Adam Greenfield is a globally recognized thinker and writer who explores the transformative role of technology in urban life and social systems. As a critical futurist and urbanist, his mission is to demystify complex dynamics to empower communities for resilience and sustainability. He provides individuals and institutions with conceptual tools to adapt to the defining challenges of the 21st century. He currently balances his speaking career with doctoral research at the London School of Economics.
With nearly 25 years in the tech industry, Adam held strategic design roles in Helsinki, Tokyo, and New York. He was Head of Design Direction at Nokia, Lead Information Architect at Razorfish, and Managing Director of Urbanscale. He taught at NYU and UCL and was the inaugural Senior Urban Fellow at LSE Cities. His books include *Everyware* (2006), which pioneered discussions on ubiquitous computing, and *Radical Technologies* (2017), analyzing AR, blockchain, and automation. His latest work, *Lifehouse* (2024), outlines how to navigate climate crisis and societal collapse.
Adam Greenfield’s talks are insightful, thought-provoking, and grounded in global expertise. He presents accessible yet rigorous analyses of disruptive technologies and their socio-political ramifications. His audiences include corporations, universities, think tanks, and government institutions. He delivers strategic foresight on urban futures, digital transformation, and sustainability with clarity and authority.
A critical overview of emerging technologies—from AI to AR—and their effects on daily life, labor, and urban environments.
Based on his 2024 book, this talk offers a conceptual and practical guide for adapting to climate crisis and late capitalist collapse, from personal to collective levels.
A narrative on how technology evolves from visible tools to omnipresent systems, impacting behavior, privacy, and social structures.
If you are looking for a thought-provoking, strategic, and interdisciplinary speaker for your next event or conference on technology, urban futures, or sustainability, you can book Adam Greenfield through Thinking Heads. As one of the most prominent figures in critical analysis of emerging technologies, Adam delivers a dynamic and professional presentation that ensures the best experience for your audience. Contact Thinking Heads today to learn more and secure his participation in your upcoming event or conference.
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