Greg Williams

Greg Williams is a globally renowned technologist, futurist, and public speaker with a wealth of experience in delivering engaging, impactful, and actionable presentations. Acknowledged as a leading expert in the way that technology is shaping organizations and society, this transformative trends strategist knows what’s next first and introduces organisations to the trends and technologies that are rapidly reshaping their industries. As a distinguished thought leader and strategic forecaster, Greg is celebrated for his deep insights into artificial intelligence (AI), its transformative impact on organizations, and the intricate interplay between technology and geopolitics. He has participated at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the UN AI for Good conference, Founders Forum, DLD, Vivatech, Web Summit, Slush, Cannes Lions, the World Government Summit, and many other leading events across the world. As editor of the prominent global trends forecast WIRED World, Greg has a unique vantage point on the innovations and ideas shaping our future. He offers indispensable insights to senior leaders on the forces that are influencing their industries. His essay on neuroeconomics was featured alongside essays by Bill Gates and the economist and Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz in the book, Connecting Minds, Creating the Future. His unmissable presentations offer senior leaders new ways of thinking about the technologies and trends that are determining the future: from artificial intelligence to the blockchain, sustainability to fintech, cybersecurity to healthcare, automation and robotics to retail, the future of work, and the next wave of disruptive forces impacting every organisation. In his presentations, Greg identifies the challenges and opportunities for organizations in every sector to innovate in an accelerating culture where norms are constantly evolving. He has delighted audiences throughout Europe, the US, and Asia in multiple sectors including finance, retail, travel, healthcare, apparel, software, manufacturing, mobility, security, energy, and consulting. Greg is also a hugely experienced interviewer of global leaders, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, co-founder of Google DeepMind Demis Hassabis, Prime Minister Theresa May, CEO of LinkedIn Jeff Weiner, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, BMW CEO Harald Krueger, Skype co-founder Niklas Zennstrom, Google X CEO Astro Teller, Orange CEO Christel Heydemann, and many other founders, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders.