Keynotes

Futurist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker, Kian Gohar inspires individuals and organizations to harness the power of possibility and innovation to build moonshots to the future!

Leadership in the New World of Work

In this practical keynote for organizations, associations, and leadership and HR teams, Kian will present the key leadership traits and team behaviors necessary to succeed in the hybrid future of work. Based on a 2-year research project with Harvard Business School and 2000 executives during the pandemic, Kian will dispell the old “myths of work” that no longer apply in this post-pandemic era, and will reveal very specific “how to” roadmaps to learn the “Highest Return Practices” necessary to succeed in this new era: from collaboration and inclusion, to agility, resilience and foresight. By applying these lessons, any organization can build their workforce into “Exponential Teams” that are nimble and radically adaptable for the future.

 

How to Build a Moonshot

Reflecting on his expertise building literal moonshots to space for the XPRIZE Foundation, Kian will give audiences a step-by-step guide on how to shift their mindset about what’s possible and build their one-way ticket to the future. He’ll explain how to identify the most audacious dream, how to tackle the most important obstacles, how to challenge conventional thinking, and make one’s wildest dreams come true. This inspirational keynote will empower everyone in general audience sessions to leap forward into their future, knowing that their impossible, is “I’m possible!”

How to Think Like a Futurist

What will the world look like in 10 years and how will technology and innovation change the future of your organization? In this futurist keynote, Kian will highlight the major technology trends being developed in technology labs and changing every major industry. Kian will explore advances in the convergence of technologies like AI, robotics, blockchain, web3, and crypto, and will give your audience concrete steps to think like a futurist and build their exponential future.

What People Are Saying

  • See Around Corners

    “We invited Kian to speak in front of a select group of our clients to help them understand future trends. He provided an amazing overview on the impact of new technologies on business and industry, and everyone walked away with a powerful new mindset!”

    — Clay Williams, CEO, NOV

  • Provocative & Insightful

    “Kian is a master facilitator on stage and incredibly knowledgeable about new trends in technology and innovation.”

    — Dinesh Paliwal, former CEO, Harman

  • A World of Possibility

    “Kian’s energy is infectious and you will leave believing that your organization can and will innovate its way to the future!”

    — Dean Carter, CHRO, Patagonia

  • Understand the Big Picture

    “Kian is a master facilitator and able to humanize complex technology topics and make them relatable. His keynote on the geo-implications of technology was very powerful and important in bringing balance to the conversation around the impact of innovation on jobs.”

    — Peter Huth, Editor-in-Chief, Sonntag-am-Welt, Axel Springer

  • Commands a Big Audience

    “Kian’s keynote presentation at our annual T11 conference in Beijing in front of 3000 attendees provided a fascinating overview of the cutting edge of technology and its impact on data driven business models.”

    — Will Plummer, Chief Strategy Officer, Talking Data China

  • Bilingual in Tech & Biz

    “Kian’s intelligence in translating between the technology and business worlds, and ability to make these insights actionable for C-suite audiences is unique.”

    — John Hagel, Former Chairman, Deloitte Center for Edge

Major Brands Rely on Kian

Previous keynote clients include some of the most well known brands in the world.

Top 4 Reasons Why Kian is Your Perfect Keynote Speaker

 

Impactful.

Kian provides high value takeaways and frameworks that will move your audience to action immediately. Your audience will be educated, engaged and entertained!

Inspiring.

Kian exudes high energy and his storytelling and visuals will captivate your audience to lean into the future. Guests often tell Kian, “That was the best talk I’ve ever heard!”

Relatable.

Kian’s real world stories reveal the successful, the not-so-successful, and the sometimes funny attempts at innovation. Win or lose, he’ll inspire audiences to see a world of possibility.

Customized.

This won’t be a canned talk. Kian takes time to learn about your audience and objectives, and delivers a uniquely crafted keynote specifically for your organization.

 

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