Gerd Leonhard is a globally recognised futurist, humanist and keynote speaker who helps organisations navigate rapid technological change. Advising leaders across business and government, he challenges audiences to balance innovation with ethics, sustainability and what it means to remain human in a machine-driven world.
Gerd Leonhard is one of the world’s most influential futurist and humanist keynote speakers, advising organisations on the future of technology, business and society. Known for his bold thinking and provocative insights, he helps leaders prepare for profound change while keeping human values at the centre of progress.
Over the past two decades, Gerd Leonhard has delivered nearly 2,000 keynote engagements across more than 60 countries, reaching a combined audience of over 2.5 million people. He has been recognised by Wired as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Europe and described by The Wall Street Journal as one of the world’s leading media futurists.
Gerd is the CEO of The Futures Agency, a global network of futurists, speakers and thought leaders advising enterprises, governments and NGOs on future readiness, resilience and foresight. His client portfolio includes Fortune 500 companies, global institutions and public bodies such as SAP, Microsoft, Google, VISA, Accenture, Deloitte, Siemens, Unilever, the BBC, WWF, the European Commission and numerous national governments.
Originally trained as a professional musician, Gerd won Berklee College of Music’s prestigious Quincy Jones Award before spending 12 years as a guitarist, composer and producer. In the mid-1990s, he became an internet entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, founding and leading several digital media start-ups before returning to Europe and establishing himself as a leading futurist and author.
Gerd Leonhard is renowned for his highly engaging, visually immersive and thought-provoking keynote performances. His delivery is energetic, candid and often deliberately challenging, combining humour, storytelling and sharp analysis. He presents in keynote, virtual keynote, fireside chat and advisory formats, both in person and online.
Audiences value his ability to translate complex technological and societal trends into clear, actionable insights. Delegates leave with a deeper understanding of…
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