Simon Anderson Futurist | International Keynote Speaker & Advisor | Award-Winning Author

Being resilient is no longer enough. Today's leaders need to see what's coming while there is still time to do something about it. Simon translates complex advancements into simple, usable strategies executives can implement immediately. Simon's Future Ready Formula™ shows executives how to spot challenges and opportunities early and turn rapid change into competitive advantage.

Key Takeaways

• Future Ready Formula™: A clear, three-step approach (Attention, Anticipation, Action) that leaders can use to navigate continual disruption.
• Unlearning Techniques: Methods to let go of obsolete assumptions to see new possibilities.
• Practical Action Steps: Five proven steps—ranging from weekly “future scans” to reverse mentoring—that empower immediate and ongoing adaptation.
• Transformative Mindset: How to develop a “beyond resilient” leadership approach to make you and your organization truly future ready. Leaders leave with clear, actionable tools to make smarter decisions in a fast-changing world.

AI isn't just changing how we work - it's redefining what's possible. As AI reshapes entire job categories, smart leaders are focusing on where human capabilities matter most. Simon shows you how to embrace the opportunities created by AI while still putting your people first.

Key Takeaways

• Demystifying AI & Automation: A plain-language exploration of current and near-future technologies.
• Attracting & Retaining Talent: Practical tips to build a dynamic culture where emerging tools support human creativity and collaboration.
• Future-Focused Strategy: How to use the Future Ready Formula™ to prepare for ongoing shifts in the way we work.
• Agility in Action: Five immediate tactics—such as weekly “Future 15’s” and pre-mortem planning—that help teams stay ahead of disruptive changes. Leaders leave with a clear roadmap for building an AI-enhanced workplace that delivers exceptional results and helps their team and their organization Be Future Ready™.

Your industry is changing faster than ever. But change brings opportunity – if you know where to look. In this customized keynote, Simon provides an eye-opening glimpse into the potential futures of your industry. By applying his Future Ready Formula™ and sharing a global perspective from travels to over 35 countries, Simon highlights the emerging trends and technologies poised to reshape your industry. 

This isn’t about “the world of 2050…” – it’s about discovering the real-world actionable steps to evolve your products, services, and strategic approach. Simon’s proven methods for unlearning, experimentation, and early trendspotting offer a clear blueprint for creating a truly future ready organization.

Key Takeaways

• Customized Foresight: A deep dive into the trends most relevant to your industry, with clear guidance on how to respond proactively.
• Optimization vs. Innovation: Strategies for balancing efficient operations with the bold thinking required to innovate effectively.
• Unlearning & Adaptation: Techniques to challenge legacy assumptions, cultivate fresh ideas, and develop a change-ready workforce.
• Actionable Roadmap: Five specific, repeatable steps that turn emerging opportunities into sustained competitive advantages.

Take the next steps to be future ready with this engaging and highly interactive workshop. Participants learn how to apply the lessons and insights from the keynote to specific real-world situations they experience in their work. This highly customized workshop works best as a follow-up breakout session after the keynote. In this session, Simon helps business leaders thrive during constant change by teaching specific foresight tools and practices they can start using right away to identify important trends, anticipate how those trends might impact their careers and organizations, and take action to be successful regardless of the new technologies or trends that may emerge.