Ian Beacraft

Ian Beacraft

Keynote Speaker: Artificial Intelligence & Future of Work Expert; CEO & Chief Futurist at Signal & Cipher

Ian Beacraft Biography

Considered one of the top voices in AI and the future of work, Ian Beacraft is a trusted advisor to the world's most innovative companies. The Founder, CEO and Chief Futurist of Signal and Cipher, Beacraft leads a strategic foresight and development agency guiding companies through the rapidly changing technology landscape to find meaningful routes to innovation that impact the bottom line, inspire cultural change, and create new products and services.

Previously responsible for P&L’s and innovation departments at the largest agencies in the world, Beacraft is known for making bleeding-edge technology understandable and monetizable. Brands he has advised include Samsung, Intel, Coca-Cola, Google, Microsoft, Nike, Symantec, Universal Pictures, and dozens more.

He’s known as a Gonzo Futurist, actively experimenting with new and emerging technologies before they leave the research lab to understand the implications and applications for the future of work and society at large. Beacraft has pioneered a digitally immersive presentation style that brings artificial intelligence and extended reality to life so audiences can understand the future of technology in actionable ways. For four consecutive years, he has spoken at SXSW on the intersection of technology and culture; additional keynote engagements include Masters and Robots, Febraban, CES, and Immersed Global Summit. Beacraft is also the co-owner of a production studio designing virtual worlds. Beacraft is the first person ever to host a news segment as a synthetic human, the Future Report on Defiance Media, streaming to over 100 million devices around the world.

A classically trained musician, Beacraft understands the magnitude of AI's coming impact on human creativity. As a strategist and speaker, he strives to educate stakeholders on the real- world implications of emerging technologies so they can make informed decisions that positively shape our world and advance humanity. In a rapidly evolving world that some consider dystopian, Beacraft remains a steadfast optimist and offers what everyone needs now: hope.

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Ian Beacraft Speaking Topics

Creative Machines: AI and a Generative Future

Generative AI is digitizing skillsets, making them programmable and upgradeable. As a result, a new class of Generalists will dominate the era of generative AI. As expertise and experience are no longer needed to perform with proficiency in new fields, those with a breadth of experience and passionate curiosity will rise to the top. With AI, individual creators can become armies of one.

This new paradigm will flip the corporate world on its head, shake up entire industries, and completely transform our relationship with work. What does a world look like when everything we do is enhanced by artificial intelligence?

Ian Beacraft Videos

The Near Future of AI - Intema.AI WinMENA Summit '23
Ian Beacraft Keynote
SXSW 2021: Creative Machines - The future of AI and Content Creation

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What topics does Ian Beacraft speak about?

Ian Beacraft is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Virtual Reality, Technology, Blockchain, Modern Media, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Futurism, Innovation, Gaming, Executive Leadership and FinTech.

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Ian Beacraft generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Ian Beacraft is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Virtual Reality, Technology and Blockchain. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ian Beacraft for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Ian Beacraft generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Zack Kass, Mutale Nkonde and Andrew Busch. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ian Beacraft for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 22/04/2024.

Ian Beacraft Speaking Topics

  • Creative Machines: AI and a Generative Future

    Generative AI is digitizing skillsets, making them programmable and upgradeable. As a result, a new class of Generalists will dominate the era of generative AI. As expertise and experience are no longer needed to perform with proficiency in new fields, those with a breadth of experience and passionate curiosity will rise to the top. With AI, individual creators can become armies of one.

    This new paradigm will flip the corporate world on its head, shake up entire industries, and completely transform our relationship with work. What does a world look like when everything we do is enhanced by artificial intelligence?

Ian Beacraft Videos

The Near Future of AI - Intema.AI WinMENA Summit '23
Ian Beacraft Keynote
SXSW 2021: Creative Machines - The future of AI and Content Creation
SXSW 2022: Foundations of the Metaverse - Ian Beacraft
Rewriting ourselves through technology | Ian Beacraft | TEDx
  • How do I book Ian Beacraft to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ian Beacraft for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ian Beacraft, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ian Beacraft or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Ian Beacraft for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Ian Beacraft, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ian Beacraft are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ian Beacraft, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ian Beacraft speak about?

    Ian Beacraft is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Virtual Reality, Technology, Blockchain, Modern Media, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Futurism, Innovation, Gaming, Executive Leadership and FinTech.
  • Where does Ian Beacraft travel from?

    Ian Beacraft generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Ian Beacraft?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ian Beacraft for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ian Beacraft for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ian Beacraft or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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