John Sanei

John Sanei

Keynote Speaker: Futures Strategist & Global Expert at Singularity; Faculty at Duke CE University and Bestselling Author of "Who Do We Become? Step Boldly Into Our Strange New World"

John Sanei Biography

John Sanei is a futurist, business strategist, international keynote speaker, and a 5x bestselling author. He is also a global expert at Singularity University, a faculty member at Duke Corporate Education, an associate partner at the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies, a 4x TEDx speaker, and a co-host of the award-winning business podcast – "The Expansive."

He is dedicated to changing the narrative around our uncertain, A.I-disrupted future from anxiety and overwhelm – to confidence, clarity, and creativity.

Brands that trust Sanei include Coca-Cola, Dayforce, Dell, EY, Mastercard, Microsoft, Oracle, PepsiCo, PwC, Reuters, SAP, Siemens, Unilever, Visa and Workday - amongst many others. He has shared the stage with Yuval Harari, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Robin Sharma, and other luminaries of our time.

Sanei has helped countless organizations:

  • prepare for the future of work and the impact of artificial intelligence on business
  • develop strategies to elevate leadership
  • create workplace cultures that are motivating, adaptable, agile, and welcoming of change
  • increase sales
  • catalyze business success in disrupted times.

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John Sanei Speaking Topics

A.I Frontiers: Adaptive Leadership in the Age of A.I

Leadership today is not about having the answers. It is about knowing how to stay aware, ask better questions, and navigate complexity with clarity. As A.I begins to transform how we work, decide, and interact, leaders are being called to evolve.

This keynote explores how adaptive leadership can unlock not only better decisions but stronger cultures, more resilient teams, and a deeper sense of strategic confidence. It demystifies A.I in a practical and empowering way, showing leaders how to integrate technology into their thinking without losing their human edge. With real-world examples and actionable insights, this talk is designed for decision-makers who want to lead with intelligence, not overwhelm.

Three Takeaways:

  • Learn how to integrate A.I into leadership thinking without technical overwhelm
  • Shift from control-based leadership to adaptability and awareness
  • Understand how to create clarity in uncertainty through lateral strategy

Audience: Boards, Executives, Senior Leadership

Human Intelligence Amplified: Building the Adaptive Workforce

The workforce of tomorrow is not just more skilled or more digital. It is more human. As AI takes on more of the technical load, what becomes valuable are the things only humans can do: think laterally, build trust, imagine new outcomes, and adapt emotionally. This keynote explores how organizations can develop future-fit teams that are not just efficient, but truly adaptive. It shows how to blend human creativity with AI intelligence, creating a rhythm where people and technology complement each other. Rather than resisting AI or blindly embracing it, this talk encourages leaders to build workplaces where innovation, collaboration, and humanity can scale together.

Three Takeaways:

  • Discover how to build teams that thrive alongside A.I, not beneath it
  • Activate lateral creativity and emotional agility across the workforce
  • Bridge skills, systems, and culture into a unified future-ready strategy

Audience: CHROs, L&D Teams, Leadership, Innovation Leads

Trans-for-Motion: Designing Organizations That Can Think and Move

Most organizations were built for stability. But we are now living in a world that rewards agility, speed, and fluidity. This keynote dives deep into the future of organizational design and what it means to create structures that can think, evolve, and adapt in real time. It is no longer about hierarchy or efficiency alone. It is about creating environments where decision-making is decentralized, creativity is systemized, and growth is embedded in the structure itself. With a mix of philosophy and practical frameworks, this talk is designed for leaders who want to future-proof their organizations by rethinking how their people, teams, and systems are wired to operate.

Three Takeaways: - Understand how to shift from static hierarchy to adaptive design - Learn principles of structural intelligence and organizational flow - Reframe agility from buzzword to operational advantage

Audience: C-Suite, Strategy Leaders, Transformation Officers

Rewiring the Workplace: How to Evolve in a Nonlinear World

The future is not linear, and neither should our organizations be. In this keynote, we explore how to rewire the workplace for a world that is changing faster than ever. Traditional systems struggle under pressure because they are built for predictability. What we need instead are living systems that can adapt, grow, and respond in real time. This talk offers a new lens on how to evolve workplace culture, processes, and structures so they become responsive rather than reactive. From emotional coherence to agile environments, it breaks down what it really takes to build organizations that are not just efficient, but also intelligent, humane, and future-ready.

Three Takeaways:

  • Reframe the workplace from machine to living system
  • Learn how to support adaptability without chaos
  • Discover cultural signals that unlock resilience and responsiveness

Audience: Executives, People and Culture Leaders, Change Managers

Lift Off: Activating High Performance in a Shifting World

The definition of performance is changing. It is no longer about hustle or pushing harder. It is about intelligent energy, focused execution, and knowing when to rest as much as when to rise. This keynote reframes high performance through a future-fit lens—where leaders and teams achieve more by aligning effort with purpose and presence. It brings together neuroscience, mindset strategy, and energy design to build cultures of sustainable excellence. Whether you lead a high-growth team or are navigating major change, this talk gives you the tools to create performance that lasts and leadership that lifts.

Three Takeaways:

  • Redefine high performance beyond output and exhaustion
  • Master the balance between speed, strategy, and sustainability
  • Cultivate individual and team-level peak states without burnout

Audience: Leadership, High-Performance Teams, Sales and Operations

John Sanei Videos

John Sanei Sizzle Reel 2025
John Sanei - Future Forward Middle East

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How much does it cost to book John Sanei for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for John Sanei, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book John Sanei are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire John Sanei, 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 John Sanei speak about?

