Richard Yonck
Global Futurist
WA, USRichard Yonck is a global futurist, consultant, and best-selling author. He helps businesses and audiences explore future change today so they can make better decisions about tomorrow.
Recognized globally for his ongoing research at the nexus of artificial and human intelligence, Richard has been helping audiences and businesses better understand the implications of exponential progress for decades— all while asking the question: What kind of future do we really want?
Drawing from a wealth of hands-on experience in technology, media and consultancy — from systems analysis and science writing to founding a futures consulting firm — Richard translates deep technical understanding into vivid foresight, exploring how advances in AI, healthcare, automation and workforce issues, quantum technologies, agritech, hybrid intelligence, and next-generation biotech will shape business, society, and personal identity. All while maintaining a human-centric focus on how we build the world of tomorrow.
As a keynote speaker and advisor, Richard has engaged audiences all over the world. His diverse list of clients includes Fortune 500 multinationals, governments, institutions, top universities and NGOs, such as Microsoft, Amazon, Samsung, Xerox, Naturipe, Fast Company, Atotech, U.S. State Department, UNDP, NATO, Georgetown University, and many others. Speaking at international conferences and industry summits, he offers a unique, deeply informed vantage point on emerging technologies and strategic futures.
Richard’s presentations — described by attendees as “awe-inspiring,” “passionate,” and “mind-blowing” — are grounded in rigorous analysis and delivered with clarity and urgency. He assists businesses, governments, and organizations in anticipating coming disruptions and building resilience — not by defending the status quo, but by helping to shape a future that aligns technological possibility with human values.
As a leading expert in emerging technologies and trends, Richard has written for top publications such as Scientific American, Fast Company, World Future Review, GeekWire, Salon, and American Cinematographer. His work has been featured and quoted in publications such as Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The New York Times, BBC News, Wired, Puget Sound Business Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, and many more. He also regularly appears on radio programs and podcasts.
Richard is the author of two internationally-acclaimed nonfiction books — Future Minds and Heart of the Machine — that examine not only what machines will become, but how humanity could be transformed as a result as well. In Heart of the Machine, he explores machines capable of perceiving and influencing human emotion; in Future Minds he peers further ahead into a world where intelligence — artificial and human — evolves together. His latest science-fiction thriller, Mindstock explores some of these technologies through a very different lens, in order to better anticipate other possible futures.
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Recognized globally for his ongoing research at the nexus of artificial and human intelligence, Richard has been helping audiences and businesses better understand the implications of exponential progress for decades— all while asking the question: What kind of future do we really want?
Drawing from a wealth of hands-on experience in technology, media and consultancy — from systems analysis and science writing to founding a futures consulting firm — Richard translates deep technical understanding into vivid foresight, exploring how advances in AI, healthcare, automation and workforce issues, quantum technologies, agritech, hybrid intelligence, and next-generation biotech will shape business, society, and personal identity. All while maintaining a human-centric focus on how we build the world of tomorrow.
As a keynote speaker and advisor, Richard has engaged audiences all over the world. His diverse list of clients includes Fortune 500 multinationals, governments, institutions, top universities and NGOs, such as Microsoft, Amazon, Samsung, Xerox, Naturipe, Fast Company, Atotech, U.S. State Department, UNDP, NATO, Georgetown University, and many others. Speaking at international conferences and industry summits, he offers a unique, deeply informed vantage point on emerging technologies and strategic futures.
Richard’s presentations — described by attendees as “awe-inspiring,” “passionate,” and “mind-blowing” — are grounded in rigorous analysis and delivered with clarity and urgency. He assists businesses, governments, and organizations in anticipating coming disruptions and building resilience — not by defending the status quo, but by helping to shape a future that aligns technological possibility with human values.
As a leading expert in emerging technologies and trends, Richard has written for top publications such as Scientific American, Fast Company, World Future Review, GeekWire, Salon, and American Cinematographer. His work has been featured and quoted in publications such as Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The New York Times, BBC News, Wired, Puget Sound Business Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, and many more. He also regularly appears on radio programs and podcasts.
