• The Future of Finance is Now: Navigating Disruption, Innovation, Risk, and Opportunity

  The Future of Finance is Now: Navigating Disruption, Innovation, Risk, and Opportunity

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  The financial industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, presenting significant opportunity and risk. In this dynamic keynote, Jason Schenker, a top-ranked financial forecaster, futurist, and economist, explores the forces shaping the future of banking, markets, financial services, and insurance.

  This session will examine how AI, automation, and blockchain are redefining financial transactions, risk management, investment strategies, and insurance underwriting. Mr. Schenker will also analyze the impact of interest rates, inflation, and financial market volatility on lending, capital allocation, and corporate decision-making.

  With Cold War Two®, deglobalization, and regulatory shifts reshaping the financial and insurance landscapes, business leaders, investors, and policymakers must adapt to emerging risks and opportunities. In the insurance, credit, and asset management sectors, evolving climate risks, cyber threats, and demographic shifts are forcing companies to rethink pricing models, risk assessment, and investment strategies.

  This keynote will provide data-driven insights and strategic foresight to help financial professionals stay ahead in an era of unprecedented change. This session is customized for the client, with actionable takeaways tailored for financial professionals, corporate leaders, insurers, and institutional investors. A fireside chat option is available for deeper discussions.

• Headlines and Trendlines for the Economy, Markets, and Technology Shaping the Decade Ahead

  Headlines and Trendlines for the Economy, Markets, and Technology Shaping the Decade Ahead

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  In this high-energy keynote, Bloomberg-ranked economist and futurist Jason Schenker delivers a clear, data-driven analysis of the economic, financial, technological, and geopolitical forces defining the next decade.

  Mr. Schenker breaks down critical developments in inflation, interest rates, labor markets, capital markets, and global trade, alongside the structural risks of Cold War Two® and their implications for financial stability and supply chains. He also explores transformative long-term shifts in AI, automation, demographics, energy, finance, and manufacturing, highlighting where durable risks and competitive advantages are emerging. This talk will focus on the impacts on client's business and industry as well as key industries across the economy, including tech, energy, manufacturing, real estate, and finance.

  Drawing from Mr. Schenker’s bestselling book Cold War Two and his latest work The Future After AI, this keynote is fully customized to address the client’s industry, competitive landscape, and strategic priorities.

  Optional executive briefings or fireside discussions can further examine the implications for organizational strategy and capital allocation.

• Seizing Economic and Technology Opportunities and Managing Risks in Cold War Two and The Future After AI

  Seizing Economic and Technology Opportunities and Managing Risks in Cold War Two and The Future After AI

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  In this high-impact keynote, Bloomberg top-ranked economist and futurist Jason Schenker delivers a clear, data-driven outlook on the economic, financial, technological, and geopolitical forces reshaping global business.

  Mr. Schenker examines growth, labor markets, inflation, interest rates, and financial risks, alongside the accelerating impacts of AI, automation, supply chain realignment, trade tensions, and Cold War Two® geopolitical fragmentation.

  As global uncertainty rises and technological disruption accelerates, leaders must make decisions with incomplete information and compressed timelines. This session provides strategic clarity, actionable insights, and practical frameworks to help organizations protect profitability, manage risk, and identify durable competitive advantages.

  Drawing from Mr. Schenker’s bestselling geopolitical book Cold War Two and his latest technology book The Future After AI, this keynote is fully customized to address the client’s industry, competitive landscape, and strategic priorities. The talk will also address impacts for key industries across the economy, including tech, energy, manufacturing, real estate, and finance.

  Optional fireside chat or executive Q&A sessions can further explore implications specific to the organization.

• Outlook for the Global Economy Amidst Bending and Breaking Supply Chains and a Falling Technological Iron Curtain

  Outlook for the Global Economy Amidst Bending and Breaking Supply Chains and a Falling Technological Iron Curtain

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  Global supply chains are under immense strain, reshaping economic and market dynamics worldwide. In this insightful session, Jason Schenker, a top-ranked economist and futurist, examines the challenges and opportunities emerging from supply chain disruptions, trade tensions, and shifting geopolitical risks.

  As inflation, labor shortages, logistical bottlenecks, and trade risks are impacting businesses, Mr. Schenker will explore how these pressures are affecting global growth, financial markets, and key industries, including tech, energy, manufacturing, and finance. He will also discuss the broader implications of Cold War Two®, evolving trade policies, and technological shifts that are redefining global commerce.

  What does the future hold for supply chains, economic stability, and business strategy? Join this session for data-driven insights and actionable takeaways to navigate the uncertainty ahead. This speech is customized for the client to include a discussion of how economic, financial market, supply chain, and geopolitical uncertainties impact the client's business and industry.

  Drawing from Mr. Schenker’s bestselling book Cold War Two and his latest work The Future After AI, this keynote is fully customized to address the client’s industry, competitive landscape, and strategic priorities.

• The Economic, Financial, and Technology Outlook: Seizing Opportunity in a Time of Uncertainty

  The Economic, Financial, and Technology Outlook: Seizing Opportunity in a Time of Uncertainty

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  Join the globally recognized economist and futurist Jason Schenker for a keynote exploring the economic, financial, technology, and geopolitical forces shaping the future of business. He will provide insights on growth, labor markets, inflation, interest rates, and industry trends, along with the risks and opportunities presented by Cold War Two®, AI, supply chain disruptions, and evolving trade policies. Amid uncertainty, Mr. Schenker will offer strategic, actionable takeaways to help leaders navigate challenges, capitalize on emerging opportunities, and position their organizations for success in a rapidly shifting global landscape.

  Drawing on Mr. Schenker’s bestselling geopolitical book Cold War Two and his latest futurist technology work The Future After AI, this keynote is fully customized to address the client’s industry, competitive landscape, and strategic priorities.

  This speech is customized for the client to include a discussion of how economic, financial market, and geopolitical uncertainties impact the client's business and industry as well as key industries across the economy, including tech, energy, manufacturing, real estate, and finance. This talk can also be paired with a fireside chat to explore and address client priorities and interests.

• The Future of Oil, Gas, and Power: Economic Necessities Facing Policy Threats Against a Backdrop of Cold War Two®

  The Future of Oil, Gas, and Power: Economic Necessities Facing Policy Threats Against a Backdrop of Cold War Two®

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  Join Jason Schenker, a top-ranked oil and gas price forecaster and futurist, for a dynamic exploration of the future of oil, gas, and power in an era of economic necessity and geopolitical tension. As global energy demand grows alongside population and wealth, oil, gas, and electricity remain foundational to economic stability—but face mounting policy pressures and sustainability mandates.

  Despite aggressive rhetoric on decarbonization, official forecasts indicate long-term reliance on fossil fuels in the U.S. and globally. Meanwhile, renewables and battery technologies continue to face critical supply chain risks, policy challenges, and geopolitical threats tied to Cold War Two®. These dynamics are shaping energy security, investment decisions, and the future of power generation.

  What does this mean for energy companies, investors, and policymakers? Find out in this must-attend session, where Mr. Schenker breaks down key risks, opportunities, and the forces that will define the energy landscape in the years ahead.

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