Nikolas Badminton

Global and domestic markets are seeing economic shifts, growth and changing market dynamics through transformation of how we generate, distribute and consume energy. Our renewable energy economy is being accelerated by policy, competition, new innovation and research ecosystems powered by data, AI, and automated systems that present new opportunities for efficiency and growth.

See how solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, nuclear and storage solutions combine to create new energy industry dynamics and business models. And, Nikolas will show you how progressive leaders embrace futures exploration and take action to plan for what comes next in energy independence, electrification of infrastructure and transportation, and global sustainability.

Emerging technologies are reshaping global power dynamics, partnerships and strategic competition. Developments in Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing, global supply chains, and the critical water-energy-food systems are shaping geopolitics. Discover how nations and industries are leveraging technological innovation to gain strategic advantage, and rewriting their geopolitical playbooks.

Other areas for exploration include Critical resource management in an era of climate change and decarbonization; Strategic realignment of global supply chains and financial systems; The evolution of defense, space, and arctic sovereignty and technology innovation; and, the intersection of digital sovereignty and cybersecurity in shaping national security and power dynamics.

What if we can look beyond the hype to see the practical and impactful opportunities to supercharge our workforces using A.I.?

Artificial Intelligence promises employee augmentation, automation, increased productivity and unlocked opportunities for growth. In harnessing its ability, we hope to positively affect the world and create incredible futures to build businesses that delight customers and solve some of the greatest challenges of our times. If only it was so easy. Nikolas will show you A.I.’s role in shaping our futures, how our world and industries are being revolutionized, and what the practical abilities and skill sets are needed. He’ll also show how to integrate A.I. capabilities across your organization and in the essential work undertaken.

What if we can ignite imaginations, build anticipation, and deepen empathy to create bold visions of our futures?

Nikolas will deliver an energetic and inspiring keynote that helps you explore and see opportunities in the future of your industry, and the exponential technologies shaping our world.

Nikolas will show you how to think like a futurist and shift your mindset from what is to what if. You’ll see global megatrends are changing power dynamics, and explore the trends that will transform your industry – digital transformation, data growth, Artificial Intelligence and automation, spatial computing, water-energy-food resiliency, sustainable agriculture and food supply, construction, transportation and logistics, healthcare, banking and fintech, smart cities, privacy and cybersecurity, and more.

What if we create a company-wide culture of innovation that uncovers new opportunities, and drives incredible growth?

Organizations desire to be innovative in the evolution of their products and services, and in solving of real world problems. Innovation often seen as a new tech or process opportunity however it’s a shift in how we obsess over problems and look at the incredible futures ahead of us.

Nikolas will show you steps to take in building a culture of innovation, and the inspirational stories of those doing it. He will also show you how to fuel new ideas in your organization and apply futures thinking to de-risk the innovation process and create incredible roadmaps for change. He will show you how that supercharges thinking that drive increased revenues and explosive growth.