James Canton

Author 

James Canton is the noted author of Technofutures and Future Smart: New Rules For the Knowledge Economy and Extreme Future. He is Chairman and CEO of the Institute for Global Futures, an internationally-recognized think tank he founded in 1990 to help clients better anticipate the future. Dr. James Canton has also served as an advisor to the White House Office of Science and Technology, is on the advisory board of MIT's Media Lab and advises the National Science Foundation. Dr. Canton is the Editor-in-Chief of the Global Futures Report, which advises leaders about emerging innovations and trends. A frequent guest of the media worldwide, he has served as a commentator on CNN Financial News, where his insightful coverage has earned him the nickname, "the Digital Guru." Media coverage about Dr. Canton's innovative vision of the future has appeared in Fortune, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Report, New York Times, US News and World Report, CEO, CIO and CFO magazines.

Dr. James Canton is a renowned global futurist, social scientist, author and sought-after business advisor. For the past twenty-five years, he has been insightfully forecasting the impact of future trends and innovations on business, customers and society. Dr. Canton advises Fortune 1000 corporations and governments worldwide.

A highly sought-after public speaker, Dr. Canton has spoken to thousands of organizations on five continents. Revealing high-tech trends and their impacts on the economy, James Canton's presentations outline the strategies companies can use to survive and compete in the emerging economy. He is noted for his unique ability to be entertaining while providing fascinating information about breakthroughs that will shape the future. As a result, Successful Meetings Magazine named him as one of the top presenters in the nation.