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Ian Khan, “The Futurist” is a multifaceted leadership expert, storyteller and creative mind. Ian recently founded AIRI™ the AI Readiness Initiative, aimed at helping organizations measure their current state of readiness for an Artificial Intelligence driven world. Ian has also created the Future Readiness Score™, a KPI, to scientifically measure how well an organization is ready to grow through unanticipated change. Ian’s work has been featured on CNN, BBC, Bloomberg, Fast Company and other global media.
Ian is an authority on emerging technologies including Web3, Metaverse Security and speaks about Digital Transformation, Algorithms, Robotics, Automation with ChatGPT and GenerativeAI as well as decentralization through Blockchain. As a world class storyteller Ian has also produced several critically acclaimed documentaries available on Prime Video, Emirates Airlines and leading streaming platforms. Ian is deeply vested in technology education, future readiness and advocacy for tech for good and other initiatives.
Ian has two upcoming books, Undisrupted, the art and science of future readiness, and Prompt Engineering Essentials – How to speak, both with Wiley Publishing. His last book Metaverse for Dummies is the most comprehensive reference book to help readers of all levels understand the Metaverse. Khan has also produced a series of compelling technology documentaries available on PrimeVideo, Emirates Airlines, Tubi and other platforms. His new truth seeking docu series “The Futurist” is an investigative and storytelling series to help understand the impact of emerging technologies on our world.
Focus Areas
Future Readiness, Metaverse, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Future of Work, The Great Resignation, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, The Creator Economy
Philosophy
Ian is a passionate believer in good things. Dedicated to his expertise in helping organizations achieve excellence, he is always hard at work to cut through noise and to find ways to deliver a message of hope.
Inventor
Ian is the creator and inventor of the Future Readiness Score, a management and Future Readiness methodology to help organizations address the impact of Disruption before it occurs.
An advocate of emerging technologies, Ian helps organizations gain a competitive advantage in today’s era of disruption and rapid change. His core speaking topics include technology trends, industry future outlook, and the role of IoT, AI & Blockchain in shaping our future.
Author
Ian is also the author of over 8 books. Some of these include Cloud Wars, The Internet of Things (IoT) A Concise Introduction, The Internet of Things & the Future of Innovation, Make Me Like You, 21 Steps & Get Ahead, and Meaningful Conversations.
He is also a contributor to After Shock with Ray Kurtzweil, Ray Kurzweil, George Gilder, Martin Rees, Newt Gingrich, Alan Kay, David Brin, Po Bronson, John Schroeter, Deb Westphal and contributor to multiple industry publications including McGraw Hill, Forbes, Entrepreneur.com, Business.com.
A highly sought after expert, Ian has dedicated the last 20 years evangelizing technologies such as Cloud Computing, the Internet of Things, and emerging tech. Though his career he Ian has worked with Information Technology startups, SAP EBS Partner Companies, and key Microsoft partner ecosystem providers. Through his two decades of working in the industry, he also gained a complete understanding of where organizations face a maximum challenge as his roles included Sales, Business Development, Management, to managing global marketing teams.
Educator
Filmmaking
His works are available on Amazon Prime Video, Emirates Airlines, FlyDubai, and broadcast networks worldwide.
Contributing Author
He is also a frequent contributor to industry publications including Forbes, Business.com, Entrepreneur Magazine, McGraw Hill Education, AccountingWeb and other publications.
Media Recognition
Ian Khan is a multiple documentary film maker, author and has been featured on BBC, CNN, Bloomberg, Fox, CTV, Global TV, Arab News (Saudi Arabia), Gulf News (UAE), Expansion(Spain), Fast Company, and multiple other media outlets.
Community Involvement
Passionate about helping newer generations develop key technology understanding, Ian also works with educational institutions & nonprofit organizations. His recent work includes Chang School (Ryerson University), Schulich School of Business (York University), and others.
Media Host
Ian is also the host of the Ian Khan Show, 4Sight, Unbreakable series of podcasts and video series. Ian interviews Futurists, celebrities, Executives, and thought leaders, helping shape the future of the world through meaningful conversations. He also hosts the official Government of UAE Government Experience (GX) Podcast.
Memberships
Ian is also a member of the Association of Global Futurists, a member of the National Speaking Association, and the World Future Society.
Personal Life
Ian primarily lives in Toronto, Canada with his wife and two children and has a local presence in Toronto, New York, and Dubai. He enjoys photography, creative arts, music, nature, and trail walking as hobbies.
The AI Revolution
What is the core value proposition behind Artificial Intelligence, and how can it transform your industry? Ian works across the board with various industry leaders to help understand the future. In his Amazon Prime Series "The Futurist", Ian covers breaking stories that impact the world. Learn about AI's impact across industries such as Shipping, logistics, Airlines, Manufacturing, Food production and Fashion, each tackled separately.
