Melissa Clark-Reynolds, ONZM is a dynamic and visionary certified futurist who illuminates the path to tomorrow’s possibilities. With a career spanning technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, Melissa is renowned for her unparalleled foresight and ability to navigate the complexities of our ever-evolving world. She was Awarded the Officer of the NZ Order of Merit for her Services to Technology.
As the founder of several successful technology companies and a seasoned entrepreneur, Melissa brings a wealth of real-world experience to her role as a futurist. Her innate curiosity and relentless drive to challenge the status quo have led her to become a sought-after speaker, captivating audiences worldwide with her insights into emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and societal shifts. Melissa is certified as a Professional Futurist by The Institute of The Future in Palo Alto.
Melissa’s unique blend of pragmatism and optimism empowers audiences to embrace change and seize opportunities in an increasingly complex landscape. Whether dissecting the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce, exploring the ethical implications of biotechnology, or envisioning the future of sustainable living, Melissa’s presentations inspire thought-provoking dialogue and spur action.
Recognized as a thought leader in her field, Melissa has advised governments, Fortune 500 companies, and startups on strategies for navigating uncertainty and driving innovation.
With a contagious passion for shaping the future and a talent for translating complex ideas into accessible concepts, Melissa Clark-Reynolds is the futurist speaker you need to inspire and empower your audience to thrive in a world of endless possibilities.
You totally hit the mark.
– Suse, Angel AssociationThe room was buzzing afterwards…
– Fiona, Crown Research InstituteTopics
What’s Next?
Ever wished your team had a crystal ball for the future? Highly researched and customised to your company, Melissa doesn’t just predict trends; she decodes the 10 most important signals from the future for you. Get ready for a mind-bending journey where imagination meets strategy, and your audience leaves equipped to decipher tomorrow’s mysteries. Guaranteed to blow your mind.
50 minute keynote
Opening or Closing Keynote. Awe-inspiring
Key Takeaways:
- 5 Top Megatrends affecting your Industry in Next 10 years
- Change the way you see your company’s opportunities
- How to spot signals before they become trends
- Use Futures Thinking in your strategy
Reimagining what is possible
What if the impossible was just the beginning? Using groundbreaking insights, prepare to journey beyond the limits of imagination as we unveil astonishing possibilities hidden in plain sight. Get ready for an interactive experience where every attendee plays a vital role, contributing to the exploration and discovery of tomorrow’s uncharted territories.
90 Minute Keynote including Interactive activity
Scaleable from Boardroom to centre stage.
Perfect for Morning or After Lunch: Fun, hopeful and uplifting.
Key takeaways:
- Inspired teams
- Imagination is more important than knowledge in a highly changing world
- Making the Future happen is a team sport
- The future is hiding in plain sight
- You can learn to read the patterns and get ahead of your biggest challenges or competition.
Turning Chaos into Opportunity
AI, Robotics, deepfake science, geopolitical unrest, labour shortages and social change – is it all too hard to keep up? Techniques from a futurist and technology entrepreneur for finding opportunities for growth and opportunity out of today’s uncertainties. Learn how to identify patterns amidst the disorder and leverage them to drive positive change.
45-50 min keynote plus Q & A
Wide Audience appeal, Technical, Business & Leadership
Key Takeaways:
- The present is messy & contradictory and the future will be too
- The next digital divide is between those who use AI and those who don’t
- You can’t build productivity by hiring more people
- Conversations around the water cooler are not about what you think they are
- You may not be interested in war, but it is interested in you – watch out for more supply chain disruption
- The next pandemic is already on its way
- Build resilience NOW to win later
Owning the Future
Intellectual Property vs the World What do Prince, Github, genetic editing, the future of advertising and identity theft have in common? AI is reshaping the future of Intellectual Property and Scientific Research. How to think about the future of knowledge, ownership, creativity and future business models.
45-50 min keynote
Wide Audience appeal, Technical, business & leadership
Key takeaways:
- AI makes us all think about who owns what
- LLMs rely on enormous amounts of data to learn and recombine into novel ideas/products
- How do you protect your own IP?
- What happens if you use other people’s IP?
- Truthiness- dealing with deepfakes
- How do I deal with this new operating system?
Recent Clients
Nailed it.
– Industry Association, Australia