Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP

Global Speaking Fellow

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Dr Mark van Rijmenam

Dr Mark van Rijmenam

Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP, known as The Digital Speaker, is a visionary strategic futurist who enlightens organisations on the transformative power, opportunities, and risks of AI, the metaverse, and other cutting-edge technologies. As a renowned international keynote speaker, a Global Speaking Fellow and a 5-time author, he captivates audiences worldwide. He also founded the Futurwise Institute, dedicated to elevating global digital awareness to ensure a thriving digital future.

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The Mind-Bending World of Brain-Computer Interfaces: How the Technology Will Change Humanity
The Mind-Bending World of Brain-Computer Interfaces: How the Technology Will Change Humanity
The Digital Speaker - Dr Mark van Rijmenam
The Digital Speaker - Dr Mark van Rijmenam
Unlocking the Digital Future: 7 Transformative Principles for Thriving in an Evolving Technological Landscape
Unlocking the Digital Future: 7 Transformative Principles for Thriving in an Evolving Technological Landscape

ABOUT MARK

Dr Mark van Rijmenam, a revered strategic futurist and innovation speaker, is entrusted by top companies and governments to guide them through the evolving landscape of emerging technologies, including AI and the metaverse.

His exceptional insights inspire teams to adopt and responsibly harness innovative technologies, maximizing efficiency and future-proofing their operations.

Having captivated over 100,000 managers, directors, and C-level executives in >25 countries across all continents, Dr Van Rijmenam's influence spans the globe. please add this: He received the Certified Speaking Professional and Global Speaking Fellow accreditation.

His latest venture, the Futurwise Institute, is dedicated to fostering a just and inclusive digital future for all.

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“World-class inspirational. His presentation and insight in the discussion after were world-class inspirational. I highly recommend taking a close look at Mark’s work!”

Peter Barkman - EVP International expansion & CMO at Solita

“This was an awe-inspiring session with Mark van Rijmenam and Nestlé leaders. We are very grateful for him sparking curiosity and sharing a glimpse of what the metaverse entails, and the fact that some elements are not tomorrow but today.”

- Gonzalo Vega Center of Learning and Inspiration - Rive Reine – Nestlé

“Dr Mark is a fantastic and engaging speaker. He spoke at EY's APAC MSL Forum, bringing to life the world of metaverse for our Asia-Pacific senior leadership team.”

- Lindsay Devereux - Asia-Pacific Communications and Engagement Leader at EY

MARK’S Books

I just wrote a book in one week (with the help of ChatGPT) — an exciting example of human & machine collaboration

Future Visions: A human-machine collaboration on the potential of technology

2022

Metaverse

2022

Platform Revolution

2021

The Organisation Tomorrow

2019

Blockchain: Transforming Your Business and Our World

2018

Think Bigger

2014

Step into the Metaverse: How the Immersive Internet Will Rewrite How the World Operates explores how the merging of physical and virtual worlds will irrevocably change the day-to-day experiences of individuals, organizations and even societies. By mapping out both the trillion-dollar opportunities and potential liabilities of the metaverse, this book aims to prepare business leaders, consumers, and government officials for the future of the Internet: live selling via streaming fashion shows, virtual movie screenings and concerts, digital twins of physical cities, digital products sold directly to avatars, and more.

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The book declares a simple and important truth: Blockchain has achieved platform status and will be foundational for creating a decentralised society where data privacy and security are standard. Edited with a preface by Don Tapscott, brought together by the Blockchain Research Institute and in collaboration with six other contributors, Christian Keil, Anjan Vinod, Dominique Guinard, David Mirynech, Alan Majer, and Michele Mosca, the book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the platform revolution.

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The Organisation of Tomorrow presents a new model of doing business and explains how big data analytics, blockchain and artificial intelligence force us to rethink existing business models and develop organisations that will be ready for human-machine interactions. It also asks us to consider the impacts of these emerging information technologies on people and society."

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The internet was envisaged as a decentralised global network, but in the past 25 years, it has come to be controlled by a few, very powerful, centralised companies. Blockchain is a technological paradigm shift that allows secure, reliable, and direct information transfer between individuals, organisations, and things, so that we can manage, verify, and control the use of our own data.

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Big data--the enormous amount of data that is created as virtually every movement, transaction, and choice we make becomes digitized--is revolutionizing business. Offering real-world insight and explanations, this book provides a roadmap for organizations looking to develop a profitable big data strategy...and reveals why it's not something they can leave to the I.T. department."

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In "Future Visions," we take a unique approach to exploring the potential of technology that shapes our future. Written in a collaboration between AI and strategic futurist Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, also known as The Digital Speaker, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the possibilities of technology and its potential to transform our world.

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Academic papers

Revising the ‘science of the organisation’: theorising AI agency and actorhood
Revising the ‘science of the organisation’: theorising AI agency and actorhood

Innovation, 23(1), pp.127-144

Avoid being the turkey: how big data analytics changes the game of strategy in times of ambiguity and uncertainty
Avoid being the turkey: how big data analytics changes the game of strategy in times of ambiguity and uncertainty

Long range planning, 52(5), p.101841

The politics of openness. Cambridge Handbook of Open Strategy
The politics of openness. Cambridge Handbook of Open Strategy

Cambridge University Press, pp 307-325

Mark delivered the world’s first TEDx Talk in virtual reality.

Mark delivered the world’s first TEDx Talk in virtual reality.

Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP, made history in 2020 with the world's first TEDx Talk in virtual reality.

Discussing the Rise of Digitalism from the virtual world, Dr Van Rijmenam shared his insights on how Digitalism will become the first truly global political doctrine.

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