John Sanei | Futurist & Best Keynote Speaker on the Future of Business

Best-selling author, futurist and keynote speaker 

John Sanei is a globally recognised futurist, three-time bestselling author, and keynote speaker who helps leaders, organisations, and governments future-proof their thinking in a rapidly accelerating world.

Blending psychology, technology, and strategic foresight, John is known for equipping audiences with the mental frameworks required to thrive amid exponential change. His work focuses on helping organisations move beyond reactive thinking, enabling them to design more abundant, resilient, and relevant futures.

With over 20 years of experience consulting across industries and continents, John brings both intellectual depth and practical insight to conversations about leadership, innovation, and the future of work.

Why Organisations Book John Sanei as a Keynote Speaker

John is booked by organisations facing uncertainty, disruption, and rapid transformation. His keynotes are especially powerful for executive teams, policymakers, innovation leaders, and organisations navigating digital and societal change.

He is trusted because he:

• * Makes complex future trends understandable and actionable

• * Connects technology with human behaviour and mindset

• * Helps leaders think exponentially, not incrementally

• * Brings real consulting experience across diverse industries

• * Challenges assumptions without creating fear or overwhelm
  
  

Futurism & Strategy Keynotes by John Sanei

John’s keynote topics draw from his deep expertise in foresight, technology, and leadership psychology.

• * The Future of Business & Exponential Thinking - How leaders can shift from linear thinking to exponential mindsets and why this shift is essential for long-term relevance.

• * Future Forecasting & Strategic Foresight - Practical tools for understanding emerging trends, anticipating disruption, and making smarter long-term decisions today.

• * Technology, Psychology & the Human Future - How technology is reshaping behaviour, identity, leadership, and organisational culture and how leaders must respond.

• * Leadership in a Rapidly Changing World - Why traditional leadership models no longer work and how curiosity, adaptability, and courage define future-ready leaders.

• * Innovation Imperatives for Sustainable Growth - Identifying the strategic innovations organisations must pursue now to remain competitive tomorrow.
  
  

What Audiences Gain From John Sanei’s Keynotes

John’s sessions are designed to shift perspective before strategy. His talks leave audiences energised, challenged, and better prepared for what lies ahead. Audiences gain:

• * A clearer understanding of future trends and risks

• * Mental models for navigating uncertainty

• * Tools for exponential and strategic thinking

• * Confidence to engage with change proactively

• * Renewed curiosity and long-term vision
  
  

Industries & Events Where John Sanei Delivers Impact

John has worked across a wide range of sectors. He is particularly effective for leadership summits, strategy offsites, future-of-work conferences, and innovation-focused events. 

• * Retail and consumer industries

• * Financial services and banking

• * Manufacturing and supply chains

• * Hospitality and food production

• * Media, technology, and digital platforms

• * Government and public-sector forums
  
  

What Makes John Sanei Different as a Speaker

John’s impact comes from his ability to combine foresight with humanity. His work doesn’t just predict the future, it prepares leaders to create it. Here’s what he brings to every conversation:

• * A rare blend of futurism and psychology

• * Real consulting experience across multiple industries

• * Thought leadership grounded in bestselling books

• * Academic credibility as the first African faculty member of Singularity University and Duke Corporate Education

• * A hopeful, empowering approach to the future
  
  

Book John Sanei as a Keynote Speaker

John Sanei is represented by MENA Speakers, the Middle East’s premier speakers bureau for future-focused thought leaders. 

If you’re looking to prepare leaders for rapid change, explore the future of business and technology, shift organisational mindset and strategy and inspire curiosity, courage, and foresight, book John Sanei as a keynote speaker today.