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Adah Parris, Chair of Mental Health First Aid England and a TED Talks Global Emerging Innovator, applies 20+ years’ expertise in living systems, digital and ecological technologies and systems design to advise organisations including Google, Unilever and NatWest; I recommend her for organisational transformation and long-term innovation.
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.
Topics, sessions and talks
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.
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.
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.
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, cnable wise technology implementation, transform challenges into opportunities, uild lasting organizational resilience
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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