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Keynote SpeakerJason Schenker

Top-Ranked Economist, Leading Futurist, and Bestselling Author

Jason Schenker is the President of Prestige Economics and Chairman of The Futurist Institute. He is a top-ranked economist, leading futurist, bestselling author, and in-demand keynote speaker who delivers high-impact presentations on economic trends, financial markets, geopolitical risks, AI, technology trends, and the future of work. Through his talks and... Read more

Biography

Jason Schenker is the President of Prestige Economics and Chairman of The Futurist Institute. He is a top-ranked economist, leading futurist, bestselling author, and in-demand keynote speaker who delivers high-impact
presentations on economic trends, financial markets, geopolitical risks, AI, technology trends, and the future of work. Through his talks and research, Schenker helps clients anticipate risks and seize opportunities.

A trusted voice on the economy, financial markets, geopolitics, and technology trends like AI and quantum, Schenker has delivered over 1,200 keynotes for public and private companies, corporate boards, industry groups, institutional investors, and government entities. He has spoken at events hosted by the U.S. Federal Reserve, the London Metal Exchange, the Singapore Exchange, the AFP, AICPA, SXSW, the CIA, and NATO.

Schenker’s speeches focus on the economy, financial markets, commodities, supply chain, futurist innovation and technology, artificial intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing, energy and sustainability, geopolitics,
demographics, and other trends. He has been speaking and writing on AI, automation, and robots since 2016.

As a prolific thought leader, Schenker has created over 40 LinkedIn Learning courses on AI, economics, finance, and technology taken by 1.3 million students. He is the author of 36 books and 15 #1 bestsellers, including Jobs for Robots, Futureproof Supply Chain, The Future of Finance is Now, Quantum: Computing Nouveau, The Promise of Blockchain, The Robot and Automation Almanac, The Future of Energy, Recession-Proof, The Future of Food and Agriculture After COVID, and The Future After COVID. His next book, Cold War Two, will be released in March 2025.

Bloomberg News has ranked Schenker the #1 forecaster in the world in 27 categories since 2011, including for his forecasts of crude oil prices, natural gas prices, gold prices, industrial metals prices (copper, aluminum, nickel,
tin, zinc), the euro, the British pound, the Australian dollar, agricultural commodity prices (coffee, cotton, sugar, soybeans), new home sales, U.S. payrolls, and the U.S. unemployment rate. He is a Forbes contributor, LinkedIn
Top Voice, former Bloomberg Opinion columnist, and media commentator on CNBC, CNN, the BBC, and Bloomberg, including as a guest host on Bloomberg Television.

Schenker created a rigorous program for The Futurist Institute that includes courses on The Future of Work, The Future of Transportation, The Future of Data, The Future of Finance, Futurist Fundamentals, The Future of Energy, The Future of Leadership, The Future of Healthcare, and The Future of Quantum Computing.

Schenker is one of the 100 CEOs on the non-partisan Texas Business Leadership Council, the Texas affiliate of the Business Roundtable that advises elected officials of both parties at the state and federal levels. He is a Board Leadership Fellow of the National Association of Corporate Directors and a Fellow of the Energy Institute.

Before founding Prestige Economics in 2009, Schenker was a Risk Specialist at McKinsey and Chief Energy and Commodity Economist at Wachovia (Wells Fargo). He holds master’s degrees in economics, negotiation, and German, and a bachelor’s in history and German. He has been a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) since 2010.

Schenker is currently Adjunct Faculty for the Joint Special Operations University at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). He is also an Adjunct Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and an
advisor to the U.S. State Department and the Foreign Service Institute.

