Looking for fees and availability for Ramy Nassar?

Keynote SpeakerRamy Nassar

Former Head of Innovation at Mattel, AI Optimist, and Builder of the Future

Ramy Nassar helps leaders stop reacting to disruption, and start designing the future. As the former Head of Innovation for Mattel, helped reimagine one of the world’s most iconic brands, including contributing to the production team for the Barbie movie, which grossed $1.5B worldwide. Today, he brings that same builder’s... Read more

Topics

Popular Talks

The Future-Proof Leader: Strategic Foresight in an Age of Disruption
Exponential Futures: Quantum, Blockchain, and The World After AI
The Innovation Imperative: Leading Change in the Age of AI
Responsible AI: Governance, Ethics, and Practical Adoption at Scale
AI Now, Next, Never: Cutting Through Hype to Drive Measurable Impact

Request Fees & Availabilities

One of our consultants will get back to you soon

Biography

Ramy Nassar helps leaders stop reacting to disruption, and start designing the future.

As the former Head of Innovation for Mattel, helped reimagine one of the world’s most iconic brands, including contributing to the production team for the Barbie movie, which grossed $1.5B worldwide. Today, he brings that same builder’s mindset to leaders, helping them Navigate What’s Next in AI and emerging technology with clarity and confidence.

Ramy doesn’t watch the future unfold from the sidelines, he’s on the court, shaping it. With over 25 years of experience and trusted by more than 250 organizations, including Apple, TD Bank, TELUS, New Balance, Verizon, and the Government of Canada, he blends hands-on technical fluency with sharp strategic insight. His work includes building enterprise AI agents, advising AI governance teams, and launching innovation labs focused on real-world implementation.

A trusted futurist with a global track record, Ramy is the author of The AI Product Design Handbook and teaches at universities in Canada and Europe. His sessions combine powerful storytelling with practical frameworks to reimagine business models, rewire risk, and accelerate innovation. Known for cutting through the hype, Ramy helps leaders understand the AI landscape, including responsible use, emerging risks, and governance implications.

Dynamic and deeply engaging, Ramy leaves audiences energized, empowered, and ready to lead with clarity and confidence. Whether he’s building AI tools or challenging executive teams to think differently about the future, he helps transform bold ideas into real-world impact.

“Ramy has a unique approach to presenting AI & emerging technologies that combines deep understanding of the topic with an undeniable enthusiasm that engages the audience in a meaningful and personal way.”

“This presentation was the first one that really helped our executive team understand how we drive AI initiatives forward and build the right metrics into our strategic technology roadmap. The outcomes will directly and positively impact the ROI of our investments into AI.”

“The workshop was actually fun. The hands-on exercises helped our team think critically about how we’d apply the theory to build better solutions for our customers. We covered what felt like a week’s worth of learning in 2 days.”

“Ramy’s energy & expertise when it comes to the role of emerging technology are unrivaled. He brought a passion & enthusiasm to my team that helped drive us to new heights in terms of data-driven digital transformation.”

"Ramy did a fantastic job at listening to our goals and objectives regarding his keynote presentation. We had a very specific audience he would be speaking to, and he targeted his presentation perfectly to what our audience would be most interested in hearing about.”

“Ramy’s approach to introducing the complex topic of Generative AI helped our team better understand where key business opportunities for this technology exist and gave us the tools to build our own internal AI investment strategy and roadmap."

“Ramy brought clarity and inspiration at just the right moment. His talk helped us reframe how we think about AI — not just as a set of tools, but as a strategic partner in innovation. We’re already using several takeaways to shape our internal roadmap.”

Popular Talks by Ramy Nassar

The Future-Proof Leader: Strategic Foresight in an Age of Disruption
What if your biggest risks aren’t today’s challenges — but tomorrow’s blind spots? In a world defined by disruption, volatility, and accelerating technology, leaders can no longer rely on linear planning. To thrive, they must think like futurists: spotting signals, exploring scenarios, and preparing for multiple possible tomorrows.
...

What if your biggest risks aren’t today’s challenges — but tomorrow’s blind spots? In a world defined by disruption, volatility, and accelerating technology, leaders can no longer rely on linear planning. To thrive, they must think like futurists: spotting signals, exploring scenarios, and preparing for multiple possible tomorrows.

Futurist and author Ramy Nassar equips leaders with practical foresight tools to anticipate disruption and turn uncertainty into opportunity. Through engaging stories and proven frameworks, participants learn how to shift from reactive firefighting to proactive strategy — reframing disruption as a catalyst for reinvention.

This energizing presentation inspires leaders to move beyond short-term survival and design organizations that are future-proof.

Audiences will learn how to:

– Spot signals and trends to anticipate disruption before competitors react.

– Apply foresight methods (scenario planning, Janus Cones, horizon scanning) in strategy.

– Develop adaptive strategies that reduce risk and create long-term resilience.

The presentation is tailored to each client’s sector and includes in-depth research into industry-specific scenarios. Programs can be interactive (real-time foresight exercises, trend prioritization), and participants receive a post-session toolkit to bring learning back into their organizations.
Exponential Futures: Quantum, Blockchain, and The World After AI
What if the technologies shaping tomorrow are already here — just unevenly distributed? Artificial Intelligence may dominate headlines, but quantum computing, blockchain, and other emerging technologies are converging to reshape industries, economies, and societies at unprecedented speed. Every executive is asking the same question: when should we invest...

