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Magnus Lindkvist
Futurologist
Magnus Lindkvist AB.
Speaker Bio
Magnus Lindkvist is a trendspotter and futurologist who weaves together the most important and exciting current trends to forecast what life, society and business might look like in the future. As a writer, Magnus is driven by a relentless curiosity about our mental space where the outside world collides with the human brain. Magnus ranks as one of Sweden’s leading international speakers and has been awarded multiple prizes and awards for his achievements. He has founded and run several companies to help organizations find their way into the future.
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Sessions
Tuesday, 16 June, 2026 04:30 PM - 05:15 PM AEST
Guest Keynote: Leading Beyond the Buzzword Economy
Magnus Lindkvist,
Futurologist, Magnus Lindkvist AB.
The 2020s are full of wild promises — blockchain, metaverse, AI — yet real progress now depends on turning hype into tangible outcomes.
Every organization now lives in perpetual beta: plans expire quickly, strategies need constant remixing, and yesterday’s breakthrough becomes tomorrow’s baseline. This keynote explores the art and discipline of Futurecraft — how leaders can separate signal from noise, prototype futures instead of predicting them, and build cultures that transform uncertainty into momentum. It’s a practical framework for moving from Wow! to Whoa! to Grow! — from hype to habit, from noise to usefulness. Inspired by the ideas in How to Make AI Useful, Magnus Lindkvist reveals how to make progress itself a craft worth mastering. ... Show More Show Less
Every organization now lives in perpetual beta: plans expire quickly, strategies need constant remixing, and yesterday’s breakthrough becomes tomorrow’s baseline. This keynote explores the art and discipline of Futurecraft — how leaders can separate signal from noise, prototype futures instead of predicting them, and build cultures that transform uncertainty into momentum. It’s a practical framework for moving from Wow! to Whoa! to Grow! — from hype to habit, from noise to usefulness. Inspired by the ideas in How to Make AI Useful, Magnus Lindkvist reveals how to make progress itself a craft worth mastering. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 16 June, 2026 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM AEST
Exclusive Book Signing with Guest Keynote Speaker Magnus Lindkvist (Please note that quantities are limited, and participation will be first come, first serve.)
Magnus Lindkvist,
Futurologist, Magnus Lindkvist AB.
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to meet Guest Keynote Speaker Magnus Lindkvist and receive a complimentary signed copy of his book How to Make AI Useful: Moving Beyond the Hype to Real Progress in Business, Society and Life.
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