James Lisica
World Leading Futurist, Keynote Speaker & Innovation Strategist
James Lisica is a globally recognised futurist, keynote speaker, and executive advisor helping organisations navigate technology, sustainability, transformation, the future of work, and global supply chains. More than a speaker, he brings 30+ years of operational and strategic experience to audiences. His work blends strategic foresight with real-world execution, delivering commercial, practical, and immediately valuable insight.
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James Lisica is a globally recognised futurist, strategist and keynote speaker helping leaders navigate disruption, AI, sustainability and the future of business.
What sets James apart is that his perspective is not built on theory alone. It is shaped by more than 30 years working across operational, tactical and strategic environments within some of the world’s most complex and high-performing organisations. This depth of frontline experience gives him an exceptional ability to connect big-picture change with the realities of execution. He understands how transformation looks from the boardroom, the control tower and the front line.
Over the course of his career, James has delivered more than 300 presentations, led thousands of strategy sessions and facilitated hundreds of workshops across leadership, transformation, supply chain, innovation and future-focused business topics. This gives him a distinctive advantage on stage, he is able to translate complexity into clarity, connect trends to business outcomes, and make the future feel relevant, practical and urgent.
Unlike many speakers in this space, James is not a vendor selling a solution or a high-level academic speaking from a distance. He combines futurist insight with real operator credibility, strategic depth and commercial understanding. His audiences gain more than inspiration. They leave with practical frameworks, sharper thinking, and a stronger sense of what comes next and how to respond.
James speaks on the forces reshaping business through 2030 and beyond, including AI, intelligent operations, resilient supply chains, sustainability, leadership, digital ecosystems and the future of work.
For organisations seeking a speaker who can challenge thinking, energise audiences and deliver immediate relevance, James Lisica offers a keynote experience that is intelligent, credible and memorable.
Topics
James speaks on a wide range of topics across the future, innovation, technology and corporate strategy. Below is an overview of his most sought-after presentations, which can be tailored to specific industries, regions and audience needs.
Future-Proofing Business in an Age of Disruption
A keynote on how leaders can respond to volatility, shifting customer expectations, AI acceleration and systemic uncertainty. James gives audiences a practical lens on how to build businesses that are more adaptive, resilient and strategically prepared for what comes next.
AI, Digital Twins and the Rise of Intelligent Operations
A commercially grounded look at how AI, automation, digital twins and predictive decision-making are transforming business and operations. James cuts through the hype and shows what intelligent, future-ready organisations are beginning to do differently.
The Future of Work, Leadership and Human Advantage
As AI reshapes work, the most valuable organisations will be those that combine technology with better leadership, adaptability and human judgement. James explores what the future of work really means for leaders, teams, capability building and competitive advantage.
Profitable Sustainability
A keynote focused on sustainability as a growth lever, not just a reporting obligation. James explores how organisations can use sustainability to drive efficiency, resilience, innovation and long-term value creation in a more demanding business environment.
The Future of Supply Chains, Ecosystems and Global Trade
James explores how supply chains are evolving from linear functional models into intelligent, connected ecosystems. This keynote is ideal for leaders who need to rethink supply chain strategy, resilience, collaboration and customer value in a more complex global environment.
Leadership Through Complexity
The future will reward leaders who can operate across uncertainty, speed and change. This keynote explores the mindset, capabilities and leadership behaviours needed to lead through disruption, align teams and act decisively in more volatile business conditions.
Additional Topics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Future of Work
- Future of Business
- Innovation
- Business Strategy
- Leadership
- Change Management
- Sustainability
- Digital Transformation
- Business Transformation
- Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Resilience
- Logistics
- Operations
- Automation
- Digital Twins
- Strategic Foresight
- Global Trade
- Emerging Technology
- Corporate Strategy
