Join Jason Schenker, futurist, bestselling author, and top-ranked economist, for a compelling keynote on the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence across industries, markets, and global competition. Since 2017, Schenker has been delivering keynotes on AI, automation, and the future of work, offering expert insights into the rapid evolution of technology and its profound impact on business and society.

As AI adoption accelerates, businesses face unprecedented potential for efficiency, automation, and innovation—but also significant challenges related to job displacement, regulatory uncertainty, and geopolitical risks. This session will explore how AI is transforming productivity, decision-making, and business models while also raising critical concerns around data security, ethics, and workforce disruption.

Mr. Schenker will also examine the economic and geopolitical implications of AI, including the role of Cold War Two®, intellectual property battles, and the race for technological dominance. With AI poised to reshape industries and redefine competitive advantages, this must-attend session will provide actionable insights to help business leaders leverage AI’s potential while mitigating its biggest risks in the years ahead.

This keynote will be customized to provide high-value, actionable takeaways tailored to the client’s industry, priorities, and strategic concerns. By focusing on the most relevant AI-driven risks and opportunities, this session will equip attendees with practical insights and competitive advantages to help them navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Join Jason Schenker, President of Prestige Economics and Chairman of The Futurist Institute, for an in-depth look at the economic, financial, and geopolitical forces shaping the future.

Mr. Schenker will break down key trends in inflation, interest rates, markets, and global trade, along with the risks of Cold War Two® on financial stability and supply chains. He will also explore long-term shifts in AI, technology, demographics, and sustainability, revealing critical risks and opportunities.

This session will provide actionable takeaways to help leaders navigate uncertainty and position their companies for success in the decade ahead. This speech is customized for the client to include a discussion of how economic, financial market, and geopolitical uncertainties impact the client's business and industry. This talk can also be paired with a fireside chat to explore and address client priorities and interests.

As corporate boards navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain global landscape, understanding key economic, geopolitical, and technological risks is essential for effective governance, strategic planning, and long-term value creation. In this exclusive keynote, Jason Schenker, a top-ranked economist, futurist, and board advisor, provides a high-level, boardroom-focused briefing on the critical forces shaping the future of business.

This session will cover economic volatility, interest rates, labor markets, and inflation, with a focus on how macroeconomic trends impact corporate strategy, capital allocation, and shareholder value. Mr. Schenker will also address geopolitical disruptions, including Cold War Two®, deglobalization, and supply chain realignments, which present both risks and opportunities for board oversight and risk management.

Additionally, this keynote will explore the implications of AI, automation, and cybersecurity, assessing how technological advancements will reshape competitive advantages, regulatory landscapes, and corporate governance priorities.

Mr. Schenker will provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to help corporate boards navigate risk, optimize decision-making, and position their companies for resilience and success in an era of transformation.

The financial industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, presenting significant opportunities and risks. In this dynamic keynote, Jason Schenker, a top-ranked financial forecaster, futurist, and economist, explores the forces shaping the future of banking, markets, financial services, and insurance. This session will examine how AI, automation, and blockchain are redefining financial transactions, risk management, investment strategies, and insurance underwriting. Mr. Schenker will also analyze the impact of interest rates, inflation, and financial market volatility on lending, capital allocation, and corporate decision-making. With Cold War Two®, deglobalization, and regulatory shifts reshaping the financial and insurance landscapes, business leaders, investors, and policymakers must adapt to emerging risks and opportunities. In the insurance sector, evolving climate risks, cyber threats, and demographic shifts are forcing companies to rethink pricing models, risk assessment, and coverage strategies. This keynote will provide data-driven insights and strategic foresight to help financial professionals stay ahead in an era of unprecedented change. This session is customized for the client, with actionable takeaways tailored for financial professionals, corporate leaders, insurers, and institutional investors. A fireside chat option is available for deeper discussions.

Join Jason Schenker, a top-ranked oil and gas price forecaster and futurist, for a dynamic exploration of the future of oil, gas, and power in an era of economic necessity and geopolitical tension. As global energy demand grows alongside population and wealth, oil, gas, and electricity remain foundational to economic stability—but face mounting policy pressures and sustainability mandates. Despite aggressive rhetoric on decarbonization, official forecasts indicate long-term reliance on fossil fuels in the U.S. and globally. Meanwhile, renewables and battery technologies continue to face critical supply chain risks, policy challenges, and geopolitical threats tied to Cold War Two®. These dynamics are shaping energy security, investment decisions, and the future of power generation. What does this mean for energy companies, investors, and policymakers? Find out in this must-attend session, where Mr. Schenker breaks down key risks, opportunities, and the forces that will define the energy landscape in the years ahead.

The world has entered a new era of geopolitical conflict—Cold War Two. This high-stakes reality is reshaping the global economy, financial markets, supply chains, trade policies, energy security, and technological competition.

In this powerful keynote, top-ranked economist and futurist Jason Schenker provides a data-driven analysis of Cold War Two—how it began, where it’s headed, and what it means for businesses, investors, and policymakers. Drawing on decades of forecasting experience, Schenker offers a strategic roadmap to navigating uncertainty, mitigating risks, and seizing new opportunities.

Key Takeaways:

• The global battlegrounds of Cold War Two and their economic impact.
• The role of technology—AI, semiconductors, cyber warfare, and quantum computing.
• Future scenarios and strategic actions to stay ahead.

Whether you're a business leader, investor, or policymaker, this session delivers the critical insights needed to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Cold War Two is here—are you ready?