Gerd Leonhard is globally recognized as a futurist, famed for his sharp intellect and ability to forecast technological trends. He has gained international acclaim as one of the top ten speakers in futurology and was recently ranked number one among virtual speakers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 2004, Leonhard has delivered nearly 2000 presentations in over 60 countries, reaching an audience of more than 2.5 million people. Wired magazine listed him among the 100 most influential people in Europe, and The Wall Street Journal regards him as "one of the leading media futurists in the world." His client roster spans numerous governments, NGOs, and Fortune 500 companies, including SAP, Microsoft, Google, VISA, Accenture, Deloitte, Motorola, KPMG, Sony, UBS, Tetra Pak, Mastercard, BBC, Unilever, Lloyds Bank, WWF, Sony, The Guardian, PwC, Siemens, RTL, The Financial Times, Ogilvy, Omnicom, the European Commission, Audi, and many more. Leonhard's focus lies at the intersection of humanity, science/technology, business, and culture. He advocates for sustainable, human-centric values, emphasizing the importance of foresight, future-readiness, leadership, and resilience in the face of uncertainty. He is also known for speaking out against unbridled extractive capitalism. His renowned and provocative lectures, both live and virtual, are known for their uncompromising and inspirational style, while being educational, humorous, motivating, and always personal.