Matt Thornhill

Matt Thornhill

VA, US
Futurist, Generational Expert, Author and Managing Partner of SIR's Institute for Tomorrow | Utilizing fresh data, a strategic mindset and a generational lens to help organizations "Win Tomorrow"

Matt Thornhill is a futurist, keynote speaker, generational expert, author, and managing partner of SIR's Institute for Tomorrow, a think tank dedicated to helping organizations and communities learn what's coming and what to do about it today.

Check them out at https://www.institutefortomorrow.com

As part of one of the older market research firms in America, the Institute for Tomorrow's team can bring meaningful insights to any audience, helping organizations and communities plan for tomorrow. Both Matt and his business partner John Martin have given hundreds of presentations about "the future we already know" – those key trends in demographics, society and culture that will impact every organization and community.

Matt is often in the media, having appeared on NBC Nightly News, CBS Evening News, MSNBC, NPR, CNBC, and in stories in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, Time magazine and countless others. He is also the co-author of the acclaimed book Boomer Consumer: Ten New Rules for Marketing to America's Largest, Wealthiest and Most Important Demographic Group, on sale at Amazon.com.

Matt Thornhill is a futurist, keynote speaker, generational expert, author, and managing partner of SIR's Institute for Tomorrow, a think tank dedicated to helping organizations and communities learn what's coming and what to do about it today.

Check them out at https://www.institutefortomorrow.com

As part of one of the older market research firms in America, the Institute for Tomorrow's team can bring meaningful insights to any audience, helping organizations and communities plan for tomorrow. Both Matt and his business partner John Martin have given hundreds of presentations about "the future we already know" – those key trends in demographics, society and culture that will impact every organization and community.

Matt is often in the media, having appeared on NBC Nightly News, CBS Evening News, MSNBC, NPR, CNBC, and in stories in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, Time magazine and countless others. He is also the co-author of the acclaimed book Boomer Consumer: Ten New Rules for Marketing to America's Largest, Wealthiest and Most Important Demographic Group, on sale at Amazon.com.

Working with Matt and John


We don't do canned speeches
and never will, because tomorrow is going to look different for everyone. 

In every speech, we:

 - Use customized insights on the trends directly impacting your company, industry, organization, or community.
 - Explain the impact Millennials (and all generations) will have on your opportunities and issues.
 - Provide clear action steps and a "Tomorrow Map"...

Technical / Specific

Winning Tomorrow | How to Leverage the Future We Already Know

This popular keynote series focuses on the winning traits that companies, organizations, or communities need to have in order to be more successful tomorrow. It starts by teaching the audience how to become a futurist and how to apply a generational lens to make sense of what's coming.

Then, we share insights on the key trends about the future that's already coming.

Educational / Informative

Autotopia | How a Driverless Future Changes Everything

The impact of self-driving vehicles and the subsequent "Passenger Economy" will extend far beyond how we move people and goods from A to B. Driverless vehicles will change everything from A to Z -- where and how we live, work, and shop. This new keynote is customized to your industry, organization, or region and will open your eyes and jump start your thinking about planning for a driverless future.
Educational / Informative

Winning Workplaces of Tomorrow | Engaging Workers of All Ages

Three large generations are colliding in workplaces across the country. Sure, we know they are different, but what does it mean in the workplace? This informative session can be done as a keynote, breakout, or longer workshop for organizations trying to determine what to do to recruit, manage, engage, and retain workers of all ages.
Educational / Informative