By guiding organisations on how to adapt to change, minimise risks, and capitalise on future developments, these experts ensure businesses stay ahead of industry trends and are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Our Futurist and Innovation speakers provide teams with actionable strategies to drive creativity and innovation within your company. By inspiring new ways of thinking, they foster a forward-thinking mindset that helps businesses stay agile, responsive, and competitive. Their ability to spark creativity and encourage disruptive thinking can unlock fresh solutions to existing challenges, inspiring your team to embrace change and pursue new possibilities confidently.
At Great Business Speakers, we specialise in connecting businesses with top-tier Futurists and Innovation experts who can empower your team and elevate your brand. Our speakers are renowned for their ability to bring unique perspectives, offer practical solutions, and help you navigate complex challenges with confidence. Whether you’re looking to inspire your team, improve your leadership capabilities, or stay ahead of emerging trends, our expert speakers can guide you toward a future of success and sustainable growth.
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Zenia Tata is an innovation strategist, a trained futurist, and a humanitarian who is passionate about tapping the vastness of human potential to tackle the planet’s most vexing problems.
As an independent consultant, Zenia Tata has been leading innovation projects and advising on sustainable impact initiatives for Kitty Hawk Ventures, MAKR Venture Fund, Pure Technologies, Breakthrough Victoria, a 2-billion-dollar impact investment fund for the Prime Minister’s Office of Australia; an affordable and sustainable housing design project for Emaar Properties through ExO Mesh; and sustainability related consulting projects globally for BCG.
She is currently part of the founding team of InLife, a highly empathetic AI life coach and Entrokey, a cybersecurity company, creating post quantum keys with high entropic value.
Sasha Qadri is an engaging TV News Presenter, with a CV that includes Sky News, Channel 4, CNBC, and Reuters.
For many years, she has been a popular corporate events moderator, hosing business events, panels and roundtable discussions, as well as interviewing high-profile figures. She also works regularly for Bloomberg, where she shapes editorial content for events and moderates business conversations for Bloomberg Live. Sasha hosts international events, interviewing government ministers and CEOs on topics ranging from humanising AI to fintech disruption
Sasha’s genuine warmth and compassion, her journalistic background, and her ease presenting means Sasha is the perfect professional addition to any live or virtual event.
Named by The Observer as “one of the world’s leading thinkers”, and by Vogue as “one of the world’s most inspiring women”, economist Professor Noreena Hertz is a board member, senior advisor, bestselling author, and keynote speaker.
Noreena, a global economist whose work intersects the nexus of economics, politics, society, and technology, is a pioneering and renowned thinker on AI, community building, decision-making, and the post-millennial generation. She is also an advisor to some of the world’s largest organisations on strategy and transformation.
She sits on the boards of Nasdaq-listed companies Mattel and Warner Music Group and also the board of the HR Tech Company, Workhuman. She has served on Citigroup’s Politics and Economics Global Advisory Board, the Inclusive Capitalism Taskforce’s Advisory Group, and RWE’s Digital Transformation Board. Her thinking served as the inspiration for Bono’s Product (Red).
Jim Steele is the founder of Holistic Performance Lab. A disruptor, thought leader, and catalyst for transformational behavioural change, Jim’s expertise is highly sought after by global organisations.
Jim’s focus and expertise lies in the interaction between productivity and sustainability, for business leaders, executives, and next-generation teams. Through highly engaging talks and events, he helps individuals and organisations to cultivate thriving, resilient workforces.
His approach is based on achieving three things: make you and your teams better, smarter, and stronger together.
Mark Pollock is an explorer, researcher, and prominent keynote speaker. Everything he does is about inspiring leaders and their teams to build resilience, optimise performance, and collaborate with others so they can achieve more than they ever thought possible.
Not letting his blindness get in the way, Mark became an adventure athlete competing in ultra-endurance races across deserts, mountains, and the polar ice caps – in fact, he became the first blind person to race to the South Pole. He also won silver and bronze medals for rowing at the Commonwealth Games.
In 2010, a fall from a second story window nearly killed him. Breaking his back, and damaging his spinal cord to the extent that he became paralysed, Mark is now on a new expedition, this time exploring the intersection where humans and technology collide to cure paralysis in our lifetime.
Peter Stojanovic is a leading business and technology thought leader, journalist, panel moderator, and keynote speaker with extensive experience in the field.