Richard is the author of two internationally-acclaimed nonfiction books — Future Minds and Heart of the Machine — that examine not only what machines will become, but how humanity could be transformed as a result as well. In Heart of the Machine, he explores machines capable of perceiving and influencing human emotion; in Future Minds he peers further ahead into a world where intelligence — artificial and human — evolves together. His latest science-fiction thriller, Mindstock explores some of these technologies through a very different lens, in order to better anticipate other possible futures.
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Virtual Presentations
All of Richard's programs can be presented either virtually or in-person. A professional office setting and quality AV equipment, as well as high bandwidth connectivity ensure technically excellent virtual presentations.
Next AI: Spatial AI, Agentic Assistants and the Future of Hybrid Intelligence
Format: 30-90 minute Keynote. Can be modified or focus altered.
The next advances in AI will transform nearly everything about our world, allowing us to interact with our technologies in ways we can barely imagine. But these advances won’t come without their costs and challenges. As we enter this new phase of techno-human collaboration, what are the questions we should be asking ourselves and how can we ensure this technology benefits our lives,...
Keeping the Future Human
Format: 30-60 minute Keynote. Can be modified or focus altered.
The world is rapidly entering new and dangerous territory. AI agents can now independently hire human workers to perform tasks for them. Employees work harder and more relentlessly to keep up with their accelerating digital workflow. Social media harvests our attention and sells it to the highest bidder. Chatbots hand us easy answers, while undermining our ability to do the task...
Innovating the Innovation Ecosystems of Tomorrow
Format: 30-90 minute Keynote. Can be modified or focus altered.
Innovation has always been critical to progress and how we build the future. As we look ahead, what new kinds of creativity, discovery, team building, financing, and infrastructure will support the startup communities of tomorrow?
We live at one of the most exciting times in history, a time when innovation is constantly taking place all around us. Many factors make...
Working Futures: Automation, Employment and the Workforce of Tomorrow
Format: 30-90 minute Keynote.Can be modified or focus altered.
Augmented Reality Docent. Genetics Interpreter. Digital Reputation Scrubber. VR Addiction Counselor. These are just a few of the new job titles we’re likely to see in the near future. At the same time, we’re told that many of today’s jobs will soon disappear. How will we adapt to a changing world where many of the jobs people have always performed are no longer needed? Just as importantly, how...
Healthcare 2045: The Amazing Era of Hyper-Personalized Medicine
Format: 30-60 minute Keynote. Can be modified or focus altered.
Next-generation gene therapies. Micro-interventions. mRNA-based cancer vaccines. Vastly extended healthspans and lifespans. Discover how the emerging technologies of AI, biotechnology, regenerative medicine, bionics and more are transforming the future of health care, wellness and longevity.
The world of medicine continues to advance by leaps and bounds. But are...
The Era of Emotion AI: When Machines Understand Our Feelings
Format: 30-90 minute keynote. Can be modified or focus altered.
Our devices are becoming increasingly able to read, interpret and influence our emotions. Learn about the amazing future of Emotion AI from the author of the best-selling book, HEART OF THE MACHINE, now in its second edition.
Because emotion is such a core aspect of the human condition, these technologies are increasingly being used in everything from...
FutuResilience: Preparing Your Organization for Unexpected Tomorrows
Format: 30-60 minute Keynote. Can be modified or focus altered.
The 2020 pandemic broke the global supply chain and it took years before it was fully functional again. How can we improve our future resilience to better weather the next worldwide crisis?
Resilience isn't merely reactive; it needs to be proactive as well. Anticipating, understanding and preparing for various kinds of disruption often makes the difference between shutdown, survival...
Exponential Technologies that Power Exponential Organizations
Format: 30-90 minute keynote. Can be modified or focus altered.
Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum computing, solar power, 3-D printing - all of a sudden, our world seems to be filled with exponential technologies. Why is this happening now and more importantly, what exactly is an exponential technology? Why do they seem to overtake our world overnight? How can we leverage its explosive growth in our businesses and other parts of our...
