7 Non-Obvious Trends Shaping the Future Normal

What does it take to identify world changing trends that will actually last? For the past decade, Rohit Bhargava has been on the front lines of the future—going into cutting-edge labs, private testing facilities, and invite-only showcases around the world. After completing a world tour and book launch, this exclusive talk will reveal the most powerful stories and instigators that are already shaping humanity’s next decade. From biophilic skyscrapers to generative AI to haptic interfaces, this keynote will offer a clear-eyed overview of not only the technology changing our world, but also explore the deeply human questions all this advancement will raise. Rather than offering “futurist theater” with obvious forgettable examples, this talk is consistently updated with new stories (sometimes pulled from that morning’s news!), a charismatic delivery style, and interactive exercises to deliver a memorable experience for any size audience. This is not a boring academic talk. Instead, it's a pull-no-punches, always entertaining, constantly surprising, highly actionable (and deeply non-obvious!) glimpse into what the future will look like ... and how each of us can train ourselves to anticipate big shifts before they happen.

The Art and Science of Non-Obvious Marketing (In a Skeptical World)

We are living in a time when it is harder to earn trust than ever before. People skip ads, mistrust brands and demand transparency from the companies they buy from or work for. What does it take for any organization to be more believable? To win in a low-trust world, you need to be more human. This funny and insightful keynote from award-winning marketing expert Rohit Bhargava will reveal the five keys to earning attention in a world filled with distractions. Whether you are looking to shift perceptions, improve sales or simply inject more breakthrough thinking in your current efforts, this talk will help. Through a digestible collection of entertaining case studies and unusual observations, Rohit will shine a spotlight on what actually works to command attention, build loyalty and generate real results. Most importantly, the audience will leave with some real practical advice they can use immediately to put the power of non-obvious thinking to work every day.

7 Non-Obvious Secrets To Thrive In An AI-Disrupted World

This is an optimistic talk about AI. As Artificial Intelligence fundamentally resets daily work and life, it raises some big questions about how any of us can be successful. People are anxious about job security, leaders are under pressure to find the right ways to deploy AI and all of us are faced with the challenge of using AI without overusing AI. How do we find the right balance between disruption and daily life? Based on a decade of research into trends and innovation, this highly optimistic talk will reveal how each of us can survive and thrive by using AI the right way. From unexpected tips for using AI to lessons on when to avoid it, this clear-eyed talk will remind you why in times of disruption, the people who understand people always win.