He has particular experience interviewing Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 C-level executives as Editor of HotTopics, covering themes across innovation, business strategy, and technology, including AI, within its award-winning industry events.
Peter is recognised as a rising star among executive and board-level leaders, regularly hosting international events, private lunches, and panels to address their main concerns, challenges, and opportunities within their industries.
As a result, Peter enjoys high-quality debates on topics ranging from AI applications and ethics to business transformation, ESG and purpose, the future of work, inside the minds of Gen Z, and cloud computing and cybersecurity measures for the C-suite.
Peter has worked with organisations such as Costa Coffee, Uber, Telefonica, Zoom, Wellcome Trust, Channel 4, IKEA, Generali, Bupa and The Financial Times. He has led virtual and in-person business and technology events at iconic venues such as Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Abbey Road Studios.
Perla Bloom is a dynamic global marketing strategy leader.
Passionate about the intersection of tech, creativity, and culture, she builds brands and creates connected experiences for audiences that solve a problem to reach specific objectives.
She is currently the senior global comms manager for Expedia, responsible for planning content, editorial and entertainment for the company. She is also the WELL London Chapter Lead, Expedia’s internal women’s organisation.
She is also a much sought-after international keynote speaker at industry events and on podcasts.
Jessica Matthias is the Global Director of Sustainability at Sabre Corporation, a global technology company in the travel sector. With a 17-year track record of transformative ESG initiatives, impactful policy advocacy, and compelling communications, Jessica is a globally recognized leader in sustainable travel. She’s the visionary behind numerous high-profile sustainability campaigns, and her thought leadership consistently shapes the industry’s agenda.
Jessica Matthias is a compelling speaker known for her ability to inspire and engage audiences – with previous engagements at events like the Global Travel & Tourism –resilience & Innovation Summit, The Travel Tech Summit, and the Travalyst Convention.
Jessica Matthias discusses eco-conscious practices, overcoming personal challenges, and building a sustainable future for travel– with her insights into decarbonising industries and empowering the next generation in the ESG landscape being particularly impactful.
Jessica’s personal journey is one of resilience, from being a teenage single mother of a child with severe disabilities to a leading global sustainability expert. This adds a distinctly personal depth to her talks. Her unwavering commitment to sustainability and social equity has made her a prominent voice in the field, sought after for her expertise and inspiring presentations.
For the last year, she has been the Vice Chair of the GBTA Foundation’s Sustainability Leadership Council.
Jessica Matthias’ clients include Arival, Choice Hotels, FairFly, Gett, the United Nations, the Vienna Tourist Board, and Voyage Privé.
“If you follow conventional thinking, all you’ll ever be is conventional.”
Chris Arnold is a Dr of Business, a former Board Director of Saatchi & Saatchi and DMA, and former chair of both the DMA Agencies Council and the Creative Council. He is also a seasoned entrepreneur having founded a number of creative agencies over the years.
Chris Arnold is also a prominent author, having written a number of business books, including Ethical Marketing and the New Consumer.
He is now a popular keynote speaker and workshop facilitator.
DanRam is a dynamic and inspiring speaker, known for his ability to ignite audiences with his energy and insight.
As a six-time TEDx speaker, successful entrepreneur, and accomplished event MC and moderator, DanRam brings a wealth of experience and passion to every stage. He has a diverse client base that ranges from individual entrepreneurs to national governments, all benefiting from his unique blend of expertise and enthusiasm.
DanRam is a global presence, travelling the world to speak and MC at over 100 events annually. He has hosted conversations with some of the most influential figures of our time, including President Barack Obama, billionaire entrepreneurs Sir Richard Branson and Reid Hoffman and Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg.
His work spans a wide range of venues, from college campuses and parliaments to corporate innovation days for Fortune 500 companies and the world’s largest tech conferences.
DanRam’s credentials, network and passion at the intersection of technology, innovation, and the future have seen him be part of some of the most notable global conferences and events on four continents, from startup, fintech, blockchain, health tech, smart mobility, and smart city sectors.
DanRam’s mission is to inspire others to take action, guided by his personal motto: Start Now, Start Simple. Through his work, he empowers individuals and organizations to create the future they want to live in, one simple step at a time.
