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Rohit Talwar is a futurist of international renown. He is also an award winning inspirational speaker, consultant and change agent. His core talent lies in motivating teams to think differently, act fast and be FIRST to the FUTURE. Rohit Talwar is also a personal advisor to CEO’s of global corporations, innovative start up companies and also governments.
Rohit focuses on how companies can address emerging opportunities and risks, develop powerful and inspiring future visions and create organisations capable of achieving and sustaining peak performance in a fast changing environment. He helps clients respond to the rise of Asia and has been writing a book on China’s impact on 21st century global businesses.
Back in 2006 Rohit was profiled as one of the top 10 global futurists by the UK’s Independent Newspaper.
Rohit’s keynote address on the Future of Travel received the prestigious stickiest guru award after being voted best speaker at Asia’s largest travel conference.
Rohit Talwar is a futurist who completed an assignment running the largest Horizon Scanning and Futures Programme in Europe. This was for the UK Government and this also included leading a study on critical global trends over the next 50 years. He also facilitated the consultation for the UK MoD’s major study on Strategic Trends 2030 and has completed the design and facilitation of an Accelerated Scenario Learning programme for a global pharmaceutical company.
Rohit has also written widely on futures, strategy and change and was the editor and lead author of the book Achieving Transformation and Renewal in Financial Services. He has appeared on BBC TV, CNBC and also BBC Radio 4 to talk about future trends.
ADDING VALUE.
Rohit Talwar is a futurist who provides practical support to help his clients in critical ways
- Prepare them to cope with an uncertain future
- Identify ways of profiting from future insights
- Spot opportunities for innovation and enhanced customer service
- Rehearse the future using scenario planning and other techniques
- Spot and prepare for potential risks and uncertainties
- Future proof their thinking
- Map out and take control of their personal futures.
SEIZE THE FUTURE.
Rohit also uses experience gained from working on 5 continents to motivate organisations and individuals to challenge the orthodoxy, consider future possibilities and create their preferred futures.
He uses in-depth research, practical experience and powerful imagery to help people understand, act on and benefit from the complex trends, forces for change and uncertainties that are shaping our world. Rohit is most commonly asked to consult on and speak about the following topics
- Agility – How do you survive and thrive in a fast changing world?
- Foresight – How can we identify and benefit from key future global trends and drivers?
- Growth – What are the implications, opportunities and risks of EU enlargement?
- Strategy – How we develop focused, fast and flexible strategies?
- Imagination – Where can we exploit breakthrough technology?
- Innovation – How do we use foresight to drive rapid innovation and create new ventures?
- Change Leadership – How do we develop future-focused leaders and motivate our top talent to be first to the future?
KEYNOTE SPEAKER.
Rohit Talwar is a futurist and motivational keynote speaker with a reputation for inspiring audiences with cutting edge insights and practical how to advice. He was recently invited to share the platform with Arnold Schwarzenegger to discuss California’s future in a changing global economy.
Rohit has delivered several keynote presentations including the joint conference of the California Economic Development Board and California Workforce Association, Berwin Leighton Paisner, Nationwide, Shell, Halliburton, BAe Systems, Whirlpool and the US Department of Defence. Also, the Association of Chief Executives, Strategic Planning Society, DTI Foresight Programme, Professional Speakers Association, Fast Company Network San Diego, Defence Manufacturers Association and Cass Business School Risk Hub.
CORE SERVICES
- Keynote Speaking
- Futures Events
- Futures Workshops and Training
- Board level Advice and Consultancy
- Research on Trends, Drivers and also Wildcards
- Horizon Scanning Programmes
- Trend Analysis
- Accelerated Scenario Planning
- Futures Tools and Methods
- Future-Based Leadership Coaching
BOOKS.
Rohit Talwar Futurist has published numerous books. One of his most recent is his book on the Pandemic released in 2021: Aftershocks and Opportunities 2: Navigating the Next Horizon.
The book explores what opportunities might have arisen from the pandemic and also, what might drive the post-pandemic future of society, business, education, health, insurance, and travel.
TESTIMONIALS.
“Your presentation on ‘Future strategic trends and their implications for the defence and security market’ was fascinating. It gave me a number of ideas and leads to follow, which have in turn influenced the strategy we have adopted for our small but technically leading edge company.”
Robert Lynch – Commercial Manager – Space Cryomagnetics Ltd.
“The most enjoyable session I attended in 2003. I would look forward with interest to any future presentation of his.”
Paul Nicholson – IS R&D – HM Customs & Excise
“The future is what we make it – also this is where you start to see what it may look like. Well-researched and superbly presented, this will challenge your strategic thinkers.”
Ian Fuller – Sales Manager – BAE SYSTEMS
“One of the most informative presentations I have heard in a long time. I believe that anyone involved with Strategic Planning would be very well served hearing Mr. Talwar speak.”
Alex Dimitrew – Manager, International Business Development – Lockheed Martin USA
The intellectual rigor of Rohit’s presentational approach, his probing analysis and his engaging rhetorical questions make his audiences part of the journey.
Neil Sutherland OBE – Director – Carillion Defence
Thought Provoking. Interesting. Mind-bending. Scary I loved it! The most interesting speech Ive heard in a very long time.
Sue Maloney Career Manager City of San Bernardino Alta Loma CA
This is electrical, impressive and yes, frightening thinking, but delivered in an assured and polished manner.
Patricia Wheatley Burt – Principal – Trafalgar The People Business
Rohit’s presentation content and style never fails to engage and excite audiences – professionals from every industry should take the time to stop and listen
Joby Turner- Head of Business Development – IQPC Conferences
ROHIT TALWAR FUTURIST SPEAKING TOPICS
- Future Trends
- Strategic Development
- Environment Energy Sustainability
- International Affairs
- Technology Science
- Facilitator MC
Niche Specialist Markets, Government Parliamentary, Professional Services
