Kate Ancketill is a pioneering futurist renowned for her insights into technology, retail, consumer behaviour, and brands. As the CEO and founder of GDR Creative Intelligence, her most notable achievement is partnering with over 30 of the world’s most esteemed consumer brands. Her presentations distil complex societal shifts into comprehensible narratives, making her an indispensable keynote speaker.
Kate’s early career began with an MA in History, Politics, and Literature from SOAS University of London. She initially worked as a policy writer for Amnesty International, where she spent seven years developing policies on AI collaboration with NGOs. In 1997, Kate embarked on her entrepreneurial journey by founding GDR Creative Intelligence, which has since become a leading consultancy firm, renowned for its innovative approach to understanding and predicting consumer behaviour.
Through her role at GDR, Kate has transformed the retail industry with her cutting-edge case studies on the impact of new technologies and consumer behaviours on commerce. She has earned a spot on the Content Committee Panel for the National Retail Federation, further solidifying her status as an industry authority. Kate has become a prominent figure in the retail sector, admired for her ability to foresee and articulate the future of consumer behaviour and retail trends. Her work with high-profile clients like Coca-Cola, Google, Microsoft, and Lego underscores her influence and expertise in the field.
Hire Kate Ancketill as a keynote speaker to bring immense value to any event. She covers topics such as futurism, consumer trends, disruptive business, e-commerce, sustainability, marketing, digital media, and artificial intelligence. Her compelling narratives on market changes, technological revolutions, and sustainable futures resonate deeply with diverse audiences. With her charismatic delivery and profound insights, Kate ensures that her presentations are not only informative but also inspiring, making her the perfect choice for corporate events aiming to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world. Kate's insights have often been road-tested at board level, ensuring they are practical and actionable, providing attendees with the knowledge they need to adapt to today’s fast-changing commercial landscape.
How to hire Kate Ancketill
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Kate Ancketill's Official Speaker Topics are listed below:
- 21st Century brands
- AI
- Artificial intelligence
- Brands
- Business Futurism
- Consumer Trends
- Customer Experience
- Digital media
- Disruptive Business Models
- E-commerce trends
- Futurism
- Hospitality
- How AI is changing the World
- How and why Millenials and Gen Z are changing the nature of work, leisure and commerce
- How innovation and customer experience is the heart of future growth
- Innovation Leadership
- Marketing
- Motivational Tech Optimism
- Retail
- Smart Cities
- Sustainability
- Technology
- Trends fit for the future
- Virtual Commerce
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"I am from Brazil, the leader of one of the delegations, we are the biggest international delegation in NRF and everybody loves to listen to and learn with Kate. She is one of the Best speakers at NRF. We ask to put her on the main stage as a Keynote speaker. Hope that this happens for the next year." - NRF Big Show 2024
"Kate gets among the highest feedback for speakers at the NRF Big Show every year - that’s why we’ve invited her to give the trends keynote for nine years running." - Martine, CMO and EVP of Content and Retail Strategy, NRF
"I must say, once again, an outstanding speech at NRF! Congrats! Your idea of the “end of the abundance” is the best synthesis of everything we saw and heard at NRF. Everyone in Brazil is spreading your words about it!" - Caio, Co-founder, VarejoCast
"A lot of highly relevant insights and examples. And you are professional in how you present it. We just received feedback that this had the best engagement at Elkjøp so far.” - Hans – Petter Dovre, Format Director, Elkjop Nordic AS (Currys)
"I think it’s fair to say that your delivery at the KBSA conference was breath-taking. You could have heard a pin drop at any stage! So thank you; you reignited my imagination and confirmed my desire for change and excitement for the future! I look forward to learning more through your posts and hope our paths cross again at some point!" - Ian, Chairman, Four Seasons Kitchens
"A Meeting of Minds conference: How is AI changing the world? Feedback: Fascinating and scary 9.25/10 (highest of all speakers)" - James, Managing Director, Owen James Events
"One word kept coming up and up again when attendees were commenting on your session – ‘WOW’." - Claire, Conference Director, The Retail Bulletin Conference 2022
"Several of our delegates told us that you were the best keynote they have ever seen in their career. Great work and thank you for being part of our conference." - Liz Smith, Senior Director, Verifone
"Katie did a wonderful job as she always does for us! She works really well with us in advance of the presentation and gives us plenty of options and food for thought on what she can present for us." - Oracle
"It was a fantastic event and the feedback received was incredible. She has been our best speaker to date in terms of interest and questions." - Fujitsu
"Every presentation you give is like a trip around the world in just one hour: truly amazing!" - Marion Grimiaux, Project Head Store Development, Orange
"Kate! First, your presentation was one of the highlights of the entire NFR for me. Congrats again on an extremely insightful talk!" - Albert Vita, Director, Home Depot
- 2024 - Delivered her keynote trends address at the NRF Big Show in New York, with the theme "Modern Retail is Rocket Science"
- 2023 - Spoke at the NRF Big Show, discussing the impact of technology on retail, e-commerce, and sustainability
- 2022 - Keynote speaker at the Make it Big event
- 2016 - Presented at the NRF Big Show, highlighting major consumer and retail trends for the future
- 2009 - Selected as one of the UK’s top 100 in the Courvoisier Future 500
- 2007 - Won the Jennifer d’Abo Memorial Scholarship for female entrepreneurs
- 2003 - Published influential white papers on retail innovation and consumer behavior
- 2000 - Became a strategic advisor to multinational companies like Tesco and P&G
- 1999 - Recognised for her work on sustainability in retail, influencing major brands to adopt greener practices
- 1997 - Delivered a keynote address at the inaugural European Retail Forum
- 1995 - Launched the first consumer behavior research report
- 1992 - Founded GDR Creative Intelligence
