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Adah Parris

Transform organisational thinking with Adah Parris, speaker, tech futurist and systems design expert. Adah works with businesses to align values with actions, foster innovation and create sustainable futures, recognised as a TED Talks Global Emerging Innovator with clients including Google and Unilever.

Adah Parris
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Keynote speaker and tech futurist
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Chair of Mental Health First Aid England
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Creator of Cyborg Shamanism philosophy
Adah Parris is a renowned keynote speaker, polymath, anti-disciplinary artist, tech futurist, and activist. She inspires individuals and organisations to adopt new ways of thinking, drawing on her expertise in living systems, digital and ecological technologies, and systems design. Adah challenges conventional views on innovation and technology, helping people align their external actions with internal values. She is the Chair of Mental Health First Aid England and advises the Centre for Cultural Value. Recognised as a TED Talks Global Emerging Innovator, her work focuses on transformation and innovation, asking, “What type of Ancestor do you want to be?” Her philosophy, Cyborg Shamanism™, combines ancient wisdom with modern technology, offering tools for personal and organisational growth through consulting and Ancestors Retreats.
With over 20 years of experience, Adah has collaborated with leading organisations like Natwest Bank, Google, and Unilever. She promotes sustainable futures by encouraging businesses to prioritise long-term thinking, inclusivity, and ethical responsibility, fostering innovation and leaving a positive legacy.

Why We Recommend Booking Adah

Book Adah Parris to inspire your team with transformative insights that challenge the status quo. Her unique blend of expertise fosters innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability, empowering you to create a positive legacy and connect deeply with your community.

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Exploring The Intersection Of Technology And Human Potential For Mental Wellness

Adah Parris, the creator of Cyborg Shamanism, invites you to delve into the fascinating intersection of technology and human potential. As the TED Talks Global Emerging Innovator and Chair of Mental Health First Aid England, Adah explores innovative models shaping our future. These models focus on fostering mental wellness and resilience in the digital age.

Nature's Web3

Adah Parris's talk, "Nature's Web3," explores the intersection of technology and natural ecosystems, advocating for a symbiotic relationship that leverages blockchain for sustainable environmental stewardship.

Regenerative AI: Creating Futures Worth Inheriting

In her keynote, Adah Parris emphasizes that successful AI implementation in organizations goes beyond technical skills. She offers leaders practical frameworks to design sustainable AI strategies that foster a competitive edge and ensure a positive impact. Attendees will learn how to navigate the complexities of AI implementation, make informed technological choices, and establish regenerative practices that align technology with life for long-term success.

Pattern Navigation in the AI Age

In her transformative keynote, strategic futurist Adah Parris unveils the power of pattern navigation, empowering leaders to identify opportunities in the AI revolution that others overlook. Through real-world examples and practical frameworks, attendees will learn to navigate multiple futures, turning complexity into strategic clarity. Key outcomes include mastering advanced pattern recognition for AI, transforming uncertainty into opportunity, and enabling wise technological adoption. Participants will leave equipped to make confident, informed decisions in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Beyond AI Integration: Pattern Recognition for Regenerative Innovation

As organisations rush to implement AI, true competitive advantage lies in seeing the patterns others miss. This keynote provides leaders with practical frameworks to navigate the intersection of AI transformation and sustainable innovation, creating lasting strategic value.

Key Outcomes:

Spot emerging opportunities ahead of competitors

Create sustainable strategic advantage

Enable wise technology implementation

Transform challenges into opportunities

Build lasting organizational resilience

Presence as Technology: Leading in an AI World

In her keynote, Adah Parris explores the concept of presence as a vital technology for leaders. She discusses how strategic presence can empower leaders to confidently navigate AI implementation, identify patterns overlooked by machines, and make effective high-stakes decisions. Attendees will learn to create clear strategic direction and enable sustainable transformation that benefits both their organization and the broader ecosystem.

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