Jason Schenker

Top-Ranked Economist, Leading Futurist, and Bestselling Author

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Jason Schenker Speaker Biography

Top-Ranked Economist, Leading Futurist, and Bestselling Author

Jason Schenker is the President of Prestige Economics and Chairman of The Futurist Institute. He is a top-ranked economist, leading futurist, bestselling author, and in-demand keynote speaker who delivers high-impact presentations on economic trends, financial markets, geopolitical risks, AI, technology trends, and the future of work. Through his talks and research, Schenker helps clients anticipate risks and seize opportunities.

Bloomberg News has ranked Schenker the #1 forecaster in the world in 27 categories since 2011, including for his forecasts of crude oil prices, natural gas prices, gold prices, industrial metals prices (copper, aluminum, nickel, tin, zinc), the euro, the British pound, the Australian dollar, agricultural commodity prices (coffee, cotton, sugar, soybeans), new home sales, U.S. payrolls, and the U.S. unemployment rate.

Media

Schenker is a Forbes contributor, LinkedIn Top Voice, former Bloomberg Opinion columnist, and media commentator on CNBC, CNN, Fox, ABC, NBC, MSNBC, Fox Business, the BBC, and Bloomberg, including as a guest host on Bloomberg Television. Schenkerโ€™s work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.

A trusted voice on the economy, financial markets, geopolitics, and technology trends like AI and quantum, Schenker has delivered over 1,200 keynotes for public and private companies, corporate boards, industry groups, institutional investors, and government entities. He has spoken at events hosted by the U.S. Federal Reserve, the London Metal Exchange, the Singapore Exchange, the AFP, AICPA, SXSW, the CIA, and NATO.

Books

As a prolific thought leader, Schenker has created over 40 LinkedIn Learning courses on AI, economics, finance, and technology taken by 1.3 million students. Schenker has written 36 books with 15 bestsellers, including Jobs for Robots, Futureproof Supply Chain, The Future of Finance is Now, Quantum: Computing Nouveau, The Promise of Blockchain, The Robot and Automation Almanac, The Future of Energy, Recession-Proof, The Future of Food and Agriculture After COVID, and The Future After COVID. Schenker was featured as one of the worldโ€™s foremost futurists in the book After Shock, and he contributed to the book World Emerging from Pandemic from National Intelligence University commissioned by the Strategic Multilayer Assessment. His latest  book is Cold War Two.

Economic Futurist

As the President of Prestige Economics, Schenker advises executives, industry groups, institutional investors, and central banks. He also founded The Futurist Institute, for which he created a rigorous course of study that includes The Future of Work, The Future of Transportation, The Future of Data, The Future of Finance, Futurist Fundamentals, The Future of Energy, The Future of Leadership, The Future of Healthcare, The Future of Quantum Computing, and The Future After COVID. Mr. Schenker is also an instructor for 20 LinkedIn Learning courses on risk management, audit and due diligence, recession-proof strategies, economic indicators, leadership visibility, economics, finance, jobs, data, entrepreneurship, and profitability.

Schenkerโ€™s speeches focus on the economy, financial markets, commodities, supply chain, futurist innovation and technology, artificial intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing, energy and sustainability, geopolitics, demographics, and other trends. He has been speaking and writing on AI, automation, and robots since 2016

Education

Mr. Schenker holds a Masterโ€™s in Applied Economics from UNC Greensboro, a Masterโ€™s in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding from CSU Dominguez Hills, a Masterโ€™s in Germanic Languages and Literature from UNC Chapel Hill, and a Bachelorโ€™s in History and German from The University of Virginia. He also holds a Certificate in FinTech from MIT, a Certificate in Supply Chain Management from MIT, a Certificate in Professional Development from UNC, a Certificate in Negotiation from Harvard Law School, a Certificate in Cybersecurity from Carnegie Mellon, and a Professional Certificate in Strategic Foresight from the University of Houston. Mr. Schenker holds the designations CMTยฎ (Chartered Market Technician), and CFPยฎ (Certified Financial Planner). He is also a Certified Futurist and Long-Term AnalystTM and holds the FLTAยฎ designation.

Early Career

Before founding Prestige Economics in 2009, Schenker was a Risk Specialist at McKinsey and Chief Energy and Commodity Economist at Wachovia (Wells Fargo). He holds masterโ€™s degrees in economics, negotiation, and German, and a bachelorโ€™s in history and German. Schenker founded The Futurist Institute in 2016. Between 2023 and 2025, he was the Chairman of the Climate Change Advisory Panel of Sasol (NYSE: SSL). Schenker is one of the 100 CEOs on the non-partisan Texas Business Leadership Council, the Texas affiliate of the Business Roundtable that advises elected officials of both parties at the state and federal levels. He is a Board Leadership Fellow of the National Association of Corporate Directors, a member of the Bretton Woods Committee, and a Fellow of the Energy Institute.

