Dr. Mark van Rijmenam is a strategic futurist and award-winning keynote speaker, known for living at the sharp edge of tomorrow. He is globally ranked as the #1 futurist and Salesforce recognized him as a leading voice in AI (one of 16 globally). Having pioneered virtual reality keynotes and TEDx talks, explored AI breakthroughs through... Read more
Dr. Mark van Rijmenam is a strategic futurist and award-winning keynote speaker, known for living at the sharp edge of tomorrow. He is globally ranked as the #1 futurist and Salesforce recognized him as a leading voice in AI (one of 16 globally).
Having pioneered virtual reality keynotes and TEDx talks, explored AI breakthroughs through a digital twin of himself, and cycled across the harsh Australian outback to raise funds for children’s cancer research, he is on a lifelong mission to empower others with a mindset that doesn’t merely predict the future but actively sculpts it. He is a LinkedIn Top Voice and the author of six books on emerging technologies and he is celebrated for offering a balanced perspective on the future and turning abstract ideas into tangible concepts.
Formerly describing himself as an Optimistic Dystopian, Dr. van Rijmenam has evolved into an Architect of Tomorrow—equipping Fortune 500 companies, governments, and changemakers to navigate the complexities of emerging technologies with vision, resilience, and purpose.
His latest book is Now What? How to Ride the Tsunami of Change, is unlike any business book. It doesn’t just explain the future; it lets you experience it with a sci-fi story from 2051 woven throughout, 280-character TidalShots you can share instantly, and—here’s the game-changer—a 24/7 AI digital twin that coaches you through exponential change. This isn’t another book about technology trends, it’s a practical framework that blends Eastern philosophy, Indigenous wisdom, Western innovation, and Nature’s wisdom to help us navigate a world where AI, robotics, and synthetic biology are converging at breakneck speed.
As a Certified Speaking Professional, Global Speaking Fellow, and 6-time author, he has captivated audiences in over 30 countries, blending academic rigor with cutting-edge innovation. He is the founder of Futurwise, which helps you cut through the noise to obtain more wisdom on fast-changing topics using hyper-personalized insights from trusted sources.
If 2021 was the year for the metaverse, 2022 was the year for generative AI. In the past months, Generative AI took the world by storm, and in 2023, these disruptive forces will converge to kickstart the immersive internet and unleash creativity like never before.
In this keynote, Dr Van...
We live in exponential times, and simply having a digital strategy focused on continuous innovation is no longer enough to thrive in a constantly changing world. In order to transform an organisation and contribute to building a secure and rewarding networked society, collaboration among employees, customers and machines is increasingly...
We’re living in the most transformative era in history, where machines and humans converge like never before. And as AI continues to reshape every industry and workforce, the need for visionary leaders who can harness its power and unlock new opportunities has never been greater.
Join me, Dr Mark van...
In this mind-bending keynote, we will explore what is real and what is fake in a world driven by synthetic data and media. In an algorithmic post-truth world, the lines between reality and fiction are becoming increasingly blurred, and it’s essential to understand how to navigate this new landscape.
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The organisation of tomorrow will look fundamentally different than today’s organisation. As we have seen due to Covid-19, the digital employee will become more important. Those enterprises that are aware of the upcoming changes can best prepare and achieve competitive advantage in a data-driven society. Consequently, the future of work...
We live in exponential times and simply having a digital strategy focused on continuous innovation is no longer enough to thrive in a constantly changing world. Black Swans such as Covid-19 disrupt your business. In order to transform an organisation and contribute to building a secure and rewarding networked society,...
We live in a world of accelerated change and disruptive innovations are challenging the status quo for organisations. The common denominator of all these innovations? They produce data, lots of it, which can be used to create magical experiences that were unthinkable before. In order to remain competitive, organisations need...
Knowledge is a form of power and knowledge is derived from data. Having access to data has become a prerequisite in today’s world to remain competitive. Data and analytics enable you to sense and seize opportunities in the environment of your company and to take action accordingly. The global pandemic...