Roger Spitz,
Visionary Futurist
A world-leading authority on systemic disruption, strategic foresight, and transformative change.
Famous for his unique keynotes, Roger Spitz blends exclusive research from the Disruptive Futures Institute with real-world case studies from Techistential, his strategic foresight practice. Join the thousands of changemakers, entrepreneurs, governance bodies, leadership teams, investors, policymakers, and educators around the world who have benefited from Roger’s custom keynote talks.
Roger Spitz’s keynote talks empower organizations to build futures intelligence, drive systems innovation, and create sustainable value.
Building on his bestselling books and global recognition as the leading authority on systemic disruption, each of Roger’s talks is designed for each individual audience. Our interactive keynotes can be delivered in-person or virtually anywhere in the world.
Discover the impactful insights that will help you anticipate disruptions and thrive in our unpredictable world.
Roger Spitz Speaker Reel
Roger Spitz is a celebrity speaker who has delivered hundreds of keynote talks, captivating over 100,000 global leaders, innovators, and changemakers across 30+ countries.
At the heart of Roger's transformative keynotes is the power of agency and informed optimism in shaping our futures, even in the face of unpredictability.
Watch his exclusive showreel and discover why the world’s leading organizations trust Roger as their go-to speaker.
Roger Spitz Bio
Roger Spitz is a visionary futurist, venture capitalist, and expert advisor to the World Economic Forum. Before founding the influential Disruptive Futures Institute in San Francisco, he served as Global Head of Technology M&A at a major investment bank, advising on over $25 billion in transactions. Consistently Top 10 for Management Leadership (Thinkers360), Roger is a top-ranked futurist speaker revolutionizing strategic foresight and systems innovation.
As President of Techistential, the preeminent foresight practice, Roger advises CEOs, boards, and investors on strategy under uncertainty, anticipating disruptions, and sustainable value creation. A renowned expert on AI, Roger coined the term ‘Techistentialism’ and is a sought-after thought leader on the future of strategic decision-making and artificial intelligence.
Roger serves on multiple boards, and is a bestselling author of five books, including the award-winning Disrupt With Impact: Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World and acclaimed series The Definitive Guide to Thriving on Disruption. Fully bilingual in English and French, and having lived in 10 cities across three continents, Roger’s frameworks are adopted globally and feature in leading publications, including the Journal of Futures Studies and MIT Technology Review.
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From Wall Street Boardrooms to the Heart of the Brazilian Rainforest: Roger Spitz Offers a Futurist Perspective Like No Other.
Roger Spitz turns complexity into clarity. He crafts actionable strategies from the world’s most disruptive shifts. Whether guiding asset managers in London, decoding AI’s evolution in Silicon Valley and Bangalore, or shaping energy policy from Washington D.C. to the Amazon, Roger’s thought leadership transcends conventional boundaries and offers actionable insights.
Drawing on his unparalleled transdisciplinary insights, discover how Roger’s vision sparks lasting transformation on the global stage.
“...publishes extensively on the future of strategic decision-making and artificial intelligence, and is known for coining the term ‘Techistentialism’.” - World Economic Forum
“Roger Spitz advises leaders and companies on leveraging unpredictability.” - CNN
“…manages to really break down complex concepts into frameworks and make them very tangible.” - Global Peter Drucker Forum
Trusted Advisor to Decision Makers: Roger combines his high-finance expertise as a former Global Head of Technology M&A with insights from boardrooms worldwide, helping guide investors and policymakers through unpredictable futures. Ranked a Top 10 Global Thought Leader by Thinkers360, he’s a trusted advisor to leaders across sectors.
Creator of the AAA Framework: Roger’s pioneering AAA Framework (Antifragile, Anticipatory, Agility) is a cornerstone for organizations thriving amid chaos. Presented in numerous articles and case studies, it’s a proven tool for resilience and foresight.
