Kenn regularly serves as a keynote speaker, conference chairman, panel moderator, on-stage interviewer and an after-dinner speaker at public and private events. Clients vary from inter-governmental meetings to Fortune 500 companies.


Kenn has spoken to audiences as diverse as the board of directors of the world’s biggest companies to over 4,000 attendees at major industry events. Several of his talks are available online.

Big Data is Better Data

What's the future of data-driven technology and a world of smart algorithms? In a thrilling talk that goes from science to society, Kenneth Cukier of The Economist looks at what's next for machine learning—and human knowledge......

The Future of Big Data: Bigger and Smarter

Artificial intelligence is poised to shake up every aspect of our lives, from how we cure disease to how we teach our kids. Bestselling author and futurist Kenneth Cukier explains how data is transforming business as we know it......

Why I fear a world without AI

Self-driving cars were just the start. What's the future of big data-driven technology and design? In a thrilling science talk, Kenneth Cukier looks at what's next for machine learning -- and human knowledge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx3p-ERja_Q

Data: The new raw material of business

How is data reshaping modern business? In this fast-paced and fact-filled talk, Kenneth Cukier uses real examples to show how pioneering companies are tapping AI and big data for commercial success. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LoDmBWwKk8

Big Data: What it is and why it matters

In this keynote speech alongside the CEO of GE, Kenneth Cukier of The Economist explains how new forms of data is creating an economy of prediction that reshapes business incentives, corporate strategy and how value is created....