Dan Sodergren is a Future of Work Speaker, AI thought leader, and one of the UK’s most in-demand keynote speakers on technology, leadership, and the Fifth Industrial Revolution. As Founder of Great Marketing Works, YourFLOCK and the AI Marketing Course, he has spent over two decades helping organisations navigate the intersection of human potential and emerging technology — long before AI became a boardroom priority.
He is a digital marketing and technology expert, and is often seen on television shows such as BBC Watchdog, The One Show, and Rip Off Britain, as well as on radio shows and podcasts.
As co-founder of several tech startups, he brings the credibility of a serial tech entrepreneur to every stage. His frameworks, including the Four Intelligences (Artificial, Emotional, Independent, Organisational) and the SCALE Framework, give audiences actionable tools, not abstract ideas. His signature concept the “Automated Intern” is one of the most practical frameworks for AI adoption in organisations today.
In early 2026, he was named in the Top 101 Global Employee Engagement and Experience Influencers for the third year in a row.
Ant Morse is a futurist, author, and digital innovation specialist, exploring and deciphering the complex world of new and emerging technologies, assessing how innovations may transform how we live and work and their impacts on our wider society and economic landscapes.
With a career spanning three decades in the tech industry, Ant has been at the vanguard of innovation, leading many transformation projects across public and private sectors. His success in predicting trends, coupled with his expertise in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Spatial Computing, and loT, has earned him recognition as a sought-after thought leader.
Ant’s keynote presentations, based on his book The Future of Us, offer a compelling glimpse into the potential futures that lie ahead. He explores how emerging technologies will likely shape and transform our world, from the ethical dilemmas of advanced Al to the boundless possibilities and likely reality of our collective futures of work.
Ant Morse is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, known for his engaging and accessible presentations. He tailors his insights to align with the needs of diverse audiences, from corporate executives to academic institutions.
Victor Sosanya is an award-winning educational speaker, post-graduate, and entrepreneur, who has spoken to thousands of people across the world sharing his story of how he graduated from East London to Credit Suisse, and then to Cambridge Judge Business School.
He was awarded the 9th Top Future Leader celebrating outstanding African and African Caribbean students in the UK, and the Global Undergraduate Winner 2022 in the Economics category for his published research paper – an award he judged the following year.
He is now an in-demand education speaker.
Tom Savigar is an expert in foresight, strategy, and transformation, business visions and models, change, and development.
For over two decades, he had been forecasting and making the future happen with The Future Laboratory for the world’s biggest and best known brands.
With his new company Avansere, Tom now focusses his skills and network on building next-generation enterprises.
Vladimer Botsvadze is a globally renowned marketing thought leader, speaker, and influencer with over 130,000 followers on social media.
He has been recognised by numerous prestigious organisations and magazines, receiving over 100 global awards for his contributions to marketing and business and was named No. 1 Global Thought Leader in these domains by Thinkers360.
His impactful presence extends to his social media platforms, where he commands a follower base of 130,000 individuals. A prominent figure in the industry, Vladimer Botsvadze has elevated his status to become a revered keynote speaker, advisor, and thought leader, earning accolades and recognition from Exeleon Magazine and various prestigious global awards.
Vladimer Botsvadze is known for his keynote speeches, advisory board positions, and mentorship roles. His areas of expertise include personal branding, the future of marketing, digital transformation, storytelling, and the impact of emerging technologies like AI and AR. He emphasises the importance of customer-centric strategies and engagement through social media. He draws lessons from successful brands like Amazon and offers insights into leveraging technologies such as AI and 5G for business growth. With a track record of driving change and delivering impactful speeches worldwide, Vladimer is a sought-after figure in the marketing industry.
Warren Knight is an award-winning keynote speaker, a digital disruptor, a top 100 Global Influencer, and top 100 Tech Influencer. He is internationally recognised as a speaker, trainer, and coach on Digital Leadership and Digital Transformation.
With 15 years digital experience, Warren Knight is an award-winning technology entrepreneur, certified Agile leader, and author of Think #Digital First (2015). He has dedicated his career to helping leaders understand how technology can drive a business’ success, how it allows them to build a more efficient and sustainable organisation and digital footprint, and how to ensure a brand is fit for the future.
His personal approach to transforming how we view disruptive technology is to empower individuals with positive choices to reach business objectives and as a result builds stronger companies and more engaged communities.
His vision is that by 2035, he will have helped 1,000,000 leaders globally to build a workplace based on culture, community, and technology for generation Alpha.
