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Mike Walsh interviewed by Malaysia Media on the importance of the AI-powered organisation and more

Mike Walsh

Mike Walsh, leading futurist, was interviewed by Malaysia media, including the Borneo Post and TVS on the importance of the AI-powered organisation, the important skillsets for the future, and the comparative advantage of Sarawak, Malaysia. Learn more about it here. Mike Walsh is the CEO of Tomorrow, a global consultancy on designing business for the 21st […]

Rohit Talwar Spoke at Hong Kong Cyberport Venture Capital Forum

Rohit Talwar

Rohit Talwar recently spoke at Hong Kong Cyberport Venture Capital Forum, on the topic: Winning in a Fast Future – Innovating in the AI Era Here is the Synopsis of his keynote: Disruption – Global shifts, shocks, and challenges shaping the AI era Evolution – How AI and related technologies could evolve in the next […]

Jonathan Brill – Choose Luck to Navigate Uncertainty

Jonathan Brill

Jonathan Brill, international bestselling author and Forbes #1 futurist shares vital insights on competencies for strategic luck that can help you navigate the unpredictable waters we face today. Choose Luck: Tools to Navigate Uncertainty Most people think luck is coincidence, fate or that you make it yourself. It’s not, it’s a science-based skill — and […]

Prof Hiroshi Ishiguro Spoke in Malaysia on Avatar and the Future Society

Prof Hiroshi Ishiguro

Prof Hiroshi Ishiguro recently spoke in Malaysia on the topic of avatar technology and the future of society Avatar and the future society In his keynote, Prof Hiroshi Ishiguro introduced the technologies of autonomous robots and avatars (teleoperated robots and CG characters) that he has developed, and discuss how the avatar technology will change the […]

Mike Walsh, Leading Futurist, Opening Keynote at WCIT IDECS 2023 in Kuching Malaysia

Mike Walsh

Mike Walsh , Leading Futurist, was invited to be the opening keynote speaker at the WCIT IDECS 2023 in Kuching Malaysia. He inspired the audience on the importance of getting ahead of the game, and what it takes to become an AI-powered organisation. His session received excellent reviews from the audiences. The AI-Powered Organization There has […]

Nir Eyal: Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life

Nir Eyal

We are living through a crisis of distraction and behavioral designer Nir Eyal shows what life could look like if you followed through on your intentions in his new book Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life ‌Ever get the feeling the world is full of too many distractions? Research shows the […]

Su-Yen Wong Spoke at MDRT Global Conference Hosted in Singapore

Su-Yen Wong

Su-Yen Wong has just spoke at the MDRT Global Conference hosted in Singapore, on the topic: “Leadership in an Asian Century”. Abstract: What will it take for Asian leaders to thrive during the region’s expected growth surge? How can they prepare to navigate the intersection of technology, strategy and leadership? The future of Asian financial […]

Steven Van Belleghem New Book on Customer Experience: “A diamond in the rough”

Steven Van Belleghem

Steven Van Belleghem is set to release his latest book “A diamond in the rough” in late September 2023. The core of the book is about ‘how to create a strong customer culture”. It’s based on the simple paradox that every company has the desire to be customer centric, but only a handful really become customer […]

Sharon Gai Book Tour: Ecommerce Reimagined: Retail and Ecommerce in China

Sharon Gai

Sharon Gai is now on a book tour, sharing her insights on how Chinese apps function, and why Chinese players like Tik Tok, Shein, and Temu are winning in the west. Sharon Gai’s book, “Ecommerce Reimagined: Retail and Ecommerce in China”, offers a practical guide to Chinese ecommerce markets for businesspeople and scholars. China represents […]

Brett King: AI bank accounts to tell consumers how to invest

Brett King

A bank account that gives advice on managing money may be closer than you think. Banking futurist, Brett King, shared his insights on the future of finance in recent keynote presentation. Photo credit: Brett King’s FB page Brett King is a bestselling author and the founder of a breakout new retail banking concept, Moven. Voted as American Banker’s […]

Darren Thayre on Drive Strategy & Growth For The Next Leap Into The Future

Darren Thayre

Darren Thayre, Head of Innovation, Global Strategic Initiatives (APAC, Japan & China), Google and one of leading voices of Digital Transformation in Asia shared his insights on the Future of Work at TechHRSG. Here is the video recording of his presentation. Read more about it here. Darren Thayre is a digital transformation subject matter expert. He […]

Anders Sörman-Nilsson: Futurist-in-Residence

Anders Sörman-Nilsson

As a futurist, Anders Sörman-Nilsson knows that organizations and individuals aspire to be transformation catalysts. To facilitate this, he helps create transformational moments through his work as a keynote speaker, moderator, and entrepreneur. With the current shift in the way humans meet, connect, and collaborate due to the pandemic, many feel overwhelmed about designing culture-shifting […]

Dr Leroy Chiao, Former NASA Astronaut, Recent Interview on the Artemis II Mission

Dr Leroy Chiao

In a recent interview, former NASA astronaut Dr Leroy Chiao, shared his insights on the Artemis II Mission. Watch the clip of the interview below: Dr Leroy Chiao 焦立中 worked at NASA for 15 years before he left the agency in 2005.  A veteran of four space missions, Dr. Chiao most recently served as Commander and […]

Dr Dianne McGrath Inspires Audiences with her Expeditions

Dianne McGrath

Dr Dianne McGrath is currently circumnavigating our planet in the Clipper 2023-24 Round the World Yacht Race. In her keynote, she would explain how she is preparing for this unique adventure, how she pushes herself to go beyond her comfort zone, seeks to learn something new every day, and does her best to protect our […]

Jonathan Brill, Author of Rogue Waves, Future-Proof Your Business to Survive and Profit from Radical Change, Available to Speak in Asia

Jonathan Brill

We at Speakers Connect are thrilled to share that Jonathan Brill is now available to speak in Asia! Jonathan Brill writes, speaks and advises on how to create, manage and turn radical change to your advantage. Brill is an expert on strategic foresight and technology innovation. His warm style, compelling stories, and intellectual rigor inspire visionaries and […]

Prof Hiroshi Ishiguro: Is the android era upon us?

Prof Hiroshi Ishiguro

In Society 5.0, hyper-realistic autonomous androids like ERICA may work alongside humans. Prof Hiroshi Ishiguro will be sharing his insights at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai. Prof Hiroshi Ishiguro, who has been selected as one of the top 100 geniuses alive in the world today by Synectics Survey of Contemporary Genius in 2007, is currently […]