<p>Jim Carroll is recognized as the world’s leading futurist, trends and innovation experts, with a massive global blue-chip client list. </p><p>Over the last 30 years, more than 2 million people have shared his insight at his events. Jim’s global client list gives him a front-row seat to the high-velocity change that is occurring as disruption comes to take hold of every industry and every organization. With that insight, and the customized research that he undertakes for every engagement, he helps to transform growth-oriented organizations into high-velocity innovation heroes! Jim provides high energy keynotes for audiences of 50 to 5,000, as well as intimate, customized strategic planning sessions for CEO/CxO, board, and senior management meetings. He has researched key innovation success factors for dozens of organizations and industries including life sciences, health care, insurance, automotive, manufacturing, agriculture, technology, education, government, consumer products, retail, banking and countless others. He has been invited in by NASA (twice) to share his insight on the future of the space industry; by Disney, to advise on new strategies for creativity and innovation; by the PGA of America for his thoughts on how to accelerate the golf industry; by Pfizer for insight on the future of medical science; by the World Bank for his thoughts on opportunities for economic development; and by the Wall Street Journal for his perspective on disruptive trends. Among countless others… Jim Carroll is an author, with numerous books including <em>Now What?, Think Big, Start Small, Scale Fast;, Surviving the Information Age, The Future Belongs To Those Who Are Fast, Ready, Set, Done: and What I Learned From Frogs in Texas. </em></p>
Futurist, Trends and Innovation Expert
<ul><li><strong>The Opportunity Horizon: Decoding Critical Trends to Future-Proof Your Business</strong></li><li>In a world of relentless change, the greatest risk isn’t disruption itself, but the failure to see it coming. This high-impact keynote cuts through the noise to reveal the specific, critical megatrends—from economic volatility and supply chain reinvention to genomics and the future of work—that will define the next decade of your industry. It’s designed for organizations that need to move beyond reactive strategies and build a concrete, actionable plan to turn future trends into a sustainable competitive advantage.</li><li>Your team will leave with a clear framework to identify transformative opportunities, mitigate emerging risks, and align your strategic thinking to the definitive realities of tomorrow. While the core message is universal, the content is always deeply customized to focus on the unique challenges and opportunities within your specific sector, including Manufacturing, Retail, Agriculture, Healthcare, and Education. This is the same level of deep, customized foresight that Jim has provided to some of the world’s most demanding organizations.</li><li>From briefing NASA on the future of space exploration to guiding Mercedes-Benz on the next decade of automotive change, Jim is renowned for his meticulous research process. He invests significant time to understand your unique industry landscape, ensuring the trends he decodes are not just insightful but immediately relevant and actionable for your team.</li><li><strong>Beyond Digital: Your Strategic Transition to an AI-Powered Business</strong></li><li>Artificial intelligence isn’t just another technology trend—it’s the most profound business transformation of our time. While many are paralyzed by the hype and complexity, this keynote delivers a clear, jargon-free, and actionable roadmap for leaders. It moves beyond the theoretical and the hype to reveal the practical applications of generative AI, machine intelligence, and automation for your specific industry.</li><li>This session is designed specifically for leadership teams who need to understand how to leverage AI to accelerate efficiency, innovate new products and services, and build a lasting competitive advantage. Your team will leave with a strategic framework for harnessing AI as a powerful engine for growth, ensuring your organization is positioned not just to compete, but to win in the new era of intelligent systems.</li><li>For over 30 years, Jim has guided global innovators through massive technological shifts. His insight into AI is grounded in decades of experience advising organizations like Microsoft and Volvo on digital transformation. He has a unique ability to make complex technological topics relevant to CEOs, senior executives, and association leaders, translating abstract concepts into a practical playbook for action and transforming organizations into high-velocity innovation heroes. </li><li><strong>Leadership in the Era of Acceleration: Think Big, Start Small, Scale Fast</strong></li><li>In today’s market, speed is the ultimate competitive advantage, yet many organizations are slowed by uncertainty and a fear of disruption. This keynote is a practical, battle-tested playbook for leaders who need to build agile, resilient, and high-performing teams. It provides concrete strategies to foster a culture that empowers bold thinking, executes with precision, and thrives on complexity. Rather than abstract theory, this session delivers a clear framework for making faster decisions, leading through ambiguity, and aligning your team for high-velocity results.</li><li>Your leaders will leave equipped with the tools and mindset necessary to move beyond simply managing change and start architecting the future. This leadership framework has been shared with over 2 million people in audiences worldwide and is trusted by the world’s most influential organizations, from The World Bank to the PGA of America. Jim’s approach is to deliver actionable strategies that empower leaders to navigate volatility and inspire their teams to get moving. The goal is to provide the insight needed to move forward with big ideas and bold action, creating a culture that is aligned with the disruptive, accelerating realities of tomorrow. </li></ul>