Speakers

• "Automation, AI & The Future of Work"
•  "A Great Time to Be a Human: Why No Machine Can Replace a Person"
• "Preparing for theJobs of Tomorrow"

TECHNO-OPTIMISM

• "The Fourth Age: Answering the Big Questions of Tomorrow"
• "The Next Seven Years"
• "Reasoned Optimism"
• "The Coming Golden Age of Humanity"
• "How to Innovate in a Rapidly Changing World"

BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP

•  "How to Innovate in a Rapidly Changing World"

TECHNOLOGY & EDUCATION

• "Education in the 21st Century"

I had the honor of booking Byron Reese as a speaker for the recent ESCA Summer Educational Conference, and his presentation titled “How to Innovate in a Rapidly Changing World” exceeded all expectations. As a futurist, author, and technologist, Byron captivated the audience with his unique insights and expertise, delivering one of the best sessions we have ever had.

Byron’s ability to bridge the gap between predicting future developments and guiding businesses to capitalize on them was exceptional. His exploration of how radical technological advancements create new multi-billion-dollar companies while dismantling old ones provided valuable insights that resonated with our attendees. It sparked thought-provoking discussions and emphasized the need for proactive preparation in the face of rapid change.

What set Byron’s talk apart was not only the insightful content he delivered but also his exceptional delivery style. His well-thought-out presentation and captivating storytelling held the audience’s attention from start to finish. It was evident that Byron’s years of experience as a speaker and his deep understanding of the subject matter contributed to the exceptional quality of his talk.

Having booked numerous speakers over the years, I can confidently say that Byron Reese is among the best. His ability to connect with the audience, deliver compelling content, and inspire us to embrace change and innovation was truly remarkable. The overwhelmingly positive response from our attendees is a testament to the impact Byron made on all who were present.

I highly recommend Byron Reese as a speaker for any organization seeking a captivating and thought-provoking session that challenges conventional thinking and inspires innovation. His expertise, passion for the subject matter, and engaging delivery style make him an invaluable addition to any event.

Thank you, Byron, for sharing your invaluable insights and making our conference an unforgettable experience.

Julie Kagy, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, Exhibition Services Contractors Association

Byron Reese was a hit at our latest meeting! His insights into how technological advancements could impact our collective future were interesting and thought-provoking to say the very least. Our attendees were discussing his presentation well after the meeting. Byron was excellent to work with leading up to the event. As a program planner, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with him well in advance of the meeting. He took the time to learn about our organization and customized his content to reflect our industry. He was professional, polished, and definitely a hit with our 200 municipal utility representatives!

Lauri Isaacson, WPPI ENERGY

At a time when tech finds itself in a tumultuous period, we were fortunate to have Byron speak to our team about the future of technology. His message was inspiring, hopeful, and optimistic. He delivered his talk with authenticity and passion. Simply put, he nailed it!

GLOBAL HEAD OF INDUSTRY, CONSUMER ELECTRONICS, GOOGLE

Byron's talk was spectacular. He took the time to speak with me in advance about our event and crafted a presentation that perfectly fit our theme. He kept the audience engaged throughout the thought-provoking topics he discussed as well as the visual images he included.

Kevin Houser P.E., DIRECTOR, IP STRATEGY, JOHNSON & JOHNSON, CORPORATE EVENTS

It was a pleasure having Byron Reese on our campus. Not only was his presentation to nearly 400 faculty stimulating and well-received, he also was personable and generous with his time in discussing ideas with faculty before and after the presentation. Byron's visionary approach ad dynamic style provided an instant connection with the audience.

Robert Neely, PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY, PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY

Byron Reese presented to our professional organization of about 200. Prior to the event, Byron conferred with me twice to construct a thorough understanding of the audience and my desires for the presentation. The ultimate delivery was a 45-minute talk that engaged my audience, making complex subjects not only relatable to the crowd but topical to their business environment. Byron delivered what he promised: a customized presentation that provided an insightful and uplifting backdrop to further discussion on technological trends. We look forward to working with Byron again!

Brent Nohogne, CPCU SOCIETY

We are so grateful for your time and speech last week. We received our member feedback and it was extremely positive. Thank you for all the effort you put into crafting something that fitted so well with our organization and our theme for the day.

