Kate Ancketill
Transform business strategy through technological disruption with Kate Ancketill, AI innovation keynote speaker. Kate equips organisations to anticipate consumer trends and implement practical AI solutions. Named among BizTech's top 30 IT Influencers, she has served as an innovation partner to Microsoft, Google, and Lego.
London, United Kingdom
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As CEO and founder of trends consultancy GDR, Kate has served as innovation partner to over 30 global brands, including Microsoft, Google, Tesco, and Lego. Named among BizTech Magazine's top 30 IT Influencers in 2024 and winner of "Best Speaker on AI and Technology" at the London Speaker Awards, she brings unparalleled credibility to the stage.
Kate helps businesses tackle today's most pressing challenges by breaking down complex technological and societal shifts into clear narratives with immediate applications. Her research-backed insights enable companies to anticipate consumer behaviour changes, leverage AI appropriately, and develop adaptive innovation cultures essential for survival in an era of exponential change. For 10 consecutive years, the National Retail Federation has selected her to deliver their trends keynote at retail's largest global gathering.
Audiences leave Kate's presentations with concrete strategies for short and medium-term success, practical frameworks for becoming more future-focused leaders, and optimistic yet pragmatic approaches to implementing AI while maintaining human primacy in business decisions.
Book Kate Ancketill when your organisation needs clarity on navigating technological disruption with both strategic vision and practical next steps.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
Kate Ancketill explores how AI is transforming the way consumers search, shop, and interact with brands. She examines how personalisation, automation, and empathic technologies are reshaping expectations, particularly among Gen Z, while maintaining authenticity and human creativity. With clarity and realism, Kate helps organisations understand the opportunities and risks of AI-driven commerce and reveals what businesses must do to stay relevant in this new era.
Kate Ancketill shows why today’s business leaders must anticipate and adapt to unprecedented technological and societal change. Drawing on her 25 years as a business futurist, she demonstrates how future-focused organisations foster cultures of innovation and resilience. Audiences discover how leading companies are responding to the exponential pace of progress and learn practical ways to embed forward-thinking strategy and creativity at every level of leadership.
Kate Ancketill examines the evolving lifestyles, priorities, and purchasing patterns of younger generations. She highlights the social and technological drivers shaping how Gen Z and beyond will consume, communicate, and engage with brands. Through vivid case studies and insight, Kate shows what this means for business leaders, revealing how organisations can evolve their products, services, and messaging to meet changing needs and expectations.
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