Daniel Burrus 


Information Technology, the Future, and Change

About Daniel Burrus
Daniel Burrus is one of the world’s leading technology forecasters and business strategists, and is the author of six books, including the highly acclaimed Technotrends, which has been translated into over a dozen languages.

In 1983, Burrus was the first and only futurist to accurately identify the twenty technologies that would drive two decades of revolutionary change. Since then, he has established a worldwide reputation for his exceptional record of predicting the future of technological change and its direct impact on the business world. He has helped hundreds of clients develop successful competitive strategies based on the creative application of leading-edge  technologies, and has delivered over 2,000 keynote speeches to corporations, associations, and professional organizations worldwide.

The New York Times has referred to Daniel Burrus as "one of America's top three business gurus in the highest demand as a speaker."

Burrus began his career in research even before graduating from college when he became one of the first undergraduates in the nation to direct a federal research grant. He has founded and managed five businesses, two of which were national leaders in their first year. As a highly successful entrepreneur, he knows how to translate research findings into practical business advantages.

Burrus’ client list encompasses a wide range of industries and includes many Fortune 500 companies such as GE, Lucent Technologies, IBM, Oracle, Microsoft, DuPont, AT&T, Toshiba, American Express, Northwestern Mutual, Bell Atlantic, Exxon, and Sara Lee

His highly acclaimed book, Technotrends, published by HarperBusiness, has been translated into over a dozen languages. He has appeared on programs such as Larry King Live, PBS, and CNN Special Reports, and is often quoted in publications like Fortune and Industry Week.   

Daniel also produces a variety of technology publications, including the Technotrends® Newsletter, and is the author of five other books that have been published since 1990:

  • The New Tools of Technology 
  • Advances in Agriculture 
  • Medical Advances 
  • Environmental Solutions 
  • Insights Into Excellence 

In his presentations, Mr. Burrus blends timely and provocative knowledge with just the right amount of humor and motivation. He is a master at tailoring his presentations to his audiences as he addresses relevant trends and offers powerful, practical guidance for turning rapid change into a competitive advantage.

Speech Topics:

Leading with Strategic Foresight and Certainty
 In times of unprecedented change and uncertainty, we need to ask ourselves what are we certain about? Strategic based on uncertainty and hope equal high levels of risk. Based on his revolutionary method of identifying hard trends from soft trends, and permanent changes from cyclical trends, attendees learn how to both anticipate and capitalize on new opportunities, as well as predict problems, long before they happen.

Technology-Enabled Advantage: Creating and Sustaining Competitive Advantage
 In this eye-opening presentation, Burrus identifies specific technologies that will directly impact you and your industry. He will share powerful strategies to keep you on the edge of innovation, helping you to creatively apply technology to drive growth as you develop new products, services, and customer experiences that will propel you far ahead of the competition.

Accelerating Growth
 Accelerating growth requires a new way of thinking about overcoming obstacles and acting on new opportunities. All too often, change comes from the outside in, forcing us to react. This presentation is about opportunity management, identifying the driving forces of predictable change, driving growth strategies from the inside out, and taking control of our future.

Technotrends: The Big Ideas That Are Changing Everything
Technology allows us to do things that were previously impossible, but you can't use a tool if you don't know that it exists! Understanding the new challenges and opportunities that will result from accelerating change, and applying the best tools to accomplish your goals are essential. Burrus takes you to the next level by sharing valuable insights, preparing you to capitalize on the next wave of technological change.

Daniel Burrus’ New 3D Presentation Environment

Daniel Burrus’ presentations will include a brief, but exciting demonstration of the 3D Web! This absorbing, feature-rich experience adds a new dimension to his programs by taking audiences through photo-realistic, Web-based, 3D environments, just as if they were strolling through a building. The demonstration will be customized for the needs of your group and may include:

  • a demonstration of 3D e-commerce

  • a visit to an online shopping mall

  • a real-time, multi-user videoconferencing room

  • a dynamic streaming media room

  • a trip through a 3D exhibit hall

  • a presentation by a life-like avatar

Dan is the only speaker with this high quality 3D demo, which has impressed the most sophisticated audiences! Don’t miss out on this exclusive view of the newest online marketing medium for businesses.

"Your presentation could not have been more timely. It was obvious that you took the time to research current conditions and opportunities that we are facing. The message you brought was exactly the one we needed to hear."
                                                              Daniel E. Nation
                                               Southern Textile Association

Key benefits to all of Daniel Burrus’ presentations:

  • Empower audiences to take positive action.

  • Learn how to turn rapid change into a competitive advantage.

  • Learn what technologies will have the biggest impact on your industry and what challenges and opportunities they represent.

  • Learn how to creatively apply technology to create strategic value.

  • Learn to leverage the power of knowledge and wisdom within your organization in new ways.

  • Learn how to use new tools to change the rules of your industry with honesty and integrity.

  • Learn powerful personal strategies for shaping your future.

  • Learn how to combine high-tech and high-touch in effective new ways.

Technotrends® Business Strategy Game

Many organizations will incorporate one of Mr. Burrus' speeches with the optional Technotrends® Business Strategy Game as a breakout session for a one-half or full day session. The goal of this strategic planning game (which is customized to address a client's specific needs) provides an amazing, thought provoking, and highly interactive session that helps you gain an overwhelming competitive advantage.

Program emphasis and length will be customized to address 
the unique challenges and opportunities facing your audience.

    Please visit Daniel Burrus' Website for additional information about his programs.

KEYNOTE FEE CATEGORY:  $20,000*

* Honorarium can vary depending on presentation length, distance to venue and many other factors. All fees are plus travel expenses and subject to change, so please call for an exact quote.

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