Cathy Hackl is a globally recognized futurist, tech innovator, and one of the world’s most sought-after keynote speakers on the future of AI, immersive technologies, and societal shifts. Known as the “Godmother of the Metaverse,” she has shaped the trajectory of emerging tech for years and is celebrated as one of the industry’s most accurate predictors of technology and human behavior. Her visionary insights help audiences reimagine the future of work, innovation, and human connection, offering strategies to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Hackl is an External Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), advising on frontier technologies including Web3, IoT, XR, and quantum computing. She is also the founder and CEO of Future Dynamics, her foresight and exploration lab dedicated to keynote speaking, thought leadership, books, courses, and coaching.
She has advised global brands such as Nike, Louis Vuitton, Walmart, Ralph Lauren, and Clinique, spearheading projects in gaming, virtual worlds, and emerging tech. From immersive activations on Roblox and Fortnite to producing concerts like Electric Fest, Hackl continues to pioneer new digital experiences.
Recognized worldwide, she was named an Ad Age Leading Woman of 2023, featured on the Forbes Latam 100 Most Powerful Women cover, included in the Vogue Business 100 Innovators, and honored as one of Newsweek en Español’s Top 25 AI Visionaries. Her insights have appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box, 60 Minutes, Good Morning America, Time, and Bloomberg.
Hackl has delivered transformative keynotes at Davos, CES, SXSW, Harvard Business School, and MIT. She also hosts Adweek’s podcast TechMagic and is the author of five books, including Spatial Computing: An AI-Driven Business Revolution.
With expertise spanning AI, spatial computing, and next-gen consumer behaviors, Cathy Hackl empowers organizations to navigate and shape the convergent future.
Costa Rican-American futurist, strategist, and globally recognized technology leader.
Founder and CEO of Future Dynamics, foresight exploration lab.
External Partner at Boston Consulting Group for frontier technology initiatives.
Co-created immersive projects in Roblox, Fortnite, and virtual concerts.
Advisor to United Nations AI Advisory Body on future work.
Known worldwide as the “Godmother of the Metaverse.”
Expert on AI, spatial computing, immersive tech, and societal shifts.
Engaging speaker blending foresight, humor, practicality, and actionable insights.
Delivered keynotes at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
Presented on AI and education at SXSW, accredited nationally.
Frequent guest on 60 Minutes, Good Morning America, and Bloomberg.
Addresses presidents, royalty, Fortune 500 leaders across multiple continents.
Engages global audiences at CES, MIT, Harvard, and major summits.
Named Ad Age Leading Woman of 2023 for groundbreaking work.
Featured on Forbes Latam 100 Most Powerful Women cover.
Listed among Vogue Business 100 Innovators shaping technology futures.
Honored as Newsweek en Español Top 25 AI Visionaries.
Included in Bloomberg Línea Top 100 Latin Innovators recognition.
Author of five books, including Spatial Computing and Augmented Workforce.
Host of Adweek’s acclaimed technology podcast TechMagic.
Work featured in Time, The Economist, Financial Times, Wired.
Pioneered projects with Nike, Walmart, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Clinique.
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