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Adah Parris

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Transform organisational thinking with Adah Parris, speaker, tech futurist and systems design expert. Adah works with businesses to align values with actions, foster innovation and create sustainable futures, recognised as a TED Talks Global Emerging Innovator with clients including Google and Unilever.

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Keynote speaker and tech futurist
Chair of Mental Health First Aid England
Creator of Cyborg Shamanism philosophy

Adah Parris is a renowned keynote speaker, polymath, anti-disciplinary artist, tech futurist, and activist. She inspires individuals and organisations to adopt new ways of thinking, drawing on her expertise in living systems, digital and ecological technologies, and systems design. Adah challenges conventional views on innovation and technology, helping people align their external actions with internal values. She is the Chair of Mental Health First Aid England and advises the Centre for Cultural Value. Recognised as a TED Talks Global Emerging Innovator, her work focuses on transformation and innovation, asking, “What type of Ancestor do you want to be?” Her philosophy, Cyborg Shamanism™, combines ancient wisdom with modern technology, offering tools for personal and organisational growth through consulting and Ancestors Retreats. With over 20 years of experience, Adah has collaborated with leading organisations like Natwest Bank, Google, and Unilever. She promotes sustainable futures by encouraging businesses to prioritise long-term thinking, inclusivity, and ethical responsibility, fostering innovation and leaving a positive legacy.

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Nature's Web3

Adah Parris's talk, "Nature's Web3," explores the intersection of technology and natural ecosystems, advocating for a symbiotic relationship that leverages blockchain for sustainable environmental stewardship.

Exploring The Intersection Of Technology And Human Potential For Mental Wellness

Adah Parris, the creator of Cyborg Shamanism, invites you to delve into the fascinating intersection of technology and human potential. As the TED Talks Global Emerging Innovator and Chair of Mental Health First Aid England, Adah explores innovative models shaping our future. These models focus on fostering mental wellness and resilience in the digital age.

Regenerative AI: Creating Futures Worth Inheriting

In her keynote, Adah Parris emphasizes that successful AI implementation in organizations goes beyond technical skills. She offers leaders practical frameworks to design sustainable AI strategies that foster a competitive edge and ensure a positive impact. Attendees will learn how to navigate the complexities of AI implementation, make informed technological choices, and establish regenerative practices that align technology with life for long-term success.

Beyond AI Integration: Pattern Recognition for Regenerative Innovation

As organisations rush to implement AI, true competitive advantage lies in seeing the patterns others miss. This keynote provides leaders with practical frameworks to navigate the intersection of AI transformation and sustainable innovation, creating lasting strategic value. Key Outcomes: Spot emerging opportunities ahead of competitors, create sustainable strategic advantage, cnable wise technology implementation, transform challenges into opportunities, uild lasting organizational resilience

Presence as Technology: Leading in an AI World

In her keynote, Adah Parris explores the concept of presence as a vital technology for leaders. She discusses how strategic presence can empower leaders to confidently navigate AI implementation, identify patterns overlooked by machines, and make effective high-stakes decisions. Attendees will learn to create clear strategic direction and enable sustainable transformation that benefits both their organization and the broader ecosystem.

Why we recommend booking Adah

Book Adah Parris to inspire your team with transformative insights that challenge the status quo. Her unique blend of expertise fosters innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability, empowering you to create a positive legacy and connect deeply with your community.

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Adah impressed us with how she establishes connections across several topics to put together the bigger picture. This provided us with immediate actionable learnings but also lots of food for thought, which is invaluable to truly allow us all to grow.

Andy Postert

DSBO Channel Sales & Activations, Google

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Adah delivers thought-provoking sessions that challenge conventional thinking, blending ancient wisdom with modern technology. Her engaging style inspires innovation, inclusivity, and ethical responsibility, encouraging personal and organisational transformation.

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