David Shing Keynote Speaker

Futurist and visionary thinker on the digital landscape
Former Head of Media and Marketing of AOL
Former "Digital Prophet" of Verizon Media

David Shing's Biography

David Shing (known as “Shingy”) is an Australian born, US based futurist, creative director, artist, strategic digital consultant and entrepreneur. He is known as a unique visionary in this digital era. Forbes described him as “a storyteller who identifies emerging trends, and inspires clients to think differently.”

He closely observes the unfolding future in the vast online landscape and passionately shares these insights, guiding conversations about our digital direction and its optimal utilization.

Previously, he was AOL’s European Head of Media and Marketing and then ascended to the role of Digital Prophet at AOL, Oath, and Verizon Media. In late 2019, he embarked on a new journey with his consultancy – Shingy.

Known for his performative persona and his bold and polarizing moniker, ‘the digital prophet’, he is a multidimensional creative who advises clients about inventive and effective approaches to optimizing brand value within the digital landscape. He is passionate about educating big brands about the unique opportunities afforded by emerging digital, social and mobile technologies.

Shingy has spent most of his adult life in the digital world working for both large and small creative companies globally, while also co-authoring several technology related patents. He’s a renowned speaker at leading global conferences and a trusted consultant to the world’s top 100 brands, shaping the future of digital engagement.

Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes

To excel in today's competitive workplace, we need an advantage. It's a choice between coasting through life or seizing control of your personal brand, your company's image, and your role as a leader among the 8 billion connected individuals on Earth. Yet, the digital landscape seems to have undergone a rapid transformation, reminiscent of a game of musical chairs. Have Web 3.0, NFTs, Blockchain, and the Metaverse become timid, or has AI simply overshadowed them? With 6 billion smartphones vying for our attention, is it time to shift towards a reality where purpose and intention are paramount? Amidst the convergence of augmented, virtual, and physical realities, how can brands establish authentic connections? This talk proposes a deeper exploration of technology, not merely as a visual attraction but as a tangible, wearable, and perhaps even enchanting part of our lives. As technology propels forward, we must ask ourselves: are we mastering its challenges, or are we merely trying to stay afloat? Moreover, how does marketing navigate through this evolving storm? Let's dive in and discover.

Artful Interactions?

The harsh realities of today's workplace means we need an edge to stay ahead. You can either thumb through life or take control of your own brand, your companies brand and how you are as a manager. There are a number of things you can master to take control of your career. There is an understanding of the trends in connecting with the 8 billon people on planet earth. Then there's your role as a manager and how you can bulletproof you own position as a creative manager and impart a number of creative tools to make you even better positioned as a leader in the world of AI dominance. In a world where 6 billion smartphones dominate our gaze, can we pivot towards a reality where intention becomes the new measurement? Navigating the melting pot of augmented, virtual, and all-too-real realities, how can brands connect genuinely? Let's explore AI not just as eye candy, but as stuff we can feel, wear, and maybe even serenade. As AI speeds on, are we riding the wave or just trying not to wipe out? And where does marketing fit in this turbulence? Let's Dive in and find out. - How can you future proof your own skills as AI tools develop? - What brainstorming methods can I and my team develop? - How can you embrace the skill of creative thinking in a highly technical world?