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World-leading futurist. Future cities, buildings & technologies.

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The power of Nikki's message for the real estate industry simply cannot be ignored. With an eye to the future and her finger on the pulse of worker and workplace trends, Nikki’s expansive point of view is matched by her ability to operationalize.

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Why you should book Nikki Greenberg

  • Nikki brings a light-hearted, highly motivational and entertaining approach to her keynotes, which are fun, fast-paced, and visually striking. 
  • She balances the realities of business with the possibilities of technology, leveraging her 20+ years of global experience in innovation, technology and design.  
  • As the former Head of Technology Strategy at QIC ($70B AUM), co-chair of ULI New York's Technology and Innovation Council, Founder of Women in PropTech, and an award-winning innovator, there’s no one better to discuss our future.

Nikki Greenberg is a world-leading futurist, focussed on preparing organizations for a tech-enabled future. She has held leadership positions with Fortune 500’s, and most recently served as the Head of Technology Strategy at a global investment manager with a $65 Billion portfolio. She is a highly regarded thought-leader, frequent speaker at leading global conferences, commentator in the press, and recipient of numerous international awards.

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Keynote by speaker Nikki Greenberg: Superhuman Organization: Human & AI

In a world where change is the only constant, the rapid acceleration of technology has become a defining force in shaping the future of organizations. As we witness an unparalleled surge in innovations such as robotics, material science, generative AI, and 5G, the race is on for organizations to not just keep pace, but to lead the charge in their industries. The difference between trailing the pack and leading the vanguard lies in the ability to embrace and integrate these emerging technologies into the very fabric of company operations and customer offerings.

Join Nikki Greenberg, a world-renowned futurist, in her compelling keynote as she unveils how the tech-enabled organization is not a concept of the future, but an imperative of the present. With a finger on the pulse of industry-shaping trends and technologies, Nikki will provide invaluable insights into harnessing these forces for transformative growth. She will dissect customer expectations for seamless digital experiences and demystify the journey towards technological empowerment, illustrating that embarking on this path is more accessible than many believe.

In this transformative session, Nikki will illuminate the path for today’s organizations to carve out their legacies for the future, showcasing that the opportunities we seize today will craft an exciting tomorrow for generations to follow. This keynote is a clarion call for leaders, strategists, and innovators ready to take a proactive stance in sculpting their organization’s destiny in the tech-enabled era.

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Keynote by speaker Nikki Greenberg: Journey to 2030

How to Leverage the Next Five Years to Become Your Industry's Most Admired & Forward-Thinking Company.

World-leading futurist Nikki Greenberg's keynote equips you to proactively shape your organization's future by navigating key trends like AI, generational shifts & workplace evolution. Here she offers practical tools & a forward-thinking framework to embrace change, harness emerging technologies & drive success in the next five years.

In a light-hearted, dynamic & entertaining keynote, this keynote is a combination of inspiration, motivation & practical insights in how to become future ready, today.

Key Outcomes:

  • Actionable Strategies for Today & Tomorrow
    Gain practical insights you can implement today while building a robust long-term roadmap for navigating the future. Learn Nikki’s 5-Step Future Ready Framework, designed to help leaders turn bold ideas into reality in a way that has impact, gains traction & garners organizational buy-in.

  • Technology Made Simple
    Understand how technology is transforming industries without feeling overwhelmed, using clear & accessible explanations to get your team on board. Nikki draws from her experience as the Head of Technology Strategy for a $70 Billion AUM global investment manager, sharing invaluable, practical lessons learned along the way.

  • Overcome Barriers to Change
    Learn strategies to address the biggest obstacles to innovation, including incentive misalignment, resource allocation, budget constraints & managing multi-generational workplaces

  • Be a Visionary Leader
    Discover how visionary leaders turn bold ideas into reality & learn how you can join their ranks - igniting inspiration within your team & finding purpose in an ever-evolving world.

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Keynote by speaker Nikki Greenberg: Today to 2050: Creating Places for the Future

World-leading futurist Nikki Greenberg delivers a light-hearted yet insightful keynote exploring how to shape future-ready places by blending technological advancements like AI & robotics with a human touch, creating inclusive, resilient places that enriches lives. Here, she shares insights from her expertise as a property developer on transformative projects that have shaped her perspective on the world—the places we create today must serve generations to come. Ranked as the world’s top real estate futurist, this keynote is one that’s not to be missed!

