Martin Ford
Martin Ford, futurist and bestselling author, reveals how AI and robotics will reshape your industry, boosting innovation and future-proofing your workforce.
Why you should book Martin Ford for your next event
- Benefit from Martin Ford’s award-winning insights on job automation, offering transformative strategies to revolutionize your workforce planning.
- Leverage Ford’s widely viewed TED Talk, offering in-depth expertise to inspire and engage your audience with the future of AI.
- Explore future trends and actionable strategies with a leading futurist to ensure your organization stays ahead of technological disruptions.
Transform your event with insights from a top AI futurist and bestselling author. Martin Ford’s keynote delivers cutting-edge perspectives on AI, robotics, and job automation, equipping your organization to navigate the future. With a TED Talk watched by millions and acclaimed books on technology’s impact, he provides actionable strategies for thriving in an AI-driven world. Book Martin Ford to unlock tomorrow’s innovations today.
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Keynotes
Keynote by Martin Ford: How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Everything: Rule of the Robots
In his
New York Times
bestseller
Rise of the Robots
, Martin Ford presented a thoughtful and deeply researched argument: robots are poised to take over many of the jobs that humans do. Now, six years later, in his follow-up
Rule of the Robots
, Ford updates his arguments—specifically, on the potential of artificial intelligence to transform the world around us.
AI, in Ford’s assessment, is on the cusp of becoming a general-purpose technology. The impact of AI will be as profound as that of electricity before it, fundamentally changing how every other technology is produced and consumed, while also helping us solve some of our most pressing issues, from the climate crisis to the next pandemic. Yet for all its promise, AI still has the potential to cause serious harm. Avoiding the overzealous enthusiasm and proselyting displayed by some tech leaders, Ford instead offers audiences a practical, clear-headed guide into AI as it currently stands, as well as its future evolution(s).
This nuanced, balanced talk explores both the harms and benefits of the technology, but ultimately remains optimistic: revealing how we can embrace artificial intelligence in the twenty-first century with caution and pragmatism.
New York Times
bestseller
Rise of the Robots
, Martin Ford presented a thoughtful and deeply researched argument: robots are poised to take over many of the jobs that humans do. Now, six years later, in his follow-up
Rule of the Robots
, Ford updates his arguments—specifically, on the potential of artificial intelligence to transform the world around us.
AI, in Ford’s assessment, is on the cusp of becoming a general-purpose technology. The impact of AI will be as profound as that of electricity before it, fundamentally changing how every other technology is produced and consumed, while also helping us solve some of our most pressing issues, from the climate crisis to the next pandemic. Yet for all its promise, AI still has the potential to cause serious harm. Avoiding the overzealous enthusiasm and proselyting displayed by some tech leaders, Ford instead offers audiences a practical, clear-headed guide into AI as it currently stands, as well as its future evolution(s).
This nuanced, balanced talk explores both the harms and benefits of the technology, but ultimately remains optimistic: revealing how we can embrace artificial intelligence in the twenty-first century with caution and pragmatism.
Keynote by Martin Ford: What Investors, Managers, and Everyone Else Need to Know: The Coming Disruption
We are on the leading edge of a massive disruption brought on by the relentless advances in artificial intelligence and robotics, says futurist Martin Ford. In this talk, Ford offers a lucid and compelling overview of the key technologies underlying this revolution, and what it could mean for the future. How did AI advance so quickly, from the realm of science fiction, to today’s reality? What opportunities does this new technology offer investors? How will it impact the job market and economy? And what are the potential security risks? Ford compares the threats and opportunities that super-intelligent machines bring us, and how we can best prepare for them.
Keynote by Martin Ford: Do Robots Want Your Job? Disruptive Technology
Martin Ford explores the ways in which AI and automation (aka, “robots”) are outpacing humans in a range of sectors, from education to law, agriculture to healthcare, management and beyond. He offers a realistic view of what the future of work—and your place in it—will look like. Beyond pragmatic concerns, Ford addresses a bigger question: can accelerating technology disrupt our entire economic system to the point where a fundamental restructuring is required?
This next industrial revolution, Ford argues, will not be like the last one. In the past, even as jobs were eliminated, jobs were created to replace them. Increasingly, new machines will be able to take care of themselves, making fewer jobs necessary. Will basic, guaranteed income be implemented? How will education reflect our changing society? We are at an inflection point: Do we continue to listen to those who argue that nothing fundamental has changed, and take a bad bet on a miserable future? Or do we begin to discuss what we must do to ensure all of us, and not just the few, benefit from the awesome power of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other breakthroughs? This exciting talk is both an exploration of this new technology and a call to arms to address its implications.
This next industrial revolution, Ford argues, will not be like the last one. In the past, even as jobs were eliminated, jobs were created to replace them. Increasingly, new machines will be able to take care of themselves, making fewer jobs necessary. Will basic, guaranteed income be implemented? How will education reflect our changing society? We are at an inflection point: Do we continue to listen to those who argue that nothing fundamental has changed, and take a bad bet on a miserable future? Or do we begin to discuss what we must do to ensure all of us, and not just the few, benefit from the awesome power of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other breakthroughs? This exciting talk is both an exploration of this new technology and a call to arms to address its implications.
Martin Ford
Navigating the AI & Robotics Revolution
As a leading expert in Artificial Intelligence and robotics, Keynote Speaker Martin Ford brings unparalleled insights into the technological advancements that are transforming our world. Known for his profound understanding of job automation and accelerating technology, Martin Ford is a distinguished motivational speaker who provides critical perspectives on how these innovations impact workplaces, economies, and societies.
Martin Ford is celebrated for his New York Times bestselling books, including
Rise of the Robots
and
Rule of the Robots
, which have become essential readings for anyone looking to grasp the future of work and technology. His influential TED Talk, viewed by over 3 million people, and his role as a consulting expert for the Rise of the Robots equity index further solidify his status as a leading voice in this arena.
Booking Martin Ford for your event means offering your organization a unique opportunity to explore the complexities of AI and robotics through a seasoned expert. His engaging presentations not only inspire but also provide actionable strategies to harness technological advancements for organizational growth and innovation.
As a sought-after keynote speaker, Martin Ford delivers impactful content that equips audiences with the tools needed to navigate and excel in an AI-driven future. Don’t miss the chance to book Martin Ford for your event and transform your approach to the evolving technological landscape.
Martin Ford is celebrated for his New York Times bestselling books, including
Rise of the Robots
and
Rule of the Robots
, which have become essential readings for anyone looking to grasp the future of work and technology. His influential TED Talk, viewed by over 3 million people, and his role as a consulting expert for the Rise of the Robots equity index further solidify his status as a leading voice in this arena.
Booking Martin Ford for your event means offering your organization a unique opportunity to explore the complexities of AI and robotics through a seasoned expert. His engaging presentations not only inspire but also provide actionable strategies to harness technological advancements for organizational growth and innovation.
As a sought-after keynote speaker, Martin Ford delivers impactful content that equips audiences with the tools needed to navigate and excel in an AI-driven future. Don’t miss the chance to book Martin Ford for your event and transform your approach to the evolving technological landscape.
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