Fast Future speakers participate in events all around the world. Many are private / corporate events but many are also open to the public.
Here, we list a selection of events featuring Fast Future Speakers and a selection of events that we think you might be interested in attending featuring other speakers.
We can create bespoke briefings, seminars and creative, dynamic, and participatory workshops to provide you or your organisation with an interactive and informative view on future trends and scenarios that are pertinent to your industry sector. If you would like more information or to discuss your private, corporate, or public event, please email Rohit on .
Upcoming events
Past Events
- Four Scenarios - Introduction of four scenarios for how the future of these sectors might play out from 2020 to 2023
- Preparedness - Planning for the least attractive scenarios
- Ten Strategies - How to anticipate, understand, and respond to the critical shifts shaping these markets
- Enabling Action - building flexibility, adaptability, and experimentation as core skills.
The Rise and Implications of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) - Session Three
April 02, 2022
Session Three – The Consequences of AGI
In these three sessions, Rohit Talwar of Fast Future and David Wood, Founder of London Futurists shared the key findings from their recent global survey on the emergence and impacts of AGI. The surveys have surfaced some fascinating results and insights and help to highlight the priorities as we prepare for the disruptive impacts of AGI. Session three (April 2nd) will host a conversation about the key findings and points of agreement/disagreement arising from the survey. Watch Video hereThe Rise and Implications of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) - Session Two
March 31, 2022
Session Two – The Consequences of AGI
In these three sessions, Rohit Talwar of Fast Future and David Wood, Founder of London Futurists shared the key findings from their recent global survey on the emergence and impacts of AGI. The surveys have surfaced some fascinating results and insights and help to highlight the priorities as we prepare for the disruptive impacts of AGI. Session two (March 31st) explored the potential beneficial and adverse consequences for individuals, society, governments, business, and the economy. March 31st, 2022 – Session Two – The Consequences of AGI Watch videos of the events here: 09.00-09.45 UK (10.00-10.45 CET / 04.00-04.45) Repeated 14.00-14.45 UK (15.00-15.45 CET / 09.00-09.45 EST)The Rise and Implications of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) - Session One
March 24, 2022
Session One – The Emergence of AGI
In these three sessions, Rohit Talwar of Fast Future and David Wood, Founder of London Futurists will share the key findings from their recent global survey on the emergence and impacts of AGI. The surveys have surfaced some fascinating results and insights and help to highlight the priorities as we prepare for the disruptive impacts of AGI. Session one (March 24th) focused on when AGI might emerge, where it might emerge, who might lead the development, and its most significant positive and negative impacts.March 24th, 2022 – Session One – The Emergence of AGI Watch the video of the events here: 09.00-09.45 UK (10.00-10.45 CET/ 04.00-04.45 EST) Repeated 14.00-184.45 UK (15.00-15.45 CET / 09.00-09.45 EST)
The Future of the Crypto Economy – Presentation of Survey Findings
February 15, 2022
Tuesday, February 15th, 2022 13.30-14.30 EST / 18.30-19.30 UK/GMT / 19.30-23.00 CET
In the third of three sessions on the future of the crypto economy, delivered in partnership with Fire on the Hill and Future Industries Australia, Rohit and Kapil presented and discussed the results of our Future in Focus survey, covering our key findings on: • Individual investment in crypto assets now and in the future • Attractions of, and barriers to, crypto investment by individuals • Future individual investment strategies and preferred asset classes • Benefits of, and barriers to, corporate adoption • Corporate crypto adoption strategies • Current and future levels of corporate crypto investment • Broader blockchain adoption strategies • Attractions and drawbacks of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) • Country adoption of digital currencies as legal tender • Discussion of the findings with participants.Future Frontiers: Crypto and Blockchain - Hype or Foundations for an Economic Revolution?
