Ben Hammersley is a futurist who helps organizations navigate the complexities of technological change. His expertise bridges journalism, technology, and strategic foresight to provide practical insights into tomorrow's digital landscape.
As founder of Hammersley Futures, Ben advises corporations and governments worldwide on preparing for the future. Previously executive editor of WIRED and creator of the BBC series "Cybercrimes," he also coined the term "Podcast" and authored five books including "Now For Then: How To Face The Digital Future Without Fear."
Ben translates complex technological trends into actionable strategies for businesses facing disruption. His approach cuts through hype to identify genuine opportunities in artificial intelligence, workplace transformation, and emerging digital threats. Rather than focusing on doom scenarios, he offers practical frameworks for understanding how power structures and markets are evolving in our networked world.
Audiences leave Ben's presentations with clear insights into distinguishing meaningful innovations from passing fads, practical tools for developing future-ready leadership skills, and strategies to maintain clear thinking amid information overload and targeted confusion.
Book Ben when you need a speaker who combines deep technological understanding with the ability to make complex futures accessible and actionable.
How can I book Ben Hammersley for my next event?
Email ben.hammersley@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Ben Hammersley available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Ben Hammersley's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Ben directly.
What topics does Ben Hammersley specialise in?
Ben Hammersley specialises in discussing technological change, strategic foresight, artificial intelligence and more.
What is Ben Hammersley's speaking style like?
Ben delivers engaging, insightful presentations with infectious energy. Audiences appreciate his thought-provoking perspectives, practical expertise, and ability to make complex topics accessible, leaving teams inspired and equipped for future challenges.
Does Ben Hammersley offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Ben Hammersley offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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