Philip Meissner Keynote Speaker

Strategy Professor & Entrepreneur
Advisor to governments and Fortune 500s
World Economic Forum Young Global Leader & Thinkers 50 Radar

Philip Meissner's Biography

Philip Meissner is a leading global expert on AI, strategic foresight and decision-making in complex environments serving as trusted advisor to companies worldwide.

An ESCP professor, founder of a leading future-tech think tank and co-founder of Equiqo, a cutting-edge software company, he is constantly scouting innovative technologies and business models across the globe. His work bridges technology, leadership, and strategy — guiding C-suites, boards, and policy leaders in anticipating the future and taking bold, actionable steps to shape it.

Philip’s insights have been featured in top-tier outlets like Bloomberg, Forbes, Politico, and Reuters, solidifying his reputation as a go-to voice in his field. Recognized for his impact, he has been named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and included in the Thinkers 50 Radar and Capital Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list.

As part of his thought leadership, Philip hosts the podcast What’s Next?, where he curates conversations with world-class thinkers to explore the forces shaping our future, offering strategic insights that help leaders make better decisions in a rapidly changing world.

With sharp expertise and a talent for making complex ideas accessible, Philip brings a balanced mix of insight and practicality to the table, making him one of the most engaging voices in the conversation about our future.

Winning in the Age of AI

AI is changing every aspect of business. Philip shares the vital trends shaping the future and shows how leaders can turn them into winning strategies.

What’s Next? Leading Through AI, Disruption, and the Geopolitics of Technology

Concentrated insights on the key shifts shaping the future. Philip delivers a clear, eye-opening take on tech and geopolitics. Grounded in real-world experience and sharp strategic thinking, Philip helps leaders see what’s coming and act before it’s obvious.

From Inertia to Impact: Better Decisions in a Tech-Driven World

The ability to make good decisions is the best source of competitive advantage of our time. Philip brings science and real-world tested strategies to the stage and shows how leaders can use them to break inertia and create change.

Outpaced: Why the Future Belongs to the Bold

Most leaders are falling behind. Philip shows, with real examples, how to move faster, make better decisions, and stay ahead when everything around you is changing

AI based decision making

The way we make decisions has been fundamentally changed by AI. Philip shares how, what this means for managers and how they can make better decisions with AI.