February 10, 2022
Thursday, February 10th, 2022 - Crypto and Blockchain - Hype or Foundations for an Economic Revolution? This session introduced the core components of the crypto economy, the core issues and opportunities, and its potential to transform individual lives, business, government, and society. Rohit’s guest - sharing his perspectives on the topic - will be Kapil Gupta - a technology and crypto analyst, commentator, enthusiast, and investor and the founder of Nibana Life. Watch video from the events here: 09.00-09.45 UK/GMT (10.00-10.45 CET) Repeated 18.00-18.45 UK/GMT (19.00-19.45 CET / 13.00-13.45 EST)
Future Frontiers: Horizon 2025 - Critical Shifts and Scenarios
February 03, 2022
February 3rd, 2022 - Horizon 2025 - Critical Shifts and Scenarios This session explored some of the most important forces and factors shaping the next few years and the scenarios that could emerge as these big shifts interact and collide. Watch video from the events here: 09.00-09.45 UK (10.00-10.45 CEST) Repeated 18.00-18.45 UK (19.00-19.45 CEST / 13.00-13.45 EST)
Positive Futures - People, Planet, Robots? Second of a Two Part Series Sponsored by UiPath
November 30, 2021
November 30th, 2021 - A Robot for Every Person (Free) 16.00-16.30 BST / 17.00-17.30 CET / 11.00-11.30 EST In the second of two short and fast paced sessions, Rohit Talwar will facilitate frank discussions with an expert panel on how to leverage emerging technologies to the benefit of people, the planet
November 23, 2021
November 23rd, 2021 - Automation as a Force for Good (Free) 16.00-16.30 BST / 17.00-17.30 CET / 11.00-11.30 EST In the first of two short and fast paced sessions, Rohit Talwar will facilitate frank discussions with an expert panel on how to leverage emerging technologies to the benefit of people, the planet, and our organisations.
Positive Futures - Rewriting the Human Story: How Our Story Determines Our Future
November 16, 2021
Tuesday November 16th, 2021 Positive Futures - Rewriting the Human Story: How Our Story Determines Our Future Fireside Chat with Nikola Danaylov - Founder, Singularity Weblog 19.00-19.30 BST / 20.00-20.30 CET / 14.00-14.30 EST This fireside chat will explore Nikola's thesis that "The human story that brought us into the 21st century was written and rewritten several times. The latest major update was perhaps during the industrial revolution. It is time to rewrite it again. We need a new story. A brave story. An unreasonable story. A story that can inspire, unite, and motivate us to break free from the past and create the best possible future.
November 04, 2021
Thursday November 4th, 2021 11.00-12.00 EST / 16.00-17.00 BST / 17.00-18.00 CEST
In the second of three sessions on the future of the crypto economy, delivered in partnership with Future Industries Australia, Rohit and Kapil will provide a deeper overview of critical components and aspects of the crypto economy. Key topics to be covered will include: • Explanation, exploration, and examples of the range of crypto assets that are emerging • An overview and examples of the major categories of applications that are emerging or on the horizon • Discussion of key factors driving future adoption • The potential for, and implications of, future market volatility • Scenarios of how the crypto economy might evolve in the coming years • Exploration with participants of what these developments could mean for individuals, society, businesses, and governments.London Futurists Webinar - Aftershocks and Opportunities 2: Navigating the Next Horizon
October 30, 2021
In this session moderated by the book's lead editor Rohit Talwar, some of the contributors will share key insights from their chapters and discuss the broader shifts, shocks, opportunities, and risks explored in the book.
