Amy Wilkinson
Bestselling author, The Creator’s Code. Founder & CEO, Ingenuity. Lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business
Maurice Conti is a futurist, deep tech authority, and innovation executive who has worked with leading companies such as Autodesk, NIKE, Tesla, and Disney to pioneer products and services for the future. He has delivered keynote talks around the world, offering insightful perspectives on disruptive innovation, emerging technology, and the future of work, cities, mobility, and climate, and his TED talk on AI has been viewed over 12 million times.
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Futurist speaker Maurice Conti has collaborated with several leading companies such as Autodesk, NIKE, Tesla, Disney, Google, Airbus, the Navy SEALS, and the Government of Japan to pioneer products and services for the future. His expertise as a futurist, innovation executive, deep tech authority, and international keynote speaker has helped companies navigate the rapidly changing landscape and devise strategies to thrive.
Maurice’s work primarily centers on disruptive innovation, moonshot thinking, new product/venture ideation, emerging technology, and the future of work, cities, mobility, and climate. He has delivered keynote talks around the world, providing insightful and thought-provoking perspectives on how technology is transforming our lives, work, and business. Speaker Maurice Condi ‘s TED talk, viewed over 12 million times, is one of the most-watched talks on AI.
Aside from his professional accomplishments, speaker Maurice Conti is also an avid explorer of different geographies and cultures. He has circumnavigated the globe once and completed half the journey twice. In 2009, he received the United Nations’ Medal for Exceptional Bravery at Sea, the New Zealand Bravery Medal, and a U.S. Coast Guard Citation for Bravery for his heroic actions in rescuing three shipwrecked sailors at the risk of his own life.
Maurice's keynote speeches on technology explore the ways in which emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning, AR/VR, robotics, blockchain, autonomous systems, and quantum computing will impact the business landscape. He delves into the practical timelines for these changes and how businesses can adapt and thrive in this rapidly evolving environment. Notably, his TED talk on AI is among the most widely viewed on the internet.
Maurice has collaborated with leading companies such as Tesla, BMW, Ford, NIKE, Arup, BCG, Airbus, and Virgin America to investigate the trends that will influence the future of cities, work, and mobility. In his keynote speeches, he explores the potential impact of imminent changes in technology, demographics, and culture on the way we work, live, and move.
Maurice has dedicated his career to assisting companies and governments in achieving tangible results in innovation, making him a highly sought-after speaker and consultant. Drawing on his extensive real-world experience, he has assisted clients in creating and implementing innovative labs, initiatives, and methodologies, and has inspired audiences worldwide to reconsider their approach to innovation. His contributions have been recognized in David Rowan's book, "Non-Bullshit Innovation: Radical Ideas from the World's Smartest Minds."
Maurice has gained a distinctive perspective on the impact of climate change on business and society through his contributions in research, technology development, and advocacy. He enlightens his audiences on the likely outcomes of climate change and how their businesses can adapt and potentially flourish in this shifting environment. His TED talk on climate change and ocean health has initiated conversations from Hollywood to the United Nations.