Jonathan Brill: Business Futurist

Futurist and innovation consultant who uncovers emerging tech patterns, and align strategy with fast-evolving market shifts.

Quick Facts:

Highlights:
  • Ranked #1 Futurist in the World by Forbes
  • Former Global Futurist at HP
  • Author of Rogue Waves: Future-Proof Your Business to Survive & Profit from Radical Change

Formats Available: Keynote, Virtual
Preferred Audience Sizes: Strategy teams and leaders (20–150); Conferences (150–1,500)
Outcomes:
  1. Surface near-term tech patterns that affect strategy.
  2. Prototype future scenarios to stress-test plans.
  3. Align teams on adaptive priorities and actions.

Travel & Fee Range:**

  • Travels from: Sausalito, California, United States
  • **Fee range: On Request

Keynote Topics

How to Transform to Win

How will AI make you a better leader? ‘Silicon Valley Legend’ Jonathan Brill will take you on a behind the scenes tour of the world’s advanced technology labs to find out. This talk is not about science fiction. It’s about inspiration and action. There’s a reason HBR called Brill, “The world’s foremost transformation architect”.

As HP’s Global Futurist, an AI inventor and the bestselling author on innovation, he has successfully helped both legacy and AI native companies transform to win. In your time together, you’ll have access to the same customized insights as clients like Microsoft and the Secret Service.

In the process, you’ll:

Learn how AI is reshaping your manufacturing.
Invent ways for AI to help you capture value.
Discover how to align your team with a shared vision, values and goals that leverage AI.
Learn to think through complex problems with speed and creativity using AI.
Perhaps, most importantly, you’ll discover that AI isn’t replacing humans. It’s making us more human.

TRANSFORM CHANGE INTO OPPORTUNITY

Don’t just watch your future happen — architect it. Take a thrilling journey to the frontlines of tomorrow, where technology, geopolitics, and society collide to create what’s next. If you know how to turn disruption to your advantage, it’s your biggest opportunity.

There’s no better guide to the changes we face — or coach on how to take advantage of them — than Jonathan Brill, HP Global Futurist, bestselling author, and celebrated inventor. His repeated ability to spot disruption and flip it into opportunity is why Forbes recently ranked him as the #1 Futurist in the world.

Your assumptions will be challenged by hard data. You’ll be inspired by extraordinary people who are changing the world. Your imagination will be ignited as you gain the same exclusive access as the Fortune 50 CEOs and government leaders Brill advises. You’ll discover skills that are equally important, no matter the size of your organization.

In this inspiring talk, you’ll learn how to:

  • Navigate Uncertainty — Discover the 10 trends shaping the 2020’s.
  • Invent Tomorrow — Leverage AI on your org chart.
  • Do What Matters — Learn the ABC’s, the three actionable tools to Architect Your Future.

As Adam Grant said, The ABCs are “an actionable framework for driving change, instead of being blindsided by it.” Which path will you choose?

The Science of Thriving in Uncertainty

Most people think luck is coincidence, fate or that you make it yourself. It’s none of the above. It is, however, a science-based skill, and your audience can get dramatically better at it — in less than an hour. Luck isn’t chance. It’s a choice. Your audience can have more joy, success and ease with less effort through this science based, interactive keynote — no matter how lucky they are. Brill, an international bestselling author and scholar on decision making, and principal investigator of the largest study on luck, persuasively argues that luck isn’t an option, it’s perhaps the most impactful factor of success. It’s strategic in your business and in your life.

Throughout your time together, he’ll create a sense of wonder and open up a world of practical possibility through hilarious personal stories, intimate interactive moments and hard data. Along the ride, you’ll learn how to find rainbows, dodge riptides, survive meteors and make gold.

More importantly, you’ll learn four science-based methods to turn uncertainty into opportunity in nearly everything you do. Once you understand the science of luck, uncertainty won’t ever paralyze you. You’ll embrace it! Would you like a little more luck in your life?

Talent Short Bio

Jonathan Brill is a futurist, innovation strategist, and author ranked the number one futurist in the world by Forbes. He helps organizations prepare for disruption and turn uncertainty into growth. Jonathan previously served as the Global Futurist at HP, where he advised leadership on long-term strategy and emerging opportunities in technology and markets.

He is the author of Rogue Waves: Future-Proof Your Business to Survive and Profit from Radical Change, a highly regarded guide to thriving amid disruption. Jonathan’s expertise lies in helping organizations build resilience by identifying potential disruptions, testing future scenarios, and aligning teams around adaptive strategies. His approach combines foresight, economics, and behavioral science, making his insights both visionary and practical.

As a keynote speaker, he engages audiences with clarity, humor, and thought-provoking stories that challenge them to view the future not as something to predict, but as something to actively shape. His work has helped organizations across industries design innovation pipelines and growth strategies that thrive in times of turbulence. Jonathan Brill equips leaders with the tools to embrace disruption as a driver of opportunity and to create organizations capable of succeeding in a rapidly changing world.

Jonathan Brill is a globally recognized futurist, innovation strategist, and thought leader, ranked as the #1 Futurist in the World by Forbes. Renowned for his ability to foresee and navigate complex business landscapes, he has advised Fortune 500 companies, governments, and leading organizations on how to anticipate disruption and leverage emerging opportunities. His insights on strategic foresight and innovation have reshaped industries, making him a sought-after keynote speaker and consultant worldwide.

With a career spanning decades in technology, business strategy, and artificial intelligence, Brill delivers compelling presentations that equip audiences with actionable tools to thrive in an uncertain future. His thought-provoking keynotes explore the intersection of AI, automation, and human ingenuity, offering a roadmap for leaders to drive innovation and adaptability in the face of rapid change.

Jonathan Brill’s expertise lies in helping organizations make sense of the accelerating forces of change and disruption. As a former Global Futurist at HP, he has played a critical role in shaping innovation strategies for some of the world’s most influential technology companies. His deep understanding of artificial intelligence, automation, and human-centered design enables businesses to prepare for the future with confidence.

As a frequent keynote speaker, Brill has presented at some of the most prestigious conferences and executive summits, captivating audiences with his engaging storytelling and data-driven predictions. His ability to translate complex future scenarios into practical strategies has made him a favorite among CEOs, policymakers, and innovators looking to stay ahead of the curve.

Jonathan Brill is the ideal speaker for organizations seeking to gain a competitive edge in an unpredictable world. His reputation as the #1 Futurist in the World makes him an invaluable asset to any conference or corporate event.

His sessions inspire leaders to rethink the status quo, embrace innovation, and develop strategies that position them for success in the face of rapid change.

Jonathan Brill stands at the forefront of innovation and futurism, offering organizations a visionary yet practical approach to navigating disruption. His status as the world’s #1 futurist, combined with his expertise in technology, artificial intelligence, and business strategy, makes him a powerhouse speaker capable of transforming mindsets and organizations. His ability to break down complexity into actionable strategies ensures that every audience leaves with a clearer vision of the future and the tools to thrive within it.

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