Key Outcomes:

  • Understanding Future Demands
    Gain insights into demographic shifts & the values of future customers & stakeholders to help align development plans with emerging needs. Learn Nikki’s framework for future-readyness, harnessed through her established expertise in commercial real estate development & technology strategy leadership.

  • Tech Trends & Readiness 
    Stay ahead of critical technological changes, including robotics, AI, & digital transformation, to understand their implications for people, places & organizations.

  • Inspiring Future Places
    Learn about cutting–edge projects from around the world that are truly pushing the envelope in what is possible, shaping the future of the built environment.

  • Actionable Roadmaps
    Nikki will share how to quickly get started on future-focused initiatives while developing a sustainable long-term plan for digital transformation & AI integration, based on her expertise in developing a digital masterplan project for new $4 Billion developments.

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Keynote by speaker Nikki Greenberg: Human First, AI Next: Preparing Your Team for the Future, Today

World-leading futurist Nikki Greenberg leverages two decades of global leadership experience to demystify AI & reveal practical strategies for creating dynamic, inclusive workplaces where innovation thrives, collaboration flourishes, & teams are empowered to navigate change, foster belonging, & succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

With her unique expertise in delivering projects built to serve future generations & her proven talent for inspiring positive change in traditional environments, this keynote offers practical insights delivered in a compelling, entertaining & engaging style. For anyone looking to navigate the new world of work - this is one that’s not to be missed!

Key Outcomes:

  • Create an AI Quick Start Guide
    Learn actionable steps to leverage AI immediately, based on Nikki’s experience leading the digital transformation of a global organization.

  • How to Blend Human Expertise & AI Tech
    Pair AI’s strength (like data processing & automation) with human creativity, empathy & strategic thinking - to be a future-ready organization.  

  • Leverage Generation Strengths
    Harness the expertise of seasoned employees alongside younger employees' digital fluency to drive collaboration, progress, empowerment & industry leadership. Successfully attract, retain & improve retention of early-career employees through initiatives such as 360-mentoring and Young Sounding Boards.

  • Design an 5 Year AI Roadmap
    A straightforward strategic roadmap for full AI adoption, harnessing the potential of this transformative technology to engage and empower all employees.

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Keynote by speaker Nikki Greenberg: Be Future-Ready: How to Create the Organization of Tomorrow, Today

In an era where change is relentless, staying ahead requires more than just adapting; it demands a fundamental shift in how we think and operate. Join world-renowned futurist Nikki Greenberg as she unveils the blueprint for becoming future-ready. This keynote will equip you with strategies to become a future-ready leader who not only survives but thrives in the face of tomorrow's challenges. 

Drawing on her experience leading the digital transformation of a $65 billion company, Nikki will show how to align your organization with the way clients and workers live, work, and operate in today’s digital, increasingly AI-driven world.  

With a combination of inspirational stories of visionaries throughout history and her 5-Step Future-Ready Roadmap, Nikki Greenberg will demonstrate both the mindset shift and practical tips you can implement today to create an organization that thrives while your competitors fade.

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Keynote by speaker Nikki Greenberg: 2050: Creating Cities of the Future

How should we live in the future? 

As the pulse of technology quickens, its influence on our urban landscapes and daily interactions grows ever more profound. Today's cities are becoming canvases for innovation, where the brushstrokes of technological advancement are redefining the essence of how we live, work, and connect. In the quest for resilience, economic vitality, and a future-ready society, the integration of technology with a human touch is the cornerstone of successful urban planning.

In her light-hearted yet insightful keynote, world leading futurist Nikki Greenberg, will unfurl the blueprint for cities of the future. With a blend of wit and wisdom, she will navigate through the intricate dance of generational change and the breakthroughs in robotics, AI, and other transformative technologies. Nikki's focus will be on how to weave these advancements into the fabric of urban life, ensuring that the cities we shape today are not only technologically advanced but also warmly human, inclusive, and capable of enriching the lives of the generations that will inherit them.

Attendees will leave equipped with strategies to not just exist in future cities but to thrive in them, fostering spaces where technology serves the community, where innovation sparks joy, and where the future is a place we all look forward to. Join Nikki for a keynote that promises to be as entertaining as it is educational, charting a course for creating places that will stand the test of time and technology.

