Top Keynote Speakers by Industry in 2026: From Tech to Leadership

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Top Keynote Speakers by Industry in 2026: From Tech to Leadership When planning niche events, finding the right keynote speaker—one whose expertise aligns with your audience’s needs—can transform your gathering from good to unforgettable. These industry-focused futurists and thou…

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  • Top Keynote Speakers by Industry in 2026: From Tech to Leadership When planning niche events, finding the right keynote speaker—one whose expertise aligns with your audience’s needs—can transform your gathering from good to unforgettable.
  • These industry-focused futurists and thought leaders are in high demand across sectors in 2026.
  • Ian Khan – Future Readiness & Cross-Industry Disruption Why he’s ideal across industries: With his Future Readiness Score and deep knowledge of AI, emerging technologies, and strategic disruption, Ian Khan brings versatile insights relevant to tech, leadership, healthcare, finance, and beyond.
  • By Industry: Industry Speaker & Standout Focus Technology Amy Webb – Strategic tech forecasting and trend vision Healthcare Dr.
  • Ayesha Khanna – AI-powered smart health systems Finance & Fintech Don Tapscott – Blockchain-driven economic insights Energy & Sustainability Peter Diamandis – Abundance thinking for planetary challenges Leadership & HR Priya Parker – Designing meaningful connections at scale Customer Experience Randi Zuckerberg – Digital engagement & innovation Education Alexandra Whittington – Preparing future-ready learners Cybersecurity & Telecoms Shara Evans – Foresight in security and communications Space & Exploration Sara Seager – Inspiring with the science of tomorrow Why These Picks Shine in Their Industries Each speaker combines domain relevance with a future-focused mindset that’s perfect for specialized events.

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Top Keynote Speakers by Industry in 2026: From Tech to Leadership When planning niche events, finding the right keynote speaker—one whose expertise aligns with your audience’s needs—can transform your gathering from good to unforgettable. These industry-focused futurists and thought leaders are in high demand across sectors in 2026. 1. Ian Khan – Future Readiness & Cross-Industry Disruption Why he’s ideal across industries: With his Future Readiness Score and deep knowledge of AI, emerging technologies, and strategic disruption, Ian Khan brings versatile insights relevant to tech, leadership, healthcare, finance, and beyond. By Industry: Industry Speaker & Standout Focus Technology Amy Webb – Strategic tech forecasting and trend vision Healthcare Dr. Ayesha Khanna – AI-powered smart health systems Finance & Fintech Don Tapscott – Blockchain-driven economic insights Energy & Sustainability Peter Diamandis – Abundance thinking for planetary challenges Leadership & HR Priya Parker – Designing meaningful connections at scale Customer Experience Randi Zuckerberg – Digital engagement & innovation Education Alexandra Whittington – Preparing future-ready learners Cybersecurity & Telecoms Shara Evans – Foresight in security and communications Space & Exploration Sara Seager – Inspiring with the science of tomorrow Why These Picks Shine in Their Industries Each speaker combines domain relevance with a future-focused mindset that’s perfect for specialized events. They don’t just speak—they resonate deeply with their targeted audiences by bringing innovation, expertise, and fresh perspectives. Want to Know More about AgenticAI Across Industries? Would you like to understand the applications of AgenticAI in Future Readiness, Business Strategy, Healthcare, Technology, and beyond? What about new use cases and ROI insights? Maybe you want an AgenticAI Playbook? Book Ian Khan as your industry disruption guide. A leading AgenticAI keynote speaker, Khan is the bestselling author of Undisrupted, creator of the Future Readiness Score, and voted among the Top 25 Global Futurists worldwide. Visit www.IanKhan.com or click the BOOK ME link at the top of the menu on this website.

Final Takeaway

Decide what matters, execute in short cycles, and make progress visible every week—so you enter 2026 with momentum.

About Ian Khan – Keynote Speaker & The Futurist

Ian Khan, the Futurist, is a USA Today & Publishers Weekly National Bestselling Author of Undisrupted, Thinkers50 Future Readiness shortlist, and a International Top Keynote Speaker. He is Voted Top 25 Futurists worldwide and a media personality focused on future-ready leadership, AI productivity and ethics, and purpose-driven growth. Ian hosts The Futurist on Amazon Prime Video, and founded Impact Story (K-12 Robotics & AI). He is frequently featured on CNN, BBC, Bloomberg, and Fast Company.

Mini FAQ: About Ian Khan

Why book Ian as a Keynote Speaker?

He blends foresight with practical playbooks audiences can deploy within 14 days.

Does he speak as a Futurist Keynote Speaker on AI?

Yes—AI strategy, productivity, governance, and risk with industry examples.

What makes him a Highly Rated Keynote Speaker?

Customization, clarity, and engagement that move audiences to action.

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Ian Khan The Futurist
Ian Khan is a Theoretical Futurist and researcher specializing in emerging technologies. His new book Undisrupted will help you learn more about the next decade of technology development and how to be part of it to gain personal and professional advantage. Pre-Order a copy https://amzn.to/4g5gjH9
You are enjoying this content on Ian Khan's Blog. Ian Khan, AI Futurist and technology Expert, has been featured on CNN, Fox, BBC, Bloomberg, Forbes, Fast Company and many other global platforms. Ian is the author of the upcoming AI book "Quick Guide to Prompt Engineering," an explainer to how to get started with GenerativeAI Platforms, including ChatGPT and use them in your business. One of the most prominent Artificial Intelligence and emerging technology educators today, Ian, is on a mission of helping understand how to lead in the era of AI. Khan works with Top Tier organizations, associations, governments, think tanks and private and public sector entities to help with future leadership. Ian also created the Future Readiness Score, a KPI that is used to measure how future-ready your organization is. Subscribe to Ians Top Trends Newsletter Here