# Simon Anderson, Futurist Keynote Speaker

> Simon Anderson is a professional futurist and keynote speaker who helps leadership teams and business owners understand emerging trends, navigate rapid change, and act on new opportunities. His work is built on the Future Ready Framework™ (Attention, Anticipation, Action).

## About

Simon Anderson is the founder of Venture Foresight, LLC and co-author of the award-winning book Foresight 20/20 (winner of a 2014 International Bellwether Award). He has delivered keynotes across four continents and more than 30 U.S. states since 2011. He is based in Valencia, Spain.

## Audiences

Simon speaks to executive and senior leadership audiences across a wide range of industries and organization types, including:

- Roles: C-suite executives, senior leadership teams, boards of directors, business owners, and executive MBA audiences
- Industries: finance, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, engineering, construction, aviation, and professional associations
- Organization types: global enterprises, industry associations, and event conferences

## Formats

- Signature Keynote: 45 to 90 minutes, delivered on the main stage, customized for the audience and event theme. Available in-person or virtually.
- Foresight Workshop: 90 minutes to a half-day, interactive applied foresight session for leadership teams working through real strategic challenges. Available in-person or virtually.
- Foresight Advising: Ongoing fractional futurist engagement for a leadership team, available on a project basis or monthly retainer. Delivered almost exclusively virtually.

## Pages

- [Home](https://simonspeaks.com/): Overview of Simon Anderson and how he helps organizations become future ready.
- [Speaking](https://simonspeaks.com/speaking): Signature Keynote, Foresight Workshop, and Foresight Advising built on the Future Ready Framework.
- [Resources](https://simonspeaks.com/resources): Speaker bio, headshots, AV preferences, and introduction materials for meeting planners and bureaus.
- [About](https://simonspeaks.com/about): Background, experience, and the story behind the work.
- [Booking](https://simonspeaks.com/booking): Start a conversation about booking Simon for an event or executive session.

## Speaker Bio

### Short Bio (50-75 words)

Simon Anderson is a futurist keynote speaker and Applied Foresight Expert who helps leaders and organizations move beyond resilience to Be Future Ready®. Since 2011, he has delivered keynotes across four continents and 30+ U.S. states using his Future Ready Framework™ to help executive teams spot emerging trends, anticipate change, and act with confidence. He is the co-author of the award-winning book Foresight 20/20.

### Full Bio (200+ words)

Simon Anderson has dedicated his career to helping business leaders and organizations move beyond resilience to Be Future Ready®. As a Futurist Keynote Speaker and Applied Foresight Expert since 2011, he transforms how leaders think about and prepare for tomorrow's challenges and opportunities.

Simon's Future Ready Framework™ combines deep strategic insight with immediately actionable steps. His counter-intuitive emphasis on unlearning — helping executives and organizations let go of outdated mental models — has made him a trusted advisor to leaders worldwide. A truly global speaker, Simon has delivered keynotes in person across four continents and 30+ U.S. states, while connecting with audiences around the world through virtual events. In every engagement, he shows organizations how to spot emerging opportunities early and turn rapid change into competitive advantage.

Founder of Venture Foresight, Simon works with executive teams to develop strategic foresight capabilities essential for long-term success. He co-authored the award-winning book Foresight 20/20 and his insights featured in global media have established him as a leading voice in applied foresight.

## Keynote Titles

- Beyond Resilient: How to Be Future Ready® in an Age of Constant Change
- Emerging Opportunities: Industry-Specific Insights for a Future-Ready Organization
- The Future of Work: Winning with AI in a Human-First Workplace

## Services

- Signature Keynote: A tailored keynote on emerging trends, technological change, and what it means to be Future Ready.
- Foresight Workshop: A hands-on applied foresight session for leadership teams and business owners navigating change.
- Foresight Advising: Ongoing strategic foresight engagement for executives and boards.

## Topics

- Strategic foresight and futurism
- Emerging technology trends
- Executive leadership and strategic planning
- Future readiness for organizations

## Clients

Simon has worked with organizations including: American Heart Association, AT&T, TATA, AstraZeneca, AAA, TEDx, Citywire, CIOsynergy, NextEra, International Factoring Association, EMBAC, IFEC, and Airport Experience Conference.

## Contact

- Email: simon@simonspeaks.com
- Phone: 1-612-888-7770