Chris Kutarna

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Governor General’s Medallist, Oxford Martin Fellow, Author of "Age of Discovery"

London, UK

Chris Kutarna Biography

Chris Kutarna is a two-time Governor General’s Medallist from Canada, a Commonwealth Scholar, and a Fellow of the Oxford Martin School at the University of Oxford. He is also a faculty member for Oxford University’s premier Executive Education programmes.

In 2006, Kutarna moved to Beijing, started a business, sold it, then paid himself for five years to do a doctorate in politics at Oxford and to write "Age of Discovery." Prior to that, he spent time with the Boston Consulting Group in New Zealand and Australia. Kutarna has expanded his influence by founding the Neue Geographical Society, a nonprofit movement aimed at reimagining the future through a shared global context.

Kutarna’s open letters, posted weekly, are deemed required reading by some of the world’s smartest people and shape the debate in media, boardrooms, and classrooms around the world. In his best-selling debut book, "Age of Discovery" (with Ian Goldin), he drew upon Renaissance wisdom to predict both Brexit and Trump. His expertise has made him a sought-after speaker at various prestigious platforms, including TED, where he delivers keynotes known for transforming perspectives on change and strategic thinking. His presentations are well-received globally, characterized by their unique, visual, and engaging nature.

Kutarna demystifies the new Age of Discovery which is upon us. All the signs - social media, populism, globalization, the rise of China, AI, genetic modification, and more - herald its arrival. He tears up the outdated mental maps that have served us so poorly in recent years - maps that led us to think that Brexit was impossible, that Trump was unelectable, and that globalization was irreversible. He tears up the unconscious biases that obscure our understanding of present political, economic, technological, and social trends, thus helping audiences from varied sectors embrace and navigate change effectively. Through his work, Kutarna has successfully assisted departments at the UK Ministry of Defence and major corporations like IKEA and Rolls-Royce Plc in understanding and leading through global changes and technological advancements.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/26/2025.

Chris Kutarna Speaking Topics

  • “How to See the Future”

    • I explode two myths that commonly cloud our foresight: that the future is linear, and that it will be a technological utopia. ‘What's left is a simple, powerful truth: we never arrive to the future. Instead, whether through our action or inaction, we are creating the future ourselves—right now, and all the time.’
    • Pushing that insight beyond its trite motivational qualities, I apply it to set better expectations about our own future by studying what humanity created out of similar circumstances in the past.
    • With a depth that varies with the talk’s duration, I develop the comparison between the ‘First Renaissance’ and today and offer lessons from that past to help us navigate the present.

  • “Our Age of Discovery and How to Navigate It”

    • I open by recognizing that to understand the human story, yes, we need the best available facts and analyses, but we also need a strong imagination to weave the threads together into a coherent whole.
    • I expertly canvass major demographic, economic, and technological trends shaping the world today. I argue two broad conclusions: that this is the best time in history to be alive, and simultaneously the most fragile.
    • Having empowered my audience with a solid fact-base for this perspective on the present, I then equip them to navigate these twin truths successfully by drawing upon wisdom gained the last time humanity faced these twin, conflicting conditions: the Age of Discovery

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Chris Kutarna Videos

Future of work 2018: Chris Kutarna - YouTube

Future of work 2018: Chris Kutarna - YouTube

Keynote Chris Kutarna talks at Melbourne's Arts Centre as part of Future of Work: People, Performance, Innovation 2018.

ILTM 2017 Global Forum | Chris Kutarna - YouTube

ILTM 2017 Global Forum | Chris Kutarna - YouTube

Chris Kutarna, Author of Age of Discovery, discusses The Future of Politics at the ILTM Global Forum. Not so long ago, the European Union was ...

Towards a new renaissance | Christopher Kutarna | TEDxBerlin ...

Towards a new renaissance | Christopher Kutarna | TEDxBerlin ...

For more information on Christopher Kutarna, please visit our website www. tedxberlin.de In early 2016, Chris Kutarna stood on stage in front of ...

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Chris Kutarna is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as “How to See the Future”, “Our Age of Discovery and How to Navigate It”, “Navigating The A.I. Storm”, “Leadership in the Second Renaissance” and “Trade in the Second Renaissance”. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chris Kutarna for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Chris Kutarna generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amy Jo Martin, Peter Thiel, R "Ray" Wang, Rohit Talwar and Peter Diamandis. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chris Kutarna for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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