Daniel Burrus: Innovation Futurist

  • World-Renowned Futurist: Recognized globally as a leading expert on global trends and disruptive innovation, Daniel Burrus is frequently cited by top media outlets including The New York Times for his profound insights and forecasts.
  • Strategic Advisor to Fortune 500: Daniel has served as a strategic advisor to many Fortune 500 companies, helping them leverage emerging technologies to drive growth and maintain a competitive edge in rapidly evolving markets.
  • Anticipatory Organization Model: Creator of the Anticipatory Organization Model, a powerful tool that teaches businesses how to predict changes in the market and turn disruption into opportunity and advantage.
  • Practical Business Insights: His ability to translate complex technological trends into actionable business insights allows organizations to not only anticipate future trends but also implement strategies that position them for success.

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  • Travels from: San Diego, California
  • **Fee range: $35,001 - $50,000

Keynote Topics

Strategies for Thriving in an AI-Driven World

With the introduction of ChatGPT by OpenAI, and all of the other major players jumping on the AI bandwagon, hundreds of new AI empowered tools are now available that have the power to transform the way we live, work, and play.

It’s becoming increasingly important for businesses to adapt and embrace these new tool sets with an anticipatory mindset to stay both relevant and competitive. In this speech, Daniel Burrus will explore the opportunities and challenges that AI presents for businesses and discuss practical strategies for future-proofing your organization in an AI-driven world.

As a strategic advisor to both the military and leading companies on AI, Daniel will examine the current state of AI technology and its potential impact on various industries, from healthcare and finance to retail and manufacturing. He will discuss the key drivers of AI adoption, such as improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing customer experiences.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

In this eye-opening and highly motivating presentation by one of the world’s leading global futurists, disruptive innovation experts, and serial entrepreneurs, New York Times bestselling author of seven books Daniel Burrus will provide specific strategies and tools for incorporating AI into your business.

In addition, Burrus will use industry examples to teach attendees how to identify the Hard Trends based on future facts that will happen and how to use those certainties, and the game-changing opportunities they provide, to turn disruption and change into opportunity and advantage.

Using Burrus’ mastery of storytelling to illustrate examples, deliverables include:

 

  • How to harness new AI tools to lower costs, increase speed and accelerate growth.
  • Strategies for incorporating AI into your business operations, such as automating repetitive tasks and using AI-powered analytics for decision-making to name a few.
  • Understanding the importance of investing in employee training and development to ensure your workforce is equipped to work alongside AI technologies.
  • Emphasis on the importance of maintaining a customer-centric approach and how AI can help businesses to better understand customer needs and preferences.
  • How to use the certainty that comes from Hard Trends to accelerate both Everyday Innovation and Exponential Innovation with much lower risk.
  • A deeper understanding of the potential impact of AI on your business and practical strategies to leverage this technology to future-proof your organization.

Harnessing Hard Trends for Rapid Innovation and Exponential Growth

In the fast-paced world of business, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. That’s why the explosive growth of Generative AI tools has become a game-changer, offering unparalleled opportunities for both growth and disruption.

Digital transformation is happening at an exponential rate, making it more important than ever to anticipate change and act accordingly. Anticipatory Leaders are paving the way by using Hard Trends based on future facts to identify and address disruptions before they even happen.

By pre-solving predictable problems and anticipating customer needs, Anticipatory Leaders can gain a competitive advantage that helps them stay ahead of the curve. Don’t get left behind – become an Anticipatory Leader and unlock the full potential of your business.

KEY TAKEAWAYS (Customized for Each Audience):

Get ready for an enlightening and energizing presentation by Daniel Burrus – a world-renowned global futurist, disruptive innovation expert, and successful serial entrepreneur. As a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, Burrus expertly weaves together real-life examples with a touch of humor to reveal the most important trends shaping our future and the exciting opportunities they present.

Through industry-specific examples, attendees will learn how to identify Hard Trends based on future facts that are certain to occur, and how to leverage these insights to develop low-risk, high-reward strategies for elevating value, accelerating growth, and achieving transformative results. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights to propel your business to the next level.

Using Burrus’ mastery of storytelling to illustrate examples, deliverables include:

  • Unlock the power of new AI tools to increase speed, lower costs, and drive growth.
  • Anticipate and prepare for disruptions before they happen by identifying and acting on Hard Trends.
  • Pre-solve predictable problems to move forward faster by leveraging Hard Trends to gain a competitive edge.
  • Accelerate growth by identifying emerging opportunities through the use of Hard Trends.
  • Stay ahead of the curve by identifying Soft Trends and influencing them to your advantage.
  • Leverage the certainty provided by Hard Trends to drive both Everyday, and Exponential Innovation with reduced risk.
  • Accelerate your organization’s growth and your employees’ success through Problem Skipping techniques.

How Artificial Intelligence Can Drive Innovation and Growth

KEYNOTE DESCRIPTION:

The use of Artificial Intelligence is not new, but it has recently gone from an evolutionary state to a revolutionary state with the explosion of new Generative AI tools. As this world becomes increasingly digital, incorporating Generative AI into your business strategy is critical to lowering costs as well as driving innovation and fueling growth.

In this keynote presentation, Daniel Burrus will share AI tools and strategies that can be used to lower costs, increase speed, and drive new levels of innovation and growth. In addition, he will share what not to do with Generative AI tools in order to protect your digital, and real-world assets.

As a strategic advisor to both the military and leading companies on AI, Daniel will examine the current state of AI technology and its potential to free up human resources to focus on higher-value activities to accelerate innovation and growth. He will share a wide variety of examples of how businesses are using AI, and how audience members can benefit both today and tomorrow.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

In this eye-opening and highly motivating presentation by one of the world’s leading global futurists, disruptive innovation experts, and serial entrepreneurs, New York Times bestselling author of seven books, Daniel Burrus will provide specific strategies and tools for incorporating AI into your business.

In addition, Burrus will use industry examples to teach attendees how to identify the Hard Trends based on future facts that will happen and how to use those certainties, and the game-changing opportunities they provide, to turn disruption and change into opportunity and advantage.

Using Burrus’ mastery of storytelling to illustrate examples, deliverables include:

  • How to harness new AI tools to lower costs, increase speed and accelerate growth.
  • The potential benefits AI can bring to your business and what to consider when optimizing your operations.
  • Valuable insights AI can provide in analyzing customer behavior and market trends.
  • How to use AI to gain insights into your business, customers, and industry.
  • Strategies for incorporating AI into your business operations, such as automating repetitive tasks and using AI-powered analytics for decision-making to name a few.
  • How to use the certainty that comes from Hard Trends to accelerate both Everyday Innovation and Exponential Innovation with much lower risk.
  • The ethical implications of AI and considerations in ensuring you are using this technology effectively and responsibly.
  • Future-Proofing Your Business: Strategies for Thriving in an AI-Driven World
  • Anticipatory Leader: Harnessing Hard Trends for Rapid Innovation and Exponential Growth
  • Harnessing AI for Your Organization: How Artificial Intelligence Can Drive Innovation and Growth
  • Positive Disruption: Accelerating Innovation, Growth, and Relevance Through Transformative Change
  • Accelerating Growth with Strategic Foresight: Elevating Your Path to Success
  • The Anticipatory Organization®: Leveraging Hard Trends for Enhanced Strategic Planning, Rapid Innovation, and Transformational Outcomes
  • Disruptive Innovation: Harnessing the Power of Megatrends to Transform The Future
  • Ripe for Disruption: Exploring AI Transformations, Opportunities, and Challenges Now and in the Future
  • Technology-Driven Trends Transforming Healthcare

Daniel Burrus is heralded as one of the globe’s preeminent futurist speakers on global trends and disruptive innovation. With an extraordinary ability to translate complex technological trends into actionable business insights, Burrus has become a pivotal figure in strategic consulting. His keen insights and articulate delivery have earned him accolades from prestigious publications like The […]

Daniel Burrus is heralded as one of the globe’s preeminent futurist speakers on global trends and disruptive innovation. With an extraordinary ability to translate complex technological trends into actionable business insights, Burrus has become a pivotal figure in strategic consulting. His keen insights and articulate delivery have earned him accolades from prestigious publications like The New York Times, which ranks him among the top three business gurus in the highest demand as a speaker.