Speakers and Topics: Dr. Doaa Alghalban (UAE) - A World Transformed: Political and Socio-Economic Impacts of the Pandemic José Cordeiro (Spain) - Crisis (危機) = Danger (危) + Opportunity (機): A New Renaissance Dr. Claire A. Nelson (USA) - Reimagining the World Order to Regenerate African, Caribbean, and Pacific Economies Alejandro Repetto (Argentina) - The Day After the Lockdown Marian Salzman - Life Next: How Our World Could Change Post-Pandemic Rohit Talwar (UK) - 20 Shifts on the Path to 2030
Launch of Aftershocks and Opportunities 2: Navigating the Next Horizon
September 28, 2021
In this short webinar, lead editor and co-contributor Rohit Talwar introduces Fast Future's latest book Launch of Aftershocks and Opportunities 2: Navigating the Next Horizon, published on September 28th, 2021. Aftershocks and Opportunities 2: Navigating the Next Horizon presents thought provoking ideas and insights, disruptive shifts, hope, dystopian visions, and inspirational possibilities. It explores opportunities arising from the pandemic, and what might drive the future of society, geo-politics, the economy, money, business, education, health, insurance, and travel. Rohit Will explain the core themes in the book and share some of the highlights from across its 40 chapters.
September 09, 2021
In the first of three sessions on the future of the crypto economy, delivered in partnership with Future Industries Australia, Rohit and Kapil will: • Introduce the core concepts of blockchain and crypto assets (currencies and tokens) • Highlight key reasons for the rapid growth in interest • Outline key risks associated with crypto • Highlight the limitations of government issued fiat currencies that crypto seeks to address • Provide an overview of different categories of crypto assets and applications • Discuss the potential of the crypto economy to drive a transformation of traditional financial markets, and • Engage in a vibrant dialogue with participants on the topics discussed.
Rohit's Talwar presentation at the Longevity Track in Neurotech 2020, Virtual Event
December 08, 2020
Fast Future Keynote Theatre: Sex Robots & Vegan Meat – A Presentation and Q&A with Jenny Kleeman
August 20, 2020
Thursday August 20th, 2020 18.00-19.30 UK / 19.00-20.30 CET / 13.00-14.30 ET The central premise of Jenny Kleeman’s new book Sex Robots and Vegan Meat is that “if we can have babies without having to bear children, eat meat without killing animals, have the ideal sexual relationship without compromise, have the perfect death without suffering, how else will human nature be changed forever?” Join this highly interactive keynote session to hear Jenny present ideas from the book, discuss the implications for society, and respond to participant questions. Jenny Kleeman is a journalist, broadcaster, and documentary-maker who has traveled the world finding extraordinary characters to turn into film, print, and audio. She writes for the Guardian, The Times, the Sunday Times, and Tortoise. She has reported for BBC One's Panorama, Channel 4's Dispatches, and VICE News Tonight on HBO, as well as making 13 films from across the globe for Channel 4's Unreported World. She is the host of the Immaculate Deception podcast, and the weekend Breakfast show on Times Radio. Sex Robots & Vegan Meat is her first book. www.jennykleeman.com Twitter: @jennykleeman Facebook: www.facebook.com/jennykleemanUK The book is available from all good bookstores. More details here: www.jennykleeman.com/sexrobotsveganmeat
August 18, 2020
The world has changed fundamentally since the start of 2020, the path to recovery from COVID-19 remains unclear as businesses frantically work to adapt to the new realities driven by the pandemic. Adaptability, resilience, and innovation are three critical words for these unprecedented times. More than ever, business leaders and decision-makers have to take critical decisions and make strategic choices. The Business Beyond COVID Summit is one of the biggest virtual summits in South Asia focusing on mission-critical business insights to survive and thrive in the post-pandemic world. A panel of 30+ world-class experts will share their insights to help business leaders to navigate in an uncertain post-COVID world. See the full program here
July 30, 2020
In this cutting edge insights session, a panel of industry experts will go beyond the excitement and noise around Fintech, to explore the future of financial services, banking, and insurance over the next five years. They will explore the emerging societal and customer shifts and needs, potential evolution paths, technology developments, the possible impacts of process automation and digital transformation, new market opportunities, impacts of digital currencies, regulatory considerations, ethical factors, business models, and challenges that could shape the scenarios that could emerge. They will discuss how the pandemic is impacting current and future activity and R&D plans in the sector, and how we can lay the foundations for the adoption of exponentially advancing technologies such as artificial intelligence. The panel will also explore what our world could look like when customers can design and customize their own products, and financial services becomes an invisible layer in every activity we undertake. See full details below.
