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Daniel Burrus: Futurist | Author of The Anticipatory Organization | Speaker on AI, Innovation and Strategic Foresight

Why Book Daniel Burrus?

Daniel Burrus helps leaders move from reacting to change to anticipating opportunities. A futurist and author of Flash Foresight and The Anticipatory Organization, he gives audiences a framework for examining trends and making more deliberate strategic choices.

His approach distinguishes Hard Trends, based on developments he considers predictable, from Soft Trends that can still be influenced. Daniel applies this thinking to AI, innovation and business transformation, helping teams discuss what they can prepare for and where they can act.

Why Is Daniel Burrus Right for Your Audience?

Daniel is a strong fit for executive meetings, strategy conferences, technology events and leadership programs. Consider him when an organization needs a practical conversation about future opportunities and how to prioritize action.

Book Daniel when your audience needs to:

• Identify trends relevant to their business
• Distinguish predictable developments from changeable assumptions
• Explore the business implications of AI
• Anticipate problems before they become urgent
• Find opportunities within industry disruption
• Connect future thinking with present decisions

Audience Takeaways

Depending on the program selected, attendees will leave:

• Familiar with the Hard Trend and Soft Trend framework
• Better prepared to question assumptions in strategic plans
• Clearer on opportunities created by technological change
• Ready to discuss AI alongside human capabilities
• Equipped with a more anticipatory approach to innovation

Keynote Programs

Know What’s Next: Leveraging the New Science of Certainty
Daniel introduces his approach to identifying predictable change and using it to inform action. Ideal for executive and strategy audiences.

The Anticipatory Mindset: Leading with Certainty in Uncertain Times
Daniel explores how leaders can prepare for emerging challenges and opportunities. Ideal for organizations seeking to improve foresight and innovation.

Mastering AI’s Future Today
Daniel examines the intersection of AI and human ingenuity and its implications for business. Ideal for technology, transformation and leadership events.

Is Daniel Burrus Right for Your Event?

Tell us about your industry, your strategic priorities and the changes your leaders need to understand. We can help select Daniel’s most relevant program, discuss customization and confirm availability and fee.

Contact The Sweeney Agency 1-866-727-7555 or [email protected] for more information on this speaker.