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Simon Anderson has dedicated his career to helping executives and organizations move beyond resilience to be truly future ready. As a Futurist Keynote Speaker and Applied Foresight Expert since 2011, he transforms how leaders think about and prepare for tomorrow's challenges and opportunities.

Simon's Future Ready Formula™ combines deep strategic insight with immediately actionable steps. His counter-intuitive emphasis on unlearning - helping executives and organizations let go of outdated mental models - has made him a trusted advisor to leaders worldwide. A truly global speaker, Simon has delivered keynotes in person across four continents and 30+ U.S. states, while connecting with audiences around the world through virtual events. In every engagement, he shows organizations how to spot emerging opportunities early and turn rapid change into competitive advantage.

Founder of Venture Foresight, Simon works with executive teams to develop strategic foresight capabilities essential for long-term success. He co-authored the award-winning book Foresight 20/20 and his insights featured in global media have established him as a leading voice in applied foresight.

Simon's signature combination of eye-opening insights and practical actions has made him a sought-after keynote speaker for executives and organizations ready to move beyond surviving change to shaping their own future.

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Beyond Resilient: How To Be Future Ready™ In An Age Of AI And Constant Change

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.

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Emerging Opportunities: Industry-Specific Insights For A Future Ready Organization

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.

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The Future Of Work: Winning With AI In A Human-First Workplace

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™.

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Applying The Future-Ready Formula™: Real World Challenges (workshop)

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.

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Artificial Intelligence
Change Management
Future of Work
Innovation
Staying relevant after decades of success (Corps)
Executive Strategy
Board Strategy
Future Trends
Strategic Planning
Leadership
Sales Technology
Economic Development

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“Thought provoking. Simon Anderson’s keynotes are a must attend if you want to create a future-ready organization. Simon customized his session, captured the attention of senior leaders and independent contributors alike and engaged all with his understanding of complex trends and specific actions to take now. I highly recommend Simon as your next keynote.”

“Thank you so much for presenting as a keynote speaker at the Executive MBA Council meeting in Seattle. Your session garnered rave reviews - everyone to whom I spoke commented on the depth of your analysis and the thought you put in to relate to our industry's drivers. I walked away with a great deal to think about personally, and I've shared your insights with my team, along with the challenge for us to be more future-focused and future resilient.”

“Simon’s presentation was insightful and eye-opening. He gave our Board of Directors and our Management Team a lot to think about throughout our strategic planning process. I highly recommend him.”

“Simon delivered an informative and engaging keynote session on “Change is Coming – Understanding Relevant Emerging Technologies and Trends” at our 2017 Growth Conference in Naples, Florida for our architecture and engineering attendees. He discussed 7 major themes that will impact our society and did a great job of relating specific technological advancements in the building, design and construction space, which was well received. Highly recommend for other conferences and events!”

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Beyond Resilient: How To Be Future Ready™ In An Age Of AI And Constant Change

Emerging Opportunities: Industry-Specific Insights For A Future Ready Organization

The Future Of Work: Winning With AI In A Human-First Workplace

Applying The Future-Ready Formula™: Real World Challenges (workshop)

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