Jason Schenker Speaking Topics

The Economic, Financial, and Technology Outlook: Seizing Opportunity in a Time of Uncertainty

This speech is customized for the client industry to include a discussion of key economic, financial, and technology trends will impact the client industry. There are important risks and opportunities facing businesses. This talk includes critical strategic recommendations and actionable client takeaways and recommendations. In this discussion, Jason Schenker will evaluate the war for talent and signals from the labor market. He will also discuss the outlook for inflation and interest rates. Mr. Schenker will also delve into the subject of Cold War Twoยฎ, the end of globalization, and associated supply chain risks. Looking into the future of technology and work, Mr. Schenker will discuss several critical long-term trends in demographics and technology, including how ChatGPT and other AI technologies will be valuable and increasingly common. Mr. Schenker will also discuss key sustainability risks, threats, and opportunities. He will share actionable winning strategies for the current uncertain environment now and for the decade ahead.

AI Opportunities and Risks: The Future of Work, Business, and Global Competition

Join Jason Schenker, futurist, bestselling author, and top-ranked economist, for a compelling keynote on the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence across industries, markets, and global competition. Since 2017, Schenker has been delivering keynotes on AI, automation, and the future of work, offering expert insights into the rapid evolution of technology and its profound impact on business and society. As AI adoption accelerates, businesses face unprecedented potential for efficiency, automation, and innovationโ€”but also significant challenges related to job displacement, regulatory uncertainty, and geopolitical risks. This session will explore how AI is transforming productivity, decision-making, and business models, while also raising critical concerns around data security, ethics, and workforce disruption. Mr. Schenker will also examine the economic and geopolitical implications of AI, including the role of Cold War Twoยฎ, intellectual property battles, and the race for technological dominance. With AI poised to reshape industries and redefine competitive advantages, this must-attend session will provide actionable insights to help business leaders leverage AIโ€™s potential while mitigating its biggest risks in the years ahead. This keynote will be customized to provide high-value, actionable takeaways tailored to the clientโ€™s industry, priorities, and strategic concerns. By focusing on the most relevant AI-driven risks and opportunities, this session will equip attendees with practical insights and competitive advantages to help them navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Outlook for the Global Economy Amidst Bending and Breaking Supply Chains

Global supply chains are under immense strain, reshaping economic and market dynamics worldwide. In this insightful session, Jason Schenker, a top-ranked economist and futurist, examines the challenges and opportunities emerging from supply chain disruptions, trade tensions, and shifting geopolitical risks. As inflation, labor shortages, logistical bottlenecks, and trade risks are impacting businesses, Mr. Schenker will explore how these pressures are affecting global growth, financial markets, and key industries. He will also discuss the broader implications of Cold War Twoยฎ, evolving trade policies, and technological shifts that are redefining global commerce. What does the future hold for supply chains, economic stability, and business strategy? Join this session for data-driven insights and actionable takeaways to navigate the uncertainty ahead. This speech is customized for the client to include a discussion of how economic, financial market, supply chain, and geopolitical uncertainties impact the client's business and industry. This talk can also be paired with a fireside chat to explore and address client priorities and interests.

Tailwinds in a Tempest: Navigating Uncertainty and Seizing Opportunity in 2025 and Beyond

Join the globally recognized economist and futurist Jason Schenker for a keynote and fireside chat exploring the economic, financial, and geopolitical forces shaping the future of business. He will provide insights on growth, labor markets, inflation, interest rates, and industry trends, along with the risks and opportunities presented by Cold War Twoยฎ, AI, supply chain disruptions, and evolving trade policies. Amid uncertainty, Mr. Schenker will offer strategic, actionable takeaways to help leaders navigate challenges, capitalize on emerging opportunities, and position their organizations for success in a rapidly shifting global landscape. This speech is customized for the client to include a discussion of how economic, financial market, and geopolitical uncertainties impact the client's business and industry. This talk can also be paired with a fireside chat to explore and address client priorities and interests.

