Richard Yonck

Global Futurist | Keynote Speaker | Best-Selling Author | Emerging Technology Expert, Intelligent Futures Consulting

Innovation, AI/ML & Technology | Innovation, Technology, Generative AI

Richard Yonck

Biography

Richard Yonck is an international keynote speaker, global futurist, and best-selling author who helps leaders and organisations understand the real-world impact of emerging trends and technologies. With over three decades of experience, Richard has worked with Fortune 500 companies including Amazon, Microsoft, and Samsung, as well as governments, NGOs, and global institutions such as UNDP and NATO.

His work focuses on the intersection of technology, business, and society, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, healthcare, biotechnology and genetics, robotics, transportation, and innovation. Richard is known for translating complex future-focused ideas into clear, actionable insights, guiding audiences to anticipate change and make informed decisions today.

An accomplished author, Richard has written Future Minds, which explores the evolution of human and artificial intelligence, and Heart of the Machine, examining emotional AI. His latest novel, Mindstock, explores AI and media in a post-truth world.