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.

Visit the comprehensive resource: speakersbureau.jimcarroll.com
Industry Expertise: "Call Jim Carroll"
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Extensive Research
Deep dive into industry trends, challenges, and opportunities
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Custom Content
Tailored presentations that speak directly to your audience
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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
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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