Scott Steinberg Keynote Speaker and futurist

Scott Steinberg

Futurist & Business Strategist | CEO, FutureProof Strategies & BIZDEV | Author, Make Change Work for You

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Change is constant, and Scott Steinberg helps organizations turn it into an advantage. A futurist named the "Master of Innovation" by Fortune, he leads FutureProof Strategies and has advised IBM, PwC, Microsoft, and the US Department of Defense. Author of Make Change Work for You, he gives audiences practical tools to anticipate trends, innovate with confidence, and lead through disruption.

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    Scott Steinberg biography

    Futurist speaker Scott Steinberg is a business strategist and trends expert who helps organizations anticipate change, innovate faster, and stay competitive through disruption. Named the “Master of Innovation” by Fortune magazine, he is the CEO of FutureProof Strategies, a management consulting and market research firm, and heads BIZDEV, the International Association for Business Development and Strategic Partnerships.

    Over more than two decades, Steinberg has advised leading organizations including IBM, PwC, Intel, Microsoft, Sony, American Express, and the US Department of Defense on innovation, customer experience, and strategic growth. He was named to Consulting magazine’s list of Top 25 Consultants for excellence in leadership, and his work focuses on helping leaders read emerging trends without chasing hype and turn foresight into everyday business decisions.

    Bestselling Author and Media Commentator

    Steinberg is the author of Make Change Work for You: 10 Ways to Future-Proof Yourself, Fearlessly Innovate, and Succeed Despite Uncertainty, published by TarcherPerigee, as well as Think Like a Futurist and a wide range of books on business, technology, and customer experience. A frequent on-air expert, he has appeared on ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, NPR, and the BBC, and has written as a CNBC contributor and Forbes columnist. His research also spans generational change, from how Gen Z and Gen Alpha work and buy to what their arrival means for employers and brands.

    As a speaker, Scott Steinberg delivers fast-paced, practical keynotes that make the future feel manageable. He breaks down the forces reshaping business, from artificial intelligence to shifting customer expectations and new generations entering the workforce, and gives audiences simple frameworks to adapt, innovate, and lead through uncertainty. Leaders and teams leave with a clearer view of what is coming and concrete steps they can apply immediately.

    Scott Steinberg Speaking Videos

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    Scott Steinberg Speaking Topics

    Most organizations react to the future instead of preparing for it. Steinberg offers a practical guide to the trends, decisions, and planning habits that matter over the next planning horizon, showing leaders how to read emerging signals without chasing hype and convert foresight into concrete operating choices. Audiences leave with a repeatable approach to spotting opportunity early and acting on it.

    Change is no longer an occasional crisis but a permanent condition. Drawing on Make Change Work for You, Steinberg shows how to treat change as an ongoing discipline, build innovation into everyday routines, and keep teams engaged and resilient through repeated disruption. Leaders leave with simple tools to help people embrace change rather than resist it.

    Artificial intelligence is reshaping strategy, work, and customer experience, but separating real capability from market noise is a challenge. Steinberg gives senior audiences a clear-eyed look at where AI is heading, what it can and cannot do today, and how to prepare their workforce and business models for what comes next.

    The youngest generations are bringing new values, expectations, and digital habits to the workplace and marketplace. Steinberg explains how they think, work, and buy, and what that means for product design, marketing, employer brand, and leadership. Organizations leave better prepared to attract, engage, and serve the customers and employees of tomorrow.

    FAQs on Booking Scott Steinberg

    Booking Scott Steinberg gives your audience a futurist who makes change practical. Named the “Master of Innovation” by Fortune and CEO of FutureProof Strategies, he has advised organizations such as IBM, PwC, Microsoft, and the US Department of Defense, and is the author of Make Change Work for You. A seasoned commentator on major networks, he combines trend insight with actionable frameworks that help leaders anticipate disruption, innovate faster, and keep teams engaged through uncertainty. He is an ideal choice for events on innovation, change leadership, AI, customer experience, and the future of work. To bring Scott Steinberg to your next event, contact Aurum Speakers Bureau.

    Make Change Work for You: 10 Ways to Future-Proof Yourself, Fearlessly Innovate, and Succeed Despite Uncertainty, published by TarcherPerigee, offers practical strategies for adapting to change, overcoming fear of failure, and turning uncertainty into opportunity, for individuals and organizations alike.

    FutureProof Strategies is a management consulting and market research firm led by Scott Steinberg. It helps organizations anticipate trends, plan for change, and develop innovation and growth strategies.

    Steinberg speaks on futurism and strategic foresight, change leadership and innovation, artificial intelligence, customer experience, and generational trends shaping work and consumer markets. Each keynote is customized to the audience and industry. Contact Aurum Speakers Bureau to tailor a session for your event.

    Aurum Speakers Bureau can help you book Scott Steinberg as a speaker for your next event, conference, or board meeting. Simply fill out our contact form to inquire about Scott Steinberg's availability for a speaking engagement. One of our booking agents will respond to your request immediately and contact the speaker to let them know you want to hire them. We will assist you with obtaining speaking fees, booking information, and confirming availability for Scott Steinberg or any other top keynote speaker or celebrity of your choice.

    Scott Steinberg speaking fees are determined by several factors, including the event's date, whether it's a virtual or in-person event, the duration, format, preparation required for their speech, and more. The same applies to the cost to hire any other top expert speakers and celebrities. The Speaker Fee Range listed on our website is simply a guideline and is subject to change without notice. If you would like to hire Scott Steinberg to deliver a keynote speech for your event, please fill out the contact form or email us at info@aurumbureau.com with as much detail as possible. One of our experienced agents will get in touch with you and let you know exactly how much it will cost to book Scott Steinberg.

    We only work with Scott Steinberg on paid speaking engagements. Aurum Speakers Bureau can assist you in booking Scott Steinberg and will handle all negotiations, contracts, and logistics associated with having Scott Steinberg speak at your event. We will be your sole point of contact throughout the process. Get in touch with Aurum Speakers Bureau today, and we will reach out to any motivational speaker or celebrity you want to enquire about speaking at your event. If you wish to contact Scott Steinberg for any other reason, we will be unable to assist you as we are not authorized to provide personal contact information.

    Yes, Scott Steinberg is available for virtual keynotes and webinars. To book Scott Steinberg for a virtual event, please complete the contact form or send us an email to inquire about the special fees for virtual engagements.