Futurist • Speaker • Author

Navigate Change. Lead with Vision. Shape the Future.

meet your new favorite futurist

Erica Orange

Recognized as one of the World’s Top 50 Female Futurists, Erica galvanizes audiences to embrace change, act decisively and shape what’s next.

Erica makes the future approachable and relevant. She is an expert at deciphering global trends, helping leaders navigate the future with clarity and purpose. Erica brings nearly two decades of expertise in empowering people to make bold, confident decisions in a rapidly changing world. She sparks fresh thinking, inspires new opportunities, and equips audiences with pragmatic strategies to future-proof themselves and their businesses.

Erica has worked with…

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AI + The New Human Frontier

Reimagining the Future of Time, Trust, + Truth

Erica has been featured in:

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View Past Keynotes

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    Keynote at the IOFM APP2P Spring Conference & Expo, Orlando FL 2023

    The Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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    Barge Designs Annual Conference

    Reimagination in a Time of Change

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    TED X

    Our Templosion Future

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  • Joint Venture Silicon Valley

    The Future is Now

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In an era where change is the only constant, the ability to anticipate what’s coming next can set you apart from the competition. “Seeing around corners” isn’t about having a crystal ball; it’s about using smart strategies and tools to predict and prepare for the future – and whatever it throws at you.

Speaking Topics

  • As AI reshapes the world, our uniquely human traits – curiosity, intuition, critical thinking and empathy – become our greatest assets. This keynote explores how the next generation of AI isn’t here to replace us, but to elevate us. Discover how to harness AI to amplify human intelligence, fuel creativity, and push the boundaries of what’s possible…because the future isn’t about AI vs. humans; it’s about AI and humans.

  • The future doesn’t just belong to those who learn – it belongs to those who can unlearn. This means breaking free from outdated assumptions, clearing out mental cobwebs, and seeing the world through a new lens. It’s about challenging entrenched beliefs, embracing uncertainty, and reimagining what’s possible. This keynote will shift your mindset, helping you adopt a future-ready perspective that unlocks new opportunities for growth, innovation and transformation.

  • In a world where misinformation spreads rapidly and authenticity is questioned, the future of trust and truth is both more uncertain and more critical than ever. This keynote will explore “The Trust Paradox” where reliance on digital platforms, algorithms, and AI blurs the line between truth and falsehood, while highlighting opportunities to foster authenticity, transparency, and honesty.

  • As technology accelerates and the demands of the future workforce evolve, our education system is struggling to keep up. In this keynote, we’ll dive into how we can reimagine how we learn to build a workforce ready to face the future. This is more than just upgrading the system; it’s about creating a new paradigm where education is dynamic, personalized, and future-proofed.

Speaking on topics ranging from Templosion to AI, Erica’s Keynote Talks are engaging, thought- provoking, and exciting.

  • Erica's ability to translate complex technologies using real -life scenarios provided valuable learnings that we can apply in our own work.

    Sanjay Sehgal
    Partner, Advisory Services - Head of Markets, KPMG

  • It was a pleasure to have Erica present at our Leadership Summit. Through thought-provoking ideas, engaging personal stories and practical real-world examples, she energized our team and drove dynamic conversations that have inspired our teams to explore new and innovative ways of working together

    Chitra Ebenezer
    Chief Marketing Officer, Velcro Companies

  • Erica's Talk was a hit. It really had our attendees thinking about the many possibilities ahead, and the talk sent them off to their professional development sessions with "eyes wide open".

    Carrie Grapenthin
    Director, Corporate Communications & Integrated Marketing, Navigant

  • What makes Erica a very engaging and thoughtful speaker is her desire to understand the audience and then curate the session catering to specific needs.

    Aazath Thamin
    Senior Manager, Amazon

  • Erica's Lively, Engaging delivery was a great way to engergize our first session.

    Loraine Keopenick
    Coordinator of Member Services, INPACT Americas Int'l Alliance of Professional Accountants

  • “Erica brought incredible energy and insight to our launch event. She delivered an inspiring and thought-provoking presentation, and brilliantly highlighted how AI will augment, not replace us, inspiring everyone to embrace creativity and adaptability. Erica’s keynote was a game-changer, leaving our audience motivated and ready to lead in a fast-changing world.” 

    David Grabert
    CMO, CGS Inc.

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