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Keynote by speaker Nikki Greenberg: AR & The Metaverse: Convergence of Physical Space & Cyber Space

The release of advanced mixed-reality headsets by industry giants Meta and Apple in 2023 has ushered in a transformative era for humanity, where the delineation between the physical world and cyberspace begins to blur. In this new age, our interaction with the built environment is rapidly evolving, with digital integration becoming the norm rather than the exception. Iconic landmarks like the Sphere in Las Vegas and NEOM’s The Line in Riyadh are testament to the visionaries who dare to reimagine the concept of place, crafting digitally-enhanced, future-forward environments that transcend our wildest imaginations.

Nikki Greenberg, a world-leading futurist and digital masterplanner, invites you to a journey through the trends and technologies that are sculpting the future of our cities. Here, Nikki will draw upon her extensive experience leading the digital transformation of a $17 Billion portfolio of assets under management, to shed light on the future-forward plans already set in motion, pushing the boundaries of what was once considered possible.

With her inspirational vision, Nikki will paint a vivid picture of future cities, infused with the magic of mixed reality. Attendees will be captivated by possibilities that extend into a world where digital and physical realms coalesce, offering a glimpse into a life where our cities are not just places of residence but immersive experiences that enrich, engage, and elevate our human experience

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Keynote by speaker Nikki Greenberg: Gen-Z: The 2030 Opportunity

As the world tilts towards a future where digital natives, Generation Z, stand at the forefront, organizations are poised at an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the most tech-savvy, connected generation yet. In her lively and thought-provoking keynote, Nikki Greenberg, a preeminent futurist, will unravel the digital tapestry that is Gen-Z's world. She will offer a compelling look into how emerging technologies are set to define our collective digital future and the pivotal role this generation will play in it.

Nikki will illuminate the pathways to captivate and energize Gen-Z, crafting approaches that resonate deeply with their values and digital fluency. With her unique perspective as a millennial, she will bridge generational gaps by distilling hard-earned lessons and transforming them into strategic foresights. These insights will crystallize into practical, actionable strategies for designing products and marketing initiatives that not only speak to Gen-Z but also amplify their potential as consumers and as part of the future workforce.

This session is a beacon for all those within organizations who are ready to embrace the Gen-Z wave—turning insights into action and preparing to meet the movers and shakers of tomorrow, today. Join Nikki Greenberg to map out the journey of aligning with Gen-Z, as they are not just the market of the future, but the innovators shaping it.

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Keynote by speaker Nikki Greenberg: iCommerce: The New eCommerce

In the burgeoning age of iCommerce, the digital immersive retail experience entwines with the fabric of online gaming and social media, captivating the hearts and screens of Gen-Z and Gen-Alpha consumers alike. As digital marketplaces gain prominence, the traditional retail spaces find themselves in an exhilarating race, competing against not just each other but against the vast expanse of the digital realm.

Nikki Greenberg, a trailblazing futurist and the mastermind behind the digital transformation of 22 shopping centers, brings her high-energy and effervescent spirit to this keynote. She will unveil the forces reshaping the retail landscape and the strategies to forge compelling omnichannel experiences that bridge the physical with the digital, enriching the tactile with the virtual.

Nikki will guide audiences  through the maze of iCommerce, illustrating how to harness the Metaverse in ways that allow physical and digital spaces to not just coexist but to converse harmoniously. This session is an odyssey designed to spotlight the burgeoning opportunities at the crossroads of tangible aisles and digital avatars, charting out the critical decisions that today's retail visionaries need to make to thrive in the digital-forward future of commerce. Join Nikki Greenberg for an exploration into the renaissance of retail, where the journey through the sensorial and the virtual becomes one, and the future of shopping is an adventure waiting to unfold.

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Keynote by speaker Nikki Greenberg: Sustainability: Pioneering the Future of Urban Living

The concept of sustainable cities has transitioned from a futuristic ideal to an urgent necessity. As urban populations continue to soar, with projections showing that nearly 70% of the world will live in cities by 2050. Cities, the powerhouses of innovation and economic growth, are now at the forefront of combating climate change and ensuring a greener, more sustainable future for generations to come.

In her dynamic and thought-provoking keynote, world-renowned futurist, Nikki Greenberg, will take the audience on an exhilarating journey into the heart of sustainable urban development. Drawing from a rich tapestry of global examples, Nikki will showcase how pioneering cities are harnessing cutting-edge technologies like AI-driven urban planning, renewable energy systems, green architecture, and smart transportation networks to revolutionize urban sustainability.

