Futurist Jim Carroll
The World's Leading Futurist On Innovation And Growth

For over 30 years, Jim has guided the world's most iconic brands through transformation, economic volatility, and industry upheaval.

Futurist Jim Carroll

A (Re)Introduction
to Leading Authorities
Leading Authorities has booked Jim into many events since 2004, with first events arranged by Marina Hair, Tony Berardo, and Rainey Foster.

Since that time, he seems to have fallen off the radar as new agents have come into the organization, a flood of new speakers has arrived, and as the industry has become more complex.


As a non-exclusive speaker, Jim knows the focus tends toward exclusives—but with recent outreach, this seemed the perfect moment to reintroduce himself.
A Long History
with Leading Authorities

Jim has been featured on the Leading Authorities website for years,
establishing a strong partnership in the speaking industry.

30+ Years as a
Mainstage Speaker
Focus Areas

Trends and innovation for corporate audiences

Client Pedigree

NASA, Disney, PGA, Pfizer, World Bank, Wall Street Journal

Specialization

CEO-level offsites on niche industry topics

Client / Customer Events

Dozens of tech & corporate events on specialized topics

Aligning to Tomorrow, Today

"Futurist Jim Carroll is on a mission to help organizations understand how to align to tomorrow, today. He delivers the actionable foresight and industry-specific trends that leadership teams need to master the future. This insight is presented in a customized, high-energy keynote that inspires immediate action."

Navigating a Volatile Economy

The speaking industry faces disquieting signs in today's wild economic climate.

Jim works hard to help bureaus explore options and identify where he fits into client proposals.

His extensive bureau partner page provides all the tools needed: speaking topics, videos, bios, fees, and more.

Industry Expertise: "Call Jim Carroll"
01
Extensive Research

Deep dive into industry trends, challenges, and opportunities

02
Custom Content

Tailored presentations that speak directly to your audience

03
Industry Pages

Dedicated resources for each sector with client lists and topics

The inside secret at many bureaus: if you have a niche industry topic, call Jim Carroll—he can do it.

Easy-to-Access Industry Resources
Examples!

Each page features industry-specific content, client lists, and relevant topics—with more being built continuously.

Deep Industry Track
Record Example:
Insurance Industry Expertise

Jim has headlined insurance events for 30+ years, including keynotes for Manulife, SunLife, New York Life, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, RBC Insurance, Cigna, Hartford Life, Farmers, MetLife, Lincoln Financial, and many more.

He's even addressed private, invite-only events with CIOs, CFOs, and CTOs from Allianz, XL Insurance, Travellers, Zurich, Allstate, AXA, MetLife, CNA, Lloyds of London, Liberty Mutual, State Farm, Progressive, USAA, and Geico.

Automotive & Transportation
IRU World Congress, Oman

Opened conference for 3,000+ global transportation representatives on intelligent, hyperconnected highways and infrastructure.

Mercedes Benz, Detroit

Explored massive industry disruption: self-driving cars, electric vehicles, and the sharing economy.

Volvo/Mac Trucks

Addressed autonomous technologies, intelligent infrastructure, and predictive diagnostics transforming the trucking industry.

Finance, Banking & Insurance Leadership
Zurich Insurance, Switzerland

AI risks and post-pandemic acceleration for corporate risk managers

Blackrock, San Francisco

Future of global economy and emerging growth industries

New York Life

"The Jetsons Have Arrived 50 Years Early" theme launch

Government & Global Impact
3,400
Attendees

World Government Summit, Dubai

60+
Countries

Represented at the summit

3
NASA Events

Speaking to top scientists and astronauts

Jim shared the agenda with the head of the IMF and Prime Ministers of France and India, discussing accelerated change and the future role of government.

Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Innovation
Icon PLC, Dublin

AI-enabled transformation for the company managing Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine trials

Pfizer, Paris

Genomic science, gene therapy, and healthcare virtualization trends

World Pharma Congress

21st-century medicine and transformative healthcare change

Manufacturing & Industrial Transformation
International Finance Corporation, Morocco

Economic development through accelerating manufacturing: 3D printing, new materials, logistics changes

Manufacturing in America Summit

Moore's Law, acceleration, and self-driving vehicle impact in Detroit's automotive sector

General Dynamics / Northrop Grumman

Emerging opportunities in energy, environment, healthcare, and infrastructure

Media, Entertainment & Sports Excellence
PGA of America

Opened PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, speaking after Lee Trevino and before Bubba Watson on technology trends in golf

Wall Street Journal

Led discussion on sweeping transformative trends with visionaries and startups

Walt Disney Corporation

Consumer trends and innovation methodologies in entertainment, retail, and consumer goods

Professional Services Leadership
1
KPMG Ireland, Dublin

1,100+ professional staff on disruptive AI opportunities at their $200M AI hub

2
e-Recruitment Congress, Belgium

Workforce transformation: career obsolescence, skill timing, and lifestyle dominance

3
Baker McKenzie

Future legal issues for Fortune 500 corporate counsel: IP, IoT, and accelerated innovation risks

Retail & Consumer Products
Godiva Chocolates

Global retail trends for 50 executives from 18 countries: consumer behavior, Amazon impact, mobile devices

The GAP, San Francisco

Key trends redefining the future of retail at global headquarters

Yum! Brands

Innovation and growth strategies for KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut in challenging economy

Technology Giants & Innovation
Microsoft Canada

2,000+ executives on AI, robotics, IoT, and augmented reality

Nikon, Tokyo

100th anniversary keynote on disruption and innovation

Whirlpool, Chicago

IoT impact as company transitions to high-tech appliances

Global Innovation Forums
300
CEOs

McKay CEO Forum on disruption and industry transformation

600
Executives

Swiss Innovation Forum closing keynote on rethinking innovation

3,000
Attendees

World Congress on Quality on high-velocity innovation

Highlight Reel

Experience Jim Carroll's dynamic keynotes and insights on innovation, future trends, and disruptive change in action.

Watch Jim Carroll's Highlight Reel
Ready to Transform Your Client Events?

Jim Carroll brings three decades of experience guiding iconic brands through transformation. His customized, high-energy keynotes deliver actionable foresight that inspires immediate action.

Extensive Research

Deep industry customization

Global Experience

Proven track record worldwide

Actionable Insights

Strategies for immediate impact

Bureau Partner

30 year track record wtih global bureaus