Artificial Intelligence
Big Data
Founder
Future Trends
futurist
innovation
Technological disruption
Amy Webb is a renowned futurist, strategist, and expert in big data and artificial intelligence. As the founder and CEO of the Future Today Institute, Webb has revolutionized strategic forecasting by designing innovative methodologies that help organizations and governments anticipate disruptive changes in technology, society, and business. She works closely with Fortune 500 companies, policymakers, and top leaders, guiding them through the complexities of emerging trends. Additionally, she is a professor of strategic foresight at New York University’s Stern School of Business and has been named one of the most influential thinkers by Thinkers50 and the BBC.
Amy Webb began her career as a journalist, reporting on technology and economics for outlets like The Wall Street Journal and Newsweek in Asia. In 2005, she founded the Future Today Institute, dedicated to researching and analyzing future trends. Her data-driven approach has been adopted by leading organizations worldwide. Webb is the bestselling author of books like “The Signals Are Talking” and “The Big Nine,” which explore how emerging technologies are reshaping our future. She also advises Hollywood on the accurate depiction of science and technology. Webb is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and has taught at prestigious universities such as Harvard, Oxford, and Tokyo University.
Amy Webb’s talks are dynamic and deeply insightful. She uses real-world examples and data analysis to illustrate how organizations can prepare for the future. Her style is sharp, often humorous, making complex topics accessible to a broad audience. Webb covers topics ranging from artificial intelligence to synthetic biology, offering practical tools for companies to innovate and lead the way forward, instead of being caught off guard by disruption.
In this talk, Amy Webb takes the audience on a journey through the near and distant future of various industries. By presenting optimistic, neutral, and chaotic scenarios, Webb provides insights into how emerging technology will transform businesses and society. Drawing from her research, she offers strategies for organizations to achieve their preferred future and prepare for the challenges ahead.
Which tech trends should we be monitoring? Amy Webb explores the disruptive forces shaping the future of business and society. With a focus on longitudinal data, Webb helps organizations distinguish between short-lived fads and meaningful trends, providing tools to adapt and thrive in a world of constant change.
Amy Webb teaches leaders how to develop a futurist mindset, based on her book “The Signals Are Talking.” In this talk, she provides an adaptable framework for identifying early signals of change and knowing when to act. This is ideal for organizations looking to innovate and stay ahead of disruption.
Artificial intelligence is transforming entire industries. In this session, Amy Webb offers a high-level overview of future developments in AI. Through both optimistic and catastrophic scenarios, Webb analyzes the potential impacts on business and society, helping organizations anticipate and make informed decisions about AI use.
If you’re looking for an inspiring and visionary talk on the future of technology and emerging trends, you can book Amy Webb through Thinking Heads. As one of the leading voices in strategic foresight and big data, Amy provides unique insights into how to prepare for the disruptive changes that will reshape industries. Contact Thinking Heads today to secure her participation in your next event.
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