As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms industries, organisations are entering a new era where humans and intelligent systems must work side by side. Leaders are now asking: How do we redesign workflows, cultures, and strategies so humans and AI can collaborate effectively?
For event planners preparing leadership summits, annual kick-offs, and industry conferences in 2026, securing a futurist who can demystify AI–human collaboration is more important than ever. Below is a curated selection of visionary speakers who can help your organisation understand, prepare for, and thrive in this new age of hybrid intelligence.
Mike Walsh – Building Human-Centric AI Futures
Global futurist Mike Walsh helps leaders reimagine the organisation of tomorrow, where AI augments decision-making and human creativity becomes a strategic differentiator. His keynotes explore how companies can redesign processes, leadership, and culture for an algorithmic world.
Zack Kass – Making Generative AI Actionable for Every Organisation
Former Head of Go-to-Market at OpenAI, Zack Kass specialises in translating generative AI into clear, strategic insights. He helps organisations understand what’s possible today, what’s coming next, and how AI can elevate human capabilities rather than replace them.
Chris Heemskerk – Innovation & Customer-Centricity in the AI Era
Chris Heemskerk brings deep insights from leading global innovation teams. He focuses on how organisations can build innovation engines, adopt new digital capabilities, and stay laser-focused on human needs in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent technologies.
Lital Marom – Empowering Teams for Digital Transformation
Lital Marom inspires organisations to embrace future-ready thinking. Her talks focus on agility, growth mindsets, and the shifts required to thrive as AI becomes embedded across workflows. She offers practical frameworks for building adaptable, innovative teams.
Mark van Rijmenam – The Digital Speaker on Emerging Tech Futures
Mark van Rijmenam decodes the implications of AI, blockchain, data privacy, and emerging technologies. He helps audiences understand how human-machine collaboration will impact strategy, security, and competitiveness in the years ahead.
Brett King – The Future of Fintech and Smart Economies
Brett King, bestselling author and futurist, explores how AI, digital money, and smart economies will change the way we live and work. He outlines how AI-driven systems will enhance human decision-making in banking, commerce, and public services.
Benjamin Bargetzi – Hyper-Personalisation and the Cognitive Era
Benjamin Bargetzi speaks on the convergence of AI, neuroscience, and behavioural science. He helps organisations understand how cognitive technologies can personalise experiences, support human performance, and redefine customer engagement.
Hiroshi Ishiguro – Exploring the Boundaries Between Humans and Robots
Renowned roboticist Hiroshi Ishiguro pushes the frontier of human-robot interaction with his lifelike androids and experiments in presence, identity, and emotion. His keynotes challenge audiences to consider what collaboration will mean when machines appear—and behave—more human.
Anders Sörman-Nilsson – Bridging Human Values with Digital Transformation
Anders Sörman-Nilsson explains how organisations can balance cutting-edge AI adoption with timeless human values. His “digilogue” framework helps teams navigate change while remaining purpose-driven and customer-centric.
Charles Reed Anderson – Practical Digital Transformation for Enterprise Leaders
Charles Reed Anderson brings a uniquely pragmatic lens to IoT, AI adoption, and enterprise transformation. His sessions guide leaders through real-world use cases, helping them understand what drives success—and failure—in the digital age.
Jason Sosa – Creative AI and the Future of Human Expression
Jason Sosa explores how AI enables new forms of creativity, design, and immersive experiences. His work helps organisations anticipate how intelligent interfaces and emerging technologies will transform communication, commerce, and culture.
Monika Bielskyte – Designing Inclusive and Regenerative Futures
Futurist Monika Bielskyte focuses on inclusive, ethical, and regenerative futures. She guides organisations to design ecosystems where AI enhances—not diminishes—wellbeing, accessibility, and human possibility.
Bring Leading Futurist Insights to Your 2026 Event
As AI–human collaboration becomes a defining business capability, these futurist speakers offer invaluable perspectives for teams navigating disruption, innovation, and cultural transformation. Whether your event focuses on strategy, leadership, or the future of work, these experts can help your organisation prepare for what’s next.
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