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Martin Ford
Martin Ford, futurist and New York Times bestselling author of Rise of the Robots, draws on 25 years in computer design and software development to translate AI trends into practical guidance for businesses, investors and policymakers and consults on Societe Generale's "Rise of the Robots" equity index.
Martin Ford is a futurist and author whose work explains how artificial intelligence will reshape industries, economies, and daily life in ways most people have yet to grasp.
Ford wrote the New York Times bestseller Rise of the Robots, which won the McKinsey Award and was featured on the cover of The New York Times Book Review. His book Architects of Intelligence features interviews with 23 leading AI researchers, including three Turing Award winners.
Ford draws on over 25 years in computer design and software development to translate complex AI trends into practical guidance. He serves as consulting expert for Societe Generale's "Rise of the Robots" equity index, tracking 150 global stocks in AI and robotics. His ability to connect technical knowledge with real-world outcomes helps leaders and investors separate genuine opportunities from hype in a landscape crowded with noise.
Audiences leave Ford's sessions with a clearer understanding of which AI applications will actually transform their industries, practical frameworks for evaluating AI-driven risks and investments, and a grounded perspective on policy responses that protect workers while encouraging innovation.
Book Martin Ford to give your audience the clarity they need to act decisively as AI reshapes the world around them.
Ford's 25 years in software development and role advising Societe Generale's robotics index give him rare credibility to separate AI signal from noise. His frameworks help leadership teams evaluate which automation investments will actually deliver returns and how to position their workforce strategy ahead of disruption.
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Martin Ford structures his sessions around translating complex AI trends into practical frameworks, drawing on over 25 years in computer design and software development alongside research conducted for works such as Rise of the Robots and Architects of Intelligence, the latter built from interviews with 23 leading AI researchers.
Martin Ford speaks on artificial intelligence's impact on industries and economies, the future of work, and AI ethics and governance. His headline credential is authoring the New York Times bestseller Rise of the Robots, which won the McKinsey Award.
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