Daniel Burrus | Innovation Futurist

Expertise and Background

Daniel Burrus’s career is marked by a relentless pursuit of technological foresight, stemming from a profound background in both science and strategic application. His foundational work includes the identification of the ‘Seven Radical Trends’ that shape our future, setting him apart in the technology forecasting realm. Burrus has a storied history of advising Fortune 500 companies, enabling them to leverage emerging technologies to achieve radical growth and significant competitive advantage. His insights are so pivotal that he has authored several best-selling books on the subject, which are crucial resources in the C-suite and among strategists worldwide.

Burrus’s methodology, the “Anticipatory Organization Model,” has transformed strategic planning for numerous organizations. By focusing on identifying certainties—trends that will happen—he empowers companies to turn disruption and change into opportunity and advantage. His prowess as a speaker and consultant stems from his ability to demystify complex concepts and forecast with unparalleled accuracy, attributes that have made him a titan in the field of futurism.

As a keynote speaker, Daniel’s engagements are nothing short of transformative. He tailors each presentation to the audience at hand, ensuring relevancy and actionable insights specific to industry trends and technological advancements. His ability to engage with a diverse array of industries—from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and education—highlights his versatile understanding of how technology intersects with business operations.

Daniel Burrus is regularly featured in leading media outlets for his expert insights, further cementing his status as a thought leader. His forecasts and analyses are frequently cited in academic and industry publications, making him a trusted source for future-proof strategies. His keynote presentations at major conferences and corporate events consistently receive high accolades for both their visionary nature and practical applicability.

Reasons for Booking

Event planners seeking a speaker who can not only enlighten but also inspire their audience would find a gem in Daniel Burrus. His foresight into global trends provides invaluable perspectives that are rare in the speaking circuit. Booking Burrus means offering attendees a chance to peer into the future of business and technology through a lens polished by experience and expertise.

Burrus’s ability to tailor his insights to the specific needs of an audience makes him an ideal choice for conferences and seminars across various industries. His speeches are not just talks; they are strategic sessions that equip attendees with the tools to innovate and lead in their respective fields. Event planners looking to leave a lasting impact on their audience will find his keynotes to be pivotal.

Choosing Daniel Burrus as a speaker means securing a cornerstone of knowledge and insight. His proven track record of inspiring change and driving innovation makes him an indispensable addition to any event. His presentations do not just paint a picture of the future; they draw a map that guides companies in navigating it effectively.

Why Use Speakers Inc

Speakers Inc is renowned for connecting events with speakers who bring transformative ideas and unmatched expertise to the stage. Choosing Speakers Inc to book Daniel Burrus ensures not only a seamless booking process but also the peace of mind that comes with partnering with an industry leader in speaker management.

Our team at Speakers Inc understands the unique nuances of each event and works tirelessly to match the right speaker to the right audience. By booking through Speakers Inc, event planners gain access to our full suite of services, including event consultation and logistical support, ensuring that the focus remains on delivering a successful and impactful event.

Summary and Conclusion

Daniel Burrus is more than just a speaker; he is a visionary whose insights into global trends and disruptive innovation have illuminated paths for businesses around the world. His keynotes are crafted with the precision of a futurist and the clarity of a seasoned educator, making him one of the most influential voices in the realms of technology and business strategy today.

Booking Daniel Burrus for your next event is not just an investment in a keynote; it is an investment in the future of your organization. With the backing of Speakers Inc, you are assured of an event that not only meets but exceeds expectations, leaving attendees enlightened and ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.

As an innovative and impactful keynote speaker, Daniel Burrus will bring this expertise to your audience, blending timely and provocative knowledge with just the right amount of humor and motivation for presentations filled with information you can take away and use immediately to gain a competitive advantage.

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