Digital Transformation Speakers

Henrik von Scheel is the leading architect of the "Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0)" and the strategist behind the European Commission’s “Digital Agenda.” His work has influenced 23% of Fortune 500 companies. Recognized as the “most influential management thinker of our times” by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, his keynotes provide the strategic blueprint for Digital Transformation, Decentralized Finance, and Smart Connected Factories in the Industry 4.0 era.

Ian Beacraft is a leading Futurist, a top voice in AI and the future of work, and the Founder of Signal and Cipher. He specializes in making bleeding-edge technology both understandable and monetizable for global brands. He is known as a Gonzo Futurist who actively experiments with emerging technologies. His keynotes provide innovative companies like Samsung, Google, and Nike with strategies to drive cultural change, leverage AI, and adapt their business models for the future of work.

Sanjeev Bikhchandani is the Founder of Info Edge (Naukri.com) and the co-founder of Ashoka University. He is a celebrated Indian entrepreneur and investor in unicorns like Zomato and PolicyBazaar. The recipient of the Padma Shri (2020), his keynotes provide deep, practical insights into entrepreneurship, innovation, and scaling digital businesses in emerging markets. He uses his experience to inspire the next generation of startup founders.

Ben Hammersley is a top global futurist, the inventor of the term 'podcast,' and the Editor-at-Large of WIRED UK. He is a strategic advisor to three governments and the European Commission on technology and media. The author of 64 Things You Need to Know Now For Then, his expertise spans Cybersecurity, AI, and Big Data. His keynotes deliver practical, practice-changing messages on sustainable leadership and innovation across five continents, drawing from his unique personal experiences in war reporting, genomic science, and disaster response.

Dr. Ramesh Srinivasan is a Professor at UCLA and the Founder of the Digital Cultures Lab. He is a leading expert on the future of the internet and how technology and innovation can foster global democracy and economic security. His books, including Beyond the Valley (named a Top Ten 2019 Tech Book by Forbes), argue that a fairer internet is possible by leveraging global ingenuity. As a speaker, he provides critical, cross-disciplinary insights on AI/automation, digital ethics, and the complex US vs. China AI Space Race.

Dr. Soumitra Dutta is a Professor of Management at Cornell University and a leading global expert on innovation and the knowledge economy. He is the author of the World Economic Forum's Global Information Technology Report. He is a board member of Sodexo and Dassault Systemes and was honored by the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. As a keynote speaker, he provides actionable strategies on building global capabilities, the interface of technology and innovation, and the crucial leadership requirements for driving growth in the post-COVID world.

Dhiraj Mukherjee is the Co-founder of Shazam (acquired by Apple for ∼$400 million) and was named one of Europe’s Top 50 Technology Entrepreneurs by The Financial Times. As a Tech for Good investor, he holds stakes in over 250 pioneering companies, including OpenAI. His keynotes deliver a blend of inspirational storytelling and actionable advice on The Shazam Story, innovation, and how leaders can embrace uncertainty to adapt to the accelerating pace of GenAI and future workforce trends.

Steven Van Belleghem is a globally recognized expert on Customer Experience (CX) and a bestselling author. His latest book, A Diamond in the Rough, was named the #1 must-read business book for 2024 by Forbes. He is the Co-founder of Nexxworks, an inspiration agency, and a marketing professor at Vlerick Business School. His keynotes provide a visionary approach to CX Strategy, detailing how to transform human and digital roles, and leverage AI not for the sake of technology, but for creating customer benefits like hyper-personalized offerings.

Jacob Morgan is a leading futurist and one of the world’s foremost experts on leadership and the future of work. He is the bestselling author of five books, including Leading With Vulnerability. His work, which focuses on employee experience and future-ready organizations, has been cited in the Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal. As a speaker, he inspires tens of thousands yearly, providing actionable strategies for leaders to harness their teams' potential and drive organizational transformation.

