K D Adamson

Leading futurist and ecocentrist K D Adamson argues that the most important relationship we have is with the future, and the future has got stuck in the past.

Pinpointing the cherished societal and business certainties set to be dismantled as an accelerating global syndemic distorts our understanding of intrinsic value she fundamentally reframes the future that could, and should, replace them.

An adviser, presenter, keynote, writer & fi lm-maker, whose performances have been likened to a TED talk on steroids, she is a global authority on the sustainable transformation of business and future value creation and expert in organisational transformation, ESG, leadership, technology & digitalisation andthe blue, green and circular economies.

Her stellar client list spans every continent and industry including major global brands, multi-nationals, governments, non-profi ts and NGOs.

Her live performances are consistently described as inspirational, mindblowing and empowering by audiences who respond to her energy, humour, warmthand charisma on stage, while event organisers appreciate her professionalism, attention to detail, high production values and collaborative attitude to delivering an exceptional experience for their audience.

Described as TED talks on steroids K D Adamson has delivered keynotes to all kinds of global audiences spanning continents and cultures and in both existing and emerging industry sectors.

The breadth of her knowledge and themes enables her to tailor each keynote to its specifi c audience with ease, consistently delighting clients with her ability to take big future thinking and make it relevant to their industry sector, niche, theme and audience.

High-impact visuals and powerful content combined with her signature energy, charisma and dynamism on stage add up to memorable performances which continue to resonate with audiences often for years afterwards.

On stage or screen K D Adamson is a quick-thinking, curious and authoritative host and presenter.

Her genuine warmth, spontaneity and curiosity is evident with the guests and people she meets on stage, on set, or on location around the world and combined with her extraordinary breadth of knowledge, preparation, professionalism and humour signals a safe pair of hands to guests and audience that builds exceptional rapport.

Finding the sweet-spot between visionary ideas and human impact she adeptly negotiates cultural, technological, moral and ethical boundaries resulting in authentic and powerful discussions, debates and interviews.

With more than two decades of work both on and off camera and stage she has a cinematic eye and an instinctive understanding of how to connect with and move live audiences and viewers, from Boomers to Gen Zs.

Her professional, prepared, down-to-earth approach means that crews, producers and organisers enjoy working with her as much as viewers and audiences enjoy watching her, and laughter is never in short supply.