innovation, he has been acknowledged as one of the 75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century by Esquire and listed on WIRED’s Smart List. A visionary thinker shaping conversations on artificial intelligence and global change, Parag continues to inspire leaders, industries and governments around the world.

Credentials and Impact

With a distinguished academic background in international relations and security studies from Georgetown University, followed by a PhD from the London School of Economics, Parag has established himself as a leading authority in global strategy and artificial intelligence. His early career began at the Council on Foreign Relations, before advancing to pivotal roles including Director of the Global Governance Initiative at the World Economic Forum and Global Governance Fellow at the Brookings Institution. He went on to advise the US Special Operations Forces as a Senior Geopolitical Advisor and became a Visiting Fellow at LSE IDEAS.

Parag’s career has since spanned senior fellowships at the New America Foundation, the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, and the Centre on Asia and Globalisation at the National University of Singapore. As Co-Founder of the Hybrid Reality Institute, he explored the co-evolution of humanity and technology, while today, through Climate Alpha, he harnesses artificial intelligence to deliver predictive insights for industries such as real estate and asset management. His cross-sector expertise has positioned him as a trusted advisor to both governments and corporations across the globe.

Publications and Media

Parag has written eight bestselling books translated into more than twenty languages, including his most recent publication, ‘MOVE: The Forces Uprooting Us’. Alongside his books, he has contributed to major outlets including Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, The Washington Post and The New York Times. His insights are frequently featured on CNN, CNBC, BBC and Al Jazeera, while he continues to engage audiences worldwide through podcasts, interviews and global commentary.

Why Hire Parag Khanna?

Parag is a highly sought-after AI speaker due to his ability to connect complex technological, geopolitical and economic trends into clear strategies for businesses and governments. His TED talk, ‘How Megacities Are Changing the Map of the World‘, offers a compelling vision of urban transformation and global interconnection. Named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, his talks are celebrated for blending insight on digital transformation, global markets and climate adaptation.

Audiences appreciate his talent for translating artificial intelligence into actionable, strategic foresight, especially through his work with Climate Alpha. With extensive experience advising global leaders and shaping public discourse, Parag brings unmatched expertise on the role of AI in reshaping industries and societies, making him one of the most compelling voices on the international speaker circuit.

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