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  • THEO PRIESTLEY

     

     

    TECHNOLOGY FUTURIST

    KEYNOTE SPEAKER

    BEST SELLING AUTHOR

     

     

  • About Theo

    One of Europe's foremost futurists and technology consultants

    Theo is a leading tech futurist and globally recognised author and public speaker on the convergence of many emerging trends, including Web3, Metaverse and the Space industry.

     

    Priestley has worked with some of the biggest names in tech and business including SAP, Siemens, Bosch, Software AG, AON, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise - consulting, and advising on implementing innovation strategies, strategic foresight, and emerging technologies.

     

    He has mentored for a number of startup accelerators including HTC ViveX VR incubator and Alchemist, one of Silicon Valley's Top 10.

     

    Priestley has published more than 300 articles on topics including Web3, Artificial Intelligence, Space, Blockchain, Metaverse, and Mixed Reality, for Forbes, the European, WIRED, Huffington Post and more. He has also contributed op-eds to VentureBeat, GigaOM, The Times Raconteur, and has been interviewed for BBC Radio and UK national television news on technology trends.

     

    He recently authored the book, The Future Starts Now, published internationally through Bloomsbury.

     

    An energetic, informative, and polished speaker, he has engaged groups ranging from 20-2000 on Emerging Technology trends and featured talks have taken place globally at conferences, corporate events, meetups, webinars, and innovation boot camps.

  • Writing & Research

    Theo has published more than 300 articles on topics including Space, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Web3, Metaverse and Virtual Reality, for Forbes, the European, WIRED, and Huffington Post. He has also contributed to VentureBeat, GigaOM, Raconteur, and has been interviewed for BBC Radio and UK national news on tech trends.

     

    His latest thoughts on the space industry can be read on his Medium blog.

    WIRED Magazine
    Forbes Online
    Huffington Post UK
    VentureBeat
    BBC News
    The Times Raconteur Supplement
    The European Magazine
    Tony Blair Institute

  • Speaking

    Theo has had the pleasure of appearing at some of the biggest conferences, and at smaller intimate corporate events, delivering keynote talks to audiences ranging from 50 to 20,000 attendees. He has been part of panel discussions and chaired conferences across the World including USA, Peru, Australia, Dubai, Germany, Thailand, Sweden, China, Malta and South Africa.

    TEDxGlasgow
    Metaverse Summit Paris
    British Screen Forum
    P2E Expo Thailand
    CES
    World Economic Forum WEF
    China International Big Data Expo
    Delta Blockchain Summit
    Gartner Sydney
    MetaVSummit Dubai
    Vietnam Blockchain Summit
    W3BX Expo - Las Vegas

  • The Future Starts Now

    Available from Bloomsbury and via leading international booksellers, in hardback and audiobook formats.

    The Future Starts Now looks toward the various innovations and technologies that may shape our future. Authors Theo Priestley and Bronwyn Williams have brought together the world's leading futurists to articulate and clarify the current trajectories in technology, economics, politics, and business.

  • Highlights

    A selection of some of Theo's more popular published articles and conference appearances discussing Web3, AI, and the Metaverse.

    TEDx

    "Would you be happy to follow a robot leader?"

    A question posed at this TED talk on living in a future with Artificial Intelligence, and where it may lead humanity next.

    MEDIUM

    "Every Company Will Be A Space Company"

    MEDIUM

    "The Metaverse Is A Multi-Layered Reality"

     

    P2E Expo Asia

    "Building the Creator Economy of the Metaverse."

     

    A fireside chat with Jason Brink of GALA Games on the opportunities for the creator economy in the Metaverse.

  • Testimonials

    Don't just take his word for it.

    SVP, HPE

    This is a tough recommendation to write, because it's going to come off sounding like a paid advertisement - but it simply reflects the incredible talent and experience that Theo brings to the table.

    Conference Manager, IDC

    His assessment by the audience was best among all the rest of speakers. He grabs attention of delegates with highly professional content, combined with humor great energy and outstanding presentation skills.

    Director, Pegasystems

    Theo is a man on a mission, he knows his stuff inside out and when he opens his mouth, you really ought to sit up and listen.

    MD, Berkeley PR

    Theo is one of the smartest people I have had the pleasure ofworking with. He deeply understands technology but more importantly how it can impact the lives of business and people.

    MD, Deloitte Digital

    His opinions on industry trends and market activity are well respected & despised at the same time, making him a true industry influencer.

    CEO, Elements.Cloud

    He challenges the status quo and therefore plays a vital role in driving innovation and thought leadership in the industry.

    CTO, Pegasystems

    I had more creative ideas from Theo in 6 months than I have had in 6 years from most people. Working with Theo can be a white knuckle ride, fast, exhillerating and fun.

    Director, Wipro Digital

    He can process a few bits of information, do the necessary research, get a vision of a big picture and quickly form a pretty strong opinion of his own. And what's even better, that opinion is nursed in an open mind and is not hard-coded.

  • Follow Theo

    This is where Theo mainly hangs out the most.

    Twitter

    Medium

    LinkedIn

  • Contact Theo

    Feel free to get in touch for consulting, speaking or writing engagements.

     

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