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Marco Tempest is a globally acclaimed creative technologist, thought leader, and cyber illusionist. He serves as the Extended Reality Lead Consultant for Accenture, a Creative Technologist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and is a Director’s Fellow Alumni at the MIT Media Lab. As the Founder and Director of the MagicLab in New York City, Marco merges technology and illusion to create captivating, immersive experiences. His groundbreaking work has redefined the boundaries between science, magic, and storytelling.
Marco Tempest began his career in Zurich, Switzerland, combining his engineering talent with a passion for magic to create “technomagic,” a unique genre blending advanced technology with illusion. Early in his career, he gained recognition for performances like “The NeXT Wave of Magic,” which led to collaborations with major technology companies such as NeXT, Sony, and Microsoft. Over the years, Marco has founded Newmagic Communications, collaborated with Fortune 100 companies, and launched a globally distributed TV series, *The Virtual Magician*, viewed by over 250 million people.
He has delivered keynote speeches at events such as the Milken Institute Conference, EmTech, and the World Economic Forum. Marco has also been invited to speak at TED seven times, demonstrating his ability to inspire audiences with his visionary use of technology. He is deeply involved with the tech industry, advising on emerging products and collaborating with top innovators on projects such as Google ATAP, Microsoft HoloLens, and Project Soli.
Marco Tempest’s talks are innovative and transformative, blending live demonstrations, storytelling, and cutting-edge technology to captivate audiences. Whether presenting at global conferences or collaborating with product teams, Marco uses his cyber illusionist skills to simplify complex concepts, spark creativity, and inspire innovation. His presentations are designed to astonish and engage, offering a glimpse into the future of technology, storytelling, and human interaction.
An exploration of AI’s dual potential to create opportunities and challenges across industries and society.
A journey into the creative process behind turning technological dreams into reality.
A visionary look at how emerging technologies like extended reality and virtual production are shaping the future.
Insights into how immersive technologies are transforming storytelling, entertainment, and collaboration.
An interactive session on using illusion to prototype and explore future technologies.
If you’re looking for an extraordinary speaker who combines magic, technology, and visionary storytelling, you can book Marco Tempest through Thinking Heads. As a pioneer in technomagic and a thought leader in emerging technologies, Marco delivers unique, awe-inspiring presentations that leave a lasting impact. Contact Thinking Heads today to secure his participation in your next event.
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