With the future coming at us faster than ever, there’s an unprecedented opportunity to evolve at high velocity; yet we need to move beyond traditional foresight and existing design practices to do so.I’ve called myself a Near Futurist since 2019. This practice requires a passion for what’s newly possible, the instinctive drive to discover, imagine, and articulate patterns, and a technologist’s ability to make sense of it all. Through nuanced, transformative work, I connect the emerging possible with the immediately practical — unlocking the possibilities of AI, spatial computing, and other emerging technologies to activate value for audiences, brands, and teams.As a sought-after keynote speaker at venues including SXSW, AWE, and Building the Future, and corporate events at Meta, Microsoft, and more, I translate these technological capabilities into a visionary orientation toward connectedness and possibility, from sustainable growth and operational efficiency to customer acquisition and retention. Each talk provides audiences with actionable insights into emerging technologies and the co-creation of the near future. My work as CEO & Founder of Redding Futures, a boutique consultancy, leverages my 30+ years in innovation and computer science to deliver strategies for world-class companies including Visa, Nike, Apple, and Verizon.“Currently, lectures on artificial intelligence have taken over our timelines and events. As one of the keynote speakers, Neil brought to the audience a depth that is not only technological, but also questions the way we understand what our reality is, what our main challenges and opportunities may be in this journey of integration and evolution of humans and of technologies. If you don't know him, as I didn't, here's my tip: Mind blowing.” — CRISTIANE CAMARGO, CEO, IAB BRAZIL“We sponsored Neil’s keynote opening the annual IAB Brazil’s event in São Paulo in early Sep’24. The presentation brought intriguing perspectives on emerging technologies that engaged the audience and triggered tons of positive feedback about his session. Always easy to communicate and flexible, Neil is great to partner with.” — LAURA CHIAVONE, HEAD OF AGENCY, META"This session was truly remarkable, we had the presence of Neil Redding, a Near Futurist, who took us on an exciting journey about AI, SpatialComputing and co-creation of reality and challenged us to rethink concepts, and to a deep reflection on the transformative potential of AI in our organizations and in our lives!" — MANUEL DIAS, EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER, MICROSOFT