Anders Sörman-Nilsson

Anders Sörman-Nilsson

Keynote Speaker: Global Futurist, Innovation Strategist & Founder of Thinque

Anders Sörman-Nilsson Biography

Anders Sörman-Nilsson (LLB / EMBA) is a global futurist and innovation strategist who helps leaders decode trends, decipher what’s next, and turn provocative questions into proactive strategies. With a notable commitment to helping organizations navigate complex changes, such as during the global pandemic, Anders provides clarity and strategic foresight that is highly valued across industries. With an average of 240 international travel days a year, his perspective is enriched by diverse global experiences that inform his insights into future and current market dynamics.

This Swedish-Australian futurist has shared the stage with influential figures including Hillary Clinton and Nobel Laureates, and he has spoken at significant events such as TEDx in the United States and Australia. He is an active member of TEDGlobal and was nominated to the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders in 2015. He was also the keynote speaker at the G20’s Y20 Summit in Australia, highlighting his recognized ability to craft narratives about the future of consumer behavior and strategic business insights.

Anders' presentations are meticulously researched, highly energetic, and always customized to the audience, which is why clients like Apple, Cisco, Mercedes Benz, Hilton, SAP, Gartner, and Macquarie Bank trust him to transform research into business impact. His thought leadership has been featured in international media including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and the BBC. He is the author of influential books such as "Seamless: A Hero’s Journey of Digital Disruption, Adaptation and Human Transformation" (Wiley, 2017), "Digilogue: How to Win the Digital Minds and Analogue Hearts of Tomorrow’s Customers" (Wiley, 2013), "Thinque Funky: Upgrade Your Thinking" (Thinque, 2009), and "Aftershock" (2020). As a Brand Ambassador for Adobe and an awarded Keynote Speaker of the Year, Anders continues to influence and guide global brands through his compelling presentations and strategic insights.

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Anders Sörman-Nilsson Speaking Topics

2nd Renaissance

If digital disruption was the rehearsal for business model transformation, today’s convergence of technology, shifting expectations, and economic volatility has made change unavoidable. Organizations and individuals alike are navigating sustained uncertainty as long-held assumptions about work, value, and growth are being challenged.

The question is no longer whether transformation will occur, but how deliberately it will be shaped. What does the next phase of economic and social evolution look like, and how do leaders and organizations prepare for it?

Will legacy models reassert themselves, or are new norms emerging around flexibility, purpose, and performance? How will priorities shift in the way people spend, save, and invest their time and resources? Which technologies will deliver lasting value rather than short-term novelty? Will work continue to re-center around cities, distribute across networks, or evolve into entirely new forms? How will digital and physical experiences integrate, and what behaviors will define the future of commerce?

These are the questions shaping the next era of leadership, strategy, and human adaptation.

Seamless: Digital Adaptation and Human Transformation

How do organizations design customer experiences that move effortlessly across digital and physical environments?

In this thought-provoking keynote, Anders Sorman-Nilsson explores how intelligent technologies - particularly artificial intelligence and data-driven systems - are enabling brands to create more connected, intuitive, and human-centered experiences. Rather than treating technology as an end in itself, the focus is on how it can remove friction, enhance service, and deepen trust across every touchpoint.

Through contemporary case studies and practical insights from leading organisations, this presentation examines how forward-thinking brands are using technology to elevate customer experience, strengthen relationships, and deliver lasting value.

This tailored presentation provides:

  • A clear framework for designing seamless, end-to-end customer experiences

  • Insight into how intelligent technologies can simplify complexity and amplify human connection

  • Practical lessons from organizations successfully integrating digital and physical touchpoints

Digilogue Dynamics: How to Win the Digital Minds and Analogue Hearts of Tomorrow's Customers

As some organizations careen recklessly into the digital future and others are left behind by remaining steeped in the ways of old, thought leaders are coming to realize there is an important middle ground. Most often that’s where your customers and clients want you to be, the place where digital and analogue converge - the ‘digilogue’. In the digilogue it is understood that digital satisfies a customer’s mind while analogue soothes the heart.

KNOWING WHERE THIS PLACE IS DEMANDS:

  • An understanding of the parts of your business that simply cannot be allowed to go digital

  • An intimate knowledge of the customer experience, of the touch points that thrill them, that speak to their hearts and not their heads

  • An understanding of how your organization tells its story to its public

  • A recognition of the artisanal skill, or customer service, that keeps customers coming back

Every business must know where its middle ground lies, where the old-school artisan meets the efficiency and power of the future. This customized presentation will help your people find where that place is.

Waves of Change: Global Trends That Will Disrupt Your Existence

Waves of change are rolling towards us and you’d better be prepared. But how do you spot the waves, or identify what’s going on in the market? How do you sense the direction of the currents, or establish what it means for your business? And how do you best position yourself so you’re not washed away, or choose a market position and ride the wave?

The WAVES OF CHANGE THREATENING EVERY BUSINESS ARE:

  • Digital Disruption – managing the tension between the analogue and digital touch points

  • Media Madness – realizing that every company must think like a media company

Data Driven Dominance – working out how to turn data into competitive knowledge

THIS KEYNOTE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE FOLLOWING FORESIGHTS:

  • Which new markets you should target, and how to identify and engage them

  • How to step back and deconstruct your own business model to identify new, non-traditional partnerships

  • How to sort through the data storm to turn customer insight into intelligent and strategic business assets

  • How to build innovation strategy that disrupts your competitors

Anders Sörman-Nilsson Videos

Adobe Brand Ambassador and Futurist Keynote Speaker
What change will you make today?
Queensland Mining Industry Futurist and Keynote Speaker

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What topics does Anders Sörman-Nilsson speak about?

