Gerd Leonhard is a leading global futurist and humanist who has spent over two decades helping millions of people “imagine the future.” As the CEO of The Futures Agency in Zurich, Gerd has advised over 300 world-leading organizations—including Google, Microsoft, Accenture, and the European Commission—on how to navigate a world of exponential technological growth while remaining centered on human values.

Gerd is the author of the critically acclaimed book ‘Technology vs. Humanity’, a manifesto for digital ethics that has been translated into over 15 languages. He is widely recognized for his cinematic and provocative keynote style, using high-impact visuals and storytelling to move beyond dystopian narratives. His core philosophy revolves around the idea that the next 20 years will bring more change than the previous 300, and that “humanity will change more in the next 20 years than in all of previous history.”

With a background as a professional musician and internet entrepreneur, Gerd brings a unique perspective to the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. He is a prominent voice in the “Sustainable Future” movement, arguing that our future depends not just on technological prowess, but on our ability to prioritize human happiness, ethics, and planetary health. His mission is to shift the global conversation toward “The Good Future”—a world where technology serves people, not the other way around.