Keynote speaker (45–60 minutes), strategic foresight facilitator, innovation workshops, and executive retreats.
Corporate leaders, policymakers, innovators, sustainability strategists, and creative professionals shaping the future of business and society.
The future is not a destination, new ones emerge every single day. But what does it really mean to actively engage with and lead in the face of that uncertainty?
In this keynote, Angela will unpack the very near and far future realities organizations are having to contend with, the forces and key trends shaping these futures, and will share the process of Futurecasting to lead in the face of radical and continuous change.
Organizations are confronting societal and environmental urgencies and contending with how to respond. Consumers are decisively choosing to support companies who lead and act with purpose. This keynote will cover how to innovate with purpose: building not only what’s new and what’s next but also thinking systemically about the consequences, the values, and the larger futures that our innovations will contribute to.
The horizon between today’s realities and tomorrow’s possibilities is where the future takes root. This is the space of transition. Angela will move through how transition thinking catalyzes change through bridging today’s needs with tomorrow’s vision.
She will unpack ways to make visible what is failing in the present for organizations and why, and how to envision meaningful futures and new directions forward. Finally, she will share how organizations can use experimentation to transition from where they are now to the futures they want.
Innovating during uncertain times is critical because that is exactly when people and systems are more porous and more willing to think about how things could be done differently – where new ideas, new questions, new visions for the future can and do take root.
This keynote will share strategies for innovating through uncertainty, expanding on how to reframe existential threats as existential choices for better ways to work, to consume, to build technologies and to shape our everyday lives – alongside how and which organizations are leading the way.
Angela Oguntala is a highly sought-after innovation futurist and keynote speaker based in Copenhagen, known for helping organizations anticipate disruption and shape the future with clarity, creativity, and purpose. Her work sits at the intersection of technological transformation, sustainability, and leadership foresight, empowering teams to turn uncertainty into opportunity.
With a decade of experience advising Fortune 500 companies, governments, and global institutions, Angela brings a research-driven and design-thinking approach to her engagements. She is celebrated for her ability to distill complex trends into actionable insights that drive meaningful progress. Her keynotes challenge audiences to move beyond reactive innovation and instead build resilient, future-ready strategies that serve both business success and societal good.
Angela’s presentations explore themes such as the future of work, responsible technology, sustainable innovation, and systems thinking. She is a passionate advocate for using foresight to guide ethical decision-making, helping leaders design futures that are not only possible but preferable.
Her engaging presence and multidisciplinary expertise have made her a trusted voice in global conversations about change, progress, and purpose. Through storytelling, data, and actionable frameworks, Angela leaves audiences inspired to envision—and create—their best possible future.
Angela Oguntala is a highly sought-after innovation futurist recognized for her ability to help organizations navigate the future with clarity and confidence. With a deep understanding of emerging trends, technological disruptions, and sustainable innovation, she delivers transformative insights that empower leaders to embrace change and craft future-ready strategies. Her dynamic keynotes are known for their compelling blend of research, storytelling, and actionable foresight, making her a standout voice in the global innovation landscape.
Based in Copenhagen, Angela has worked extensively with Fortune 500 companies, governments, and institutions across industries, equipping them with the tools to anticipate change and harness future possibilities. She has a passion for sustainable innovation, responsible technology, and forward-thinking leadership, ensuring that organizations don’t just react to change but proactively shape it. Her engaging and thought-provoking presentations inspire audiences to rethink conventional approaches and unlock new opportunities for growth.
Angela Oguntala is a leading voice in future-oriented thinking and innovation strategy. With years of experience guiding global organizations through periods of uncertainty and transformation, she has developed a reputation as a trusted advisor for those looking to future-proof their businesses. Her work spans across industries, from healthcare and finance to design and technology, offering a multidisciplinary approach to tackling complex challenges.
Her expertise lies in identifying emerging trends and translating them into practical strategies that drive meaningful progress. Whether discussing the future of work, sustainability, artificial intelligence, or societal shifts, she provides insights that help organizations stay ahead of the curve. Angela’s research-backed approach combines foresight methodologies, scenario planning, and design thinking to ensure that her audiences leave with both inspiration and actionable next steps.
As a futurist, Angela is deeply invested in ethical and responsible innovation. She challenges organizations to consider not just what is possible but what is preferable for society, advocating for sustainable and inclusive strategies that align with long-term success. Her ability to translate complex future scenarios into clear, compelling narratives has made her a trusted speaker at conferences, boardrooms, and leadership summits worldwide.
Angela has been featured in leading media outlets and has collaborated with some of the world’s most forward-thinking institutions. Her insights into future trends and disruptive forces have been instrumental in helping leaders develop resilience and adaptability in an ever-changing world.
Angela’s deep expertise in foresight and innovation means she can tailor her talks to a wide variety of industries and organizational needs. Whether delivering a keynote at a global conference, facilitating an executive leadership retreat, or advising corporate teams, she brings fresh perspectives that spark curiosity and drive meaningful discussions. Her warm, engaging presence combined with her analytical depth makes her a standout speaker who resonates with both business leaders and creative thinkers alike.
