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Mark van Rijmenam
The Futurist Who Turns AI Complexity into Bottom-Line Results. Dr. Mark van Rijmenam merges his trademark “Optimistic Dystopian” viewpoint with a visionary focus as the Architect of Tomorrow, helping Fortune 500 companies, governments, and forward-thinking changemakers to navigate the complexities of AI and to profit from them.
Dr. Mark van Rijmenam is an award-winning keynote speaker, ranked globally as #1 futurist. He equips your C-suite with the tools, frameworks, and mindset to leverage AI for immediate competitive advantage. He is a true Architect of Tomorrow, bringing vision and pragmatism to his keynotes. As a Certified Speaking Professional, a Global Speaking Fellow, and a 6-time author, he captivates Fortune 500 business leaders globally. Recognized by Salesforce as one of 16 must-know AI influencers, he combines forward-thinking insights with a balanced, optimistic dystopian view. With his pioneering use of a digital twin, and his AI company Futurwise, Mark doesn’t just speak on AI and the future—he lives it, inspiring audiences to harness technology ethically and strategically.
As a renowned Certified Speaker, Global Speaking Fellow, #1 Futurist globally, and six-time author, Dr. van Rijmenam has ignited audiences in more than 30 countries by marrying academic rigor with real-world insight. His expertise spans transformative technologies, making him the go-to authority for those determined to embrace digital transformation as a competitive advantage.
As the founder of Futurwise, he clears the fog of (mis)information overload and equips leaders to make decisive, future-focused choices. Across his influential books, Dr. van Rijmenam offers a candid, balanced vision for ethical, sustainable growth, proving that tomorrow isn’t something we passively accept, but something we actively design.
Testimonials
“Really enjoyed hosting Mark as a fascinating guest speaker at our internal LIFT Academy talk on the metaverse, as part of our Frontier Tech Trilogy. Mark shared great examples of how the metaverse will affect our people our work and and our clients. He managed to explain an abstract concept in a thought-provoking way, inspiring us how to think differently when it comes to the next iteration of the internet. ”
“Mark was our keynote speaker at a recent Dealer Tire Enterprise Data Analytics Summit. His presentation was highly relevant and very inspirational. He incorporated many examples throughout his talk and tied them directly back to our business. Perfect pace, excellent delivery, great content. I would highly recommend Mark as a speaker, particularly for anything related to cutting-edge tech strategy. ”
“This was an awe-inspiring session with Mark van Rijmenam and Nestlé leaders. We are very grateful for him sparking curiosity and sharing a glimpse of what the metaverse entails, and the fact that some elements are not tomorrow but today. Mark captures the audience’s attention with his simple messages and engaging content. Time for questions felt short, testament of the interest of the audience; we could have stayed another 30 minutes… A must to re-watch and spread the word on how we prepare for the metaverse.”
“Recently, Mark provided a state-of-the-art lecture to our most senior MBA participants. What I found remarkable is his deep expertise on the future of work and the metaverse and how he is able to explain these abstract concepts in an easy-to-understand yet thought-provoking way. The session was highly interactive and he showed us some glimpses of his forthcoming book ‘Step into the Metaverse.’ Preparing for the future has always been relevant, and I think Mark is the right person to stimulate organizations and individuals to do just that when it comes to technology and society.”
