From artificial intelligence to autonomous vehicles, futurist speakers are at the forefront of exploring technologies that could drastically change our lives in the coming years. Whether you are an aspiring futurist looking for some advice, or a business leader interested in gaining a better understanding of where technology might be heading, a futurist speaker can provide you with an invaluable perspective that enables you to stay ahead of the curve. Here are 10 futurist speakers worth paying attention to – each brings something uniquely valuable to the table that can’t be found anywhere else.

Innovation and futurist speaker Lisa Bodell is the founder of FutureThink and author of the award-winning books Kill the Company and Why Simple Wins. A serial entrepreneur and thought leader, she is a monthly contributor to Forbes and has taught at several universities.

Saleem Ali is a professor at the University of Delaware, National Geographic Explorer, and futurist speaker specializing in resolving ecological conflicts. He has environmental field experience in over 150 countries and is a partner of the United Nations who builds bridges between science, economics and politics.

Top futurist speaker Shara Evans is a leading expert on emerging technologies who is regularly featured on broadcast television, including  ABC’s Q&A, The Project, Sky News, Weekend Sunrise, and Lateline. An accomplished entrepreneur, she has funded the tech analyst firm Market Clarity and the telecom consultancy Telsyte.

Ugwem Eneyo is a tech entrepreneur and futurist speaker who travels the world addressing energy and environmental challenges. As the co-founder and CEO of energy technology company SHYFT Power Solutions, she seeks to improve access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy solutions.

Award-winning inventor, entrepreneur and technology influencer Tan Le is a top futurist speaker at the forefront of the emerging field of brain-computer interface. She has received numerous honors from the World Economic Forum, Forbes, and National Geographic for her work in brain augmentation.

Peter Sheahan is a thought leader, best-selling author and top keynote speaker on innovation, business growth, and emerging markets. Named one of the 25 Most Influential Speakers in the World by the National Speakers Association, he has built three global companies and published seven books.

Speaker Nikolas Badminton is the chief futurist at futurist.com, where he mentors business leaders seeking to create connected, creative teams that can survive unforeseen risks and plan strategically. With over 30 years of business experience working with over 300 leading organizations he has made a name for himself at the frontline of disruption and change management.

Best-selling author and corporate transformation leader Patricia Aburdene is a top futurist speaker and expert on Megatrends, the study of which allows organizations to maximize opportunity due to a solid understanding of the social, economic, demographic and technological trends transforming our world.

Brad Waid is an educator and futurist speaker recognized as the #14 global influencer in Augmented Reality.A passionate teacher, his work focuses on leveraging the power of technology for both educational and industrial purposes.

Theoretical physicist, best-selling author and acclaimed futurist speaker Michio Kaku is one of the most widely recognized figures in contemporary science. His books, including The Future of the Mind and The Future of Humanity, are NYT best sellers, and he has appeared on multiple major media channels and prgrams, including BBC, PBS, the David Letterman Show, the Colbert Report, the Conan O’Brian show, and HBO’s Bill Maher Show.

This article was originally published by BigSpeak Jan 6, 2023.