Nikki Greenberg
About
About Nikki Greenberg - Futurist Keynote Speaker & AI Thought Leader:
Nikki Greenberg stands at the forefront as a world-renowned futurist and internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence, real estate technology, and innovation. Her dynamic and high-energy keynotes delve into the fusion of real space and cyberspace, emphasizing the transformative role of emerging technologies. Nikki's mission is to not only ignite inspiration about future possibilities but also to provide actionable insights on leveraging these advancements for business growth and success.
As a digital nomad with a versatile career spanning the US, Asia, and Australia, Nikki has excelled in various leadership roles, emphasizing innovation and cutting-edge design. She has made significant contributions as the Head of Technology Strategy at QIC, an Australian investment firm, revolutionizing a $17Bn AUM real estate portfolio with tech-driven strategies. Her tenure in New York involved spearheading innovation at Brown Harris Stevens, the leading private brokerage for luxury residential developments. In Australia, she played a pivotal role in designing transformative projects with Lendlease and Koichi Takada Architects.
Nikki's expertise and influence in PropTech and real estate innovation have been acknowledged through numerous awards, including being named a Top 9 Most Influential Woman in PropTech (2024), Top Real Estate Influencer (2023), and a ULI Global Luminary (2022). As a sought-after speaker, she frequently shares her insights on the tech-enabled future of the industry at prominent global real estate conferences.
Her leadership extends to serving as a co-chair of ULI New York’s Real Estate Technology and Innovation Council and founding Global Ambassador of Women in PropTech. Nikki's educational background includes Masters of International Business and Architecture from UNSW, Sydney.
Currently based in New York City, this Australian national is celebrated as one of the most influential voices in the realm of AI, real estate technology, and future-focused thinking.
Topics
What Nikki Greenberg talks about:
FUTURE of WORK in the AGE of AI
Human First, AI Next: Preparing Your Team for the Future, Today
World-leading futurist Nikki Greenberg leverages 2 decades of global leadership experience to demystify AI & reveal practical strategies for creating dynamic, inclusive workplaces where innovation thrives, collaboration flourishes, & teams are empowered to navigate change, foster belonging, & succeed in a rapidly evolving world. With her unique expertise in delivering projects built to serve future generations & her proven talent for inspiring positive change in traditional environments, this keynote offers practical insights delivered in a compelling, entertaining & engaging style. For anyone looking to navigate the new world of work – this is one that’s not to be missed!
Key Learning Outcomes
- Create an AI Quick Start Guide – Learn actionable steps to leverage AI immediately, based on Nikki’s experience leading the digital transformation of a global organization.
- How to Blend Human Expertise & AI Tech – Pair AI’s strength (like data processing & automation) with human creativity, empathy & strategic thinking – to be a future-ready organization.
- Leverage Generation Strengths – Harness the expertise of seasoned employees alongside younger employees’ digital fluency to drive collaboration, progress, empowerment & industry leadership.
- Design 5 Year Technology Roadmap – A straightforward strategic roadmap for full AI adoption, harnessing the potential of this transformative technology to engage and empower all employees.
FUTURE of the BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Today to 2050: Creating Places for the Future
World-leading futurist Nikki Greenberg delivers a light-hearted yet insightful keynote exploring how to shape future-ready places by blending technological advancements like AI & robotics with a human touch, creating inclusive, resilient places that enriches lives. Here, she shares insights from her expertise as a property developer on transformative projects that have shaped her perspective on the world—the places we create today must serve generations to come. Ranked as the world’s top real estate futurist, this keynote is one that’s not to be missed!
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understand Future Demand – Gain insights into demographic shifts & the values of future customers & stakeholders to help align development plans with emerging needs.
- Tech Trends & Readiness – Stay ahead of critical technological changes, including robotics, AI, & digital transformation, to understand their implications for people, places & organizations.
- Inspiring Future Places – Learn about cutting–edge projects from around the world that are truly pushing the envelope in what is possible, shaping the future of the built environment.
- Actionable Roadmap Development – Get started on future-focused initiatives while developing a sustainable long-term plan for digital transformation & AI integration.
FUTURE of [insert industry]
Journey to 2030: How to Leverage the Next Five Years to Become Your Industry’s Most Admired & Forward-Thinking Company
World-leading futurist Nikki Greenberg’s keynote equips you to proactively shape your organization’s future by navigating key trends like AI, generational shifts, and workplace evolution, offering practical tools and a forward-thinking framework to embrace change, harness emerging technologies, and drive success in the next five years.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Actionable Strategies for Today & Tomorrow – Practical insights you can implement today while building a robust long-term roadmap for navigating the future, including Nikki’s Future Ready Framework.
- Technology Made Simple – Understand how technology is transforming industries without feeling overwhelmed, using clear & accessible explanations to get your team on board.
- Overcome Barriers to Change – Learn strategies to address the biggest obstacles to innovation, including incentive misalignment, resource allocation, budget constraints & managing multi-generational workplaces.
- Be a Truly Visionary Leader – Discover how visionary leaders turn bold ideas into reality & learn how you can join their ranks – igniting inspiration within your team & finding purpose in an ever-evolving world.
Recent Publications
"The perfect blend of charisma, levity and insight. What Nikki said resonated throughout the rest of the [executive board] meeting. More than once, our asset/portfolio managers said “as Nikki referenced earlier”. It was really a perfect fit for us. "
IBM
