Roger Spitz
Build organizational resilience with Roger Spitz, futurist and AI disruption expert. Roger equips executives with strategic foresight tools through his AAA Framework. Former Global Head of Technology M&A at BNP Paribas, WEF Global Foresight Network member, and ranked among Global Gurus Top 30 Futurists 2026.
California, United States
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Roger spent two decades in global finance and technology, serving as Global Head of Technology M&A at BNP Paribas, where he led transactions valued at more than $25 billion. He now chairs the Disruptive Futures Institute in San Francisco, sits on the board of Vektor Partners, a venture capital firm, and serves as a non-executive director for multiple technology companies. He is a member of the World Economic Forum Global Foresight Network and was recently recognized in the Global Gurus Top 30 Futurists list for 2026.
His proprietary AAA Framework (Antifragility, Anticipatory Thinking, and Agility) provides executives with practical tools for decision-making under uncertainty. Through the Disruptive Futures Institute, Roger delivers hands-on workshops that move beyond trend analysis to build organizational capability. His concept of "Techistentialism" examines leadership challenges posed by intelligent machines, and his research appears in MIT Technology Review, the Journal of Futures Studies, and World Economic Forum publications.
Audiences gain actionable frameworks for strategic planning, methods for managing volatility, and approaches to responsible AI deployment. Roger's boardroom experience and global perspective translate complex futures thinking into immediate business application.
Book Roger for a futurist with both Wall Street credibility and practical implementation tools that delivers substance over speculation.
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Roger Spitz addresses the urgent need for leaders to anticipate unpredictable disruptions like pandemics, cyberattacks, and climate change, emphasising that traditional forecasting methods are inadequate in today’s volatile environment. Attendees will learn to reclaim their agency, shift from fear to foresight, and utilise early warning systems to identify critical inflexion points. By embracing imagination and strategic foresight, they will be equipped to transform systemic disruptions into opportunities for innovation and growth.
Roger Spitz explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping decision-making, a traditionally human domain. He introduces Techistentialism, addressing the challenges posed by AI and the importance of maintaining human agency. Roger emphasises the need for curiosity, adaptability, and lifelong learning to navigate this hybrid future. Attendees will learn strategies to reclaim their decision-making agency, understand AI's limitations, and develop tools for thriving in an AI-driven world.
Roger Spitz will discuss how the Greenaissance era presents significant innovation and investment opportunities for sustainable energy transition. He emphasises the importance of systems thinking to identify high-impact levers that unlock hidden value and enhance resilience. Attendees will learn to develop Antifragile strategies using his AAA Framework—Anticipatory, Antifragile, and Agile—enabling them to navigate systemic disruptions like climate change and emerging technologies. This session will equip leaders with the tools to create sustainable value in an uncertain world.
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