Leading transhumanist, Zoltan Istvan is widely acknowledged as the foremost authority on the implementation of science and technology to improve human capability. The successful entrepreneur and futurist is respected globally for his extensive work in the field, and has conducted transformative keynote talks to a number of high profile clients, wishing to elevate their businesses, employees and governing bodies with his progrssive ideas. A former journalist, Zoltan has also played an active role in the US political industry, making him one of the most comprehensive speakers available.
A global leader in transhumanist philosophy, Zoltan’s ideas have seen him become an internationally revered resource to teach others implementable techniques in order to progress in technology, thus improving both individual and group intellect. Through his market leading publications, including ‘The Transhumanist Wager’ which was a Number 1 Best Selling philosophy book, and top 5 Amazon book, Zoltan has driven the pioneering science and technology movement to a global scale. As a speaker, Zoltan is highly sought after due to his truly unique content, and its undeniable impact on his audiences, having spoken for the likes of the World Economic Forum, Microsoft and the Global Leaders Forum.
Prior to his committed work in futurism, Zoltan studied philosophy and religion at Columbia University, gaining an education in alternative ideas during his formative years. Much of his early career helped to develop a public platform as a journalist and on screen reporter for National Geographic Channel. A stand out journalist from the outset, his documentary covering the Kashmiri war ‘Pawns of Paradise’ gained two awards and his writing on both current affairs and futurism has been featured in major publications like The New York Times, The Huffington Post and BBC. Zoltan’s experience on screen, and working with news outlets allowed him to seamlessly transition into world class keynote talks, with an already established audience and compelling storytelling ability.
What makes Zoltan a valuable speaker above others is his further involvement in key fields, like politics and entrepreneurialism, which allows him to inject first hand information into talks that is relevant to a wide range of industry clients. Having gained a reputation as a successful entrepreneur in real estate, Zoltan developed his political career through founding the Transhumanist Party. As the elected party candidate in 2016 he campaigned for the technology philosophy, authored the Transhumanist Bill of Rights and later became the Libiterian candidate for the 2020 election.
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When he's at corporate events, Zoltan covers the following topics:
- Artificial intelligence and genetic editing are changing the world
- What will the future look like in 2025?
- How long before we conquer ageing and death with science?
- When will be all become cyborgs?
- Transhumanism is exploding in size and billions of dollars are at stake
- What it's like to run for US President as a science candidate
- Can artificial intelligence replace presidents?
- The future of warfare is all robots and drones
- How I became the leading force of the transhumanism movement
See what people had to say about Zoltan when they hired him for corporate events here.
"Zoltan Istvan is the leader of assorted 'biohackers' attempting to merge humans & machines." - Evening Standard
"Zoltan Istvan is polite and charismatic... He has a plausibly presidential aura." - The New York Times
"Thank you for sharing your insights. Your comments broadened our understanding of transhumanism and the merger of humans and machines. You have had a direct impact on our viewpoints for future concepts."- James, US Navy