Anders Sorman Nilsson


  • Keynote Speaker
  • Futurist Innovation Expert
  • Based in Australia
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Anders Sorman-Nilsson is a Swedish-Australian futurist, founder of the strategic think tank Thinque and author of “Digilogue” and “Seamless.” His keynotes help global brands bridge digital innovation with authentic human connection.

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About Anders Sorman-Nilsson keynote speaker

Anders Sorman-Nilsson keynote speaker sessions come from a global futurist and innovation strategist. He is the founder of Thinque, a strategic think tank that helps organisations decode disruption. As a result, he blends Scandinavian foresight with Australian pragmatism to challenge leaders to bridge digital innovation and human connection.

Anders Sorman-Nilsson keynote speaker background

Since 2005, Anders has worked across four continents as a speaker, futurist and author. He advises Fortune 500 and ASX-listed organisations on innovation and digital transformation. His clients include Apple, Johnson & Johnson, SAP, HP, Fuji Xerox, Pernod Ricard and the Australian Government.

Anders holds a Bachelor of Laws from the Australian National University and a Global Executive MBA from the University of Sydney. He is a member of TEDGlobal and was nominated to the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders. In addition, he was keynote speaker at the G20’s Y20 Summit in Australia and has shared the stage with Hillary Clinton and Nobel laureates.

Anders is the author of “Digilogue: How to Win the Digital Minds and Analogue Hearts of Tomorrow’s Customer,” “Seamless: A Hero’s Journey of Digital Disruption, Adaptation and Human Transformation” and “Aftershock.” He is also a regular commentator in The Australian Financial Review, Sky News, Qantas Magazine and BRW.

Keynote topics

In “AI with a Human Soul: Reimagining Customer Experience,” Anders explores how organisations can humanise AI. He shows how to design systems that amplify empathy and creativity. “Digilogue: Winning the Digital Minds and Analogue Hearts of Tomorrow’s Customer” shows how to find the sweet spot between digital efficiency and analogue emotion. Meanwhile, “Seamless: Digital Adaptation and Human Transformation” explores how organisations can create frictionless experiences across online and offline worlds.

His session “Waves of Change: Global Trends That Will Disrupt Your Existence” outlines the macro-trends reshaping every industry. Browse more AI and technology keynote speakers or read more about Anders on Wikipedia.

Keynote Topics

Digilogue

​The Convergence of Digital and Analogue.
As some organisations careen recklessly into the digital future, others are being left behind. Smart companies are however realising there is an important middle ground – the Digilogue. A place where digital and analogue converge. Where progressive ‘digital’ strategies satisfy a customer’s mind while the old fashioned ‘analogue’ practices sooth their hearts. This customised presentation will provide:

  • Appreciation of the parts of your business that simply cannot go digital
  • Insights into the real customer experience, the touch points that thrill them by speaking to their hearts and not their head
  • Understanding of how to develop your digital ‘story’ in a way that actually attracts business
  • Recognition of why customer service will never be replaced, but reborn in the Digilogue.

Waves of Change

Three Global Trends Disrupting your Slumber
Having your finger on the pulse of the market place has never been more important. We are operating in a turbo-charged environment that waits for no one. Waves of Change is a fascinating session covering the three major forces of change soon to be reaching your shores. A perfect session to shake off organisational ‘change apathy’ and prepare your team for what’s next. This customised presentation will provide:

  • Insights into the key trends that are already upending your industry
  • Tools to harness these game changing trends and use them to reinvent your strategies
  • The ability to decode today’s landscape and use it as a way to drive innovation
  • How to view change as a wave that can be channelled, rather than a threat

Testimonials

“I’ve never seen such positive feedback on our leadership meetings. People really left energised and engaged!”
– President of Business Unit, Fortune 500 – Pharmaceutical Company

“Anders’ style is as entertaining and engaging as it is upbeat and informative. From the audience feedback, I know the attendees appreciated your unique take on forces at play in our global business environment and the personal transformations we must all undergo to remain compatible, effective and relevant!”
– CEO & President of Fortune 500 Company, Fortune Magazine’s 50 Most Powerful Women in Business, Transport and Defence Industry