Kate Ancketill
Global thought-leader in business futurism. Renowned for making complex societal shifts and emerging technologies relatable for any audience.
· CEO and founder of business futurist consultancy GDR. 25 years in consumer trends.
· Innovation partner to more than 30 of the world’s largest brands: P&G, Tesco, Target, Sephora, Microsoft, Google, Samsung, Moet Hennessy, Danone, The BBC, Lego.
· Cross-sector, global view of consumer-facing innovation across all physical and digital channels.
· 5 year future time-frame.
· Every presentation bespoke to the audience with never-seen-before content.
· Full time professional conference speaker, available for TV, radio, podcasts, panels, board advisory, client presentations, and print.
Recent keynotes:
2024, NRF Big Show, NY
2023, NRF Big Show: NY
2023, APAS Show: Brazil
2023, NAMM Show: LA
2023, VTEX: NY
2022, International Franchise Association: UK
2022, Hyundai: UK
2022, ABRASCE: Brazil
2022, Ingenico: Portugal
2022, NRF Big Show: NYC
2021, Jaguar: UK
2021, World Branding Forum: UK
2021, Talaforum: Sweden
2020, NRF Big Show: NY
2020, Kingfisher: UK
2020, Sodexo: USA
2020, Webinar: Lenovo
· CEO and founder of business futurist consultancy GDR. 25 years in consumer trends.
· Innovation partner to more than 30 of the world’s largest brands: P&G, Tesco, Target, Sephora, Microsoft, Google, Samsung, Moet Hennessy, Danone, The BBC, Lego.
· Cross-sector, global view of consumer-facing innovation across all physical and digital channels.
· 5 year future time-frame.
· Every presentation bespoke to the audience with never-seen-before content.
· Full time professional conference speaker, available for TV, radio, podcasts, panels, board advisory, client presentations, and print.
Recent keynotes:
2024, NRF Big Show, NY
2023, NRF Big Show: NY
2023, APAS Show: Brazil
2023, NAMM Show: LA
2023, VTEX: NY
2022, International Franchise Association: UK
2022, Hyundai: UK
2022, ABRASCE: Brazil
2022, Ingenico: Portugal
2022, NRF Big Show: NYC
2021, Jaguar: UK
2021, World Branding Forum: UK
2021, Talaforum: Sweden
2020, NRF Big Show: NY
2020, Kingfisher: UK
2020, Sodexo: USA
2020, Webinar: Lenovo
How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the World
A.I. is everywhere, promising to revolutionise everything from healthcare and education to transport and manufacturing. But what really is it, and can it really do what people say it does? This fun, engaging and interactive session aimed at non-technical audiences is a masterclass in AI, machine learning, robotics and artificial creativity. Separating the hype from the reality, Kate will explore the day-to-day impacts it is having on life, work, retail, travel and beyond.
How to become a Futurist - for myself and my company
Format: Keynote or workshop
This program is perfect for:
- Any employee who wants to grow professionally and personally
- Any company wanting to empower their people to deliver innovation and adaptation in a fast-changing world
The audience will leave with:
- An understanding of how one of the world's top professional...
In a post-truth era, how do brands retain our trust?
Format: _ Keynote. Webinar
This program is perfect for:
- B2C companies from all sectors, retail, professional services, CPG, Automotive, Travel, Hospitality, Leisure
- Boards, Marketeers, Brand Managers, Senior teams
The audience will leave with:
- An understanding of the threats facing personal and corporate reputations...
The future of consumption - have we reached the end of abundance?
Format: _ Keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Boards, conferences on tech, marketing, innovation, supply chain, retail, travel, hospitality
- Senior business professionals needing big picture understanding
The audience will leave with:
- An understanding of global forces disrupting all industries, from climate...
12 recommend Kate
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Varese Retail Strategy
On-Site
A.S., Founder, Varese Retail Strategy
Kate is a retail thought leader, who highlights global forces and emerging trends that impact retail businesses. I have attended several of her presentations, which were always insightful and provocative.
RPWORKS CONSULTORIA & NEGÓCIOS
On-Site
R.P., Founder & CEO, RPWORKS CONSULTORIA & NEGÓCIOS
Verified @rpworks.com.brKate is fantastic, brilliant, exceptional! A great speaker, who researches trends with unique depth and is always concerned with bringing the best and richest content, customized to each target audience.
Owen James (event organisers)
On-Site
J.G., Co-founder, Owen James (event organisers)
Verified @owenjamesgroup.com'A Meeting of Minds' conference: How is AI changing the world? Feedback: Fascinating and scary 9.25/10 (highest of all speakers)
Fujitsu
On-Site
A.H.Z.., Advisor Relations Manager, Fujitsu
Verified @oracle.com"It was a fantastic event and the feedback received was incredible. She has been our best speaker to date in terms of interest and questions."
Apple then Google
On-Site
E.S., Creative Director, Apple then Google
VerifiedPreviously I was at Apple and I remember Kate from GDR coming to present to our team, as well as having access to the digital library. This type of inspiration I remember being very on-point and extremely valuable in keeping up with the creative landscape.
NRF
On-Site
M.R., CMO, NRF
Verified @gmail.comKate gets among the highest feedback for speakers at the NRF Big Show every year
Fujitsu
On-Site
F.C., VP, Global Strategic Alliances and Ecosystems for Fujtisu Group at Fujitsu Global, Fujitsu
Verified @gmail.comFujitsu: "It was a fantastic event and the feedback received was incredible. She has been our best speaker to date in terms of interest and questions."
WE Business Experience
On-Site
L.C., CEO, WE Business Experience
Verified @we.tur.brI am from Brazil, the leader of one of the delegations, we are the biggest international delegation in NRF and everybody loves to listen to and learn with Kate. She is one of the Best speakers at NRF. We ask to put her on the main stage as a Keynote speaker. Hope that this happens for the next year.
Nationwide
On-Site
H.M., Retail Infrastructure Manager, Nationwide
Thank you SO much for today Kate- I have received so many RAVE reviews and much positive feedback! Also, your content was repeatedly referenced in the afternoons exercise on future ideas- so you really made an impact! Thanks again. --
Svensk Handel
On-Site
E.D., Head of Partnership Strategy, Svensk Handel
Thank you for a great performance last week!Thank you for coming to D-Congress, the largest ecom event in the Nordics, sharing your thoughts with the Swedish ecom community! Your presentation was very inspiring giving us new thoughts on how to help and support the Swedish retail industry to continue to grow and prospere.
Specsavers
On-Site
G.P.H., Director of Global Talent, Specsavers
Kate joined us at our global strategy planning workshop, with a short 35mins keynote the evening before it was just the provocation and insight we needed to get the thinking going.
Institutional Adviser
On-Site
P.B., Founder and Managing Director, Institutional Adviser
Wanted to write and thank you for attending our event last week. We have had wonderful feedback from the delegates regarding your session and they really appreciated you staying for the hot tabling.
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