Top Ranked Keynote Speaker: Roger is revolutionizing how organizations navigate systemic disruption for sustainable value creation. His futures work is globally acclaimed and featured in hundreds of leading media outlets.
Global Perspective Like No Other: Born in South Africa, bilingual in English and French, and shaped by life in 10 cities across three continents, Roger’s worldview is unmatched. From boardrooms in Brazil and India to Europe and the U.S., he connects with audiences everywhere.
Award-Winning Author: Author of five bestselling books, Disrupt With Impact: Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World and the seminal four-volume collection The Definitive Guide to Thriving on Disruption.
Institutional Leadership: Founding Chair of the Disruptive Futures Institute, a Network Member of the World Economic Forum, and President of Techistential, a leading strategic foresight practice, Roger empowers leaders to shape the future.
Impactful Speaking for Every Audience
From handcrafted keynote addresses to hands-on executive foresight workshops, Roger brings unparalleled insights to every format:
Keynote Talks globally, in person and virtual
Executive Retreats & Leadership Development
Board Briefings & Strategy Workshops
Masterclasses & Executive Education
Conferences, Panels, & Summits
Custom Workshops, Client & Team Events
Disrupt With Impact Book Tour & Call to Impact Speaking Tour
Our interactive keynote talks are developed for each individual audience, and can be delivered in-person or virtually anywhere in the world. To inquire about our keynote talks, or bulk orders of Disrupt With Impact, please reach out today.
Trusted by Leaders Around the Globe
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The effects of systemic disruptions are far-reaching. They bring both unprecedented challenges and opportunities.
Now, imagine what you could achieve if you had a compass calibrated for the unpredictable.
Book Roger Spitz for one of his new Call to Impact keynotes and discover strategies to thrive in our complexifying world.
Call to Impact Keynote Topics
INSPIRED & EMPOWERED TO DRIVE CHANGE - Catalyzing Positive Tipping Points through Agency, Foresight, and Storytelling
BECOME VISIONARY TO SEE THE FUTURE - Change Is Slow, Until It Isn’t: Anticipating Unpredictable Futures
UPGRADE HUMAN DECISION-MAKING IN THE AGE OF AI - The Future of AI and Decision-Making in an Era of Systemic Disruption
DRIVE SYSTEMS INNOVATION & GREENAISSANCE - Anticipatory Leadership: Harnessing Disruption for Sustainable Value Creation
INVENT HYBRID FUTURES - The Next Chapter of Digital Disruption: Industries Blur, New Fields Emerge
Catalyzing Positive Tipping Points through Agency, Foresight, and Storytelling
Keynote Theme: INSPIRED & EMPOWERED TO DRIVE CHANGE
Catalyzing Positive Tipping Points through Agency, Foresight, and Storytelling - Many efforts to address our global crises rely on grim narratives that emphasize a bleak future if we fail to act. Yet, we often neglect the power of optimistic narratives - those that highlight informed opportunities to drive positive transformation. In this inspiring keynote, we will explore how agency, storytelling, and systems thinking are powerful tools that can create impactful pathways toward transformative tipping points.
Humanity stands at a crossroads. As Roger Spitz puts it, “Everything in our world is constantly evolving - except our organizations, strategies, and governance structures.” Drawing on insights from Disrupt with Impact, Roger’s bestselling book, we’ll explore the power of informed optimism in shaping the futures. The audience will leave with practical frameworks for embracing uncertainty and using storytelling to create virtuous inflection points that catalyze transformation across systems.
Change Is Slow, Until It Isn’t: Anticipating Unpredictable Futures
Keynote Theme: BECOME VISIONARY TO SEE THE FUTURE
Change Is Slow, Until It Isn’t: Anticipating Unpredictable Futures - The future of prediction is not about AI or data, but imagination. In a world where disruption has become a constant, it’s time to rethink the fundamentals of underlying change. Welcome to the end of trends.
