John Sanei is a global futurist and transformative keynote speaker, ranked among the World’s Top 5 Futurists in 2025and previously named one of the Top 10 Futurist Professionals of 2024. He is the co-host of the 2x award-winning podcast The Expansive, ranked in the top 1.5% of podcasts globally and the top 5% most shared on Spotify. With deep insights into the future of work, technology, and human adaptability, John helps organizations navigate disruption with clarity and confidence. He empowers leaders to thrive in the A.I. era, combining strategic foresight with actionable tools to create lasting impact.
A 4x TEDx speaker, John has delivered keynotes in over 50 countries and is trusted by Fortune 100 companies, governments, and royal families. His global client base includes NASA, Microsoft, Mastercard, SAP, Coca-Cola, Oracle, Dell, PepsiCo, PwC, Emirates, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and Unilever, among many others. Whether advising C-suite leaders or energizing entire workforces, John is known for translating complexity into clarity and sparking a mindset of innovation, agility, and resilience.
John is a Global Expert at Singularity University and serves on the faculty at Duke Corporate Education, where he shares his pioneering research on human behavior, exponential technology, and future readiness. A prolific author, he has written or co-authored 11 books, including six bestsellers, offering frameworks for personal transformation and business reinvention in rapidly evolving environments.
Blending his love for learning, meditation, and exploration, John lives his message daily — continuously seeking out the frontiers of innovation and human potential. His unique presence, combining calm authority with contagious energy, makes him one of the most in-demand keynote speakers on the global stage today. Whether addressing A.I., leadership, or adaptability, he doesn’t just inspire – he equips audiences to act with courage and clarity.
