Ian Khan is a renowned futurist, tv and documentary host and best-selling author. Ranked as a Top Global Futurist, Ian has the tools to help you change your future, and has dedicated his career to helping people become future ready. The inventor of the “Future Readiness Score” and presenter of the Amazon Prime TV show “The Futurist,” Ian is now a sought-after speaker hired to share his insights and expertise into strategic planning, AI, the future of work, and blockchain.
Ian has had an impressive career spanning media and private consultancy. In 2017, Ian founded Future Readiness Strategy, to asses an organisations blind spots and help them properly prepare for the future, he uses scientific research to provide a KPI based approach for organisation to be able to cope with disruption. Then, in 2023, he founded AIRI – the AI Readiness Initiative, where he works with both the private and public sector to prepare for the growth of, and effectively utilise, AI.
Dedicated to education and sharing the insights he’s garnered over the course of his career, since 2012, Ian has been the host of the Innovation Times podcast, where he shares his advice on being ready for the future. Ian is also the author of five books, including “The Quick Guide to Prompt Engineering” and the bestseller “Undisrupted: Leadership Essentials on Business Transformation, Profitability, and Future Readiness.” Producer and director of Futuracy Films, Ian has hosted insightful documentaries including “The Bitcoin Dilemma,” and “The Digital Kingdom – A Story of Saudi Arabia’s Vision of the Future.” He is also the host of “Blockchain City,” a documentary that delves into the insights of global leaders and their thoughts on the rise of Blockchain technologies. In 2023, Ian became the executive producer and host of Amazon Prime’s show, “The Futurist” where he explores the changing global economy.
An experienced and dynamic speaker, Ian is a three times TEDx speaker and his expertise has been trusted by global publications like Forbes, Techvibes, HuffPost and Business.com. If you’re looking for an expert speaker who can demystify the complexities of emerging technologies and to help your organisation be ready for the future, get in touch today to hire Ian Khan for your next event!
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Books
Undisrupted: Leadership Essentials on Business Transformation, Profitability, and Future Readiness
The Quick Guide to Prompt Engineering: Generative AI Tips and Tricks for ChatGpt, Bard, Dall-E, and Midjourney
Metaverse for Dummies
7 Axioms of Value Creation
Ian Khan's official speaking topics are listed below:
Artificial Intelligence & Automation
- Artificial Intelligence - The Next Frontier
- The Future of Work Debunked
- The Great Resignation & the Rise of Human Super
- Transforming your Business Mindset
- Ethical Implications of Artificial Intelligence
- AI in Healthcare
- AI & Data Privacy
- AI & Creativity
Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technology
- Blockchain - The Rise of Cities of the Future
- The Bitcoin Dilemma
- The Distributed Ledger Economy
- Hackers Delight
- The Dark Web Opportunity
- Blockchain in Supply Chain
- Decentralised Finance
- Blockchain in Governance
Future of Businesss & Technology
- The Internet of You
- Leading Gen Z & Newer Generations
- The Creator Economy Wave
- The Convergence Trifecta
- The Amazon Effect
- The Smart City Phenomenon
- The Blind Side of Trust
- The Inverted Impact Triangle
- Remote Work & Mental Health
- Future of Retail
- Data Ethics & Governance
Future of Health & Biotechnology
- Microbiome Wars
- AI in Healthcare
- Gene Editing & CRISPR
Future of Digital Assets & Virtual Reality
- The Promise of the Metaverse
- Virtual Reality in Education
- Augmented Reality in Retail
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events
"TNW would like to thank Ian for joining us at this years flagship conference and for delivering an awe-inspiring keynote on Blockchain Cities. We would recommend him for any conference looking to communicate about the diverse applications of Blockchain across both the private and public sectors." - Alice, TNW
"Ian Khan is a lively, authoritative and inspiring speaker who's fully engaged with tomorrow's emerging technologies. He was a great keynote addition to our education programme and Accountex London 2019, Europe's leading expo for accountants and finance professionals." - Ian, ACCOUNTEX
"Ian - Thanks for putting in all the Great Energy in the EXMA Platform!" - Fernando, CEO, EXMA
- 2025 – Published “Undisrupted: Leadership Essentials on Business Transformation, Profitability, and Future Readiness”
- 2024 – Published “The Quick Guide to Prompt Engineering: Generative AI Tips and Tricks for ChatGPT, Bard, Dall-E, and Midjourney”
- 2023 – Executive Producer & Host of Amazon Prime’s “The Futurist”
- 2023 – Founder of AIRI – The AI Readiness Initiative
- 2022 – Author of “Metaverse for Dummies”
- 2022 – LinkedIn Learning Instructor
- 2021 – Producer & “Host of The Digital Kingdom Documentary”
- 2021 – Executive Producer of “The Bitcon Dilemma Documentary”
- 2021 – Adjunct Professor, Wroclaw University of Economics and Business
- 2018 – Host, Producer and Director of Futuracy Films
- 2018 – Published “The 7 Axioms of Value Creation”
- 2017 – Founder of Future Readiness Strategy
- 2015 – Published “Cloud Wars”
- 2012 – Host of the Innovation Times podcast
- 2010 – Certificate in Publicity & Public Relations from University of Toronto
- 2003 – Diploma in Journalism, London School of Journalism
How to hire Ian Khan
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Ian Khan 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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