Elina Hiltunen

Elina Hiltunen is a highly respected futurist, best known as the proud Founder of What’s Next Consulting Oy. With over 15 years of remarkable industry experience behind her, she has taken the industry by storm over recent years and has been listed as one of Forbes’ top 50 leading futurists in the world. Keen to share her specialist knowledge with audiences globally, Elina has contributed to 14 books throughout her career and plans to continue speaking upon her futurism predictions at speaking engagements. When looking to hire a passionate futurist to inspire and motivate audience members at your upcoming events, look no further than Elina today.

Highly educated, Elina holds a Doctor of Science in Business Administration from Aalto University, and a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Helsinki University of Technology. Having built a diverse and impressive career, she has served as a futurist at Nokia, the Finland Futures Research Centre, and Finpo. Keen to serve as a transformational leader, Elina founded What’s Next Consulting Oy in 2007, and offers a respected consultancy service to prepare organisations for future challenges. A respected figure throughout the industry, Elina has also been selected to serve as an Executive in Residence at Aalto University, and a Senior Future Advisor for Ellun Kanat.

With a vast understanding of the corporate industry, and what challenges they may face in the future, Elina has published 14 books, with four dedicated to futurism and one to science fiction anthropology. Alongside her books, she has also become a columnist for various publications and has participated in YLE’s science-themed TV series. Admired by professionals working within a wide range of industries, Elina has co-invented the TrendWiki tool for crowdsourcing futures in organisations, whilst also developing tools such as Futures Windows and Strategic Serendipity. On a mission to inspire young girls to enter the world of STEM, Elina has been a key part of the ‘Tiedettä tytöille’ (Science for Girls) project.

A leading authority in her field, Elina Hiltunen is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. Her illustrious career and diverse interests have allowed Elina to become a highly motivating keynote speaker, treasured by audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you are looking to predict the future of your business or prepare your employees for the corporate challenges they may face in the future, do not hesitate to hire Elina for your future events.