Mark Kelly is a renowned figure in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, known for his multifaceted roles as an author, distinguished AI leader, advisor, and investor.
His contributions to the field extend far beyond his professional endeavours, as he actively participates in shaping the future of AI both in and out of the workplace.
Mark’s influence on the AI landscape is widespread. He has delivered insightful speeches on AI’s impact and potential across Europe and North America.
His expertise is sought after in local forums in Ireland where he advises on AI public policy, emphasising the importance of ethical standards and strategic implementation in the AI industry. Furthermore, Kelly has authored two pivotal books aimed at educating businesses about leveraging AI to build, scale, and enhance their competitive edge.
Sina Kahen hails from the AI and Medical Tech industries, with experiencing spanning strategy, design, and innovation in over 50 countries. He is also a successful author, having published a number of books – including Brief Insights on Medical Robotics – and is a qualified Biomedical Scientist with an MBA from Imperial College Business School.
He is a thought-leader in Conversational AI, and a keynote speaker on artificial intelligence, the Pursuit of Meaning, the future of healthcare, and the links between emotions and technology. With a professional journey spanning over a decade, Sina has built an impressive portfolio across product management, international sales, and R&D, and has consulted both established, and start-up companies.
When Sina takes the podium as a speaker, or as a workshop leader, he brings his extensive knowledge and insight to topics like AI, healthcare, intrapreneurship, and the pursuit of meaning. He helps companies innovate and start-ups break out, and has worked with companies including Amazon, the BBC, Imperial College, O2, Shell, and Novateur Ventures.
Seth Godin is a best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur, business expert and keynote speaker. As well as being the creator of one of the most popular global blogs, he has written over 35 critically acclaimed books.
He puts his money where his mouth is, having founded several successful companies, Squidoo, Seth Godin Productions, Do You Zoom, The Carbon Almanac and Yogodyne – the latter was sold to Yahoo in 1998.
Seth is now a highly in-demand keynote speaker on leadership, marketing, and the importance of change and ideas.
His expertise saw him inducted into the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame in 2013, followed by the Marketing Hall of Fame in 2018, becoming the only person in both.
Presenter, Speaker, Former CNN and Bloomberg World Journalist, Russia & US Expert, Ryan Chilcote has two decades of journalism under his belt; an eyewitness to many of the biggest stories of our time.
Thanks to his unique background spanning general and financial news, Ryan is as at home interviewing world leaders and politicians at the World Economic Forum in Davos as he is reporting from the world’s front lines.
Russell Beck’s drive is inspired by the belief that people are the only USP of any organisation. He helps empower leaders and organisations to navigate the evolving world of work to be future ready.
An author, consultant, and keynote speaker, Russell Beck is widely acknowledged as a thought leader in people and leadership. He blends an engineer’s desire for knowledge, an inquisitive need for evidence, and a belief that things can be better with an inspirational, charismatic, and thought-provoking style.
Russell Beck connects dots in an informative way to help organisations take tangible actions to unlock the potential and productivity of their most expensive asset, their people. Often acting as a catalyst, he captivates people, motivating them to think differently, providing the impetus to change and transform, and enabling them to move quicker and further than they previously thought possible.
He provides inspirational and analytical insight into moving any organisation forward with giant steps.
“Ronan is a world-class resilience teacher” – John Waterfield, Head of Strategic Relationships, KPMG.
Ronan Harrington is an advisor to some of the world’s leading companies on how to create sustainable, high performance cultures.
Using his own experience in burnout, he delights audiences with a fresh take on resilience. His innovative approach helps audiences understand how to boost their wellbeing and their productivity, driving company growth even during times of uncertainty.
Trendwatcher, futurist and international keynote speaker Richard van Hooijdonk takes you to an inspiring future that will dramatically change the way we live, work and do business.
As a futurist, keynote speaker, and trendwatcher, Richard van Hooijdonk is an authority on new technology. He has several chip implants because he wants to physically experience the future.
His inspiration sessions have been attended by over 550,000 people at 1900 talks in 35 countries.
Richard is a regular guest at radio and television programs.
Oisin Lunny is a dynamic and globally experienced event and webinar MC, moderator and speaker.
Host of two podcasts for Fortune 500 companies Siemens Advanta and HARMAN International. Freelance journalist, presenter and consultant.
Oisin Lunny is a globally recognised speaker Emcee, host and tech moderator at events such as Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
