Ladies and Gentlemen,
We are proud to present Gerd Leonhard as one of the esteemed speakers at the scientific Congress, Futurist of The Year 2024, under the „Dom Kopernika” project. Gerd Leonhard, renowned for his profound understanding of technological trends and his ability to foresee the future, stands among the world’s most influential visionaries.
His extensive experience and broad perspectives have made him one of the most sought-after speakers globally, acclaimed for his accurate forecasts in technology, economy, and society. Leonhard will share his vision for the future of education on the third day of the Congress (April 11, 2024), dedicated to this very theme.
The Futurist of the Year 2024 Congress, organized by the Nicolaus Copernicus Academy, Nicolaus Copernicus Superior School, Singularity University, Copernicus Foundation for Education and Science, Jagiellonian Academy, and other partners, is a globally-reaching event. Focused on the latest trends in technology, banking, and education, the Congress, scheduled for April 9-11 in Warsaw at Ufficio Primo, will gather distinguished thinkers, innovators, and leaders from around the world to discuss and shape the future of our civilization.
The Congress is an educational event, aimed at developing and inspiring future leaders, and promoting responsible and ethical approaches to the challenges of the future. To participate in the Congress, we invite you to visit www.domkopernika.pl from February 19, 2024, when the opportunity to participate in the “Dom Kopernika” contest will be launched.
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Gerd Leonhard – BIO
Gerd Leonhard is a globally recognized futurologist, famed for his piercing intellect and ability to predict technological trends. He has earned international recognition as one of the top ten speakers in futurology and was recently acclaimed as the “number one” virtual speaker during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since 2004, Leonhard has performed nearly 2000 presentations in over 60 countries, reaching more than 2.5 million people. Wired magazine listed him as one of the 100 most influential people in Europe, and The Wall Street Journal regards him as “one of the leading media futurologists in the world.” His client list includes numerous governments, NGOs, and Fortune 500 companies, including SAP, Microsoft, Google, VISA, Accenture, Deloitte, Motorola, KPMG, Sony, UBS, Tetra Pak, Mastercard, BBC, Unilever, Lloyds Bank, WWF, Sony, The Guardian, PwC, Siemens, RTL, The Financial Times, Ogilvy, Omnicom, Audi, and many more.
In his speeches, he promotes sustainable values, emphasizing the importance of foresight, future-readiness, leadership, and resilience in the face of uncertainty. His renowned and provocative lectures – both live and virtual – are known for their uncompromising and inspiring style, while being educational, humorous, motivating, and always personal.