What if the technologies shaping tomorrow are already here — just unevenly distributed? Artificial Intelligence may dominate headlines, but quantum computing, blockchain, and other emerging technologies are converging to reshape industries, economies, and societies at unprecedented speed. Every executive is asking the same question: when should we invest in new technologies, and when should we wait?

Futurist and former Head of Innovation at Mattel, Ramy Nassar, draws from his forthcoming book The World After AI to explore how emerging technologies mature and intersect — often slower than expected, then suddenly all at once. With decades of experience guiding global organizations, he provides a practical lens for evaluating emerging technologies and building strategies that balance innovation with risk.

Participants leave with clarity and frameworks to know when to experiment, when to scale, and when to step back.

Audiences will learn how to:

– Decode AI, quantum, and blockchain without jargon — focusing only on strategic impact.

– Recognize when to pilot, when to scale, and when to pause technology investments.

– Build resilient strategies that adapt to convergence across industries.

This keynote is always tailored to the audience, helping participants decide where to lean in, where to wait, and where to let technologies mature further.
The Innovation Imperative: Leading Change in the Age of AI
How can enterprises learn to innovate with the speed and agility of startups? In today’s AI-powered economy, the ability to adapt quickly isn’t a luxury — it’s survival. Yet most organizations are slowed by silos, legacy processes, and risk aversion.

Futurist and former Head of Innovation...

How can enterprises learn to innovate with the speed and agility of startups? In today’s AI-powered economy, the ability to adapt quickly isn’t a luxury — it’s survival. Yet most organizations are slowed by silos, legacy processes, and risk aversion.

Futurist and former Head of Innovation at Mattel, Ramy Nassar, brings decades of experience helping global brands reimagine innovation. Drawing on lessons from both startups and Fortune 500s, he shows leaders how to cultivate cultures, systems, and strategies that unlock enterprise-scale innovation.

Through stories from the front lines and proven frameworks, he equips leaders to embrace risk, adopt an AI-first mindset, and leap from incremental improvements to bold reinvention.

Audiences will learn how to:

– Build innovation systems that combine startup agility with enterprise scale.

– Harness AI as a catalyst for creativity, speed, and competitive advantage.

– Reframe culture, risk, and constraints as fuel for transformation and growth.

This program can be delivered as a keynote or interactive workshop. It often includes startup-style design sprints, collaborative foresight activities, and tools leaders can use to rewire innovation practices the very next day.
Responsible AI: Governance, Ethics, and Practical Adoption at Scale
Every enterprise wants the benefits of AI — but the risks are real. Hallucinations, bias, governance gaps, and lack of explainability can derail adoption, create reputational damage, and limit trust with customers and regulators. The organizations that win with AI won’t be the fastest adopters — they’ll be...

Every enterprise wants the benefits of AI — but the risks are real. Hallucinations, bias, governance gaps, and lack of explainability can derail adoption, create reputational damage, and limit trust with customers and regulators. The organizations that win with AI won’t be the fastest adopters — they’ll be the most responsible.

Futurist and former Head of Innovation at Mattel, Ramy Nassar, equips leaders with the tools to adopt AI at scale, responsibly and sustainably. Drawing on years of hands-on experience guiding Fortune 500 companies — from global banks and healthcare organizations to energy providers and technology leaders — Ramy has helped design AI policies, launched governance committees, and established innovation labs that scale across the enterprise.

In this presentation, he introduces frameworks that balance innovation with governance — ensuring AI initiatives drive measurable impact without exposing the enterprise to unnecessary risk.

Audiences will learn how to:

-Recognize and mitigate AI risks, such as bias, hallucinations, and misuse, that jeopardize adoption and trust.

-Build responsible AI practices that align with governance and compliance needs.

-Deploy AI responsibly while still accelerating growth and competitive advantage.

This keynote is tailored to each organization’s unique industry and context. Many organizations pair it with interactive workshops that map enterprise-specific risks and create practical governance roadmaps, ensuring teams leave with actions they can implement immediately.
AI Now, Next, Never: Cutting Through Hype to Drive Measurable Impact
AI has become an executive priority — but between inflated promises and rapid advancements, most leadership teams struggle to know where to begin. Futurist and former Head of Innovation at Mattel, Ramy Nassar, equips organizations to move beyond curiosity and pilot projects, toward responsible, measurable adoption of artificial...

AI has become an executive priority — but between inflated promises and rapid advancements, most leadership teams struggle to know where to begin. Futurist and former Head of Innovation at Mattel, Ramy Nassar, equips organizations to move beyond curiosity and pilot projects, toward responsible, measurable adoption of artificial intelligence.

Drawing on decades of hands-on experience building and deploying emerging technologies with some of the world’s biggest brands, Ramy brings clarity to the hype. He shares practical use cases and scalable frameworks that demystify the AI landscape — helping executives identify opportunities, avoid common pitfalls, and responsibly build solutions.

In this presentation, Ramy delivers a grounded, enterprise-focused view of AI: what matters now, what’s coming next, and what leaders can confidently set aside.

Audiences will learn how to:

– Separate hype from reality and identify AI use cases with measurable ROI

– Recognize risks, hallucinations, and governance challenges — and adopt responsible practices

– Apply practical tools, advanced prompting methods, and strategic frameworks that drive growth.

This presentation can be delivered as a keynote or interactive workshop. Sessions often include live AI demonstrations and provide participants with a post-session toolkit (sample prompts, adoption frameworks, governance checklists) to inspire action the very next day.