Mark Onufer Trend Hunter Futurist and Keynote Speaker

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"Mark is an electrifying keynote speaker! Nothing short of impressed. With his keynote speaking style, he brings a unique blend of stimulating, data-driven content, contagious enthusiasm and actionable takeaways. A guaranteed win as a keynote speaker for any event you book him - I could not have asked for a more vibrant and exciting speaker."

— Head of Business Innovation, Pizza Hut

Innovation & AI Strategy Expert, Futurist, VP Sales at Trend Hunter

When industry giants like Google, Disney, Panera Bread or Husky Technologies need to educate and inspire their leaders on future trends and innovation, they hire Mark. Leaders at Disney say, "Mark's engaging presence commands attention and inspires those around him," and "his ability to captivate an audience is outstanding!"

As a graduate with a specialization in journalism, he's won multiple international awards for communication, he's become VP Business Development at Trend Hunter, the worlds #1 largest trend-spotting database, and he’s grown as an innovation thought leader. He helps clients like Constellation Brands, Char-Broil, Diageo, JPMorgan Chase, Nestle, Molson and Panasonic navigate the shifting future trend landscape and foster a culture of innovation and change.

When he's not leading Business Development at the office, you can find him emceeing or keynoting at ESOMAR, FutursitU or Future Festivals around the world on topics like Innovation Tactics, Future Technology and Trends. Join him on a journey of discovery and transformation, where the only constant is change.

Past Clients

Keynote Topics

Innovation Tactics

Leaders today are under increased pressure to find winning innovation strategies, but there are few avenues to learn how others do it. Gathered from personal interviews with today’s business leaders, this session focuses on reporting actual innovation techniques used in business today, organized into specific objectives, such as “internal buy-in,” or “consumercentricity.”

Innovating through Ritual

Explore case studies of how the most innovative people productionize out-of-the-box thinking with their teams. This presentation consists of a curated list of actual best practices, created and used by the world's top innovators. These best practices are organized around the concept of imagined orders -- hierarchies we put in place throughout our daily lives.

Artificial Intelligence

Change is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, pushing businesses and leaders to adapt like never before. This keynote will explore how AI can help you stay ahead by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing decision-making, and accelerating growth in every aspect of work, life and business. Discover practical strategies and real-world examples of AI transforming businesses and empowering leaders to thrive in a fast-moving landscape.

Testimonials

"Mark's ability to captivate an audience is outstanding! His energy and persuasive communication skills leave a lasting impression, all the while engaging and igniting teams. Mark's confident and engaging presence commands attention and inspires those around him. Whether it's delivering a powerful keynote presentation or leading a team discussion, Mark's ability to convey ideas and influence others is truly impressive." Sr. Manager Consumer Insights, Disney

"Mark is a dynamic speaker with an incredible ability to engage his audience! His energetic style keeps attention high, and his curiosity about different businesses adds real depth to his presentation. Mark listens well and offers actionable insights, making him a top choice for any event looking to inform and inspire!" New Business Ventures & Product Innovation, W.C. Bradley

"It was fantastic to have Mark speak at the Orlando Magic Partner Summit. He was a tremendous value add to the event! AI is a topic that is so relevant in today’s world but despite how much it is talked about it seems to be so misunderstood. Mark was able to present the content in a way that was informative and relatable to what our clients are seeing in their businesses and everyday lives." Director of Global Partnership Activation, Orlando Magic NBA

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