John Sanei is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, Business, Business Leadership, Business Consulting, Podcast Host, Author, Technology, Neuroscience, Psychology, Social Sciences, Digital Transformation, Futurism, E-Commerce, Business Authors, Future of Work and Mental Health.

Where does John Sanei travel from?

John Sanei generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for John Sanei?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Sanei 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 John Sanei 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 John Sanei 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?

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John Sanei is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Artificial Intelligence, Leadership and Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Sanei for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. John Sanei generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Zack Kass, Eric Boles and Daymond John. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Sanei for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 21/01/2026.

John Sanei Speaking Topics

  • A.I Frontiers: Adaptive Leadership in the Age of A.I

    Leadership today is not about having the answers. It is about knowing how to stay aware, ask better questions, and navigate complexity with clarity. As A.I begins to transform how we work, decide, and interact, leaders are being called to evolve.

    This keynote explores how adaptive leadership can unlock not only better decisions but stronger cultures, more resilient teams, and a deeper sense of strategic confidence. It demystifies A.I in a practical and empowering way, showing leaders how to integrate technology into their thinking without losing their human edge. With real-world examples and actionable insights, this talk is designed for decision-makers who want to lead with intelligence, not overwhelm.

    Three Takeaways:

    • Learn how to integrate A.I into leadership thinking without technical overwhelm
    • Shift from control-based leadership to adaptability and awareness
    • Understand how to create clarity in uncertainty through lateral strategy

    Audience: Boards, Executives, Senior Leadership

  • Human Intelligence Amplified: Building the Adaptive Workforce

    The workforce of tomorrow is not just more skilled or more digital. It is more human. As AI takes on more of the technical load, what becomes valuable are the things only humans can do: think laterally, build trust, imagine new outcomes, and adapt emotionally. This keynote explores how organizations can develop future-fit teams that are not just efficient, but truly adaptive. It shows how to blend human creativity with AI intelligence, creating a rhythm where people and technology complement each other. Rather than resisting AI or blindly embracing it, this talk encourages leaders to build workplaces where innovation, collaboration, and humanity can scale together.

    Three Takeaways:

    • Discover how to build teams that thrive alongside A.I, not beneath it
    • Activate lateral creativity and emotional agility across the workforce
    • Bridge skills, systems, and culture into a unified future-ready strategy

    Audience: CHROs, L&D Teams, Leadership, Innovation Leads

  • Trans-for-Motion: Designing Organizations That Can Think and Move

    Most organizations were built for stability. But we are now living in a world that rewards agility, speed, and fluidity. This keynote dives deep into the future of organizational design and what it means to create structures that can think, evolve, and adapt in real time. It is no longer about hierarchy or efficiency alone. It is about creating environments where decision-making is decentralized, creativity is systemized, and growth is embedded in the structure itself. With a mix of philosophy and practical frameworks, this talk is designed for leaders who want to future-proof their organizations by rethinking how their people, teams, and systems are wired to operate.

    Three Takeaways: - Understand how to shift from static hierarchy to adaptive design - Learn principles of structural intelligence and organizational flow - Reframe agility from buzzword to operational advantage

    Audience: C-Suite, Strategy Leaders, Transformation Officers

  • Rewiring the Workplace: How to Evolve in a Nonlinear World

    The future is not linear, and neither should our organizations be. In this keynote, we explore how to rewire the workplace for a world that is changing faster than ever. Traditional systems struggle under pressure because they are built for predictability. What we need instead are living systems that can adapt, grow, and respond in real time. This talk offers a new lens on how to evolve workplace culture, processes, and structures so they become responsive rather than reactive. From emotional coherence to agile environments, it breaks down what it really takes to build organizations that are not just efficient, but also intelligent, humane, and future-ready.

    Three Takeaways:

    • Reframe the workplace from machine to living system
    • Learn how to support adaptability without chaos
    • Discover cultural signals that unlock resilience and responsiveness

    Audience: Executives, People and Culture Leaders, Change Managers

  • Lift Off: Activating High Performance in a Shifting World

    The definition of performance is changing. It is no longer about hustle or pushing harder. It is about intelligent energy, focused execution, and knowing when to rest as much as when to rise. This keynote reframes high performance through a future-fit lens—where leaders and teams achieve more by aligning effort with purpose and presence. It brings together neuroscience, mindset strategy, and energy design to build cultures of sustainable excellence. Whether you lead a high-growth team or are navigating major change, this talk gives you the tools to create performance that lasts and leadership that lifts.

    Three Takeaways:

    • Redefine high performance beyond output and exhaustion
    • Master the balance between speed, strategy, and sustainability
    • Cultivate individual and team-level peak states without burnout

    Audience: Leadership, High-Performance Teams, Sales and Operations

John Sanei Videos

John Sanei Sizzle Reel 2025
John Sanei - Future Forward Middle East
  • How do I book John Sanei to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like John Sanei 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 John Sanei, 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 John Sanei or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book John Sanei for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for John Sanei, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book John Sanei are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire John Sanei, 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 John Sanei speak about?

  • Where does John Sanei travel from?

    John Sanei generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for John Sanei?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Sanei 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 John Sanei 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 John Sanei 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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