Craig Wing, a seasoned Futurist and Global Keynote Speaker, brings over two decades of experience with 500+ keynotes in 50 countries. Holding a PhD in Futures Thinking, an MSc in engineering, an MBA from Babson College, Craig combines academic depth with practical insights. His advisory roles for Google X, the United Nations, and contributions to 2050 scenarios for the Nigerian government showcase his strategic impact. As the holder of two provisional patents, founder of four companies (including a Silicon Valley non-profit), and an angel investor in disruptive startups, Craig’s influence spans innovation and entrepreneurship. Currently, he is the founder of an AI sentiment analysis startup aimed at quantifying the future and is working on a book based on his PhD research, introducing new models to understand and shape the future. Recognitions, such as being an AFLI Desmond Tutu Fellow and WEF Global Shaper, underscore his profound influence in the fields of futurism and innovation.

His PhD was described as avant-garde, ingenius and adds significantly to the area in futures thinking where he developed new frameworks leveraging Rumsfeld’s Unknown Unknowns and Joharis Window. This research allows for leaders to design their ideal future company strategy and create a single metric for their future preparedness: The Future Fitness score (www.whattheforesight.com). His research is the foundation for his AI company using human analytics.