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The future for people with disabilities
Last week I had the pleasure of speaking to the annual conference of the Governor’s Council on People with Disabilities in the state of Indiana. More than 400 people had gathered, both people with disabilities and advocates, for a 2-day conference. The theme was Celebrating Community. More than two decades ago I had done quite [...]
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Creating the Future: Quick Overview Video with Glen Hiemstra
This week we posted a new mix of keynote speaking highlights from my work as a futurist. I think you will like it. Glen Hiemstra the Founder of Futurist.com. To arrange for a speech, workshop or consultation contact Futurist.com.
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Occupying Wall Street and Economic Futures
I began thinking about the long term impact of the growing gap between rich and poor, and the flat-lining of middle class incomes, several years ago. I began the chapter on The Great Divides in my 2006 book by discussing the growing wealth divide, and in a 2006 keynote for the American Red Cross I [...]
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Future Trends and Philanthropy: How good are your predictions, Glen?
One of the most frequently asked questions to me as a professional futurist is, “So what have you gotten right in the past when you’ve been predicting the future?” Now, I don’t sell myself as a predictor, really. In fact I tell people I am more a consumer of those who specialize in predictions, and [...]
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Future of Health Care
Today I delivered a keynote speech for the Western States BCBS Internal Operations Conference, in Seattle. My task was to talk about longer term future trends and the challenge of shaping the preferred future. These are health insurance providers, and vendors, from west of the Mississippi. They see a volatile world ahead, though with many [...]
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Newly posted videos of past keynote speeches
We are continuously updating the website and have added a couple of full-length keynote speech videos from 2008 that we especially like. The first is a keynote speech from the 2008 annual convention of ACE Hardware franchise owners. In this video Glen addresses long term trends, and shorter term consumer trends. Following the speech a [...]
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The Futures Agency
We are proud to share Gerd Leonard’s announcement of his new virtual organization, The Futures Agency (TFA). TFA is based in Basel, Switzerland and is currently comprised of 15 amazing associates including myself. The Futures Agency offers a wide variety of services to clients worldwide. TFA’s main expertise is think-tank events, workshops and executive team [...]
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Zino Society Investment Forum – Winners and My Keynote Speech
I had a great time yesterday at the Zino Society Zillionaire Investment Forum, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seattle. I had the privilege of delivering a brief keynote speech. The Forum was an opportunity for 28 entrepreneurs to present the investment case for their companies, competing for two investment prizes of $50,000, as well [...]
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Future of Retail – Google alerts for Glen Hiemstra Keynote Speech and Panel for RSPA Annual Trade Show
On Monday I was in Las Vegas to address the annual meeting of the Retail Service Providers Association, and to moderate a panel on “thinking outside the retail box.” The RSPA issues these press notices and articles. As soon as I can I will get a summary of my talk posted here, and the slides [...]
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2010 Speaking Schedule Futurist Glen Hiemstra
Notes on availability: If you are working with any Speaker Bureau, that bureau can book Glen. Dates with city and event listed are firm, but additional events in that city may be possible on same day. Dates on “HOLD” are available for second hold; please call to see if the date can be released for [...]
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