FREE London Futurists Webinar Monday July 13th 18.00-19.30 UK (19.00-20.30 CET / 13.00-14.30 EST)
July 13, 2020
Adventures at the Frontier of Birth, Food, Sex & Death
A fascinating new book by Jenny Kleeman, Sex Robots & Vegan Meat: Adventures at the Frontier of Birth, Food, Sex & Death explores the following notion: "What if we could have babies without having to bear children, eat meat without killing animals, have the perfect sexual relationship without compromise, or choose the time of our painless death?" Jenny will introduce the book and discuss it with Technology and Science Writer Gemma Milne, Chair of London Futurists David Wood, and Global Futurist Rohit Talwar, CEO of Fast Future. Register for the event hereJuly 13, 2020
Aftershocks and Opportunities – Scenarios for a Post-Pandemic Future Hosted by XPONENTIAL TALKS In this fast paced and inspiring session, global futurist, award winning speaker, writer, and entrepreneur Rohit Talwar will share and discuss some of the critical shifts and scenarios and resulting opportunities and risks presented in the new book Aftershocks and Opportunities published on June 1st. See full details below.
FREE WEBINAR: Aftershocks and Opportunities - The Future of Artificial Intelligence
July 09, 2020
FREE Webinar: Scenarios for a Post-Pandemic Future – Business and Technology 2
July 05, 2020
Webinar Topics and Panel: Snapback — Don’t Expect a Post-Pandemic Remote Working Boom - Tom Cheesewright, UK The Rise of Personal Digital Twins - Roberto Saracco, Italy The Next Futures of Organizations, Work, and the Workplace - Rohit Talwar, UK Moderator: Steve Wells, UK
July 02, 2020
FREE Webinar Thursday July 2nd, 2020 18.00 - 19.00 UK BST (13.00-14.00 EST) Fast Future is Delighted to announce the launch of our new series of keynotes from members of the Fast Future team and inspiring future thinkers from around the world. In this first, fast paced, insightful, and inspiring keynote session, Fast Future CEO Rohit Talwar will launch the results of the first phase of our latest research on these key sectors and share the insights from our new book Aftershocks and Opportunities. He will present scenarios of what the future might hold for meetings, events, travel, tourism, hotels, and hospitality and outline inspiring response strategies. He will provide practical advice on how players in these sectors can take control of their own future and adapt their approaches in the face of mounting uncertainty. Rohit's talk will cover the following:
FREE WEBINAR: Scenarios for a Post-Pandemic Future – Business and Technology
June 28, 2020
Webinar Topics and Panel: Transformative Re-Structuring - Alida Draudt, USA Navigating the Post-Pandemic Economy—Doing Business at the Speed of Change - Rob Caldera, USA The Next Futures of Organizations, Work, and the Workplace - Steve Wells, UK Moderator: Rohit Talwar, UK Jun 28, 2020 06:30 PM London In this fast paced and interactive session, contributing authors will share and discuss the critical shifts and scenarios presented in their chapters in our new book: Aftershocks and Opportunities – Scenarios for a Post-Pandemic Future - published on June 1st, 2020 The Book: The world has been disrupted beyond all expectations - healthcare, social, and economic systems are under strain and many are arguing that this marks a point of departure to a radically different future. To explore these issues, 25 future thinkers from around the world have collaborated to set out the possible challenges, shifts, and scenarios that could emerge. The book covers four broad themes - critical shifts and scenarios, society and social policy, government and economy, and business and technology. See full details of the book here: https://fastfuture.com/shop/aftershocks-and-opportunities-scenarios-for-a-post-pandemic-future/
FREE WEBINAR: Scenarios for a Post-Pandemic Future - Society and Social Policy - Part 2
June 14, 2020
The Generation Zoom Classroom - Sylvia Gallusser When the Future was Bright - Joe Tankersley The Post Pandemic Home - Alexandra Whittington Which Way America? Four Alternative Futures - Leland Shupp Rohit Talwar, CEO - Fast Future, UK (Moderator)
