Mike Walsh

Award Winning Innovation and Futurist Speaker, Bestselling Author, Creator of the "Disruptive Future” blog, and IoT Expert

Mike Walsh is a top innovation keynote speaker, bestselling author, and creator of the “Disruptive Future” blog. He was recognized as one of Australia’s “Top 30 Entrepreneurs Under 30.” Rather than focusing on the distant future, Mike focuses on the next five years – scanning the near horizon for disruptive technologies and consumer innovations on the verge of hitting critical mass – then translating these into usable business strategies.

  • Mike Walsh Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $50,001 and above

  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Travels From

    New York, USA

  • Mike Walsh Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $50,001 and above

  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Travels From

    New York, USA

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Futurist Mike Walsh offers a compelling roadmap to 2035, exploring how AI, algorithms and automation will fuel a Fifth Industrial Revolution. Technology is only part of the story; real transformation requires a new cultural operating system. The next decade will not simply be about smarter workplaces or more efficient industries. It will be a decade of reinvention, where the foundations of the modern world are reengineered through next-generation AI infrastructure and new ways of getting things done.

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The question is no longer if AI will transform organizations but how quickly leaders can prepare to harness its full potential.

In this provocative keynote, Mike Walsh draws on cutting-edge research and real-world case studies to illustrate a future where companies reconfigure themselves as networks of billions of AI agents capable of tackling problems at a speed and scale unimaginable today. Walsh will present a compelling vision for how leaders can reimagine their operating models, governance frameworks, and workforce strategies to unlock unprecedented levels of agility and performance.

Attendees will leave with actionable insights and a roadmap for integrating AI agents into their organizations, empowering them to thrive in an age of unparalleled innovation and disruption.

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Transformation is not a checklist; it’s a journey paved by courageous decisions. It could mean championing a provocative idea, breaking a long-held rule, or hiring someone who challenges deeply held assumptions. The future isn’t an upgrade of the familiar—it’s an entirely new frontier. In an age of uncertainty, only bold leaders and even bolder teams will shape what comes next.

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About Keynote Speaker Mike Walsh

Mike Walsh is a top innovation and futurist speaker, CEO of Tomorrow, bestselling author of Futuretainment, and publisher of the “Disruptive Future” blog read by thousands of professionals. He was recognized as one of Australia’s “Top 30 Entrepreneurs Under 30.” Rather than focusing on the distant future, Mike Walsh focuses on the next five years. 


Mike Walsh’s Keynote Speaker Bio:

Mike Walsh is the CEO of Tomorrow, a global consultancy on designing business for the 21st century and consumer innovation research lab. He advises leaders on how to thrive in this era of disruptive technological change.  Mike Walsh’s clients include many of the global Fortune 500, and as a sought-after keynote speaker, he regularly shares the stage with world leaders and business icons alike. Mike Walsh previously founded Jupiter Research in Australia and has also held senior strategy roles at News Corporation in the Asia Pacific Region. Mike’s best-selling book FUTURETAINMENT, published by Phaidon was the winner of the design award by the Art Director’s Club in New York.

His latest book The Dictionary of Dangerous Ideas is a collection of the most challenging concepts facing business leaders at the dawn of the 21st century.  His views have appeared in a wide range of international publications including BusinessWeek, and Forbes.

Rather than focusing on the distant future, Mike Walsh focuses on the next five years – scanning the near horizon for disruptive technologies and consumer innovations on the verge of hitting critical mass – then translating these into usable business strategies.

Publisher of the Disruptive Future blog read by thousands of professionals in the media and entertainment space, Mike Walsh’s unique insights and operating experience in emerging markets, breakthrough innovation, and business transformation, makes him an expert on the growing influence of consumers in BRIC countries.

Always in demand for his fresh insights and practical future-focused strategies, Mike Walsh has advised the CEOs and senior management teams at multinational companies, including the BBC, Fujifilm, Richemont, MSN, Star TV, Televisa, Philips, and HSBC.

Most recently, Mike Walsh was named one of the  Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World 2022 by Real Leaders.

As a global nomad, speaker and consumer trend scout, Mike Walsh brings a truly global perspective to every event.

 

Testimonials

“Extraordinary! Great ideas and eye-opening comments that make you think. Thanks!“

Juan Benavent

L&D Manager, Hewlett-Packard Company

“One of the best presentations I’ve ever seen. The impact on audience was perfect, the subject was very well presented and the media was used very well. Thanks for this great show!”

S. Akar

Risk Department Manager, Avea Telecommunication Services

“Set against a backdrop of unprecedented economic circumstances, this will certainly be a year of ‘Business Unusual.’ I wanted to let you know that your presentation was dynamic, highly relevant and stimulating, with fresh and unique insights. Despite the challenging time ahead, I have no doubt you have inspired us with new and unusual ideas to help accelerate to greater heights.”

CEO of Greys Advertising

 

“Mike Walsh was thought provoking, yet entertaining, hip & cool, yet commanding and he had an unbelievable stage presence.”

Cassidy Turley Commercial Real Estate Services

 

“Spot-on insight plus the best graphics I’ve seen in a presentation combined with impeccable timing and delivery. Loved the use of personal stories and experiences to not only underscore the points, but also connect with our audience. Afterward, heard lots of “best ever” comments. This one is going to be truly hard to top!”

Virtuoso

 

“Very provocative and powerful.  Best session of the conference.”

Julie Girard

Director, Client Services, Systems Source Inc

“Very engaging! Love the thought provoking language you use around 21st century company ‘operating system’ and the agility ‘mental software’ to look for in new hires. Made me reflect a lot on organizational cultures — those that operate out of threat/process/performance gap mode and those that operate on thrive/disruption/opportunity gap mode. And how liberating it is to get to be involved in ‘clean sheet of paper problem solving mode’ rather than starting with the quagmire of the legacy of history!”

Celia Kirwan

Managing Director, Kotter International

“Fascinating! You should also write books on presenting technology topics to non-technology people. It’s a skill very few technologists have.”

Nick Nero

Director of New Technology Strategy of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment

Mike was amazing. We immediately received comments that his keynote was dead on. He was the perfect choice.

Jillian

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