Nikolas Badminton

Nikolas Badminton

Keynote Speaker: World-Renowned Futurist, Executive Advisor, Author & Hope Engineer

Nikolas Badminton Biography

Nikolas Badminton is the Chief Futurist for the Futurist Think Tank at futurist.com, a Fellow of The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (The RSA), and collaborates with a wide range of clients from trillion-dollar companies to startups. His goal is to challenge conventional thinking, awaken curiosity, and help envision transformative futures.

He has engaged with over 400 leading organizations, including NASA, Disney, Google, Microsoft, United Nations, United Way, Bayer, Corteva, Bank of Canada, American Express, AT&T, Thales International, Rolls Royce, Heineken, Procter & Gamble, Government of Canada, UK Home Office, Government of Cayman Islands, IDEO, and many more. His extensive work spans various sectors, aiming to provide strategic foresight and envision equitable and prosperous futures for all.

Badminton is highly recognized in media for his insights on future trends. He has contributed as an advisor to the ‘Age of AI’ series with Robert Downey Jr. and will be featured in the upcoming series ‘The Secrets of Big Data’ on Discovery. Regular appearances on SIRIUSXM, and CTV’s Future Friday further complement his media presence. His influential research has been acknowledged by major publications such as the BBC, VICE, The Atlantic, Fast Company, Techcrunch, Business Insider, Huffington Post, Forbes, and more. Additionally, he produces and interviews thought leaders on the Exponential Minds Podcast.

In 2023, Badminton released "Facing Our Futures," which quickly became a number one bestseller and was selected as JP Morgan’s “Next Gen Pick” for their 24th Annual Summer Reading List. The book also appeared in the Next Big Idea Club Top-50 Business Books of 2023 and was shortlisted for The Business Book Awards 2024. This publication builds on his earlier work, providing executives and organizations with advanced tools for futures design, helping them to create bolder visions, anticipate unforeseen risks, and enhance strategic planning. His insights are also featured in "The Future Starts Now," both published by Bloomsbury Business.

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Nikolas Badminton Speaking Topics

EXPONENTIAL HUMANITY – embrace new frontiers in A.I.

The exploitation of data has long been the lifeblood of industrial progress since the 1980s and now we’re transcending that ability through Artificial Intelligence, augmentation, and automation. In harnessing its ability, we hope to positively affect the world and create incredible futures to drive productivity and solve some of the greatest challenges of our times.

HOPE ENGINEERING – the power to change our world

Nikolas will deliver an energetic and inspiring keynote that shows you how hope is the energy that changes our world. He will ignite curiosity and shift your mindset from what is to what if. He will share stories of cultural shifts, insights into new disruptive technologies, and strengthen strategic planning in your organization by embracing futures thinking.

SUPERCHARGING INNOVATION – uncover new opportunities, grow your business

Every organization wants to be seen as innovative, solving real world problems and leading their industry. The majority fall at the first hurdle – taking a chance and empowering their people to explore possibilities. Leading executives are now finding that the process of innovation can be revolutionized by leading with futures work to speculation on the futures ahead of us and their place in those incredible worlds.

Nikolas Badminton Videos

Futurist Speaker, Nikolas Badminton - 2025 Showreel
The Future of Events | Nikolas Badminton
CTV Your Morning | Futurist Speaker Nikolas Badminton

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What topics does Nikolas Badminton speak about?

Nikolas Badminton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Social Media, Futurism, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Data, Authors, Innovation, Personal Growth, Mindset and Strategic Leadership.

Where does Nikolas Badminton travel from?

Nikolas Badminton generally travels from Vancouver, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Nikolas Badminton?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nikolas Badminton 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 Nikolas Badminton for your next private or corporate function.

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Nikolas Badminton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Social Media and Futurism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nikolas Badminton for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Nikolas Badminton generally travels from Vancouver, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dave Asprey, Andrew McAfee and Mike Walsh. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nikolas Badminton for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Nikolas Badminton Speaking Topics

  • EXPONENTIAL HUMANITY – embrace new frontiers in A.I.

    The exploitation of data has long been the lifeblood of industrial progress since the 1980s and now we’re transcending that ability through Artificial Intelligence, augmentation, and automation. In harnessing its ability, we hope to positively affect the world and create incredible futures to drive productivity and solve some of the greatest challenges of our times.

  • HOPE ENGINEERING – the power to change our world

    Nikolas will deliver an energetic and inspiring keynote that shows you how hope is the energy that changes our world. He will ignite curiosity and shift your mindset from what is to what if. He will share stories of cultural shifts, insights into new disruptive technologies, and strengthen strategic planning in your organization by embracing futures thinking.

  • SUPERCHARGING INNOVATION – uncover new opportunities, grow your business

    Every organization wants to be seen as innovative, solving real world problems and leading their industry. The majority fall at the first hurdle – taking a chance and empowering their people to explore possibilities. Leading executives are now finding that the process of innovation can be revolutionized by leading with futures work to speculation on the futures ahead of us and their place in those incredible worlds.

Nikolas Badminton Videos

Futurist Speaker, Nikolas Badminton - 2025 Showreel
The Future of Events | Nikolas Badminton
CTV Your Morning | Futurist Speaker Nikolas Badminton
Nikolas Badminton | Keynote on AI
The Future of Work | Futurist Speaker Nikolas Badminton
  • How do I book Nikolas Badminton to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Nikolas Badminton 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 Nikolas Badminton, 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 Nikolas Badminton or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Nikolas Badminton for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Nikolas Badminton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Nikolas Badminton are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nikolas Badminton, 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 Nikolas Badminton speak about?

    Nikolas Badminton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Social Media, Futurism, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Data, Authors, Innovation, Personal Growth, Mindset and Strategic Leadership.
  • Where does Nikolas Badminton travel from?

    Nikolas Badminton generally travels from Vancouver, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Nikolas Badminton?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nikolas Badminton 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 Nikolas Badminton 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 Nikolas Badminton 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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