Adjiedj Bakas
Dutch Futurist, Author, and Keynote Speaker
Germany
Adjiedj's Keynote Topics
The Future of Business
Slowbalization: The End of Turbo Globalization
Megatrends That Shape the Future
Future of AI and Humanity
Future of Sustainability and Smart Cities
Economic Trends and Future Markets
The Power of Soft Influence
Biography
Adjiedj Bakas is a Dutch futurist and bestselling author of over 40 books on global megatrends, with more than 1 million copies sold worldwide. Born in Suriname and now based in the Netherlands, he is one of the most sought-after speakers in Europe and beyond. His keynote speeches blend entertainment with deep insights into the future of business, technology, AI, sustainability, and globalization.
Bakas has worked with major corporations like Google, IBM, Microsoft, JP Morgan, and Shell, and has lectured globally, including in India, Dubai, New York, London, and Paris. His trend analysis covers topics such as "Slowbalization" (the shift from turbo-globalization to regional trade), AI’s impact on human life, and the economic future of smart cities.
He recently co-authored the book #Forwardism, which envisions India's future, proposing artificial islands off the coast of Mumbai as a revolutionary urban expansion idea. Known for his engaging and humorous style, Bakas believes in using storytelling and infotainment to make his insights memorable and impactful.
