Gerd Leonhard

Gerd Leonhard has delivered over 1,800 keynotes in 65+ countries to a combined audience of more than 2.5 million people, making him one of the most-booked futurist speakers in the world. He is the author of five books, including the bestselling 'Technology vs Humanity' (2016), now available in 12 languages. He is also CEO of TheFuturesAgency, a global network of 50+ futurists, and runs his own film studio, TFAStudios.

Gerd's client list includes most Fortune 500 companies, as well as governments and NGOs worldwide. His films on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and the future of humanity have reached millions of viewers and are regularly featured at conferences and corporate training events. The Wall Street Journal named him one of the leading media futurists in the world, and Wired Magazine listed him among the top 100 influencers in European tech.

Gerd's talks cover artificial intelligence, digital ethics, the human side of exponential technology, automation, big data, and the future of media and broadcasting. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts in London. A native German based in Zurich, he presents in both English and German.