Dr Mark van Rijmenam keynotes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Dr. Mark van Rijmenam – The Digital Speaker & Strategic Futurist
Biography
Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, CSP, is a globally recognized futurist, award-winning keynote speaker, and the founder of The Digital Speaker. Ranked the #1 futurist worldwide by Global Gurus and acknowledged by Salesforce as one of the top 16 voices shaping the future of AI, Mark is a trailblazer at the intersection of emerging technology, ethics, and business innovation.
He is known for transforming complex topics—like AI, the metaverse, and blockchain—into actionable strategies that empower leaders and organizations to anticipate and shape the future. A six-time author and TEDx pioneer (including the world’s first TEDx talk in virtual reality), Mark has spoken in over 30 countries, inspiring more than 100,000 business and government leaders.
As founder of Futurwise, he also advises Fortune 500 companies and governments on ethically leveraging exponential technologies for long-term success. Through live keynotes, digital twin interactions in 29 languages, or boardroom workshops, Mark fuses tech mastery with a human-centered vision—making him the go-to expert for future-focused innovation.
Notable Achievements & Stories
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Ranked #1 Global Futurist (Global Gurus)
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Named one of Salesforce’s Top 16 AI Influencers
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TEDx pioneer: Delivered talks using virtual reality and his AI-powered digital twin
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Six-time author on AI, blockchain, and the metaverse
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Created the Digital Speaker app and launched his digital twin in 29 languages
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Spoken to audiences in 30+ countries with a 9.2 average NPS score
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Founder of Futurwise and The Digital Speaker, platforms for digital transformation and future leadership
Language spoken by the keynote speaker:
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English
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Leadership 4.0: Thriving in the Synthetic Age
Visionary leadership in an era shaped by AI, quantum computing, and human-machine convergence. -
Unleashing the Generative AI Genie
Exploring the power and responsibility of generative AI—from LLMs to deepfakes. -
Building a Bionic Business
How to integrate AI, robotics, and digital twins to future-proof your organization. -
Metaverse Mastery
Understanding the metaverse’s potential for business, experience, and decentralization. -
The Digital Renaissance
Reimagining work, collaboration, and productivity in a post-digital revolution world. -
Data-Driven Destiny
Turning big data into meaningful insight, strategy, and value creation.
As AI and exponential technologies radically reshape the global landscape, Dr. Mark van Rijmenam equips organizations with the tools, foresight, and ethical compass to lead rather than follow. His keynotes are more than thought-provoking—they’re packed with practical insights, ROI-driven outcomes, and bold strategies for sustainable innovation.
Whether engaging in-person, through virtual platforms, or even as a holographic avatar, Mark empowers audiences to navigate digital transformation, turn disruption into opportunity, and become Architects of Tomorrow.
