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Chris Riddell

Chris Riddell

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Human Futurist & Optimist; Expert in Digital Disruption, Resilient Leadership & Business Innovation

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Chris Riddell Biography

Chris Riddell is an award-winning and industry recognized human futurist, forensic optimist, and energizing catalyst.

Driven by the real world, by humanity, and by ‘the now’, Riddell makes sense of the uncomfortable and challenging world of ‘the future’ and makes the case for excitement, motivation and optimism.

And there’s never been a more critical time for optimism — but moreover, optimism with rigor. Riddell’s obsession with data, detail and insights — making unique connections and unlocking new perspectives — forms a compelling case for a future that will be better than today.

This obsession with the future — and ‘the now’ that shapes it — has powered Riddell’s thinking, and his career, for 15 years. Having lived across the globe and working for some of the largest and influential businesses and brands on the planet, Riddell has honed his ability to spot and track global patterns and unlocking opportunities in the increasingly disrupted digital world we live in.

Riddell’s approach sits at the intersection of rigor and insight — and heart and energy. Taking what we know — and fear — about our world today and tomorrow and encouraging changes in attitudes, beliefs, perceptions and mindsets… all wrapped up in awesome entertainment and showmanship.

This is the power of the live Chris Riddell experience. It’s real, relatable, relevant, and revelatory.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Chris Riddell and other top speakers and celebrities.

Chris Riddell Speaking Topics

BUSINESS BEYOND 2030

It’s never too soon to prepare your business for the world of tomorrow. The speed of change we’re experiencing is altering every facet of our lives—and this dramatically different world requires a shift in thinking and a fresh perspective on business, on leadership and on our global community.

So, let’s prepare ourselves today for this new world by immersing our businesses and our teams in the critical factors that have the power to affect how we do business today and how we evolve and thrive towards the future.

THE NEW CUSTOMER

WHAT WILL THE CUSTOMER OF 2030 LOOK LIKE… THINK LIKE… BEHAVE LIKE? AND CAN WE PREDICT THEIR NEEDS BEFORE EVEN THEY KNOW WHAT THEY WANT?

The ‘future of customer’ is a story of data, real-time information and radical experience transformation. And in a post-pandemic era it is more important than ever to deeply understand the genetic construct of your customer and their continually evolving needs.

Generation Alpha—the “children of the millennials”—are already guiding many of the purchasing decisions within their families. They are expected to be the longest-living and the wealthiest generation to have ever lived. This will be the most diverse, demanding and tech saturated generation we’ve ever seen, and we need to understand who they are—and what’s important to them—right now.

REINVENTED BUSINESS

WHEN OUR ‘BUSINESS AS USUAL’ IS ANYTHING BUT… HOW CAN WE CONTINUE TO GROW, THRIVE AND INNOVATE? WHAT COULD INCREDIBLE BUSINESS LOOK LIKE AMIDST THE INCREDIBLY UNUSUAL?

COVID-19 has been the biggest stress test for business and the global economy in living memory. But while it is undoubtedly challenging many businesses to find different, smarter, more connected ways of operating, surviving and connecting with their audiences—it’s also revealing pockets of startling ingenuity and resilience—sometimes in the most unlikely places.

Let’s discover and uncover the diversifications, innovations and strategies that some of the world’s most exciting businesses have employed to ensure that they’re riding the wave of reinvention—while not being drowned in the process.

RESILIENT LEADERSHIP

WITH THE WORLD AT A PRECIPICE, HOW CAN BUSINESS LEADERS REINVENT THEMSELVES AND EMBRACE REAL-TIME DECISION MAKING FOR THE CHALLENGES AHEAD?

The need for leadership invigoration has never been more urgent. Leaders are navigating a dynamic, fast-paced digital age, and working within this environment demands leaders make decisions more quickly, agilely and across virtual landscapes.

The global community is shrinking, and reliance on high-performing, collaborative teams is more critical than ever. And in turn, leaders will need to evolve their understanding of human behaviour and the human brain through neuroleadership which will help create more effective leadership, better change management and drive positive behaviours.

FUTURE TRUST

HOW CAN WE BUILD ENDURING CONSUMER TRUST IN AN AGE WHERE WE GAIN DIGITAL LEVERAGE BY MERELY PUSHING THE “ENTER” KEY?

Trust, in its simplest form has been the cornerstone of our civilisation for 10,000 years. It’s the glue that holds everything together—it’s what makes people feel safe, feel connected and feel like they belong.

But what role does trust play in our digital lives? With recent events contributing to the decline in levels of trust in major public and private institutions across much of the world, we need to invest in—and understand—the increasing human need for digital trust.

And with the proliferation of new trust-enabling technologies—transforming how trust is built, facilitated and maintained in our digital age—the transformation and instruct importance of trust in our world has never been more important.

