Keynote Speeches & Talks

Amy Karle: Designing Preferable Futures

At the intersection of art, science, and emerging technology, Amy Karle opens critical and creative space for inquiry into how these forces are reshaping humanity and our future. An internationally recognized artist, futurist, and thought leader, she brings a rare perspective to essential questions about the impact of technology across humanity, our bodies and health, our lives, society, and the future, guiding audiences beyond passive forecasting toward conscious design, thoughtful inquiry, agency, and preferable futures.

Her talks are inspiring journeys that explore how we may harness the power of art, design, and exponential technologies to address humanity’s greatest challenges and opportunities. Moving between vision and application, they show how art and design can serve as rigorous tools for navigating complexity, expanding perspective, and shaping outcomes across systems and scales. Blending visionary insight with practical relevance, she offers a compelling view of what is emerging, along with a framework for engaging it with greater imagination, responsibility, and agency.

Sought after by leading institutions, conferences, and organizations worldwide, Karle invites audiences to actively participate in creating the futures they want to inhabit.

Speaking Topics

  • The Future of Humanity and Technology
  • What It Means to Be Human in the Age of AI
  • AI, Biology, and the Future of Life
  • Collective Intelligence and Emergent Intelligence
  • Designing Preferable Futures
  • Impact of Technology on Humanity
  • Technology Across Scales, Systems, and Time
  • Bioart, Biodesign, and Regenerative Futures
  • Creativity as a Catalyst for Innovation
  • Artist Talks: Art, Science, and Emerging Technology

“An expert speaker opening minds on how we may use art, design, and technology to empower humanity.”

Featured

Intro to Transformative AI                                              1m

at NVIDIA GTC 2024

Collective Intelligence and Art                                     22m

at Human + Tech Week 2025

BBC 100 Women                                                               15m

Amy Karle: “The Future Human” 2019

Amy Karle offers a depth and breath of expertise in the impacts of technology on our lives and the future.

Her work over the past decade has positioned her as a visionary leader whose insights drive real change and innovation. Her talks and participation in think tanks offer innovation, inspiration, and actionable change.
Karle was honored as one of BBC’s 100 most inspiring and influential women in the world.

Pioneers in Design