Futurist & Technology Strategist; Author & Hall of Fame Speaker

Houston, TX, USA

Crystal Washington Biography

Futurist, author, and Hall of Fame Speaker, Crystal Washington equips organizations with the knowledge they need to become “future-proof.” As a technology strategist and certified futurist, Washington makes complex artificial intelligence, social media, and app technology easy to understand and accessible for everyday people.

Washington’s clients include Fortune 100 companies, including Google, American Express, and Pfizer. As a sought-after keynote speaker, she has entertained and educated audiences around the globe.

As one of Forbes’ 50 Leading Female Futurists, she appears weekly on season two of the Emmy nominated show Life 2.0. She’s also appeared in numerous publications, including Entrepreneur and Bloomberg Businessweek, and major television networks regularly call on her as a tech expert.

Washington is the author of "One Tech Action" and "The Social Media Why".

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/17/2025.

Crystal Washington Speaking Topics

  • Futureproof Yourself: Innovate & Thrive in Times of Uncertainty

    The new normal of consistent change is leaving leaders concerned about being left behind. Instead of implementing half-baked, panic-driven ideas, it’s time to identify the breadcrumbs — secret hints — the future has left for us to find. In this talk, technology futurist Crystal Washington will show you how to innovate, thrive, and enjoy the ride!

    In this session, you will:

    • Understand the future's gifts, allowing you to shape and manipulate for your ultimate outcomes.
    • Identify the most under-utilized breadcrumbs of innovation that you already have in your basket.
    • Create a framework to future-proof your career while removing stress!

  • Generative AI for Leaders: Staying Ahead in a Machine-Driven World

    The AI-driven future of work is here, and generative AI is rapidly becoming a vital tool for achieving business success. Technologies like ChatGPT are no longer just optional productivity boosters—they are transforming how professionals work, innovate, and compete. If you’re not leveraging AI effectively, your competitors already are. In this highly engaging keynote, Crystal Washington will reveal the latest breakthroughs in generative AI and how you can safely harness them to drive efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage.

    In this session, you will:

    • Understand what generative AI is—and isn’t—along with its latest capabilities and limitations.
    • Explore how tools like ChatGPT are reshaping your industry and transforming business operations.
    • Learn strategies for integrating generative AI into workflows to maximize productivity and results.
    • Discover best practices and ethical considerations for using AI responsibly in business.

    This keynote is highly customized to industries and job functions

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Crystal Washington Videos

Futurist Keynote Speaker Crystal Washington

Futurist Keynote Speaker Crystal Washington

Crystal Washington is a hig technology strategist and one of Forbes' 50 Leading Female Futurists. As a high energy keynote speaker, she works with...

IHRSA 2020 Keynote Speaker: Crystal Washington

IHRSA 2020 Keynote Speaker: Crystal Washington

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Crystal Washington is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Futureproof Yourself: Innovate & Thrive in Times of Uncertainty, Generative AI for Leaders: Staying Ahead in a Machine-Driven World, The Competitive Edge: Spot Trends and Thrive in the Future of Work and The Future-Ready Organization: How to Stay Relevant in an Uncertain World. The estimated speaking fee range to book Crystal Washington for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Crystal Washington generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sharon Gai, Ayesha Khanna, Mike Walsh, Mutale Nkonde and Elatia Abate. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Crystal Washington for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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