Futurist speaker and technology trends advisor

Find new growth and build resilience for your organization, through strategic foresight and technology insights

Athena Peppes, Futurist Speaker
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What does the future of AI and other technological changes mean for your organization?

Athena Peppes works with senior executives and decision makers across large business, consultancies and public policy to understand how the interplay of economics and technology will transform their future. Her aim? To help her clients discover new growth opportunities and anticipate emerging risks.

She’s worked with leading organizations across sectors, including consulting, consumer goods, development, insurance, mining and shipping, to drive strategic action through a customized combination of futures workshops and keynotes, research and thought leadership, and expert input on an advisory basis.

  • "Athena can sift through the 'noise’ and pluck out the signals of change that really matter for organizations. Not only does she bring a top class research and strategic foresight skillset, Athena is one of those people that it is always a delight to work with."

    Jess Majekodunmi, Managing Director, Human Sciences Studio, Accenture

  • “I would highly recommend Athena to any organization seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking keynote speaker who can inspire their team to navigate the challenges and possibilities ahead. Her expertise, communication skills, and ability to connect the dots for the audience were very valuable.”

    Steve Cumming, Director of Strategy and Planning, MEDA

  • "Athena is a world-class creative and forward-thinking thought leader, who develops deep and well-researched perspectives to support organizations through change. She is a pleasure to work with and works collaboratively with her clients, balancing challenge and support. I would highly recommend Athena to any organization requiring consultancy services."

    Susy Roberts, Managing Director, Hunter Roberts Consulting

  • "Athena was a fabulous conference Chair for the KIMRA AI Conference. She is a talented insight professional able to understand and articulate how complex technology megatrends may impact across a range of nuanced topics."

    Simon Burton, Director, KIMRA AI Conference

  • "Excellent speaker that explored the business applications. Expert in her area."

    Tackling Challenges and Developing Resilience talk, audience member

How Athena can help your organization

  • Futurist Strategic consulting service

    Consulting

    Fractional Futurist * Future-scaping for Executive teams * Technological Foresight for Leaders * Futures-driven strategies * Expert input

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  • Speaking

    Bespoke Futures keynotes * Foresight seminars * Gen AI Webinars * Expert panels * Media * Podcasts * Conference Chair

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Athena Peppes, Futurist Strategist

Meet Athena: Futurist Speaker & Technology Trends Advisor

Empowering Leaders with Strategic Foresight on Economic and Technological Futures

Discover how Athena guides global organizations with her expert insights on the future of AI, neurotechnology, space tech, economic growth frontiers and more. Dive deeper into her journey from a seasoned economist to a pioneering futurist.

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