In this fast paced and interactive session, contributing authors will share and discuss the critical shifts and scenarios presented in their chapters in the forthcoming book: Aftershocks and Opportunities – Scenarios for a Post-Pandemic Future - published on June 1st, 2020 The Book: The world has been disrupted beyond all expectations - healthcare, social, and economic systems are under strain and many are arguing that this marks a point of departure to a radically different future. To explore these issues, 25 future thinkers from around the world have collaborated to set out the possible challenges, shifts, and scenarios that could emerge. The book covers four broad themes - critical shifts and scenarios, society and social policy, government and governance, and business and technology. See full details of the book here: https://fastfuture.com/shop/aftershocks-and-opportunities-scenarios-for-a-post-pandemic-future/ The session will include a full participant Q&A.FREE WEBINAR: Scenarios for a Post-Pandemic Future - Society and Social Policy - Part 1
June 07, 2020
Webinar Topics and Panel: Retroshock: A Return to Roots - Eleanor “Nell” Watson Preparing for a New Way of Being - Julia Paulette Hollenbery This IS a Drill—Preparing for the Next Pandemic - Morgan Kauffman Navigating A New Landscape - Steve Wells Moderator: Rohit Talwar In this fast paced and interactive session, contributing authors will share and discuss the critical shifts and scenarios presented in their chapters in the forthcoming book: Aftershocks and Opportunities – Scenarios for a Post-Pandemic Future - published on June 1st, 2020 The Book: The world has been disrupted beyond all expectations - healthcare, social, and economic systems are under strain and many are arguing that this marks a point of departure to a radically different future. To explore these issues, 25 future thinkers from around the world have collaborated to set out the possible challenges, shifts, and scenarios that could emerge. The book covers four broad themes - critical shifts and scenarios, society and social policy, government and governance, and business and technology. See full details of the book and the panel profiles here: https://fastfuture.com/shop/aftershocks-and-opportunities-scenarios-for-a-post-pandemic-future/ The session will include a participant Q&A and polling running throughout the event.
Launch Summit for Aftershocks and Opportunities - Scenarios for a Post Pandemic Future
June 01, 2020
Take a deep dive into the ideas, developments, and possibilities shaping the scenarios for our post-pandemic future. Devour the entire menu of powerful future insights or sample the topics that most intrigue and interest you. A single registration gives you access for the entire summit. This summit will see 21 of the contributors to the book share and discuss the key ideas from their chapters.
Scenarios for a Post-Pandemic Future – Critical Shifts and Scenarios – Part 2
May 31, 2020
Webinar Topics and Panel: The Case for New Progressive, Socially Focused Economic Initiatives - Dr Bruce Lloyd World War Contagion—Strategies in the Fight Against Our Common Enemy - Miranda Mantey The Pandemic and the Medical Enlightenment—The View from 2035 - Jerry Edling Navigating a New Landscape - Rohit Talwar, CEO - Fast Future, UK (Moderator) In this fast paced and interactive session, contributing authors will share and discuss the critical shifts and scenarios presented in their chapters in the forthcoming book: Aftershocks and Opportunities – Scenarios for a Post-Pandemic Future - published on June 1st, 2020
May 28, 2020
COVID-19 Impacts on Innovation and Digital Transformation in Air Transport
As lead author, I will share the key findings of the latest Fast Future / Future Travel Experience Air Transport 2035 report and then discuss them with a panel of industry experts. The panel will also share their current priorities and plans for the future around innovation and digital transformation. Panel Members Satyaki Raghunath - Chief Strategy & Development Officer, Bangalore International Airport, India Karin Gylin - Head of Innovation, Swedavia AB, Sweden Marta Dimitrova - Editor & Hub Community Manager, Future Travel Experience, UK Rohit Talwar - CEO, Fast Future, UK (Moderator) Further panel members to be confirmedMay 28, 2020
You are invited to this report launch event where a panel of industry experts will share and discuss our latest Fast Future / Future Travel Experience Report on The Impacts of COVID-19 on Innovation and Digital Transformation in Air Transport.
