By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to allow for essential functionality such as saving speakers to your list, enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. View our Privacy Policy for more information.

Sir Dr. Markku Wilenius is a renowned futurist, professor, author, and speaker with extensive experience in engaging diverse, global audiences on matters of future foresight, sustainability, strategic change and the future of work. His unique perspective blends academic acumen as a Professor of Future Studies at the University of Turku, practical foresight experience from leading global organisations such as Allianz Group and the Dubai Future Academy, and real-time insights from his powerful social media presence. Dr. Wilenius's accomplishments include: - UNESCO Chair of Transformational Learning and Planetary Futures - Knight, First Class, of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, awarded by the President of Finland - Professor of Future Studies a the University of Turku, Finland - Member of the Club of Rome, an organisation of global thought leaders - Former Dean of the Dubai Future Academy - a Dubai Government think tank - Top 10 among Global Futurists by social media following With over 150 media appearances and a notable influence in future foresight, Dr. Wilenius offers audiences valuable insights into the emerging trends shaping our world. He’s written 10 scientific books, took part in over 400 interviews for journals, magazines, and daily papers, and authored over 100 scientific publications addressing opportunities and challenges that could arise in the future.

Custom-designed to fit the needs of the event.

Other topics

·      Strategic foresight

·      Environmental futures

·      Sustainability Social governance

·      Future of work

·      Global governance and politics

·      Geopolitical conflicts and relations

·      Economic insights

·      Futurism and innovation

·      Leadership Future of technology

·      Ethics of emerging technologies

·      Future challenges of cities

·      Purpose in strategic foresight

·      Megatrends of the future

·      A new era of running organizations

·      Long waves in socioeconomic & technologicaltransformation

·      Sustainability challenges of our future

·      The role of culture and design in futuresocieties

·      A new era of consciousness

·      The future of food and agriculture

·      The future of learning and education

Custom-designed to fit the needs of the event

UNESCO Chair of Transformational Learning and Planetary Futures Knight, First Class, of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, awarded by the President of Finland Member of the Club of Rome
Explore more speakers
Browse all Speakers
Dr. Markku Wilenius
Let's build your dream event together
Get in touch
Dr. Markku Wilenius
For your next event
Check speaker availability
Decoration hexagon shapes greenDecoration hexagons green