Chris Riddell Videos

Will AI become more SUPERIOR than HUMANITY?
Chris Riddell: HITEC Minneapolis 2019 Opening Keynote Speaker

How do I book Chris Riddell to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Chris Riddell 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 Chris Riddell, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Chris Riddell or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Chris Riddell for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Chris Riddell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chris Riddell are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chris Riddell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Chris Riddell speak about?

Chris Riddell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Marketing, Futurism, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Technology and E-Commerce.

Where does Chris Riddell travel from?

Chris Riddell generally travels from Melbourne, Australia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Chris Riddell?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chris Riddell 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Chris Riddell 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 Chris Riddell 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.


Chris Riddell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Marketing, Futurism and Innovation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chris Riddell for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Chris Riddell generally travels from Melbourne, Australia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are R "Ray" Wang, Scott Amyx and Erik Qualman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chris Riddell for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/10/2024.

Chris Riddell Speaking Topics

  • BUSINESS BEYOND 2030

    It’s never too soon to prepare your business for the world of tomorrow. The speed of change we’re experiencing is altering every facet of our lives—and this dramatically different world requires a shift in thinking and a fresh perspective on business, on leadership and on our global community.

    So, let’s prepare ourselves today for this new world by immersing our businesses and our teams in the critical factors that have the power to affect how we do business today and how we evolve and thrive towards the future.

  • THE NEW CUSTOMER

    WHAT WILL THE CUSTOMER OF 2030 LOOK LIKE… THINK LIKE… BEHAVE LIKE? AND CAN WE PREDICT THEIR NEEDS BEFORE EVEN THEY KNOW WHAT THEY WANT?

    The ‘future of customer’ is a story of data, real-time information and radical experience transformation. And in a post-pandemic era it is more important than ever to deeply understand the genetic construct of your customer and their continually evolving needs.

    Generation Alpha—the “children of the millennials”—are already guiding many of the purchasing decisions within their families. They are expected to be the longest-living and the wealthiest generation to have ever lived. This will be the most diverse, demanding and tech saturated generation we’ve ever seen, and we need to understand who they are—and what’s important to them—right now.

  • REINVENTED BUSINESS

    WHEN OUR ‘BUSINESS AS USUAL’ IS ANYTHING BUT… HOW CAN WE CONTINUE TO GROW, THRIVE AND INNOVATE? WHAT COULD INCREDIBLE BUSINESS LOOK LIKE AMIDST THE INCREDIBLY UNUSUAL?

    COVID-19 has been the biggest stress test for business and the global economy in living memory. But while it is undoubtedly challenging many businesses to find different, smarter, more connected ways of operating, surviving and connecting with their audiences—it’s also revealing pockets of startling ingenuity and resilience—sometimes in the most unlikely places.

    Let’s discover and uncover the diversifications, innovations and strategies that some of the world’s most exciting businesses have employed to ensure that they’re riding the wave of reinvention—while not being drowned in the process.

  • RESILIENT LEADERSHIP

    WITH THE WORLD AT A PRECIPICE, HOW CAN BUSINESS LEADERS REINVENT THEMSELVES AND EMBRACE REAL-TIME DECISION MAKING FOR THE CHALLENGES AHEAD?

    The need for leadership invigoration has never been more urgent. Leaders are navigating a dynamic, fast-paced digital age, and working within this environment demands leaders make decisions more quickly, agilely and across virtual landscapes.

    The global community is shrinking, and reliance on high-performing, collaborative teams is more critical than ever. And in turn, leaders will need to evolve their understanding of human behaviour and the human brain through neuroleadership which will help create more effective leadership, better change management and drive positive behaviours.

  • FUTURE TRUST

    HOW CAN WE BUILD ENDURING CONSUMER TRUST IN AN AGE WHERE WE GAIN DIGITAL LEVERAGE BY MERELY PUSHING THE “ENTER” KEY?

    Trust, in its simplest form has been the cornerstone of our civilisation for 10,000 years. It’s the glue that holds everything together—it’s what makes people feel safe, feel connected and feel like they belong.

    But what role does trust play in our digital lives? With recent events contributing to the decline in levels of trust in major public and private institutions across much of the world, we need to invest in—and understand—the increasing human need for digital trust.

    And with the proliferation of new trust-enabling technologies—transforming how trust is built, facilitated and maintained in our digital age—the transformation and instruct importance of trust in our world has never been more important.

Chris Riddell Videos

Will AI become more SUPERIOR than HUMANITY?
Chris Riddell: HITEC Minneapolis 2019 Opening Keynote Speaker
  • How do I book Chris Riddell to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Chris Riddell 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 Chris Riddell, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Chris Riddell or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Chris Riddell for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Chris Riddell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chris Riddell are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chris Riddell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Chris Riddell speak about?

    Chris Riddell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Marketing, Futurism, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Technology and E-Commerce.
  • Where does Chris Riddell travel from?

    Chris Riddell generally travels from Melbourne, Australia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Chris Riddell?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chris Riddell 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Chris Riddell 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 Chris Riddell 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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