ROGER SPITZ
QUICK HIGHLIGHTS
- President of Techistential
- Author of ‘The Definitive Guide to Thriving on Disruption’
- Chairman of the Disruptive Futures Institute
- Former Global Head of Technology M&A at BNP Paribas
- World Expert on Existential Risks & Strategic Foresight

CATEGORIES
- AI Strategy
- Business Disruption
- Strategic Foresight
- Complexity Science
- Decision Making
- Existential Risk
- Leadership
- Technology M&A
- Governance
- Future of Finance
- Innovation
HOME LOCATION
San Francisco, USA
BIOGRAPHY
Roger Spitz is a world-renowned futurist, bestselling author, and a leading authority on decision-making under uncertainty. As the President of Techistential and Chairman of the Disruptive Futures Institute, Roger advises global leaders, boards, and Fortune 500 organizations on how to build “Existential Foresight” to navigate a world defined by radical disruption. With a background as the former Global Head of Technology M&A for BNP Paribas, Roger brings a unique financial and strategic rigor to the field of futurism, helping organizations bridge the gap between emerging technological signals and long-term value creation.
The author of the landmark multi-volume series ‘The Definitive Guide to Thriving on Disruption,’ Roger’s work is considered a definitive roadmap for the “AAA” world (Asymmetric, Accelerated, and Aleatory). His mission is to help leaders dismantle linear thinking and embrace complexity science and “Antifragility” to thrive in the 21st century. Roger is a member of the Association of Professional Futurists and a regular contributor to major global forums, where he shares his frameworks for anticipating existential risks and identifying the opportunities hidden within chaos.
With decades of experience advising on multi-billion dollar technology deals, Roger’s ability to analyze the implications of Artificial Intelligence, automation, and organizational design is unparalleled. He has a proven track record of helping executive teams move from a reactive posture to an “Anticipatory” state, ensuring they remain relevant in an era of exponential change. His insights are trusted by respected organizations across the globe, from high-growth tech firms to government bodies seeking to future-proof their governance models.
Regularly featured in global media for his provocative and deeply researched perspectives, Roger’s mission is to empower individuals and organizations to own their future. He is a sought-after international keynote speaker and lecturer who provides the critical strategic perspective required for the next decade of progress. Whether coaching CEOs or advising government ministers, Roger’s approach remains grounded in the reality of disruption and a relentless drive toward building resilient, regenerative systems.
PRIMARY TOPICS
Roger Spitz is one of the world’s most precise futurist keynote speakers, renowned for helping audiences “Thrive on Disruption” with confidence and strategy.
His primary speaking topics include the future of decision-making, AI strategy, complexity science, and existential foresight. Drawing on his deep expertise in Technology M&A, Roger speaks about how organizations can navigate global risks, the mechanics of disruptive innovation, and how to build antifragile business models that succeed in unpredictable environments.
Roger helps audiences understand how emerging technologies and societal shifts will fundamentally transform business, leadership, and the future of competition.
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