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Keynote SpeakerScott Steinberg

World’s Leading Business Strategist, Fortune Magazine’s Master of Innovation

Scott Steinberg is a futurist, business strategist and innovation trends expert with over 25 years of experience providing strategic forecasting and management and strategic consulting services to over 2000 startups, government entities, and Fortune 500 companies. He is the bestselling author of over 30 books on leadership, change management, digital... Read More

Biography

Scott Steinberg is a futurist, business strategist and innovation trends expert with over 25 years of experience providing strategic forecasting and management and strategic consulting services to over 2000 startups, government entities, and Fortune 500 companies. He is the bestselling author of over 30 books on leadership, change management, digital transformation, marketing and advertising such as Think Like a Futurist and Make Change Work for You, among other topics. The creator of the POP FUTURE training method, he’s been described by the BBC as one of America’s top futurists and was recognized by Consulting magazine as one of today’s Top 25 Consultants.
 
He has made regular appearances on ABC, CBS, CNN, and NBC and has led keynotes, breakouts, seminars and training programs for organizations including IBM, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, the PGA Tour, Century 21, Ford, Dell, and Procter & Gamble. A strategic adviser to CEOs and 4-star generals, the noted futurist and professional speaker has shared the stage with Nobel Prize winners, FIFA champions and Olympic gold medalists.
 
Scott Steinberg has also been broadly recognized for his consulting work, having served as a thought leader for American Society of Association Executives and Wall St. Journal, and received honors and awards from the International Association for Scholastic Excellence, Fortune, and the 21st Century Icon Awards, among others.

"One of the best gurus on innovation + competitive advantage strategies to accelerate growth.” European Commission
“If you really want to know about business, you should refer to Scott Steinberg.” Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin
“Scott’s speech was an eye-opener for EMC. Insights from his talk, specifically his comments on how to build and foster an innovative culture, and research he covered regarding game-changing innovation in large enterprises, enabled us to spark change and innovation on a global scale. As a keynote speaker for thousands of EMC employees, customers, and partners, and in intimate conversations with top executives, Scott was a dynamo. I highly recommend him to any company interested in building innovative culture, disruptive problem-solving approaches or positive change in their organization.” Calvin Smith, Principal Manager, Global Innovation & Marketing, Dell EMC
“Scott delivered an inspiring keynote session on ‘Innovation in the New Era of Smart’ at the IBM BusinessConnect event in Dubai. His speech was thought provoking, coherent and succinct , backed by real world innovation examples from his consulting experience. It was one of the best sessions that I have ever attended, and he held the audience engaged throughout his session. I highly recommend Scott for key note sessions on Innovation and Business Strategy.” Logan Vadivelu, Worldwide Smarter Process Solutions Leader, IBM
"Thank you so much, Scott! Your session received accolades… and your advice was spot on. So many references to your insights throughout the day!"
"I had the pleasure of hearing Scott speak and could not have been more impressed with him. From how he interacts with his audience to really knowing all about trends and global culture to being a master of delivering and leading interesting and innovative discussions. He's a down-to-earth, very intelligent consultant who never talks down to his audience + motivates them to get excited about thinking about how to connect brands with customers. He's a gem!"
“Scott Steinberg's Think Like a Futurist program is a must-experience for any business leader interested in managing change in this post-pandemic environment. Scott’s insights into uncertainty, innovation, disruption, and trends analysis are critical for any business venture, present or future. Before seeking your own path to growth and wealth, avail yourself of Scott’s wealth of knowledge and insight."
"Thank you so much for sharing all your wisdom and knowledge - we really appreciate your contribution to the success of our meeting! Our Association Executives Council members were very complimentary about your program: Lots of good information! It was a pleasure working with you and I certainly hope that our paths cross again soon as well: You are a gem."
"The future can be exciting and frightening at the same time. Scott broke it down and walked the audience through major drivers affecting our associations. I thoroughly enjoyed the discussion."
"The future can be exciting and frightening at the same time. Scott broke it down and walked the audience through major drivers affecting our associations. I thoroughly enjoyed the discussion."
“Scott’s speech was an eye-opener for EMC. Insights from his talk, specifically his comments on how to build and foster an innovative culture, and research he covered regarding game-changing innovation in large enterprises, enabled us to spark change and innovation on a global scale. As a keynote speaker for thousands of EMC employees, customers, and partners, and in intimate conversations with top executives, Scott was a dynamo. I highly recommend him to any company interested in building innovative culture, disruptive problem-solving approaches or positive change in their organization.”
“If you really want to know about business, you should refer to Scott Steinberg.”
"One of the best gurus on innovation + competitive advantage strategies to accelerate growth.”
"Scott is a visionary in many regards, his insights into technology and entertainment trends are spot on. Additionally, he is a entrepreneur as well as a great person. I look forward to working with Scott again in the near future."

Popular Talks by Scott Steinberg

  • Leading Through Disruption: How To Thrive Amid Uncertainty
    Unpredictability is the only thing we can predict and uncertainty the only certainty for businesses and working professionals going forward. Luckily, as today’s most successful leaders know, a few simple shifts in strategy and thinking are all it takes to stay one step ahead of the curve. Discover how small...
  • What's the Future of Work: Tomorrow's best practices, operating models, and workforce trends
    From virtual communications and remote workforces to digital transformation, online apps, and cloud-based operations, the shape of business – and how organizations connect with and engage customers – has fundamentally changed. At the same time, companies not only need to become much more agile and adaptable in order to help...
  • Think like a futurist: How to see tomorrow today
    Think quickly – the future is coming on fast! In this high-energy, high-impact session, you’ll learn to thrive in an age of constant disruption by applying the same strategies and skills that today’s top market leaders use to spot rising trends and opportunities before rivals can react. A crash course...
  • Simple change, big impact: How to do more with less and pivot your way to success
    COVID-19 or no, who says that finding ways to innovate and stay ahead of the curve has to be time-consuming, difficult, or expensive? Oftentimes, all it takes to overcome the most complex and challenging problems are just the simplest and most clever of solutions – and slight shifts in business...
  • Customer experience is everything: designing products, services and solutions that connect
    Customer experience hasn’t quickly just become the ultimate source of competitive advantage today – in tomorrow’s hyper-competitive business world, it will be everything. Happily, you don’t have to be a genius to build better business solutions or brands – just more clever and ingenious instead. A masterclass in practical innovation...
  • Leading with innovation: How to future-proof yourself, fearlessly innovate, and succeed disruption
    Even the most successful organizations must continually reinvent their products, services and solutions to remain market leaders in an age of growing change, connectivity and globalization. In this eye-opening presentation, audiences will learn how to thrive in the new operating reality, create competitive advantage, and successfully leverage new leadership strategies...
  • Change management: creating a culture of innovation
    In today’s working world, competitive landscapes and best practices shift faster than ever – as do market and workforce trends. But no matter how much disruption you’re dealing with, you can empower both individuals and teams to more effectively embrace paradigm shifts, improve organizational learning, and boost productivity with these...
  • Fast >> Forward: How to turbo-charge business, sales, and career growth
    Why wait to achieve your goals when you can start ticking them off your to-do list in no time flat? Discover how to put yourself and your organization on the fast-track to success as the world’s leading business strategist reveals how today’s most celebrated businesses and brands create winning results...
  • Defending against disruption: maintaining cyber security in the age of digital transformation
    In today’s connected and always online high-tech world, where organizations must change and adapt to market shifts at record speed, staying alert to cyber threats is essential. That’s because digital transformation is on the rise – and so is cybercrime, today’s fastest-growing form of criminal activity, which is skyrocketing at an alarming rate. These concerns will only...