Speaking
Garry Golden speaks on a range of topics dealing with the future of society and business.
As a professionally trained futurist he weaves the foundations of futures studies with more traditional concepts related to strategic planning used in mainstream business and secondary education environments.
Rather than rely on the hype and sensationalism often associated with the future, his presentations are built around compelling (e.g. plausible) stories of change designed to engage audiences in conversations that continue long after the sessions are over.
Garry is a fresh, dynamic speaker with a unique ability to blend process (’how to think about change’) with content (’what is important to your industry’). He translates complex ideas about the future into easily understood stories.
Read testimonials from recent presentations and workshops…
The following keynote presentations may also be expanded into workshops or breakout sessions.
“Welcoming the Millennial Generation”
An engaging journey through the social changes around parenting, youth culture, digital lifestyles and culture of performance. [‘Millennial Generation’ born after 1982 (a.k.a. Gen Y; Generation Next)]
Audience:
College/University Staff; Corporate Human Resource programs; Marketing Agencies; Media companies
“Beginning the 21st Century”
A survey of ‘stories’ which could define life in the early 21st century: global middle class, nanoscale science, synthetic biology, personal energy, the electric-H2 vehicle, geolocation services, and a culture of balance.
Audience:
College / University students; MBA schools; Finance/Investment organizations
“Future Studies for Entrepreneurs”
An overview of future studies tools blended with analysis of future growth opportunities across global markets and major industries. Learn to identify and distinguish opportunities around incremental versus disruptive change.
Audience:
Entrepreneurs; Investment/Finance groups
Recent presentations include:
Citigroup - (Global Custodial Services) with FutureThink (NY, NY)
Brooklyn College - Innovations Seminar
American Family Insurance
University of Wisconsin-Madison (Office of Dean of Students)
Brooklyn College Community Partnership
University of Houston - Future of Energy Lecture Series
Hawaii Futures Summit
Art Institute of Charlotte
Art Institute of Houston (Multiple visits)
University of Texas-Austin (Multiple visits)
World Futures Society (D.C.)
University of Wisconsin-Madison (Wisconsin Union)
Art Institute of Seattle
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
EDMC (Education Management Corporation)
Central Texas World Futures Society
Art Institute of Phoenix (Webcast)
University of Wisconsin - River Falls (Multiple visits)