The COVID 19 pandemic has undoubtedly disrupted the speaking industry. While we still miss the days when we can meet face to face and connect in person, more and more clients and events organisers are getting comfortable with virtual events, and started to appreciate its flexibility, wider audience reach and cost-effectiveness. One trend that is […]
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Jul
Jul
Dr Mark van Rijmenam has created his digital twin, “The Digital Speaker”, to discuss various digital trends. In this episode, he discusses algorithmic management; what it is, how it helps, how it hurts, what the future holds, and how it will affect you personally. Algorithmic management is the use of computer algorithms and artificial intelligence […]
Asia, China, Speakers
Winston Ma: Digital War – How China’s Tech Power Shapes the Future of AI, Blockchain, & Cyberspace
05
Jul
Jul
Mr. Winston Ma spoke at the virtual program hosted by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations recently, where he explored how China’s innovation ecosystem drives next generation unicorns and its young netizens participate in the evolving digital economy, and what emerging markets can learn from China as they dive headlong into the mobile-first economy. Watch the […]
02
Jul
Jul
Here is Cyriel Kortleven ‘s online presentation showreel. Discover how Cyriel can create a fun, interactive online session where your audience stays attentive! Cyriel Kortleven is a sought-after speaker at conferences, events and internal leadership development meetings. His mission in life: delivering an inspiring boost the creative & entrepreneurial mindset of professionals in change. Through his playful and […]
Asia, Speakers
Morinosuke Kawaguchi Publishes New Book, Complete Analysis of Price-Value Interrelation: A Comparative Approach, in Japanese
30
Jun
Jun
Morinosuke Kawaguchi, Japanese futurist and strategist, has recently published his new book, “Complete Analysis of Price-Value Interrelation: A Comparative Approach, 超万物開闢図譜（ちょうばんぶつかいびゃくずふ)” . In this book, more than 2,400 products distributed in Japan are compared and evaluated by developing them on a coordinate map showing the unit price per kilogram and the shipment volume on the […]
Asia, China, Speakers
Why Dr Leroy Chiao, NASA Astronaut Sees Many Reasons for Optimism Despite the Pandemic
28
Jun
Jun
In a recent Asia Society interview, Dr Leroy Chiao, former NASA astronaut, shared why he saw many reasons for optimism despite the pandemic. In the latest episode of Asia Society’s series Asian Americans Building America, Asia Society President and CEO Kevin Rudd speaks with Leroy Chiao, a Chinese American astronaut, about his upbringing, his work […]
26
Jun
Jun
Chef Dirk Haltenhof, Executive Director Culinary, The Katara Towers, Lusail, Raffles and Fairmont at Raffles Hotels & Resorts, will be speaking at the Informa Saladplate 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 – 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 & 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 on “Japanese F&B culture in todays world, hospitality and end user”. Click here to register and learn more about the event. […]
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Jun
Jun
Michele Wucker is specialist in risk management and crisis anticipation and is author “The Gray Rhino: How to Recognize and Act on the Obvious Dangers We Ignore” and “You Are What You Risk: The New Art and Science of Navigating an Uncertain World”. In a recent interview, Michele took us through the concept of Gray Rhinos […]
Asia, China, Speakers
Dr Andy Xie: From towering debt to bitcoin’s boom, why 2021 is the year of living dangerously
23
Jun
Jun
In his most recent SCMP opinion piece, independent economist Dr Andy Xie discussed why 2021 is the year of living dangerously. Vaccination is unshackling major developed economies and money is flowing into real economies, sparking overheating and inflation. This may spell the end of the speculative boom in both traditional financial markets and new products […]
Asia, China, Insights, Speakers
Matthew Brennan Discusses ByteDance, TikTok, and China’s Growing Influence in Global Tech
21
Jun
Jun
Apps like WeChat are leading a wave of innovation in China and the world, quickly bringing China closer to the goal of becoming a technological superpower. In a recent podcast interview, Matthew Brennan discusses about the future of Chinese mobile technology and innovation. Matthew is a speaker and writer focusing on Chinese mobile technology and […]
18
Jun
Jun
We at Speakers Connect are most thrilled for the opportunity to engage Brett King, leading banking futurist, and Alex Osterwalder, founder of Business Model Generation, to speak at the HKSTP Corporate Innovation Summit; as well as innovation veteran Guy Parsonage and Vincent Vaucelle to facilitate the corporate innovation workshops! Tremendous reviews from the audience and […]
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Jun
Jun
2021 is the year of the recovery. The year when society emerges from hibernation and the masked marketplace, and the consumer values of the Captive Economy evolve. Ken Hughes, leading consumer behavioralist, discusses in the video here the psychology of Recovery and how best brands and businesses can position themselves to leverage this new set […]
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Jun
Jun
James Clear is a world-renowned expert on habits and decision making as the author of one of the fastest-growing email newsletters in history and his articles at jamesclear.com receive 10 million hits each year with his work frequently appearing in publications including the New York Times, Forbes and Business Insider. He is also the author of […]
Asia, Insights, Speakers
Excited to have Alex Osterwalder, founder of Business Model Generation, to speak on How to Build Invincible Companies
11
Jun
Jun
We are most excited to have Alex Osterwalder, founder of Business Model Generation, to speak on How to Build Invincible Companies at the HKSTP Corporate Innovation Summit Dr. Alexander (Alex) Osterwalder is one of the world’s most influential innovation experts, a leading author, entrepreneur and in-demand speaker whose work has changed the way established companies […]
Asia, Speakers
Welcome Benjamin Loh, Professional #Millennial Speaker, Joining Us at Speakers Connect
09
Jun
Jun
We at Speakers Connect are proud to share that Benjamin Loh , professional #millenialspeaker, is available to speak at your next event. Benjamin is the youngest Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) in Asia and has spoken at 9 countries in Asia from corporations like ANZ Bank, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Porsche, UOB Bank and more. […]
07
Jun
Jun
Andrew Grant shares insights on innovation, transformation and Design Thinking in his keynote “Why Design Thinking (often) Fails?” Innovation is key for organisation transformation – but to prepare for innovation there needs to be both a culture of creativity (at the organisation level) and creative thinking mindset and skill development (at the personal level). There are […]