Rudy de Waele is a futurist, entrepreneur, and author who advises global brands and startups on innovation strategies and new methodologies to navigate digital transformation. His work is centered on helping businesses re-invent themselves by anticipating and understanding the future of technology. With a unique background in organizing influential industry events and a strong focus on Socratic Design, de Waele provides a practical and actionable framework for staying ahead in an ever-evolving economy.
As an entrepreneur, de Waele is a known name in the technology and events space. Following his graduation from Singularity University, he created and organized over two hundred industry events across more than fifty cities worldwide. These include successful initiatives like Mobile Mondays, AppCircus, and IoT Shifts, which have brought together diverse groups to explore emerging trends. This experience has honed his ability to inspire and unite people around a common vision for the future. He is also a co-founder of Human Works Design and co-initiated Children First World, a movement that designs the future with children.
De Waele’s expertise spans technology trend forecasts and providing strategic guidance to major brands, including Coca-Cola, Google, IBM, and Louis Vuitton. He is an associate of The Future Agency and a member of the IoT Council, a global think tank for the Internet of Things, underscoring his deep connections and knowledge within the technology sector. His book, Shift 2020: How Technology Will Impact Our Future, features insights from global technology experts on topics like genetics, AI, and IoT.
As a keynote speaker, Rudy de Waele is celebrated for his engaging mix of strategic storytelling and practical insights. He explores a wide range of topics, from AI, robotics, and digital transformation to the future of education, ethics, and employment. His presentations offer invaluable knowledge and actionable strategies to help organizations and individuals not just adapt to the future, but actively shape it.
