Jason Schenker is President of Prestige Economics and Chairman of The Futurist Institute. He is a top-ranked economist, leading futurist, and bestselling author with expertise in emerging technologies and AI, geopolitics, financial markets, and the economy. He was ranked the world’s #1 forecaster in 27 categories by Bloomberg News, and his research is a reference for executives, corporate boards, industry groups, central banks, and governments worldwide. He has written 36 books, fifteen of which have been #1 bestsellers. Recognized as a trusted voice in economic forecasting, Schenker is regularly consulted by Fortune 500 companies and government agencies seeking clarity on complex market dynamics and emerging trends. A Forbes contributor and LinkedIn Top Voice, he has delivered more than 1,300 keynote speeches and 1,000 television interviews worldwide.
He has advised prestigious international organizations, including NATO, as well as multiple private entities. His expertise spans macroeconomic forecasting, financial markets, energy, metals, commodities, agriculture, and the societal impact of technological disruption. He combines analytical rigor with practical insights to anticipate complex scenarios in a rapidly changing global environment. Prior to founding Prestige Economics in 2009, Schenker began his career as an economist at Wachovia, later Wells Fargo, and worked as a Risk Specialist at McKinsey & Company, building an extensive foundation in financial risk management and commodity markets. He also trains executives worldwide in future-readiness through The Futurist Institute.
Jason Schenker offers an analytical and accurate look at the future challenges of the global economy and the impact of technological and AI disruption, geopolitical conjunctures, and social phenomena. His work as a consultant for NATO and leading private organizations gives him undeniable authority to diagnose current geopolitics and, above all, forecast economic scenarios across industries and markets. Through a multidisciplinary perspective, he addresses the labor market, democratic challenges, and cultural shifts of major consequence. Audiences praise his ability to distill dense data into clear, forward-looking narratives that translate directly into strategic decision-making, tailored to each audience’s industry.
An in-depth analysis of international macroeconomic and financial challenges with actionable forecasts for decision-makers. This keynote equips leaders to navigate shifting markets confidently.
How AI and emerging technologies are reshaping industries, jobs, and business models. Schenker links these shifts to competitive advantage and strategy.
The effects of global political dynamics and risks on financial markets and investments. He ties these dynamics to concrete risk-management decisions.
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