Popular Talks by Jason Schenker

  • The Economic, Financial, and Technology Outlook: Seizing Opportunity in a Time of Uncertainty
    Join the globally recognized economist and futurist Jason Schenker for a keynote exploring the economic, financial, technology, and geopolitical forces shaping the future of business. He will provide insights on growth, labor markets, inflation, interest rates, and industry trends, along with the risks and opportunities presented by Cold War Two®,...
  • AI Opportunities and Risks: The Future of Work, Business, and Global Competition
    Join Jason Schenker, futurist, bestselling author, and top-ranked economist, for a compelling keynote on the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence across industries, markets, and global competition. Since 2017, Schenker has been delivering keynotes on AI, automation, and the future of work, offering expert insights into the rapid evolution of...
  • Headlines and Trendlines for the Economy, Markets, and Technology Shaping the Decade Ahead
    Join Jason Schenker, President of Prestige Economics and Chairman of The Futurist Institute, for an in-depth look at the economic, financial, and geopolitical forces shaping the future. Mr. Schenker will break down key trends in inflation, interest rates, markets, and global trade, along with the risks of Cold War Two®...
  • Outlook for the Global Economy Amidst Bending and Breaking Supply Chains
    Global supply chains are under immense strain, reshaping economic and market dynamics worldwide. In this insightful session, Jason Schenker, a top-ranked economist and futurist, examines the challenges and opportunities emerging from supply chain disruptions, trade tensions, and shifting geopolitical risks. As inflation, labor shortages, logistical bottlenecks, and trade risks are...
  • Tailwinds in a Tempest: Navigating Uncertainty and Seizing Opportunity Through 2030
    Join the globally recognized economist and futurist Jason Schenker for a keynote and fireside chat exploring the economic, financial, and geopolitical forces shaping the future of business. He will provide insights on growth, labor markets, inflation, interest rates, and industry trends, along with the risks and opportunities presented by Cold...
  • The Future of Business: Key Economic, Geopolitical, and Technological Risks for Corporate Boards
    As corporate boards navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain global landscape, understanding key economic, geopolitical, and technological risks is essential for effective governance, strategic planning, and long-term value creation. In this exclusive keynote, Jason Schenker, a top-ranked economist, futurist, and board advisor, provides a high-level, boardroom-focused briefing on the critical...
  • The Future of Finance is Now: Navigating Disruption, Innovation, Risk, and Opportunity
    The financial industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, presenting significant opportunity and risk. In this dynamic keynote, Jason Schenker, a top-ranked financial forecaster, futurist, and economist, explores the forces shaping the future of banking, markets, financial services, and insurance. This session will examine how AI, automation, and blockchain are redefining...
  • The Future of Energy or The Future of Oil, Gas, and Power Economic Necessities in Cold War Two®
    Join Jason Schenker, a top-ranked oil and gas price forecaster and futurist, for a dynamic exploration of the future of oil, gas, and power in an era of economic necessity and geopolitical tension. As global energy demand grows alongside population and wealth, oil, gas, and electricity remain foundational to economic...
  • The Future of Manufacturing, Automotive, and Transport: Economic Trends, Policy Risks, and Global Disruptions
    Join Jason Schenker, futurist, bestselling author, and top-ranked economist, for a high-energy keynote on the forces shaping the future of manufacturing, automotive, and transport industries. As economic, technological, and geopolitical shifts accelerate, understanding the key trends ahead is critical for business leaders. This session will examine the health of the...
  • Future of Real Estate, Housing, and Construction: Economic Trends, Labor Shortages, and Policy Risks
    Join Jason Schenker, futurist, bestselling author, and top-ranked economist, for a data-driven keynote on the forces shaping the future of real estate, housing, and construction. As supply chain constraints and labor shortages intensify, the industry faces a rapidly evolving landscape with both risks and opportunities. This session will explore the...
  • The Future of Healthcare: Economic, Technological, and Policy Disruptions Ahead
    Join Jason Schenker, futurist, bestselling author, and top-ranked economist, for a compelling keynote on the economic, technological, and policy forces reshaping healthcare in the years ahead. With rising costs, workforce shortages, and shifting regulations, the healthcare industry is facing one of the most disruptive periods in its history—but also new...
  • Demographics, Generations, and the Future of Work: Economic and Strategic Trends Ahead
    As workforce demographics shift and generational transitions accelerate, business leaders must prepare for profound economic, labor market, and consumer changes in the years ahead. In this compelling keynote, top-ranked economist and futurist Jason Schenker explores the critical forces shaping the future of work, business, and economic growth— through the lens...
  • The Future of Texas: Economic Growth, Technology, and Geopolitical Opportunities
    Texas stands at the crossroads of economic transformation, technological innovation, and geopolitical opportunity. In this dynamic keynote, Jason Schenker, a top-ranked economist, futurist, and Texas business leader, explores the powerful forces shaping the future of the Lone Star State. As one of the fastest-growing economies in the U.S., Texas is...
  • The Future of South Korea: Economic Growth, Technology Leadership, and Geopolitical Challenges
    South Korea stands at the forefront of global economic, technological, and geopolitical transformation. As a leader in semiconductors, AI, advanced manufacturing, and global trade, South Korea has built a powerful economic foundation—but what does the future hold for its industries, financial markets, and strategic position in an increasingly uncertain world?...
  • The Future of Japan: Economic Resilience, Technological Innovation, and Global Challenges
    Japan has long been a leader in technology, manufacturing, and financial markets, but as global economic and geopolitical landscapes shift, the country faces new challenges and opportunities. In this forward-looking keynote, Jason Schenker, a top-ranked economist, leading futurist, and bestselling author will provide a data-driven analysis of the forces shaping...