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.

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.

Speaking Topics 

The Future of Supply Chains, Ecosystems and Global Trade – The Road to 2030

James Lisica explores how modern businesses are transforming traditional, disconnected operations into intelligent digital ecosystems. Designed for senior leaders across retail, manufacturing, finance, and enterprise services, this keynote reveals how to align digital strategy, global trade resilience, and partner networks to drive commercial growth and superior customer experience in an unpredictable world

The Future of Work, Leadership and Human Advantage

As artificial intelligence reshapes every industry, the most valuable organisations will be those that combine smart digital strategy with sharper human leadership, adaptability, and judgement. James Lisica explores what the future of work really means for executive leaders, organisational culture, capability building and long-term competitive advantage.

AI, Digital Twins and the Rise of Intelligent Operations

A commercially grounded look at how artificial intelligence, smart automation, digital twins, and predictive decision-making are transforming business strategy and operations. James Lisica cuts through the Silicon Valley hype and shows leaders across any industry what intelligent, future-ready organisations are doing differently to work faster and make sharper decisions.

Future-Proofing Business in an Age of Disruption

A high-impact strategy keynote on how business leaders can respond to economic volatility, shifting customer expectations, rapid AI acceleration, and systemic uncertainty. James Lisica gives executive audiences a practical playbook on how to build organisations that are more agile, resilient and commercially prepared for what comes next.

Profitable Sustainability

A commercially focused keynote that positions sustainability as a revenue growth lever, not just a regulatory reporting obligation. James Lisica explores how organisations can align digital strategy with sustainability to drive operational efficiency, resilience, product innovation, and long-term commercial value in a more demanding market.

James works with CEOs, COOs, CSCOs, supply chain leaders, logistics executives, strategy and innovation teams, government forums, industry bodies, and global conference organisers who need more than trend commentary.

Each session, from keynotes to strategy briefings to interactive workshops brings clear, commercially relevant foresight that helps leaders understand disruption, align around strategic priorities, and move from future thinking to practical action.