To contrast metatrends, Roger Spitz introduces the concept of “metaruption,” a multidimensional family of systemic disruptions that cause widespread effects, including shifts in the notion of disruption itself. We’ll also examine why predictions fall short in today’s UN-VICE environment (UNknown, Volatile, Intersecting, Complex, and Exponential). Rather than chasing fleeting trends, the audience will learn to prioritize signals over noise and embrace foresight. Together, we will explore uncharted waters with a compass calibrated for the unpredictable.
The Future of AI and Decision-Making in an Era of Systemic Disruption
Keynote Theme: UPGRADE HUMAN DECISION-MAKING IN THE AGE OF AI
The Future of AI and Decision-Making in an Era of Systemic Disruption - Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing into domains once considered exclusively human. While we’ve long excelled at decision-making, our advantage may be waning. As Roger Spitz explores through his concept of “Techistentialism,” our very existence and decision-making are being fundamentally reshaped by technology.
Automation, cognification, decentralization, digitization, and virtualization are altering every aspect of our lives. How can humans enhance their capabilities to remain relevant as AI advances? What higher-level functions are machines now capable of, and how quickly are they learning? What strategies can we adopt to thrive in a world where AI increasingly influences decision-making? You’ll leave this keynote with actionable tools and a mindset shift to thrive in a future where human cognition and AI are inseparable.
Anticipatory Leadership: Harnessing Disruption for Sustainable Value Creation
Keynote Theme: DRIVE SYSTEMS INNOVATION & GREENAISSANCE
Anticipatory Leadership: Harnessing Disruption for Sustainable Value Creation - How can you leverage our deeply uncertain, complex, and disruptive world to create sustainable value? Systemic disruptions will redistribute trillions of dollars, presenting opportunities for immense value creation. Those who cling to business as usual will face value destruction.
Disruption’s impact hinges on your perspective, preparation, and the timing of your response. As such, Roger Spitz introduces his renowned AAA Framework, which equips leaders to build Antifragile foundations, develop an Anticipatory mindset, and leverage Agility to bridge short-term actions with long-term goals. Participants will learn how the true power of innovation lies not in its ability to disrupt, but in its potential to inspire and unlock new possibilities. This session will provide actionable insights and frameworks to harness disruption as a springboard for creating sustainable value.
The Next Chapter of Digital Disruption: Industries Blur, New Fields Emerge
Keynote Theme: INVENT HYBRID FUTURES
The Next Chapter of Digital Disruption: Industries Blur, New Fields Emerge - The boundaries between industries are rapidly dissolving and spilling over. From agriculture to construction, sectors are converging, fusing, and transforming. Previously separate verticals now collaborate within new ecosystems, defying traditional classifications. The futures are hybrid; in this liminal world, there are no industry boundaries.
Known for his unique keynote talks, Roger Spitz blends exclusive research and insights from the Disruptive Futures Institute, with real-world case studies from his strategic foresight practice, Techistential. This impactful presentation will help leaders, investors, and analysts adopt new perspectives to evaluate companies and industries. Through the Disruptive Thinking Canvas™, Roger provides a practical roadmap to imagine, invent, and prototype the futures we want, where the magic happens as industries converge and new fields emerge.
Alongside his five Call to Impact-themed keynotes, Roger Spitz brings transdisciplinary foresight expertise and venture capital experience in AI, emerging technologies, and sustainability to deliver landmark talks on topics related to The Futures of:
Governance & Leadership: Anticipatory leadership, and the futures of boards and organizations.
Technology & Society: The impacts of technology on society, media, information, and the future of work.
Finance & Investment: Evolving financial landscapes, including investments, asset classes, and insurability.
Professions & Work: The futures of education, careers, and work in the age of AI.
Humanity & Wellbeing: Exploring the futures of health, aging, and the human condition.
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Insights from Roger’s Latest Bestseller
Engage Roger as a speaker to hear his insights from his latest bestselling book, Disrupt With Impact: Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World. He also shares his strategic foresight work from the Disruptive Futures Institute in San Francisco.
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