Kelly Brough, PRESIDENT AND CEO, DENVER METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Byron Reese was a hit at our latest meeting! His insights into how technological advancements could impact our collective future were interesting and thought-provoking to say the very least. Our attendees were discussing his presentation well after the meeting. Byron was excellent to work with leading up to the event. As a program planner, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with him well in advance of the meeting. He took the time to learn about our organization and customized his content to reflect our industry. He was professional, polished, and definitely a hit with our 200 municipal utility representatives!

Frank Thom, GLOBAL HEAD OF INDUSTRY, CONSUMER ELECTRONICS, GOOGLE

Byron kicked-off our event with a great, future-focused Keynote presentation, giving us his predictions for technology’s influence on small business lending. Attendees enjoyed his well-informed outlook for our industry and continued the conversation for the duration of the conference. Both engaging and informative, I would recommend Byron as a speaker for anyone hosting a similar event.

Curtis C., VP Marketing for Orion First, host of the Small Business Lending Forum

Byron was awesome! His session has gotten very positive feedback on our post-meeting survey, and it’s been fun to hear references to his presentation come up in meetings over the past week. And as a communicator I’m still in awe of his deck. So awesome!

Sarah. S., JP Morgan

Infinite Progress is a prophetic book that deserves to be widely read. Drawing on Byron Reese's insights about both technology and history, its energetic optimism about the future is a wonderful inspiration.

Stephen Wolfram, Founder & CEO, Wolfram Research, creator of Mathematica & A New Kind of Science, and creator of Wolfram|Alpha

As the closing speaker at the Wolfram Data Summit, Byron Reese was not something the conference expected. Byron took the audience for a ride into his future. As an astrophysicist and a data scientist I often think about the future, but I was struck about Byron’s precise dissection of how our future is and will be determined by the data that is already starting to shape our lives: our self-generated data. Byron’s vibrant and precise delivery painted in everyone’s mind a picture of the positive future we all thought was likely but perhaps unreachable. Byron dared everyone, including himself, to make this future possible, and led us on a journey of discovery we never wanted to end.

Dr. Alberto Conti, Archive Scientist, STSI

Byron presents his vision of the future: humanity advancing subconsciously via our seamless integration with technology. Every heartbeat becomes a data point bringing us one step closer to unlocking the mysteries of humankind. Every person’s life contributes to the greater good, simply through the act of living. I found his talk to be highly enthusiastic, visually engaging, and hopeful.

Allison Kawa, Founder, Social Sonar

Thanks for you and your team’s effort in making our August Chapter Meeting a big success. Byron Reese provided a fast-paced innovative approach to how quickly changes are happening and strategies to help us understand and navigate our way through the maze. He was interesting and engaging, and the attendees commented on the fact that he provided a fresh perspective to change. He was also very optimistic on the future.

Renee M., President, PCMA Gulf States Chapter, VP Strategic Alliances, Dallas CVB

Byron delivered a fabulous keynote presentation at our signature annual event. His speech was thought-provoking, engaging, and uplifting. I heard many, many compliments from guests.

Laura S. Eppler, Director of Marketing, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania

All the feedback I’ve had on Byron was that he was great!  We haven’t tallied all the evals yet, but I thought he did a very good job.  People particularly like his optimism, which isn’t something we see that much from tech gurus.  He was also a pleasure to work with.

Staffing Industry Analysts

Thank you so much for making all this happen - this group was in awe. I’ve never seen a more diverse crowd so engaged - and they are obsessed (they’ll be talking about this for a long time). It was such a relevant topic and he is so kind.

Alex H., Senior Executive Assistant, Talroo

Byron’s presentation went extremely well! We have very basic paper surveys that we give out onsite, followed by a more in-depth survey following a week after. From the paper surveys that were filled out Byron received very high marks – 3 out of 4 or 4 out of 4 was what I saw with a few write in comments being:

• “Fascinating last speaker.”
• “Thanks for the great thought-provoking technology-based content.”
• “Final speaker was thought provoking and very very interesting!”

So I don’t think we could have asked for anything better!!

Jill Newman, EDUCATION & EVENTS COORDINATOR, Industrial Fabrics Association International

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