Anders Sörman-Nilsson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Creativity, Social Media, Business, Marketing, Communication, Negotiation, Futurism, Innovation, College, Technology, Leadership, European Heritage and Storytelling.

Where does Anders Sörman-Nilsson travel from?

Anders Sörman-Nilsson generally travels from Sydney, Australia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Anders Sörman-Nilsson?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Anders Sörman-Nilsson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Anders Sörman-Nilsson for your next private or corporate function.

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Anders Sörman-Nilsson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business Leadership, Creativity and Social Media. The estimated speaking fee range to book Anders Sörman-Nilsson for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Anders Sörman-Nilsson generally travels from Sydney, Australia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erik Qualman, Seth Mattison and Dr. Mark van Rijmenam. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Anders Sörman-Nilsson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 13/06/2026.

Anders Sörman-Nilsson Speaking Topics

  • 2nd Renaissance

    If digital disruption was the rehearsal for business model transformation, today’s convergence of technology, shifting expectations, and economic volatility has made change unavoidable. Organizations and individuals alike are navigating sustained uncertainty as long-held assumptions about work, value, and growth are being challenged.

    The question is no longer whether transformation will occur, but how deliberately it will be shaped. What does the next phase of economic and social evolution look like, and how do leaders and organizations prepare for it?

    Will legacy models reassert themselves, or are new norms emerging around flexibility, purpose, and performance? How will priorities shift in the way people spend, save, and invest their time and resources? Which technologies will deliver lasting value rather than short-term novelty? Will work continue to re-center around cities, distribute across networks, or evolve into entirely new forms? How will digital and physical experiences integrate, and what behaviors will define the future of commerce?

    These are the questions shaping the next era of leadership, strategy, and human adaptation.

  • Seamless: Digital Adaptation and Human Transformation

    How do organizations design customer experiences that move effortlessly across digital and physical environments?

    In this thought-provoking keynote, Anders Sorman-Nilsson explores how intelligent technologies - particularly artificial intelligence and data-driven systems - are enabling brands to create more connected, intuitive, and human-centered experiences. Rather than treating technology as an end in itself, the focus is on how it can remove friction, enhance service, and deepen trust across every touchpoint.

    Through contemporary case studies and practical insights from leading organisations, this presentation examines how forward-thinking brands are using technology to elevate customer experience, strengthen relationships, and deliver lasting value.

    This tailored presentation provides:

    • A clear framework for designing seamless, end-to-end customer experiences

    • Insight into how intelligent technologies can simplify complexity and amplify human connection

    • Practical lessons from organizations successfully integrating digital and physical touchpoints

  • Digilogue Dynamics: How to Win the Digital Minds and Analogue Hearts of Tomorrow's Customers

    As some organizations careen recklessly into the digital future and others are left behind by remaining steeped in the ways of old, thought leaders are coming to realize there is an important middle ground. Most often that’s where your customers and clients want you to be, the place where digital and analogue converge - the ‘digilogue’. In the digilogue it is understood that digital satisfies a customer’s mind while analogue soothes the heart.

    KNOWING WHERE THIS PLACE IS DEMANDS:

    • An understanding of the parts of your business that simply cannot be allowed to go digital

    • An intimate knowledge of the customer experience, of the touch points that thrill them, that speak to their hearts and not their heads

    • An understanding of how your organization tells its story to its public

    • A recognition of the artisanal skill, or customer service, that keeps customers coming back

    Every business must know where its middle ground lies, where the old-school artisan meets the efficiency and power of the future. This customized presentation will help your people find where that place is.

  • Waves of Change: Global Trends That Will Disrupt Your Existence

    Waves of change are rolling towards us and you’d better be prepared. But how do you spot the waves, or identify what’s going on in the market? How do you sense the direction of the currents, or establish what it means for your business? And how do you best position yourself so you’re not washed away, or choose a market position and ride the wave?

    The WAVES OF CHANGE THREATENING EVERY BUSINESS ARE:

    • Digital Disruption – managing the tension between the analogue and digital touch points

    • Media Madness – realizing that every company must think like a media company

    Data Driven Dominance – working out how to turn data into competitive knowledge

    THIS KEYNOTE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE FOLLOWING FORESIGHTS:

    • Which new markets you should target, and how to identify and engage them

    • How to step back and deconstruct your own business model to identify new, non-traditional partnerships

    • How to sort through the data storm to turn customer insight into intelligent and strategic business assets

    • How to build innovation strategy that disrupts your competitors

Anders Sörman-Nilsson Videos

Adobe Brand Ambassador and Futurist Keynote Speaker
What change will you make today?
Queensland Mining Industry Futurist and Keynote Speaker
Channel 7 Flashpoint: Artificial Intelligence with Anders Sörman-Nilsson
  • How do I book Anders Sörman-Nilsson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Anders Sörman-Nilsson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Anders Sörman-Nilsson, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Anders Sörman-Nilsson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Anders Sörman-Nilsson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Anders Sörman-Nilsson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Anders Sörman-Nilsson are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Anders Sörman-Nilsson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Anders Sörman-Nilsson speak about?

    Anders Sörman-Nilsson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Creativity, Social Media, Business, Marketing, Communication, Negotiation, Futurism, Innovation, College, Technology, Leadership, European Heritage and Storytelling.
  • Where does Anders Sörman-Nilsson travel from?

    Anders Sörman-Nilsson generally travels from Sydney, Australia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Anders Sörman-Nilsson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Anders Sörman-Nilsson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Anders Sörman-Nilsson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Anders Sörman-Nilsson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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