Mark Stevenson, the ‘Reluctant Futurist’, advises governments, investors, NGOs, and corporations on issues like climate change, inequality, democracy, and market failures. He co-founded CUR8, a carbon removal company, serves as Global Ambassador for Client Earth, and has advised the UK Ministry of Defence.
His bestselling books, An Optimist’s Tour of the Future and We Do Things Differently, offer solutions to global challenges. Mark is also a comedy writer and songwriter, co-hosts a popular podcast, and gives talks on building the post-Covid world, innovation, and systems change.
Hiring Mark as a keynote speaker is a transformative experience. His talks deliver the emotional punch needed to drive radical change, supported by extensive experience at the highest levels.
Be prepared—bringing Mark to your event won’t be easy, but it will be rewarding. As an award-winning communicator, his background in comedy, theatre, and music allows him to engage any audience, from actuaries to artists.
Mark’s systems-thinking approach spans multiple fields, giving him a broad perspective on major trends like climate change and digital transformation. He offers a uniquely human lens to help turn inertia into action.
The world needs to change. The future needs you to be different. We know it, we say it, but too rarely do we enact it. That’s where Mark comes in.
