John Sanei is a world-renowned futurist who delivers engaging keynotes on a wide range of future-focused topics, from AI and Leadership to Building Adaptive Teams and Workplace Culture. He is also the creator of the Adaptable Intelligence™ Framework, a pioneering system developed to encourage leaders to adopt complexity-based management. Ideal for a variety of events, John adapts seamlessly and is a great addition to conferences, workshops, summits, panel discussions, and executive forums.
Having worked as both a Faculty Member at Duke Corporate Education, Global Expert at Singularity University and an Associate Partner at The Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies, John understands how to deliver practical and captivating presentations. His work as a six-time bestselling author further allows him to share accessible insights that leave audiences with clarity on the potential of AI and empowered to transform the way their teams work. His notable titles include 'FOREsight', 'FutureNEXT Series', and his most recent publications 'Who Do We Become' and 'Expansive'.
John has also expanded his reach via the two-time award-winning 'The Expansive Podcast', which he co-hosts alongside Erik Kruger. Together, the pair offer listeners a mix of business strategy, creative problem-solving, and personal growth advice and have been ranked in the top 1.5% of podcasts in the world. Alongside this, he is also the co-founder of Velvet Harvest, a premium dried fruit business designed to promote well-being and support disadvantaged communities around the world.
Recognised as the World's No. 4 Futurist by Global Gurus in 2026, John is also a four-time TEDx speaker. With a client list including Coca-Cola, Dell, Emirates, Mastercard, Microsoft, MIT, NASA, and Unilever, John is a compelling authority on AI, business, and the future of work. To elevate your team, enhance your leadership, and create lasting change, hire John Sanei today via Champions Speakers!
Social Media
Books
The Adaptability Advantage: Unlearn the Past, Rewire Your Awareness, and Elevate Your Future
Expansive
Who Do We Become?
FutureNEXT
FOREsight
Magnetiize
What's Your Moonshot?
John Sanei's official speaking topics are listed below:
Leading Ahead: Adaptive Leadership in the Age of A.I.
Learn how to lead with precision in complexity, and how to think strategically with A.I as your ally, not your threat.
Human Intelligence Amplified: Building the Adaptive Workforce
Discover how to orchestrate teams that thrive alongside A.I, without losing their humanity.
Future Ready: Designing Organizations That Can Evolve Quickly
Real-world insights into how to rewire decision-making and rethink team structures, in a world that refuses to stand still.
Rewiring the Workplace: How to Evolve in a Nonlinear World
Learn how to restructure not just for efficiency, but for evolution. The future of work requires agility in mindset and model.
The Energy Shift: Mental Health and Emotional Resilience for Modern Leaders
Learn how to lead yourself and others with calm clarity in a world wired for overstimulation.
Lift Off: Activating High Performance in a Shifting World
A new blueprint for high performance in leadership and teams, built on energy management and focused execution.
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events:
"The audience never looked at their phones except to take photos of John's presentation!
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"You've been a powerful and positive voice in our leadership summit." - EY LONDON
"John's talk was fresh, thought-provoking, and made us think in a future-forward direction!" - PEPSICO
"John's keynote was a standout moment of the event! I am inspired and proud to be part of the AI transformation." - DELOITTE
"John's talk was amazing! I've worked in the speaking industry in the US for over 20 years, and John is truly one of the best! I highly recommend him for keynotes all over the world." - NAT'L SPEAKERS ASSOCIATION, US
"John lives his version of magnetism, attracting success in all respects. His frank honesty, militant optimism and abundance thinking is liberating to all audiences. John never fails to enthuse and inspire, he is truly worth listening to." - MASTERCARD
- 2026 - Co-Founder of Velvet Harvest
- 2025 - Published 'Expansive'
- 2022 - Published 'Who Do We Become'
- 2020 - Published 'FutureNEXT Series'
- 2019 - Co-Host of 'The Expansive Business Podcast'
- 2019 - Published 'FOREsight'
- 2019 - Associate Partner at The Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
- 2018 - Published 'MAGNETiiZE'
- 2017 - Published 'What's Your Moonshot'
- 2017 - Global Expert at Singularity University
- 2017 - Faculty Member at Duke Corporate Education
- Creator of the Adaptable Intelligence™ Framework
How to hire John Sanei
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