<p>Digital transformation expert and pioneer Kate O’Neill shares her “Tech Humanist” enthusiasm for the power of data, automation, AI and human-centric design to help businesses thrive—and improve lives—at scale.</p><p>A warm, relatable tech futurist with 25 years of experience and entrepreneurship in data-based business models, integrated experience strategy and human-centric digital transformation, Kate O’Neill leverages the “positive energy” and “contagious enthusiasm” she is known for to help organizations face the unknown with optimism and make strategic decisions in a time of constant change.</p><p>As one of the first 100 employees at Netflix, Kate helped launch the company that soon became everyone’s favorite case study for disruptive innovation. Today, as an entrepreneur and the CEO of her own tech advisory firm, she advises organizations such as Google, Coca-Cola and the United Nations on the strategies that will prepare their business, their teams, customers—and the planet—for whatever comes next.</p><p>An award-winning technology thought leader, Kate has been called “Peter Drucker for the digital age.” A sought-after commentator and analyst, her insights and work have appeared in a wide range of media outlets, including the BBC, NBC, NPR, <em>WIRED</em>, <em>USA Today</em>, and <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>. </p><p>The author of four books, including <em>Pixels and Place</em> (2016),<em> Tech Humanist</em> (2018), and her most recent, <em>A Future So Bright</em> (2021), Kate’s focus is on the impact of data and emerging technologies on current and future human experiences—and the importance of making technology better for humans.</p><p>Whether speaking about Tech Humanism, purpose-driven strategy, digital transformation, automation, integration, AI or the future of work, Kate O’Neill is a dynamic, playful, and wildly thought-provoking speaker who never fails to inspire. </p>
Entrepreneur & CEO, author of <i>Tech Humanist</i>, digital transformation pioneer and technology futurist
<ul><li><strong>Tech Humanism: How Data, Disruption & Technology Shape the Future of Meaningful Human Experiences</strong></li><li>At a time when every business faces transformation due to emerging technologies, new business models, fickle platforms and evolving customer expectations, Kate O’Neill demonstrates how the decisions companies make have far-reaching impact both to their bottom line, and to the future of human experience. Relevant to a wide variety of industries, this talk offers an inspiring framework for leaders, strategists and anyone creating experiences for humans.</li><li><strong>A Future So Bright</strong></li><li>The world seems more complex and uncertain every day, and the problems of the future are becoming more urgent. From the ongoing effects of the pandemic to changes in climate, geopolitics, labor economies and more, how can organizations face these unknowns with optimism? How can they make strategic decisions in a time of constant change? Kate O’Neill presents an approach to global transformation of technology that keeps humans at the center—helping leaders see the future in an empowering new way.</li><li><strong>Human-Centric Digital Transformation</strong></li><li>Businesses can’t ignore the need for digitization, and humanity can’t ignore the need for purpose and meaning. The best approach to digital transformation strategy is one that starts with strategic purpose, uses ongoing data to improve, and achieves sustainable business success. Kate O’Neill explains how companies, organizations, cities, museums and entities of all kinds can solve strategic problems arising from integrating data and emerging technology into their business model, operations, and strategy—while emphasizing the human experience.</li><li><strong>The Future of Work</strong></li><li>From the ongoing effects of the pandemic to climate change, from AI and emerging technologies to the fallout of geopolitical upheavals; the landscape of the workplace and the human jobs within it has changed. This thought-provoking and inspiring talk from Kate O’Neill offers clarity, encouragement and an insightful approach for business leaders to adapt to the big changes ahead while grounding the discussion in the timeless fundamentals of humanity.</li><li><strong>Better Tech for Humanity at Scale</strong></li><li>In this thought-provoking talk on data, emerging tech, and the future of meaningful human experience, Kate O’Neill offers practical insights on how businesses can harness data and technology to create innovative experiences that form the basis of more meaningful and profitable relationships with their customers. Kate considers the emphasis in business on artificial intelligence, automation, and digital transformation, exploring the relationship between meaning, intention, data tracking, and human experience.</li><li><strong>Better Tech for the Future of Humanity</strong></li><li>How can we build the best futures for the most people? In this crucial talk, Kate O’Neill advocates for women, People of Color, and others who have historically had less input into the direction of technology to be able to lead the way forward. Kate offers practical steps for a more diverse and inclusive group of humans to influence the future of human experiences.</li><li><strong>Pixels and Place</strong></li><li>Whether offering a product for purchase, a travel destination, a healthcare service, education, or just about anything else, what companies are really selling is an experience—and wherever it’s happening, customers increasingly expect these experiences to be integrated, contextually relevant, and meaningful. Based on her book Pixels and Place, Kate O’Neill’s talk explores how digital “place” creates context for behavior, reactions, and experience—and what marketers and designers can do to harness that.</li></ul>