The Future of Finance is Now: Navigating Innovation, Risk, and Opportunity

The financial industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, presenting significant opportunity and risk. In this dynamic keynote, Jason Schenker, a top-ranked financial forecaster, futurist, and economist, explores the forces shaping the future of banking, markets, financial services, and insurance. This session will examine how AI, automation, and blockchain are redefining financial transactions, risk management, investment strategies, and insurance underwriting. Mr. Schenker will also analyze the impact of interest rates, inflation, and financial market volatility on lending, capital allocation, and corporate decision-making. With Cold War Twoยฎ, deglobalization, and regulatory shifts reshaping the financial and insurance landscapes, business leaders, investors, and policymakers must adapt to emerging risks and opportunities. In the insurance sector, evolving climate risks, cyber threats, and demographic shifts are forcing companies to rethink pricing models, risk assessment, and coverage strategies. This keynote will provide data-driven insights and strategic foresight to help financial professionals stay ahead in an era of unprecedented change. This session is customized for the client, with actionable takeaways tailored for financial professionals, corporate leaders, insurers, and institutional investors. A fireside chat option is available for deeper discussions.

Five Major Trends Shaping the Outlook Through 2030

Join top-ranked economist Jason Schenker as he shares the biggest trends that will shape the economic, financial, and business outlook for the rest of the decade. This engaging, high-energy discussion will include actionable takeaways about how interest rate policies, trade and supply chain dynamics, the geopolitics of Cold War Twoยฎ, sustainability and energy, and AI will impact the outlook and operations for the client business and industry. This talk can also be paired with a fireside chat to explore and address client priorities and interests.

Jason Schenker Books

Futureproof Supply Chain: Planning for Disruption Risks and Opportunities in the Lifeline of the Global Economy
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The Future of Travel: Trends and Technologies Shaping the Decade Ahead: The Futurist Institute
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The Future of Energy: Technologies and Trends Driving Disruption
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The Future of Finance is Now: The Most Important Trends in Finance for the Coming Decade Have Already Started
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Reading The Economic Tea Leaves: Secrets to Unlocking the Value of Economic Indicators
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The Robot and Automation Almanac โ€“ 2022: The Futurist Institute
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Cold War Two: Navigating a New Era of Uncertainty for the Economy, Finance, Energy, Technology, Trade, and Supply Chain
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Strategic Cost-Cutting: How to Improve Profitability in a Downturn
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The Future After COVID: Futurist Expectations for Changes, Challenges, and Opportunities After the COVID-19 Pandemic
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The Promise of Blockchain: Hope and Hype for an Emerging Disruptive Technology
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Midterm Economics: The Impact of Midterm Elections on Financial Markets and the Economy
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Jason Schenker Speaker Testimonials

Jason Schenker knows the business world and knows what is important to them. His โ€œEconomic Outlookโ€ session for our conference has become a staple of the event and much anticipated by the attendees. The information he provides is invaluable; he is astute, controversial, and accurate in his assessment and analysis of global situations and markets. Our attendees, who are treasury and finance professionals in the corporate world, find Jason and this session to be invaluable. His speaking scores are always some of the highest among the over 400 speakers at our conference. In our world, Jason Schenker is a rock star!

- | Association for Financial Professionals


Jason provided the keynote address at the recent SAE North American International Propulsion Conference (NAIPC). Jason met with the organizing committee several times to ensure his presentation was powerful and on point with the tough issues faced by the executives in attendance. His presentation was both insightful and engaging, covering the economic impact of advancements in electric propulsion, hybrid systems, and internal combustion engines. What set Jason apart was his ability to connect these technical innovations to the broader global economic landscape. He provided an analysis of how fluctuating energy prices, regulatory shifts, and economic factors will shape the future of the automotive industry, offering a comprehensive perspective that resonated with the executive-level audience. Jasonโ€™s ability to blend technical depth with strategic economic foresight made him an exceptional speaker and industry leader.

- | SAE North American International Propulsion Conference


Jason spoke at the annual international gathering of the seaports and really wowed the audience with interesting topics on economics and supply chain. He was the consensus most interesting speaker of the event, and I've since kept up a really friendly relationship. Can't recommend highly enough.

- | American Association of Port Authorities


I have known Jason for several years over 2 organizations and his insight and analysis are second to none. He has taken the time to understand the goals of the ecosystems I work in to tailor his presentations to be effective for everyone. In the end, it's hard to find someone who can take dense data/information and present it in a way where everyone can appreciate, understand, and enjoy learning about the subject matter.

- | Property Risk Management Association - PRMA

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Futureproof Supply Chain: Planning for Disruption Risks and Opportunities in the Lifeline of the Global Economy
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The Future of Travel: Trends and Technologies Shaping the Decade Ahead: The Futurist Institute
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