Scenarios for a Post-Pandemic Future – Critical Shifts and Scenarios- Part 1
May 24, 2020
In this fast paced and interactive session, contributing authors will share and discuss the critical shifts and scenarios presented in their chapters in the forthcoming book: Aftershocks and Opportunities – Scenarios for a Post-Pandemic Future - published on June 1st, 2020 June 21st, 2020 The Book: The world has been disrupted beyond all expectations - healthcare, social, and economic systems are under strain and many are arguing that this marks a point of departure to a radically different future. To explore these issues, 25 future thinkers from around the world have collaborated to set out the possible challenges, shifts, and scenarios that could emerge. The book covers four broad themes - critical shifts and scenarios, society and social policy, government and governance, and business and technology. Webinar Topics and Panel: Scenarios for a Post-Pandemic Future - Rohit Talwar, CEO - Fast Future, UK (Moderator) Five Ways Our Post-Lockdown World Could Change for the Better - Sheila Moorcroft, Director - Realising Your Future, UK Does the Proverbial Cloud Created by the Pandemic of 2020 Have a Silver Lining? - Paul Plant, Chief Listening Officer - Radicle Consulting, UK A Laboratory for the Future - Liselotte Lyngsø, Managing Partner - Future Navigator, Denmark
May 18, 2020
Hear about emerging scenarios and share your views in the first of a series of webinars over the coming weeks with authors from our forthcoming book Aftershocks and Opportunities – Scenarios for a Post-Pandemic Future - published on June 1st, 2020 The Book: The world has been disrupted beyond all expectations - healthcare, social, and economic systems are under strain and many are arguing that this marks a point of departure to a radically different future. To explore these issues, 25 future thinkers from around the world have collaborated to set out the possible challenges, shifts, and scenarios that could emerge. The Webinar: The opening scenarios from the book will be shared by lead editor and contributing author Rohit Talwar, CEO of Fast Future. He will also provide an overview of the other chapters which cover the four broad themes - critical shifts and scenarios, society and social policy, government and governance, and business and technology. The session will include a full participant Q&A.
April 30, 2020
Amid the pandemic disruption, critical questions arise on the implications for government and governance. Questions also arise over global institutions’ scope and capacity to act and whether a new digital era ones requires new structures and mechansisms. Nationally, democracies question whether unity governments should replace party divides. Others face choices emergency powers, when to relinquish them, and ensuring oversight. Operationally, many are learning how to run parliaments, government, and governance remotely. Finally, with electronic mechanisms introduced to tag, track, and trace, civil liberties issues also arise over state surveillance. Secondary questions also emerge over regulation of private sector operators of such services.
Post-Pandemic Scenarios for Air Transport - April 23rd 15.00 -17.00 BST (FREE)
April 23, 2020
Aftershocks and Opportunities Webinar 3 Post-Pandemic Scenarios for Air Transport – Study Launch Thursday April 23rd 15.00 - 17.00 BST (Free) Air Transport has been heavily disrupted by COVID-19. So, how might the aviation ecosystem evolve amid the turbulence and future uncertainties? In this session, Rohit Talwar will launch new research by Fast Future and Future Travel Experience. He will present findings on COVID-19 Air Transport impacts, explore the near-term outlook and scenarios, and discuss implications and priorities with industry leaders.
