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For two decades, Craig has delivered 500+ keynotes to 5,000 global leaders and executives to understand, create and design their ideal futures through imagineering and futures thinking.
Craig Wing’s expertise include emergent futures thinking, scenario planning, disruptive technologies, emergent business models, company culture and new world of work. Craig consulted to the United Nations to create 2050 scenarios for the Nigerian government, moderated the 10th BRICs summit on 4IR with H.E. President’s Xi, Putin and Ramaphosa & PM Modi and delivered a keynote on “the role of disruptive technology to meet the SDG’s.” He’s hosted sessions at the African Innovation Symposium, head of Innovation for B4SA as ZA recovered from Covid-19, is adjunct professor at the Indian School of Business (ISB), Duke Corporate Education and others. Clients include UNAIDS, Deloitte, Audi, Tata, Shell, MTN, Airbus, Danone, Nestle, Anglo American, Microsoft, Fidelity, Accenture, Barclays, Investec, Discovery, Standard Bank, BMW, Huawei, Mubadala fund, Indonesian Central Bank, and Indian government.
His PhD adds significantly to the area in futures thinking and allows for leaders to design their ideal future company strategy and create a single metric for their future preparedness: The Future Fitness score (www.whattheforesight.com). His research is the foundation for his AI company using human analytics to optimize operations and develop future resilience and his third book called “Four Future Seasons” to quantify the future and draws upon Japanese philosophy, philosophy, and military strategy.
Craig Wing started 5 companies: software venture for partially sighted children, commercialization consultant and silicon valley, cleantech startup launched at 8 U.S and international Universities, profiled at the Clinton Global Initiative and TEDx speaker. As Google head of small business marketing, he launched South African Business Woza online where SME’s created 50,000 websites in its first year: 1 every 10 minutes.
Accolades include: Leadership Forum member, AFLI Desmond Tutu Fellow, AshokaU Changemaker, WEF Global Shaper, Mail and Guardian Top 200 under 35, Destiny Man & African Independent Top 40 under 40, disruptive Innovation speaker at TEDx and Clinton Global Initiative awardee.
He’s travelled to 52 countries: swam in the Amazon, trekked gorilla in Uganda and Tigers in India, swam with whales in Mozambique, skydived in California, hiked Machu Pichu (and the Great Wall), shark dived (twice!) wept at the Wailing Wall, watched the sun rise over the Taj Mahal and been tear-gassed in Turkey! When not travelling he learnt to play the guitar and considers himself a decent aspiring che
Leadership: success or failure hinges on it. But in a new world where speed, transparency and exponential change are the benchmark - can you calibrate to be a leader in a new generation? As we pivot from "command and control" to distributed business models, so must our leadership.
Consider the rise of nationalism, increased uncertainty and societal change where what used to take 100 days now takes 100 seconds. Have you equipped yourself with new tools to lead with humanness, empathy and imagination? Will you experiment and learn from failure? Can you lead without knowing all the answers?
The fact of the matter is that change has always been obvious; but only some have the courage to act. Those that thrive are those who are able to understand change, and build resilience into their lives and business to deal with these disruptions before everyone else. Perhaps it's evolutionary, as per Charlse Darwin "Those that survived weren't the smartest, or the strongest, but those most adept at change."
These keynotes were created for exactly that: Adapting to a changing world. The lesson here is to provide broad strokes on the interplay between disruptive technology, innovative business models and the role that we, as humans, have in this rapidly evolving world.
As a futurist, people tend to associate my area of expertise with technology only. While that isn't necesarily the case, as an engineer at heart I believe technology can be used to create a better world... or failing to understand may be the counter. I love technology and how you can use it if you know how - I've converted my car to electric and automated parts of my home to be voice controlled, but that's only the beginning of what could be.
