Alexandra Whittington
Top futurist Alexandra Whittington helps businesses future-proof strategies through foresight, tech trends, and innovation roadmapping.
Why book Alexandra Whittington for your next event
- Relied upon by Fortune 500 companies, NGOs, and public sector leaders to build innovation roadmaps, implement foresight strategies, and navigate high-stakes global transformations.
- As a TCS strategist and former faculty at the University of Houston’s foresight program, Alexandra offers over a decade of future-focused leadership experience and academic excellence.
- Equip your executive team with proven foresight techniques to confidently make smarter, future-ready decisions that align with both short-term performance and long-term resilience.
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Shaping the Future Through Strategic Foresight
Prepare your organization for what’s next with futurist Alexandra Whittington. A globally recognized thought leader in foresight, she equips leaders with the tools to anticipate disruption, harness emerging technologies, and shape sustainable, human-centered strategies that drive innovation, resilience, and long-term competitive advantage across industries.
Keynote Speaker Alexandra Whittington is a globally respected futurist, strategist, and thought leader in the field of strategic foresight. Renowned for her ability to translate complex future trends into practical insights, Alexandra helps organizations anticipate change, drive innovation, and confidently shape their long-term strategies. With a dynamic presence and a forward-thinking mindset, she challenges business leaders to reimagine their future in a rapidly evolving world.
With a Master’s degree in Strategic Foresight from the University of Houston, Alexandra brings over 15 years of experience in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning. She spent more than a decade teaching foresight at UH and currently serves on the Future of Business team at TCS (Tata Consultancy Services), where she advises global clients on preparing for emerging disruptions and opportunities.
Alexandra’s keynotes explore the intersections of emerging technologies, social transformation, and global change. She has worked with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to develop innovation roadmaps and strategic foresight models that build resilience and competitive edge. Her high-impact speaking engagements include appearances at TEDx, South by Southwest (SXSW), and other major international conferences.
As co-author of influential books such as A Very Human Future, Aftershocks and Opportunities, and The Future Reinvented, Alexandra is known for championing ethical, human-centered, and sustainable approaches to future development. She is recognized by Forbes as one of the world’s top women futurists and was named a leading woman to watch in 2025.
Keynotes
Keynote by Alexandra Whittington:
Invitation to Futurology: Embrace the Future Before It Arrives
In a world where disruption is the only constant, understanding what’s next isn’t just valuable—it’s essential. That’s where keynote speaker Alexandra Whittington comes in. Her keynote, Invitation to Futurology: Emerging Trends and Technologies, delivers clear, actionable foresight into the shifts shaping tomorrow’s business landscape.
With expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and strategic foresight, Alexandra empowers organizations to anticipate change, adapt faster, and lead with confidence. From AI to climate tech, she decodes complexity and sparks innovation—giving your team the tools to act before the curve, not after it.
Keynote by Alexandra Whittington:
Reinventing the Future: Women and AI
This session offers a female futurist's perspective on the current trends in AI and other disruptive technologies, with positive images of the future of women in business.
The presentation will cover themes like the role of AI in influencing the future of families, work and society such as the impacts of "Big Mother," including the feminization of AI personas, and the role of AI to unleash women’s potential.
The presentation can be followed by an interactive small group discussion 10 Key Questions for Women in the AI era.
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