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Navigate the complexities of emerging technologies and their impact on global economies with Olaf Groth, P.h.D, speaker, global futurist and strategist.
Olaf Groth, Ph.D. is a global futurist and strategist dedicated to helping leaders leverage the transformative potential of emerging technologies within the global economy. He has established himself as a key figure in the field with over thirty years of experience advising governments and multinational corporations such as Chevron, GE, and Volkswagen. As the founding CEO of Cambrian Futures and Cambrian Labs, Olaf leads a research think tank focusing on providing clarity in the tech economy. Olaf's work involves developing innovative tools, including privacy-inclusive data access agents, that address the complexities of modern data usage. In response to the rapid evolution of technologies like China’s DeepSeek, Olaf and his team create frameworks that assist companies in navigating digital and geopolitical changes while promoting responsible growth strategies. Olaf serves on the professional faculty at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, where he teaches strategy, policy, technology, and futures. His expertise encompasses critical areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, climate technology, and synthetic biology, equipping leaders to confront emerging risks effectively. Olaf is also the co-author of The Great Remobilization, alongside Mark Esposito, which presents a practical framework for capitalising on the unique opportunities and challenges presented by the "Six C's" – Cognitive Economy, CRISPR, Cybersecurity, Crypto, Climate, and China. This work integrates these elements into actionable business strategies, making his insights invaluable for those looking to thrive in an increasingly complex landscape. Through his extensive experience and thought leadership, Olaf continues to influence the future of business and technology globally.
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In his insightful talk, Olaf Groth explores the concept of GeoTech, emphasising the growing importance of geopolitics in technology. He argues that companies must now confront these issues, regardless of their previous stance. Groth provides leaders with essential questions regarding tech's impact on national security and global challenges like climate change and health. Attendees will learn to navigate the current landscape and develop strategies to transform threats into opportunities for sustainable growth.
In his talk, Olaf Groth, Ph.D. discusses Globalization 2.0 as the new framework for the cognitive economy, highlighting the six C’s of emerging risks: COVID, CRISPR, cognitive technology, crypto, cybersecurity, climate change, and China. Attendees will learn how to navigate these forces, integrate them into business strategies, and transform risks into opportunities, ensuring their organisations thrive in the evolving landscape of the Cognitive Era.
Olaf Groth, Ph.D. highlights the pervasive integration of AI across various sectors, including healthcare and finance. He discusses how governments and corporations leverage cognitive technology for enhanced control and power. In his talk, Groth explores the convergence of AI with quantum and climate technologies, equipping attendees with insights to identify opportunities and design a sustainable future pathway.
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Olaf Groth structures his talks around proprietary frameworks developed through his research think tank, Cambrian Futures, most notably the Six C's model, which categorises converging global risks — cognitive technology, CRISPR, cybersecurity, crypto, climate change, and China — into an actionable strategic map. He applies this framework to help leaders translate geopolitical and technological complexity into concrete organisational strategies.
Olaf Groth speaks on the intersection of geopolitics and emerging technology, the six C's of risk in the cognitive economy, and the convergence of AI with business and society. He is a faculty member at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and co-author of The Great Remobilization, with over thirty years of experience advising governments and multinational corporations including Chevron, GE, and Volkswagen.
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