Scott Smith

Scott Smith

Keynote Speaker: Futurist & Managing Partner of Changeist

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Scott Smith Biography

Scott is founder and managing partner of Changeist. Having worked for twenty years in futures, strategy and innovation, Scott has consulted to a range of global institutions, including SWIFT, UNICEF, The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, The Royal Society, Nesta, and the Dubai Future Foundation.

He has also led engagements with some of the largest and most respected global financial, retail, telecoms, technology and media brands, such as the BBC, The New York Times Company, ASOS, AXA, Samsung, and Comcast. He has designed and delivered futures projects, talks and workshops in over a dozen countries and facilitated projects and workshops in multiple languages.

Scott helped create and lead the Strategic Foresight program for Dubai Future Academy, and lectures in the Innovation & Future Thinking program at IED Barcelona, a course he designed. He has also been a long-time lecturer for the Dubai Future Academy, and has led courses at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development in Dubai. He was also a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of South Australia in November 2023.

Scott has written for international publications such as The Atlantic, Quartz, WIRED UK, and How We Get to Next. He has spoken at major events worldwide as diverse as The Next Web, Lift, Flow Festival, Open State, Atlantic Council Energy & Economic Summit, Oxford Futures Forum, EPIC, SxSW, Sibos, FutureFest, FutureEverything, NEXT, and me Convention.

Scott has also contributed work to pieces featured in several cultural exhibitions, including for the BIG BANG DATA exhibition in 2014, and the 2017 Vienna Biennale. He has provided research, consulting, scriptwriting and worked as on-screen talent for non-fictional and fictional exploration of trends, scenario, and futures. He has also consulted on narrative experiences for major museums and international attractions currently under development, and was the driver behind the Future of Arts and Culture, a project supported by Arup and Therme Group.

Scott is also author of How to Future: Leading and Sense-making in an Age of Hyperchange, published by Kogan Page Inspire in September 2020, and co-author of Future Cultures: How to Build a Future-Ready Organization Through Leadership, published in October 2023.

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Scott Smith Videos

Scott Smith of Changeist on How to Future
How To See Into The Future And Spot Trends
Feeling the Future: Mapping Impacts and Implications by Scott Smith ...

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Scott Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Innovation, Futurism and Political.

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Scott Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Innovation and Futurism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Scott Smith for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Scott Smith can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Danilo McGarry, Sharon Gai and Dr. Corrie Block. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Scott Smith for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/11/2024.

Scott Smith Videos

Scott Smith of Changeist on How to Future
How To See Into The Future And Spot Trends
Feeling the Future: Mapping Impacts and Implications by Scott Smith ...
  • How do I book Scott Smith to speak at my event?

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

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

    Scott Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Innovation, Futurism and Political.
  • Who is the agent for Scott Smith?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Scott Smith 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 Scott Smith 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 Scott Smith 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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