Digital Transformation (C - Technology)

<p>From the center of the tech-driven transformation of business since its onset, John Battelle shares groundbreaking insights on prospering in today’s high-stakes business environment and the “information-first” age.</p><p>Part futurist, part business/cultural anthropologist, John is the authority when it comes to forecasting what’s next in business and technology, from market fluctuations and cryptocurrency to the impact of blockchain and artificial intelligence.

<p>Cheryl Cran is the founder of NextMapping™/NextMapping.com, creator of the NextNow podcast and the CEO of parent company Synthesis at Work Inc.</p><p>Named #1 Future of Work influencer by <em>Onalytica</em>, and in the top ten Future of Work experts by <em>GoCatalant</em>.</p><p>Cheryl is the author of 10 books including her newest, <em>Super.Crucial.Human </em>and her bestsellers, <em>NextMapping – Anticipate</em>, <em>Navigate and Create The Future of Work</em> and <em>The Art of Change Lead

<p>Founder and Group CEO of Karrikins Group, Peter Sheahan is known internationally as a top-rated keynote speaker, innovative business thinker and thought leader. With staff in more than 23 cities across seven countries, he knows firsthand the challenges of growing a business in these rapidly-changing times.</p><p>Peter has advised leaders from companies as diverse as Apple, Microsoft, Hyundai, IBM, Pfizer, Wells Fargo, and Cardinal Health.

<p>Robert Stephens stimulates a spirit of ingenuity with insights on cultivating creativity and innovation as well as how to identify and harness future disruptive trends.</p><p>With $200, a bicycle and a subsequent collaboration with Best Buy, Robert Stephens, founder of Geek Squad, transformed the small, cryptic world of tech support into an accessible, profitable commodity.

<p>Adam Lashinsky shares insight on what makes high-tech companies tick, extracting lessons that companies can use to improve and accelerate innovation cycles.</p><p>A widely-respected business journalist with expertise in finance and technology, Adam is the Editor-in-Chief of <i>World 50. </i>He formerly served as executive editor at <i>Fortune</i>, editorial director of the magazine’s annual tech conference, Fortune Brainstorm Tech, and co-chair of Fortune Global Forum.

<p>Globally recognized as one of the most prominent thought leaders on digital transformation, Brian Solis’s expertise in helping organizations understand and embrace the various effects of disruptive technologies is sought out by leading brands including IBM, L’Oreal, 3M, Oracle and Google, and events such as South by Southwest and TEDx.</p><p>A digital analyst, anthropologist, and futurist, Solis studies the effects of emerging technology on business, marketing, retail experience and culture to help individuals and organizations better understand the various ways that th

<p>A trusted global voice on innovation and future trends, Rich Karlgaard helps businesses navigate economic uncertainty—from trade and geopolitics to breakthrough advancements in AI.</p><p>Drawing on his nearly 30 years as publisher and futurist at <em>Forbes,</em> Rich Karlgaard advises CEOs, entrepreneurs, and global investors on how to navigate disruption, capitalize on emerging technologies, and lead with clarity through economic and geopolitical shifts. </p><p>From his experience running Forbes investor cruises, his role hosting the <em>

<p>Technology is creating the most exciting innovations the world has ever seen. It is also causing anxiety about our future. Navigating technological change at light speed is much harder if you don't have a trusted Sherpa to be your guide.</p><p>Vivek has rejoined Harvard as a Distinguished Fellow, Harvard Law School, Labor and Worklife Program, where he will help lead a critical three year research project on the effects of technology on future employment and work. This will be the first study on how technology will effect the core foundations of our economy. </p

<p>An internationally renowned futurist, Anders Sörman-Nilsson helps business leaders decode trends, decipher what’s next and turn provocative questions into proactive strategies for performance and growth.</p><p>Anders Sörman-Nilsson is a global authority and visionary at the intersection of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and sustainability. As the founder of the avant-garde think tank, Thinque, Anders offers data-driven insights and strategic foresight to global brands, helping them navigate the complexities of the modern world.

<p>Luke Williams is one of the world’s leading business thinkers on disruptive innovation. He fires up audiences as he shares his strategy to ignite innovation.</p><p>Williams pulls audiences in with a bold idea: at some point, someone, somewhere, is going to disrupt your entire industry – why shouldn’t it be you?