Andreas Ekström is transforming the way people think about the future, as a leading journalist, author and digital futurist. A leading commentator on all things digital across the globe, Andreas is paving the way for others to onboard his pioneering ideas through his speaking engagements. Sharing his mind-blowing perspectives on who controls the money and power as society 'goes digitial', Andreas has travelled to the four corners of the globe to deliver his keynote speeches. When hired as a speaker, Andreas is often asked to deliver his most popular keynote Organic Intelligence - in which he discusses how to fulfil human potential in the AI revolution. When looking for a leading futurist who will help you to navigate the digital future, hire Andreas Ekström today.
Having coined the phrase Organic Intelligence, Andreas is spreading his expertise on human experience and emphasising that there is a continued need to research, learn and develop even in the face of the AI revolution. Driven to educate for digital equality, Andreas is also a recognisable TED and TEDx speaker, having previously delivered the TEDx Talks Google Knowledge, Google Money, Google Power and The Myth of Unbiased Search Result and the TED Talk The Moral Bias Behind Your Search Results. His highly acclaimed talks have been viewed in excess of 1.5 million times.
Also working with numerous corporate clients, Andreas’ content has transformational capabilities on both an individual and company-wide scale. For his exceptional work as a speaker, he was named Swedish Speaker of the Year 2019. Also a distinguished journalist, Andreas works as a staff writer at Sydsvenskan Paper in Sweden. Spanning politics, digital, media and culture, Andreas' work, both in copy and in person, is beneficial to a range of demographics, with such depth of knowledge expressed in each avenue. Andreas is also the author of nine bestselling books, including the infamous 'The Google Code' and his most recent book available in English, 'On Finding'.
A recognised authority in the developing field of social technology, corporate clients, event organisers and conference hosts are seeking Andreas for their events, and Champions Speakers is proud to be an official speaker representative for Andreas Ekström. Having spoken at over 1000 previous events across 30 countries, his influence is undeniable and long-lasting, helping his audiences to future-proof business with his unique perspective on the digital power players of the world. When looking for an expert futurism speaker who can help audiences to forecast the digital future, hire Andreas Ekström today.
In recognition of his prowess as a futurist, Andreas was recently included in the selection of the 20 World Leading Futurist Speakers, trending speakers for upcoming events themed around futurism!
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Andreas Ekström received a 4 star rating across 10 events in 2023
Agent Recommendation
"Andreas Ekström stands out as a transformative futurism speaker, whose global insights on digital evolution are unparalleled. As a celebrated journalist, author and TED speaker, he masterfully navigates the digital future, captivating audiences worldwide. Andreas's keynote 'Organic Intelligence' brilliantly dissects the human potential amidst AI advances. Awarded Swedish Speaker of the Year 2019, his profound impact is evident in each talk. Secure Andreas Ekström for a thought-provoking, horizon-expanding experience."
How to hire Andreas Ekström
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Andreas Ekström for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Andreas Ekström's official speaking topics are listed below:
- The Power of &
- Because Sweden: Understanding the Future Through the Weirdest Country in the World
- From Customer to Fan
- Seven Ways to Own the World
- What We Have Got Wrong About AI
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Andreas was super professional and delivered a thought-provoking, well-thought-out presentation on topics that affect modern life and work, and you could tell he was passionate about the subject. There was humour as well as some sentimental moments that really engaged the audience. It was a fantastic keynote to kick off our event. On a personal level, I really liked working with Andreas - he was approachable, flexible and willing to make adjustments as needed which made it a pleasure to work with him" - Rita, Creston, USA
"Magic, Ekström! Incredibly thought-provoking" - Rolf, Atea Community, Norway
"As ever great, engaging and powerful storyteller... brilliant every time" - Jonathan, CMO, My Newsdesk
"Brilliant keynote speaker, really blew my mind. Fascinating topic and brilliant delivery. Thank you" - Lone, Translator, England
"It turned out great, the crowd was really interested in seeing him and we had a turnout of 600 people from 9 am. His keynote was the opening one at 10 am and then I had a short Q&A with him on stage - we received over 20 questions from the audience for him and we arranged that I will send them to him to build an article for our website in the upcoming days." - Smaranda, Upgrade 100
"He is a big hit with our delegates so we will definitely be coming back for some further bookings!" - Citywire
- 2023 - Named in the Official List of the 20 World Leading Futurist Speakers Trending in 2023 by Champions Speakers
- 2019 - Delivered the Fujitsu Forum Keynote "Seven Ways to Own the World"
- 2019 - Winner of Swedish Speaker of the Year
- 2017 - Nominated as Swedish Speaker of the Year
- 2016 - Awarded Breakthrough Speaker of the Year
- 2015 - Delivered the TED Talk "The Moral Bias Behind Your Search Results" & the TEDx Talk "The Myth of the Unbiased Search Result"
- 2013 - Delivered the TEDx Talk "Google Knowledge, Google Money, Google Power"
- 2010 - Started own business, Speaker & Educator for Andreas Ekström
- 2004 - Journalist for Dagens Nyheter
- 1998 - Journalist for Sydsvenskan
- 1997 - Layout Editor for Expressen