AI in Healthcare
Learn about how technology is transforming the future of healthcare, from drug discovery to imaging and diagnostics. Ian Khan provide examples from his research work and his episodic series on Amazon Prime on key breakthroughs and possibilities in healthcare. Learn about AI replacing the mouse model in drug testing and new AI driven diagnostics tech that changes everything.
The Transportation Revolution
Will it be new fuel systems or EVs? Is Hydrogen the new Gasoline or will it be SAF ? How about Autonomous Cars? Ian brings his insights to present the future of the mobility sector. From quadcopters to the last mile, learn how technology is transforming value creation in the industry's value chain. Learn about manufacturing developments, supply chain innovations, and delivery trends in the broader mobility sector. From Sustainable Air Fuel (SAF) to battery driven drones, what will the future look like ?
Longevity
From probiotics to the microbiome, new research and medical breakthroughs are changing how we see longevity. From Blue Zones to lab-grown meats and regenerative agriculture, join Ian Khan as he shares examples of new tech and longevity science to help understand the future of mankind.
Cognitive Cities
NEOM, The Line, Hudson Dockyards, and new infrastructure developments are banking on data generation to build cities driven by Artificial Intelligence. Ian Khan shares insights on the explosion of property tech and data science to power AI that can drive cities and create new cognitive cities. Ian shares examples from his conversations worldwide to help understand the future of our cities, urban development and how future generations will live on the planet.
The Future of Money
Will the Dollar survive the next decade, or will the Yuan take over the world? How will CBDCs and Crypto change how we view value? From El Salvador's adoption of Bitcoin to Saudi Arabia's joining of the BRICKS alliance, Ian Khan shares insights from his work worldwide and unique experiences to help understand the future of money and our financial systems.
“Ian was an outstanding keynote speaker at FinovateSpring; he is a tour de force! His understanding of how technology will change the world and his ability to communicate that captivated the audience. ”
“Ian also delivered a keynote at the American Supplychain Association in Chicago last week and delivered a highly resonating keynote on the future of the Supply Chain Industry and the Role of Artificial Intelligence.”
“Ian presented key technologies that are changing the business landscape. His message highly resonated with the audience.” – Big Data Toronto
“Ian delivered a highly targeted and relevant session covering IoT.” -UTC Association
“‘Thank you’ for your inspiring, informative, and thought provoking presentation.” -Windsor Essex Development Corporation
“An honest & clear message that helps understand what tomorrow will bring.” -Cloud Expo
“Ian presented on key technologies that are changing the business landscape today. His message highly resonated with the audience.” -Dina Al Wer, Corp Agency
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Undisrupted: Leadership Essentials on Business Transformation, Profitability and Future Readiness
In Undisrupted: Leadership Essentials on Creating a Future-Ready Organiztion, Ian Khan, a distinguished futurist, filmmaker, and author delivers a compelling message that challenges the conventional approach to future-proofing businesses with technology, offering a fresh, comprehensive strategy for thriving in an uncertain future.
In the book, Khan introduces the innovative Future Readiness Score™, a tool developed through his extensive research and experience with over 750 organizations. This score assesses a company’s ability to adapt to unforeseeable changes, preparing them to handle both challenges and opportunities. The book elaborates on the seven pillars of future readiness―Engagement, Learning, Collaboration, People, Culture, Innovation, and Execution―demonstrating how to safeguard your company against adverse events and capitalize on positive ones.
The Quick Guide to Prompt Engineering: Generative AI Tips and Tricks for ChatGPT, Bard, Dall-E, and Midjourney
In The Quick Guide to Prompt Engineering, renowned technology futurist and AI thought leader Ian Khan delivers a practical and insightful resource for taking the first steps in understanding and learning how to use generative AI. You will learn how to design and use prompts to get the most out of Large Language Model generative AI applications like ChatGPT, DALL-E, Google’s Bard, and explore how to understand generative artificial intelligence and how to engineer prompts in a wide variety of industry use cases. You’ll also find illuminating case studies and hands-on exercises, as well as step-by-step guides, to get you up to speed on prompt engineering in no time at all. The book has been written for the non-technical user to take the first steps in the world of generative AI.
Metaverse For Dummies
Your first step to understanding what the metaverse is all about.
You’ve probably heard that the metaverse―a word that seemingly went from nonexistent to everywhere ― is the next big thing in technology. What is it, anyway? Written by a leading futurist, Metaverse For Dummies unravels the mysteries of the metaverse, for the curious and for anyone looking to get in on the ground floor. Discover how to carve out your niche in the metaverse with easy-to-understand breakdowns of the major technologies and platforms, a guide to doing business in the metaverse, and explorations of what meta means for sports, education, and just about every other area of life. The book even gives you a guide to safety in the metaverse, including how much of your real life you should share in your virtual one. This book answers all the big questions about the metaverse, in simple terms.
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