# Ramy Nassar · Futurist, author & keynote speaker Source: https://ramynassar.com/ Futurist · Author · Builder # Cut through the AI hype. Navigate What's Next. Futurist, former Head of Innovation at Mattel, and author of The World After AI. Ramy gives leaders the bold foresight and practical tools to rewire risk, accelerate innovation, and shape the future instead of being shaped by it. [Book Ramy](https://ramynassar.com/contact) [Watch a keynote](https://ramynassar.com/#reel) Trusted by 250+ organizations - ![Apple](https://ramynassar.com/img/logos/w2/apple.png) - ![Samsung](https://ramynassar.com/img/logos/w2/samsung.png) - ![TD Bank](https://ramynassar.com/img/logos/w2/td.png) - ![Verizon](https://ramynassar.com/img/logos/w2/verizon.png) - ![Government of Canada](https://ramynassar.com/img/logos/w2/govcanada.png) - ![Mattel](https://ramynassar.com/img/logos/w2/mattel.png) - ![Disney](https://ramynassar.com/img/logos/w2/disney.png) - ![TELUS](https://ramynassar.com/img/logos/w2/telus.png) - ![Air Canada](https://ramynassar.com/img/logos/w2/aircanada.png) - ![New Balance](https://ramynassar.com/img/logos/w2/newbalance.png) - ![Sun Life Financial](https://ramynassar.com/img/logos/w2/sunlife.png) - ![Cineplex](https://ramynassar.com/img/logos/w2/cineplex.png) - ![Sport Chek](https://ramynassar.com/img/logos/w2/sportchek.png) ## What Ramy speaks about AI and agentic systems ### From experiment to scale AI is quickly becoming a leadership challenge, not a technology one. The frontier has moved from generative AI to agentic AI, systems that take real work off a team’s plate, and the leaders who turn that into advantage make the right bets and get past pilots that stall. Drawing on his time as Head of Innovation at Mattel, Ramy equips leaders with practical tools: AI usage patterns, governance frameworks, and applicable best practices. Audiences leave with a playbook for measurable impact - not another set of slides. [See the presentations](https://ramynassar.com/speaking) Futurism + strategic foresight ### Anticipate disruption Linear planning was built for a world that no longer exists. The leaders who win the next decade will need to think like futurists, spotting signals, exploring scenarios, and preparing for multiple possible tomorrows. Trusted by global organizations and drawing on his forthcoming book The World After AI, Ramy equips leaders with proven foresight tools: scenario planning, signal scanning, and trend mapping. Audiences leave with a repeatable framework for anticipating disruption - not reacting to it. [See the presentations](https://ramynassar.com/speaking) What makes Ramy different ### He doesn’t just talk about AI. He builds it, live. Most speakers describe what AI could do. In AI-focused sessions, Ramy builds a working proof-of-concept on stage, from the room’s own use cases, so your team leaves with proof, not just slides. Operator and builder, not commentator: former Head of Innovation at Mattel, contributor to the $1.5 billion Barbie film, and a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 leadership teams. Ranked #2 on Futurist.com’s [30 best AI keynote speakers of 2026](https://futurist.com/2026/06/13/30-best-ai-keynote-speakers-on-artificial-intelligence-and-the-future-of-work-2026/), and listed first in ProSpeakers’ [Best AI Speakers in Canada for 2026](https://prospeakers.com/news/best-ai-speakers-in-canada-for-2026-who-to-book-for-your-next-event/). ## Watch Ramy on stage **CEO Dinner Keynote** - 400 tech CEOs, annual Leadership Summit - [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgZ0YJQse9U) **AI Will Transform Your Company** - A studio short on the exponential pace of technology - [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IabZ5RRhjxs) **CPA Canada Closing Keynote** - 750+ CPAs, National Conference - [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZms570TzTA) [Watch the full library on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHVO9Q-0gtI1pDSKBg0ON1NvAUMl9NCm1) > This presentation was the first that helped our executive team understand how we drive AI initiatives forward and build the right metrics into our strategic technology roadmap. The outcomes will directly and positively impact the ROI of our investments into AI. Robert Bricker - TD Bank > Ramy’s approach to introducing the complex topic of generative AI helped our team better understand where the key business opportunities exist, and gave us the tools to build our own internal AI investment strategy and roadmap. Thomas Anderson - Apple > The presentation transformed how our leadership thinks about strategic planning. Ramy has a unique ability to uncover how the trends of today will shape the business environment of tomorrow. His framework helped us uncover ROI-driving opportunities. Erica Sweeney - New Balance > Ramy’s energy and expertise when it comes to the role of emerging technology are unrivalled. He brought a passion and enthusiasm to my team that helped drive us to new heights in terms of data-driven digital transformation. Rob Fodor - Chief Data Officer, Interac > Ramy has a unique approach to presenting AI and emerging technologies that combines deep understanding of the topic with an undeniable enthusiasm that engages the audience in a meaningful and personal way. Monica Radulescu - TELUS > The workshop was actually fun. The hands-on exercises helped our team think critically about how we would apply the theory to build better solutions for our customers. We covered what felt like a week’s worth of learning in 2 days. Thomas Gilles - Ciena > Ramy’s presentation was a fantastic way to kick off our first ever technology summit. He was extremely collaborative before the event and made sure his presentation aligned with our theme and set up the speakers who followed. A world-class presentation, and a 10 out of 10 experience. Dave Richardson - VP of Sales, Microserve ## Keynote, workshop, or embedded advisor 30 to 90 minutes ### Keynotes An engaging story arc, customized to the audience, with interactive moments such as live polling and bold "what if" questions. Ramy leverages storytelling, industry insights, practical frameworks, and live AI demonstrations. 90 minutes to a full day ### Workshops Ramy works as a facilitator, not a speaker, turning the room’s challenges into shared direction and a plan. For AI-focused sessions, he can optionally build a working proof-of-concept live, from the use cases the room surfaces, so people leave with proof, not just theory. From 6 weeks ### Advisory For organizations that need AI leadership without adding permanent headcount. Ramy operates as a de facto Chief AI Officer, embedded as a partner rather than an outside consultant. [See how each format works](https://ramynassar.com/speaking) 250+ organizations advised 25+ years in tech and innovation $1.5B Barbie film box office 3,200 largest audiences ![The World After AI, the book by Ramy Nassar](https://ramynassar.com/img/book-cover.png) Forthcoming book · April 2027 ## The World After AI The optimists say AI will revolutionize medicine and amplify human potential. The pessimists say it will hollow out the middle class and make truth impossible to trust. Both are probably right. What neither side is asking: which future are we actually building? The technology is not the variable. The choices are. [Learn more](https://theworldafterai.com/) ## Bring this conversation to your stage Keynotes, workshops, and embedded advisory engagements for audiences of 20 to 3,000 or more. Tell Ramy about your event and he'll get back to you within 24 hours.