Despite what many fear, technology is still not going to replace humans. Even proponents and developers of AI are quick to point out it is designed to serve as an amplification tool, and one that must be monitored and deployed with care. The human touch remains as important as ever, and when it comes to leading a team through disruption, it’s vital for leaders to have a firmly future-focused strategy that empowers their team members to achieve and adapt.

For those looking for expert insight into smooth tech adoption methodologies melded with toolkits for empathetic and effective leadership, one need look no further than our selection of futurist leadership speakers.

Bestselling author and Future of Work influencer Heather McGowan has been ranked by Forbes as one of the world’s Top Futurists. A former industrial designer who has had a hand in revolutionizing higher education and guiding Fortune 500 leaders through times of change, she believes every organization’s most valuable resource is its people.

Dev Patnaik has worked with the CEOs of iconic companies Starbucks, Target, and Nike to develop future-focused leadership strategies. With 30 years of advisory experience and a position as an adjunct professor at Stanford, he has equipped the next generation of leaders with the tools needed to navigate uncertainty and create meaning.

Futurist and change management speaker Paul Leonardi is an author and UCSB Professor of Technology Management who helps companies implement new technologies to create new products and services. With over 100 articles published in top research journals, he has also published four books on digital transformation.

Nikki Greenberg is a highly regarded thought leader and futurist that prepares organizations for a tech-enabled future. Having held leadership positions with Fortune 500 companies and acted as Head of Technology Strategy at QIC, she helps shape the cities of tomorrow, balancing possibility and practicality. 

Jana Werner is an Executive in Residence at Amazon and guest lecturer at Oxford and the London School of Economics. An expert on technology adoption, leadership, and change management, she has led Amazon Web Services in their transformation practice across three continents.

Sol Rashidi is an innovator and maverick who served as the first ever Chief AI Officer. A former Fortune 100 executive, bestselling author, Harvard fellow and inventor of 9 patents, she has a uniquely technical and functional view of the impact of combining leadership, technology, and business transformation.

Executive in Residence at Amazon Web Services and former VP and CIO for McDonald’s, Phil Lebrun has led technology adoption efforts across 38,000 restaurants globally, and regularly works with executives and their teams to foster adaptability  and continuous transformation.

Margie Warrell is a leadership advisor and bestselling author with a background in human development and C-suite leadership. A contributor to Forbes, NBC, and CNN and the author of 6 bestselling books, she distills her hard-won wisdom into actionable methods for mission-driven action.

Bestselling author and tech humanist Kate O’Neill is working to bridge the gap between technological innovation and human experience.A frequent advisor to the Fortune 500, she gives leaders workable frameworks for digital transformation on a global scale.

Gerd Leonhard is a futurist and highly-sought after keynote speaker with over 1300 engagements under his belt and 20+ years of experience helping teams work towards a better tomorrow. A bestselling author, professor, and frequent guest contributor to publications such as The Guardian and Harvard Business Review, he is a go-to thought leader on tech.

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