Shivvy Jervis has forged a successful career as a futurist, having founded FutureScape 248 back in 2017. Raising awareness of human-centered innovation, Shivvy is on a mission to make innovation sustainable, envisioning the future of both business and society one step at a time. As a professional futurologist, Shivvy is now booked as a keynote speaker by top-tier organisations, to cover topics such as emotive AI, demystifying digital, the radical next wave of work and engaged workforces. Named as one of the Top 10 Trailblazing BAME Founders of 2020 by TechRound 2020, book Shivvy today for an engaging speech on futurism, innovation and artificial intelligence.
After completing qualifications in Global Media and Broadcast Journalism, Shivvy began her career as a freelance Broadcast Journalist for CNN. During her time with CNN, Shivvy was at the forefront of the hot stories of the time, broadcasting compelling stories on everything from business to technology. After two years, she moved on to become a Business Analyst for Informa and a Global Thought Leadership Lead for the International Business Leaders Forum. Now, Shivvy shares her insight as a futurist as part of her forecasting company FutureScape 248, giving audiences an insight into the innovation that will shape our future society.
Other prominent roles of Shivvy’s have included being the Head of Digital Media for Telefonica, the creator of the NextTech Insider Series for Empiric and an External Advisor for IBM. In reward of her commitment and talent, Shivvy has been recognised on several honours lists. Such include being one of the Top 7 British Role Models of the Year from the 2020 Women in IT Awards, one of the Top 5 Influencers of the Year from the British Asian Awards 2019, one of the Top 35 Women in UK Tech by the Everywoman in Technology Awards and one of Europe’s Top 30 Women in STEM 2017. She has also been a finalist of the Woman of the Year Award from the Asian Achievers Awards and Role Model of the Year in the Computing Women in IT Excellence Awards.
An inspirational female futurist, Shivvy is now available to hire as a futurism speaker for a range of corporate events, putting into perspective the innovation that will shape the future of our society. Whether she be informing the audience on the most useful jobs and skills we will need for the future or the top innovations from science and psychology that will help future businesses thrive, Shivvy’s keynotes are not to be missed. Formerly booked for the likes of the Malaysian Commerce Chamber, Ernst & Young, the World Economic Forum and KPMG, Shivvy enagages audiences with topics such as brain chemistry, emotionally aware AI, the next wave of work, the jobs and skills of this decade and vital innovations for business. When looking for an inspriational and informative professional on futurism, don’t hesitate in booking Shivvy Jervis today!
How to hire Shivvy Jervis
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Shivvy Jervis' official speaker topics include:
- The Science of Motivation
- Seven Pivotal Jobs and Skills
- Emotionally Aware AI
- The New Wave of Connectivity
- How We'll Earn, Learn and Crucially, Thrive
- The Radical Next Wave of Work
- The 7 Most Vital Innovations for Business
- Jobs & Skills of the Now and Next
- Demystifying Digital for All
- Brain Chemistry & Engaged Workforces
- The Jobs & Skills of this Decade
- Emotive AI & Augmented Commerce
- The 5G Internet of Everything
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Shivvy's genuine passion for technology makes speaking with her highly engaging. I'm impressed by Shivvy's writing on future technologies. After speaking, I referred to her company as 'the bespoke Gartner'. Shivvy translates her research and ideas into seamless, natural conversation. I'm looking forward to collaborating in the future." - Hollie, Director, Neutral Networking
"I've had the great pleasure and fortune to work with Shivvy. As well as being a leading light in creative content production, she produces myriad features on future tech themes and business. She has an innate ability to demystify complex concepts as an interviewer on the Digital Futures video series and curator of a global innovation blog. She is a fantastic professional and lives and breathes the culture of a digital world." - Ali, People Leader
"What a power woman! Shivvy is an absolute dream to work with! She has all one can ask from a colleague: professionalism, vision, energy, knowledge and a great sense of humour." - Mischa, Chief Architect
- 2024 - Finalist in the Women of Influence category in the British Asian Women Awards
- 2023 - Invited to speak at the Experience Promax ‘Festival of Virtual Content’ event
- 2021 - Named one of Britain’s 10 Women of the Year
- 2020 - Named one of TechRound’s Top 10 Trailblazing BAME Founders
- 2019 - Named a Top 5 Influencer of the Year at the British Asian Awards
- 2018 - External Advisor for IBM
- 2017 - Founder & Futurist at FutureScape 248 & Creator of the NextTech Insider series for Empiric
- 2012 - Head of Digital Media for Telefonica
- 2009 - Global Thought Leadership Lead for the International Business Leaders Forum
- 2007 - Business Analysis for Informa
- 2005 - Freelance Broadcast Journalist for CNN