Additionally, Angela’s global experience ensures that she brings a diverse and inclusive perspective to the stage, making her a relevant and impactful choice for international audiences. Her approach is not just about predicting the future but equipping organizations with the mindset and tools to actively shape it. This makes her a must-have speaker for events focused on innovation, leadership, sustainability, and the future of work.
Angela Oguntala is an internationally recognized innovation futurist helping organizations anticipate change, harness emerging trends, and drive sustainable innovation. Based in Copenhagen, she has worked with Fortune 500 companies, governments, and institutions to provide strategic foresight and actionable insights. With a reputation for delivering compelling, research-driven presentations, Angela inspires audiences to rethink conventional approaches and take bold steps toward the future. Her engaging presence, thought leadership, and ability to translate complexity into clarity make her an essential voice for any event focused on innovation and future readiness.
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In this 12-minute, 58-second TEDxCopenhagen talk, futurist Angela Oguntala challenges audiences to rethink how we imagine the future—urging leaders, creators, and citizens to design futures that are not only possible, but preferable.
In her insightful TEDxCopenhagen presentation, Angela Oguntala, innovation futurist and co-founder of Greyspace, explores how reimagining the future can transform the way we act in the present. She begins by noting that most visions of the future are shaped by fear, scarcity, or reactive thinking. Instead, she argues for a shift toward intentional imagination—the deliberate creation of futures rooted in ethics, creativity, and collective wellbeing.
Angela invites audiences to question default narratives of technological inevitability and instead focus on what kind of world we want to build. Drawing from her work advising Fortune 500 companies and global organizations, she illustrates how foresight and design thinking can help teams move beyond short-term survival to long-term transformation.
Using examples from sustainability, innovation, and governance, Angela demonstrates how alternative futures can be mapped, prototyped, and tested—turning abstract foresight into tangible action. She emphasizes that imagining different futures is not escapism; it’s a practical, strategic act that helps societies prepare for disruption while aligning innovation with values.
Throughout the talk, Angela’s delivery is both analytical and deeply human. She blends storytelling and systems thinking to show how imagination, when guided by empathy and purpose, becomes a critical tool for leadership.
She concludes with a powerful reminder: the future is not something that happens to us; it’s something we create together. By cultivating curiosity and collective responsibility, we can build futures that serve people, planet, and progress in harmony.
In this 41-second highlight from BRAND MINDS 2022, futurist Angela Oguntala delivers a concise and compelling message about rethinking innovation and using foresight to build a sustainable, future-ready world.
This short clip from BRAND MINDS 2022 captures Angela Oguntala’s forward-looking perspective on innovation and the human role in shaping tomorrow’s systems. In less than a minute, she emphasizes that the future isn’t something predetermined—it’s something we actively design through the choices, values, and visions we pursue today.
Angela’s message calls on leaders and organizations to approach innovation with responsibility and imagination. Rather than simply reacting to technological change, she encourages proactive, values-driven foresight to ensure progress aligns with both planetary and human wellbeing.
Her clear, confident delivery and grounded optimism reflect why she’s regarded as one of the most engaging voices on sustainable innovation and future strategy.
In this 31-minute, 53-second interview, Angela Oguntala, futurist and co-founder of Greyspace, shares insights on how organizations can become more imaginative, resilient, and future-oriented in designing sustainable strategies for long-term success.
In this in-depth conversation, Angela Oguntala explores how businesses can cultivate imagination as a strategic capability for building sustainable and regenerative futures. Speaking with clarity and purpose, she challenges the conventional idea that innovation is only about efficiency or technology, arguing instead that the future requires a deeper rethinking of values, culture, and creativity within organizations.
Angela discusses how the world’s most future-ready companies invest not only in technology but also in imaginative capacity—the ability to envision what doesn’t yet exist. Drawing from her work advising Fortune 500 companies, governments, and global institutions, she highlights how imagination helps leaders navigate uncertainty and transform complexity into opportunity.
She emphasizes that imagination is not a luxury; it is a necessity in an age of environmental, social, and economic transformation. Using examples from sustainability initiatives, design thinking, and foresight practice, Angela illustrates how organizations can embed future-oriented thinking into their daily operations.
Throughout the conversation, she connects imagination with responsible innovation—ensuring that creativity is guided by ethical reflection and a commitment to collective wellbeing. By fostering diverse teams, embracing long-term thinking, and reframing problems through multiple lenses, she explains, companies can design futures that are both ambitious and grounded in purpose.
The discussion closes with a call to action for business leaders: to see imagination as infrastructure. By cultivating curiosity, collaboration, and courage, organizations can move beyond incremental change and begin creating futures that sustain both people and the planet.
The future of work, sustainable innovation, technological disruption, and ethical foresight.
By using foresight methodologies and scenario planning to turn ambiguity into actionable strategy.
She merges analytical depth with creativity and empathy, ensuring her talks are both intellectually rigorous and deeply human.
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The future of work, sustainable innovation, technological disruption, and ethical foresight.
By using foresight methodologies and scenario planning to turn ambiguity into actionable strategy.
She merges analytical depth with creativity and empathy, ensuring her talks are both intellectually rigorous and deeply human.
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