Ian Khan: Technology Futurist
Ian Khan is a global technology futurist and metaverse authority helping organizations navigate AI, blockchain, digital transformation and future readiness with actionable, industry-spanning strategies.
Quick Facts:
- Global futurist and metaverse authority featured on CNN, Bloomberg, BBC and Fox
- Creator of the Future Readiness Score used by Fortune 1000 organizations
- Three-time TEDx speaker and producer of documentaries on PrimeVideo and other platforms
- Author of “7 Axioms of Value Creation” and multiple works on digital transformation
- Formats:
- Keynote speaker, futurist and innovation strategist.
- Audiences:
- Leaders, executives, innovation teams, government agencies and organizations preparing for technological disruption or digital transformation.
- Outcomes:
- Clarity on emerging technologies shaping the next decade
- A practical framework for future readiness and innovation strategy
- Tools to enhance digital transformation, efficiency and competitive advantage
- Travels from: New York, NY
- **US Fee range: $20,001 - $35,000
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Keynote Topics:
Artificial Intelligence and Automation
- Artificial Intelligence – The Next Frontier – What are the possibilities of artificial intelligence replacing humans, creating unprecedented automation and augmenting humanity?
- The Future of Work Debunked – All about the remote work economy, digital nomads, the great resignation, and the future of work realities
- The Great Resignation & the Rise of Human Super productivity – The emerging worker movement to reclaim super productivity & longevity
- Transforming Your Business Mindset – The rise of the digital nomad and other phenomena keeping business on 24×7
- Ethical Implications of Artificial Intelligence – Examining the ethical considerations and challenges posed by the increasing use of AI
- AI in Healthcare – Exploring the applications of AI in the healthcare industry and its potential impact on patient care
- AI and Data Privacy – Discussing the concerns and strategies for maintaining data privacy in the age of AI
- AI and Creativity – Exploring the intersection of AI and human creativity and how AI can enhance artistic expression
Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology
- Blockchain – The Rise of Cities of the Future – The state of Blockchain and the rise of distributed ledger technology to change the nature of trust
- The Bitcoin Dilemma – The Past, Present & Future of Cryptocurrencies
- The Distributed ledger Economy – How Blockchain promises to Change the World
- Hackers Delight – How is Cryptocurrency Helping Hackers Become More Impactful
- The Dark Web Opportunity – Building Business in the Dark Web
- Blockchain in Supply Chain – Exploring the potential benefits of blockchain technology in supply chain management and traceability
- Decentralized Finance (DeFi) – Understanding the emergence of decentralized financial systems built on blockchain technology
- Blockchain in Governance – Examining the potential applications of blockchain in improving transparency and accountability in governance systems
Future of Business and Technology
- The Internet of You – Why the future of business relies on humanity & not technology
- Leading Gen Z & Newer Generations – The new strategy to balance generational gaps at work and peace prevail between GenZ, GenX,
- Millennials and Others in the Workforce.
- The Creator Economy Wave – The emergence of the Creator Economy & How Individual Creators will Change the Future
- The Convergence Trifecta – How Blockchain, IoT & AI will Change the Future of Business
- The Amazon Effect – How small business can learn from big business
- The Smart City Phenomenon – The Evolution of Data Driven Intelligent Cities & the Future of Urbanization
- The Blind Side of Trust – Ensuring Data Privacy in the Age of Big Tech Domination
- The Inverted Impact Triangle – The Upside-Down Model for Influence in the Age of Data
- Technology Trends for 2023/24 – learn about massive disruptive forces at work in 2022
- Remote Work and Mental Health – Exploring the impact of remote work on employee mental health and strategies for maintaining well-being
- Future of Retail – Discussing the transformation of the retail industry in the digital age and the role of technology in shaping customer experiences
- Data Ethics and Governance – Examining the ethical considerations and best practices for managing and leveraging data in business contexts
Other Topics
- Future of Digital World
- Future of Digital Assets and Virtual Reality
Talent Short Bio
Ian Khan is a globally recognized futurist, emerging technology expert and one of the most widely referenced voices on the metaverse, artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Featured on CNN, Bloomberg, BBC, Fox and leading international media outlets, Ian helps organizations understand and prepare for technological disruption across industries including healthcare, manufacturing, finance, retail, transportation and professional services.
A three-time TEDx speaker and prolific storyteller, Ian is the producer of multiple documentaries available on PrimeVideo, Emirates Airlines, Tubi and other platforms, where he explores the real-world implications of rapidly advancing technologies. His work bridges complex innovation trends with practical business strategy, equipping leaders with the knowledge and confidence to adapt in an era defined by accelerating change.
Ian is also the creator of the Future Readiness Score, a strategic framework used by Fortune 1000 companies to assess their resilience, identify vulnerabilities and build disruption-proof operating models. His methodology empowers executive teams to shift from reactive planning to structural future readiness.
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