Futurist Speakers
Planning is easier when trends come with evidence instead of hype. These futurists track technology and social change across artificial intelligence, emerging tech and the future of work, and they open conferences and strategy sessions well.
Futurist Speakers available to book
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Booking guide
How to choose and book a futurist speaker
What futurist speakers bring to your event
A futurist keynote helps your audience see what is coming and decide what to do about it. The best futurists ground big trends in evidence and give leaders a way to plan, not just a way to worry.
Nikolas Badminton, Matthew Griffin and Michael Rogers speak about the technologies and trends that will reshape business. Ayesha Khanna, Steve Brown, a former Google DeepMind and Intel executive, and Byron Reese focus on artificial intelligence. Pablos Holman brings an inventor’s view, Eric Termuende covers the future of work, and Frederik Pferdt, Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist, speaks about innovation culture.
How to choose the right futurist speaker
Start with the future question your audience needs answered, then narrow the list with four questions:
- Focus. AI, work, technology, industry change and society are different futures. Pick the speaker who covers yours.
- Style. Some futurists are data-driven, others story-driven or hands-on. Match the style to your room.
- Audience and format. Strategy retreats, association conferences and board sessions call for different depths. Many speakers also offer workshops and Q&A.
- Budget and logistics. Compare the fee ranges and travel locations on each card, and check whether a virtual keynote fits your event.
Booking a futurist speaker
Fees for the futurist speakers on this page start around $15,000 and many fall between $15,000 and $40,000, with some higher, depending on demand, date, location and format. Travel is usually additional for in-person events.
Open a speaker’s profile and select Check Availability to send your date, location and event details. A Mollie Plotkin Group agent confirms availability, the fee and travel, and handles contracts and logistics through to the event.
Futurist speaker FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a futurist speaker?
Published fees on this page start around $15,000, and many fall between $15,000 and $40,000. The fee depends on demand, your date, the event location and whether the keynote is in person or virtual.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as possible. In-demand speakers commit to dates months ahead, and booking early gives you more choice and more time for travel planning and a prep call.
Can these speakers present virtually?
Many can. Use the In Person or Virtual filter to see who offers virtual keynotes, and check the profile for the virtual fee, which is often lower than the in-person fee.
Will the speaker tailor the keynote to our audience?
Ask when you check availability. Many speakers hold a planning call to learn about your audience and goals and adjust their stories and examples to fit.
What is the difference between a futurist and an AI speaker?
Futurists look at many forces that will shape the future, including technology, work and society. AI speakers focus on artificial intelligence and what organizations should do about it. Many futurists cover both.
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