How much do you understand the new-new technologies like AI, blockchain, and quantum? The challenge with many disruptions is they tend to be on the periphery and then they are suddenly here. It's the same with technology: even though mobile phones and the Internet have been around for approximately 60 years, it's only in the last 10 years that their effect on our lives have been fundamental. How quickly will Artificial Intelligence be adopted. Or will it be adopted at all?
These keynotes were created using my engineering background to help you understand new technologies, and answer these sorts of questions. In addition, I've used my business background to propose "So what" implications to help you use the knowledge in practical business situations.
What will the future hold? This is a question I am often asked. It really depends - the future is indeterministic and we have the ability to choose the future we want. We don't have to let it happen by chance. However, unlike many tech entrepreneurs who believe the future will be solved by some magical technology, or the naysayers who believe the world is going to be a terrible dystopia - I prefer to bring a balanced view with both the positives and negatives.
The keynotes in this section reflect these choices - whether it's sharing information to make your company a place to call home, and negating the fallacy of "work/life balance", or addressing whether technology will enslave or enhance us. They are specifically created to leave you with more questions than answers, so you can question everything and thus create the future you want... best we address them now rather, than live with the consequences of ignorance.
Leadership: success or failure hinges on it. But in a new world where speed, transparency and exponential change are the benchmark - can you calibrate to be a leader in a new generation? As we pivot from "command and control" to distributed business models, so must our leadership.
Consider the rise of nationalism, increased uncertainty and societal change where what used to take 100 days now takes 100 seconds. Have you equipped yourself with new tools to lead with humanness, empathy and imagination? Will you experiment and learn from failure? Can you lead without knowing all the answers?
The fact of the matter is that change has always been obvious; but only some have the courage to act. Those that thrive are those who are able to understand change, and build resilience into their lives and business to deal with these disruptions before everyone else. Perhaps it's evolutionary, as per Charlse Darwin "Those that survived weren't the smartest, or the strongest, but those most adept at change."
These keynotes were created for exactly that: Adapting to a changing world. The lesson here is to provide broad strokes on the interplay between disruptive technology, innovative business models and the role that we, as humans, have in this rapidly evolving world.
As a futurist, people tend to associate my area of expertise with technology only. While that isn't necesarily the case, as an engineer at heart I believe technology can be used to create a better world... or failing to understand may be the counter. I love technology and how you can use it if you know how - I've converted my car to electric and automated parts of my home to be voice controlled, but that's only the beginning of what could be.
How much do you understand the new-new technologies like AI, blockchain, and quantum? The challenge with many disruptions is they tend to be on the periphery and then they are suddenly here. It's the same with technology: even though mobile phones and the Internet have been around for approximately 60 years, it's only in the last 10 years that their effect on our lives have been fundamental. How quickly will Artificial Intelligence be adopted. Or will it be adopted at all?
These keynotes were created using my engineering background to help you understand new technologies, and answer these sorts of questions. In addition, I've used my business background to propose "So what" implications to help you use the knowledge in practical business situations.
What will the future hold? This is a question I am often asked. It really depends - the future is indeterministic and we have the ability to choose the future we want. We don't have to let it happen by chance. However, unlike many tech entrepreneurs who believe the future will be solved by some magical technology, or the naysayers who believe the world is going to be a terrible dystopia - I prefer to bring a balanced view with both the positives and negatives.
The keynotes in this section reflect these choices - whether it's sharing information to make your company a place to call home, and negating the fallacy of "work/life balance", or addressing whether technology will enslave or enhance us. They are specifically created to leave you with more questions than answers, so you can question everything and thus create the future you want... best we address them now rather, than live with the consequences of ignorance.
I've listened to many speakers, experts and specialists but you were so much better than anything I have ever heard. Incredible insights, humour and relevance all grounded in science and incredibly entertaining and uplifting!"
Senior director, Deloitte India
Thank you Craig for opening my eyes to what the future could hold and more importantly that I can control what happens. I have so much more hope and excitement for what tomorrow holds"
Manager, Airbus
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