Nikki will provide insights into trailblazing projects that are setting new standards in urban living – from self-sufficient buildings that generate their own energy to entire neighborhoods designed around zero-waste principles. She will explore the critical role of community engagement and policy frameworks in shaping these sustainable urban landscapes.

This keynote will not only highlight the incredible innovations reshaping our cities but also offer practical insights into how urban stakeholders, from government officials to real estate developers, can integrate these advancements into their own strategies. Nikki’s presentation aims to inspire attendees with the knowledge and insights needed to contribute to the evolution of sustainable cities, turning today's challenges into tomorrow's opportunities for a more resilient and eco-friendly urban future. This is a must-attend session for anyone invested in the future of our cities and our planet.

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Customer Reviews

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The power of Nikki's message for the real estate industry simply cannot be ignored. With an eye to the future and her finger on the pulse of worker and workplace trends, Nikki’s expansive point of view is matched by her ability to operationalize.

5 of 5

Nikki was so amazing and we are receiving rave reviews from the event attendees

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I was taking notes as fast as I could. I love her futuristic vision of our world moving forward, could not agree more

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What Nikki said resonated throughout the rest of the [executive board] meeting. More than once, our asset/portfolio managers said “as Nikki referenced earlier”. It was really a perfect fit for us.

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Nikki was so amazing and [we] are receiving rave reviews from the event attendees.

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I believe the audience had their eyebrows raised a few times and the leaders starting to think about generation Z more seriously. I hope that we get a chance to have [her] onboard again in another setting, great way for everyone to get up to speed on the trends out there.

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The perfect blend of charisma, levity and insight!

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They thought the topic was on point for what we’re all going through as we transition back to work. The [audience] felt engaged and were not bored with anything. It was great -really great!!

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The feedback on her session has been amazing. A lot of different people have contacted me to tell me how much they enjoyed it, but also have already been suggesting things we need to start doing as a business (or doing better) because of what she highlighted and discussed.

5 of 5

I’m so thankful that we engaged Nikki Greenberg. It was such a great way to segway to talk about our organization’s future vision.

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It was a great one to close out on. Sometimes we are so busy thinking about the problems of today that it's great to be challenged to look ahead.

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I listened to her presentation to the Appraisal Foundation. Very interesting! Was taking notes as fast as I could. I love her futuristic vision of our world moving forward, could not agree more.

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The power of Nikki's message simply cannot be ignored.

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Nikki’s keynote was a hit and everyone loved chatting with [her] throughout the event. My phone was blowing up with people telling me how much they loved what [she] had to say!

Rated 5.00/5 based on 14 customer reviews

Nikki Greenberg

World-leading Futurist Making organizations future-ready.

Nikki Greenberg stands at the forefront as a world-renowned futurist and internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence, real estate technology, and innovation. Her dynamic and high-energy keynotes delve into the fusion of real space and cyberspace, emphasizing the transformative role of emerging technologies. Nikki's mission is to not only ignite inspiration about future possibilities but also to provide actionable insights on leveraging these advancements for business growth and success.

As a digital nomad with a versatile career spanning the US, Asia, and Australia, Nikki has excelled in various leadership roles, emphasizing innovation and cutting-edge design. She has made significant contributions as the Head of Technology Strategy at QIC, an Australian investment firm, revolutionizing a $17Bn AUM real estate portfolio with tech-driven strategies. Her tenure in New York involved spearheading innovation at Brown Harris Stevens, the leading private brokerage for luxury residential developments. In Australia, she played a pivotal role in designing transformative projects with Lendlease and Koichi Takada Architects.

Nikki's expertise and influence in PropTech and real estate innovation have been acknowledged through numerous awards, including being named a Top 9 Most Influential Woman in PropTech (2024), Top Real Estate Influencer (2023), and a ULI Global Luminary (2022). As a sought-after speaker, she frequently shares her insights on the tech-enabled future of the industry at prominent global real estate conferences.

Her leadership extends to serving as a co-chair of ULI New York’s Real Estate Technology and Innovation Council and founding Global Ambassador of Women in PropTech. Nikki's educational background includes Masters of International Business and Architecture from UNSW, Sydney.

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