Dr. Vijay Govindarajan is one of the world’s leading experts on strategy and innovation and a Professor at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business. He served as the first Chief Innovation Consultant at GE. He is the pioneer of Reverse Innovation and a New York Times bestselling author. His keynotes, delivered to over 25% of the Fortune 500, provide thought-provoking insights on strategic transformation and how organizations can thrive in a multispeed, global world.

Dr. Andrew McAfee is an MIT Principal Research Scientist and the Co-founder of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy. He is the author of The Geek Way and the bestseller The Second Machine Age. Named to both the Thinkers50 list and the Politico 50 group, he provides deeply researched insights into the "Geek Way"—the radical mindset that enables organizations to outpace competitors. His keynotes are invaluable for decision-makers seeking to understand how to capitalize on Generative AI and drive organizational agility.

Sandy Carter is a former Fortune 25 executive and a top-rated global speaker on AI, IoT, and digital transformation. She is a bestselling author and was named one of CNN’s Top 10 Most Powerful Women in Tech. With an MBA from Harvard Business School and a degree in Computer Science from Duke, she provides strategic insight into how companies can leverage technology for growth. Her keynotes focus on innovation, digital strategy, and Women in Business, offering practical tools to transform company culture for the AI and IoT era.

Tiffani Bova is the former Chief Growth Evangelist at Salesforce and a leading authority on business growth and innovation strategy. She provides a practical roadmap for sustainable, profitable growth. The author of the bestseller Growth IQ, her work is based on direct consultation with thousands of companies, from startups to Fortune 500s. Her keynotes deliver high-impact, actionable strategies for leaders, focusing on the 10 paths to growth and the critical necessity of aligning people, processes, and technology to create a seamless customer experience.

Terry Jones is a technology pioneer and serial entrepreneur, celebrated as the founder of Travelocity.com and founding Chairman of Kayak.com. His IPOs and exits total over $10 billion. As a highly sought-after international speaker, he is a recognized authority on the Future of Business and Digital Transformation. His keynotes, based on his books Disruption Off and ON Innovation, provide thought-provoking, actionable steps for harnessing technology and innovation to achieve disruption and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.

Dr. Mohanbir Sawhney is a globally recognized expert in strategic marketing and digital innovation. Business Week named him one of the 25 most influential people in e-Business. A Professor at the Kellogg School of Management, he advises and speaks to Global 2000 firms and governments worldwide. His keynotes provide highly actionable insights on organic growth, process-centric marketing, and new media strategies for navigating digital disruption.

Ayesha Khanna is the Co-Founder and CEO of ADDO AI, a firm specializing in AI solutions. She is a strategic advisor to governments and major corporations on Artificial Intelligence, smart cities, and innovation strategy. Her firm, ADDO AI, was recognized by Forbes as a leading AI company in Asia. As a keynote speaker, Ayesha shares actionable insights on scenario analysis, new product development, and how countries and companies can harness technology to gain a competitive edge, as detailed in her book Hybrid Reality.

Paul Daugherty is the former CEO of the Accenture Technology Group and former CTIO, leading the firm's transition into a digital leader. He is a Thinkers50 Digital Thinking Award winner and an acclaimed advisor on AI, Cloud, and Quantum technologies. The co-author of the influential book Human + Machine, Daugherty champions the "missing middle"—the crucial pairing of human capability with machine intelligence. His keynotes provide executives with a warm, thoughtful, and practical blueprint for achieving responsible AI deployment and forging a strategic path forward in the age of exponential technology growth.

Raja Rajamannar is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Mastercard and an influential figure in global marketing, credited with transforming Mastercard into one of the world’s most valuable brands. The WSJ-bestselling author of Quantum Marketing, his book serves as a touchstone for industry leaders and academics globally. As a speaker, he provides cutting-edge insights on experiential marketing, Web3, and the strategic mindset needed to master the new era of marketing for tomorrow’s consumers.