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Parsons School of Design - The New School
Virtual
T.S., Organizer/Assistant Professor, Parsons School of Design - The New School
Verificado @newschool.eduA brilliant talk! Richard has a wonderful way of explaining complex concepts that are critical to our understanding of how humans and machines can work together. He really got everyone thinking more deeply about these important topics.
Association of Professional Futurists
In situ
C.F., Chair, APF Board, Association of Professional Futurists
Verificado @frewenarchitects.comRichard is a brilliant speaker, writer, and futurist. Don't miss the opportunity to hear his ideas about AI and emotional machines.
Atotech
In situ
S.K., Business Director GMF North America, Atotech
Verificado @Atotech.comRichard Yonck is an intuitive thinker, shedding light on many possible futures that are unfolding in the automotive world. His depth of content was rich and his dialogue compelling. We had many positive comments on the content and presentation put forth by Richard from the automotive OEM attendees, which catalyzed a number of deeper conversations outside of our conference. We look forward to hearing from Richard again in the not too distant future.
WA State Board for Community & Technical Colleges
In situ
N.D., Director, Workforce Education, WA State Board for Community & Technical Colleges
Verificado @sbctc.eduYou left our workforce deans with plenty of food for thought as they navigate the complex education and employment world we're preparing students for.
The Futurist Magazine
In situ
C.G.W., Editor-in-Chief, The Futurist Magazine
Verificado @gmail.comRichard Yonck is a futurist, researcher, writer, and communicator of exceptional talent and high professional standards.
Right! Systems, Inc.
In situ
T.C., Event Coordinator, Right! Systems, Inc.
We are so thankful to you for making our event one to remember! Our team and customers continue to tell me how much they enjoyed your presentation. We also appreciate that you arrived early to have conversations with our partners and customers. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you from the very beginning.
PeopleResults
In situ
A.L., Consultant, speaker, workplace expert, PeopleResults
I learned more listening to you for a half hour than I learned from the entire rest of the conference.
Affectiva
In situ
A.M., Director of Marketing, Affectiva
Recently we organized the first-ever Emotion AI Summit: featuring 28+ speakers and 300+ attendees at the MIT Media Lab. Richard joined tech leaders in the day-long event as a panelist on our "Future of AI: Ethics, Morality and the Workforce" panel. Richard helped make the Ethics of AI session one of my favorite of the event.
President, TechCast Global
In situ
P.W.E.H.P., George Washington University, President, TechCast Global
I thought you were so professional and with such a command of your topic. It was a joy working with you.
COSLA
In situ
S.A., President, COSLA
Richard took time to build a bridge from what we know is possible now to thinking about what could be possible with an emerging world of interconnections between human and machine and human to human. His ideas and messages were captivating, inspiring, and intellectually nourishing and his delivery engaging and accessible.
Odopod – "10 Things We Loved About SXSW 2017 Interactive
In situ
K.N., Group Strategy Director, Odopod – "10 Things We Loved About SXSW 2017 Interactive
In "The Future of Emotional Machines," Richard Yonck posed weighty questions about what our near future may look like with increased machine learning and artificial intelligence, which are playing more and more of both an underlying and overt role in our lives. We loved the thorny issues that were raised by this subject, including the tension between greater freedom from mundane tasks and the loss of control and privacy that such intelligent machines may dictate.
President, Rotary Club of Seattle Metropolitan
In situ
T.U.U.M., CEO, Imagine Media Partners, President, Rotary Club of Seattle Metropolitan
One of the things that differentiates Richard is he's truly passionate and knowledgeable about technology past, present and future. This is even further evidenced as he indulges the audience's Q&As on both actual and hypothetical issues. Richard's presentations provided us with a leap-frog perspective of the shape of things to come, helping us better prepare for the days ahead.
WA State Board for Community & Technical Colleges
In situ
K.G., Policy Associate, WA State Board for Community & Technical Colleges
Thank you so much for your presentation today at the Workforce Education Council meeting. The information you imparted and your discussion with Chris Mefford and the audience was very impactful. The college attendees were very engaged.
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