Charlie Ang Global and Digital Futurist

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Charlie Ang is a Global Futurist, Keynote Speaker and Innovation Strategist. He has worked with and spoken to some of the world's and Asia's industry leaders and thousands of executives on achieving exponential growth in the digital era. He prepares organizations and leaders to win in the 4th Industrial Revolution, Metaverse and Web 3.0 era.

He firmly believes that, in the 4th Industrial Revolution, everything, from our economic models, political structures, social organizations to ways of life, will be re-invented from 3.0 version today to 4.0 model in 2020s. Leaders who prepare for this 4.0 future today will be the winners of tomorrow.

But that is not all. We are living in the "Perfect Storm in 2020s" which he has been warning about since 2018. In this decade, the acceleration and collision of the technology revolution, geopolitical disorder, climate emergency and ageing demographics will disrupt the world as we know it. Learn his grand strategy to prevail, prosper and play to win in the Perfect Storm of 2020s

Charlie has been featured in international and Asian media such as BBC, National Geographic, Financial Times, , The Telegraph, Al Jazeera, Asian Scientist, Channel NewsAsia, MediaCorp, Straits Times, Business Times, Esquire and others.

Charlie received his MBA from the NUS Business School and BSc (First Class) Honours in Computer Science from University of Manchester, UK. He is trained in strategic futures, design and innovation at Singularity University (in Silicon Valley), Oxford University’s Said Business School and Stanford University. He is also a Certified ExO Advisor, assisting companies to become Exponential Organizations (ExO) so that they can create 10X more impact and performance.

Current position (3)

Founder & Futurist

Everything 4.0

Ambassador & Chapter Leader Singapore

Singularity University

Founding President

The Innovators Institute

Degrees (2)

MBA

National University of Singapore

2002 to 2004

BSc (First Class Honours) in Computer Science

University of Manchester

1997 to 1999

Presentations

Presentations (5)

Transform to Win in a Chaotic World

"Innovating in the era of extreme global uncertainty and next lap of digital disruption"

We have entered a prolonged period of extreme uncertainty and rapid change, what Charlie calls the Perfect Storm in 2020s and beyond. At the same time, the paradigm shift of the tech stack from Web 2.0 to 3.0 and from Internet to the Metaverse is upon us. How should organisations master their strategy, innovation and transformation in order to thrive in this post-pandemic, brave new world? The answer is two groundbreaking meta-models to emerge as winners in this hyper-disruptive future.

Goodbye Digital Age, Welcome Fusion Era

Get Set for the 4th Industrial Revolution/Metaverse/Web 3.0 in the 2020s

(Presentation can be tailored to specific industries)

We have reached the end of the Digital Age, as defined by mobile, social and cloud technologies. In this 2020s decade, the Fusion Era, powered by cognitive, immersive and trust technologies, will be rapidly taking shape. In a matter of years, the 4th Industrial Revolution, Web 3.0 and Metaverse
will manifest globally and transform the world beyond recognition.

Every aspect of life, from business, economies, geopolitics, societies, nations, life to all industries, will transform from their 3.0 to 4.0 versions, heralding a Everything 4.0 world. Your industry will similarly revolutionize towards the 4.0 generation.

This deep impact keynote will help you preview, preempt and prepare for the incredible 4.0 future of everything in the 2020s.

FUTURESHOCKNOW! - How Your Industry Will Be Disrupted When Sci-Fi Turns Into Daily Reality

We are entering the next phase of technological and digital disruption. The first phase of disruption upended the advertising, media and retail industries and put many companies of all sizes out of business. The next phase of this creative destruction promises to be 10X more disruptive, transforming industries in fundamental ways and sparing no industries. With technology becoming intelligent, Internet extending into physical realm and reality turning virtual, science fiction will finally manifest into true reality within years. When that happens, most sectors will quickly be re-imagined, re-invented and re-constructed.

Disruption must be pre-empted today because by the time it happens, it will too late to respond. This hi-impact shock-and-wow session is designed to educate participants of exponential trends and technologies, awaken them of disruption risks in marketing related industries and wow them with exciting new opportunities in blue ocean spaces.

"Ask Futurist Anything" Session

(This is a fully interactive and conversational “Ask Me Anything on the Future” format with questions answered in the priority of crowdvoted popularity)

Join us at this fascinating AFA session as Futurist Charlie Ang will answer your burning questions about the future in 2020s. We will discuss the acceleration and collision of three key forces of the 4th Industrial Revolution, Geopolitical Disorder and Climate Crisis. This session will help you better appreciate the trends, transformations and technologies in this decade and foresee the opportunities, risks and strategies for your industry, business or career.

Understanding Modern and Future China (from its Political, Philosophical and Psychological Roots)

China has become a “sudden” superpower and poised to be the largest economy within this decade, accordingly to international estimates. Yet. despite its growing power and immense potential, this geopolitical, economic and technological juggernaut is poorly understood outside the country.

This is because, firstly, the outside world perceives China from the narrow lens of Western narratives, media and interests. Secondly, “outsiders” lack a deep understanding of the Chinese strategic thinking, world-view and self-image formed over three millennia of its existence.

Shallow understanding of the political, philosophical and psychological roots of the Chinese nation has caused international analysts and executives dearly.

This session will cover broad topics across politics, geography, history, culture, economy, trade, international relations,
military, strategy, present and future of China. After attending, you will "enlightened" and never see China in the same way
again.

Workshops (1)

GeopoliticsNow! for Leaders, Entrepreneurs & Executives

4 hours

Are you an executive, consultant or entrepreneur doing business internationally? Are you an expatriate manager leading teams and operations in Asia? If so, this is for you.