Bridging the Gap Between Today and the Future of Frontier Tech
The future doesn’t just happen—it’s shaped by builders and visionaries who can decode its signals, chart the course ahead, and build solutions. Cathy Hackl, an internationally recognized tech futurist and one of the world’s most sought after tech and innovation speakers, stands at the forefront of that transformation. As a globally sought after AI and emerging tech strategist, executive and a pioneering voice in spatial computing and on device AI, she has redefined how businesses and industries prepare for the next wave of disruption for a decade and continues to do so.
Hackl isn’t just talking about the future; she’s actively building it—advising the world’s leading companies, speaking on the biggest stages, actively building solutions in the deep tech trenches and breaking down the complexities of emerging technology to help leaders at Fortune 100 companies and governments make informed, future-ready decisions.
She’s not only one of the top technology voices on LinkedIn since 2018, media companies have also called her one best predictors of future tech and tech habits in the world, while executives have dubbed her as the Godmother of the future, she’s undoubtedly becoming one of the ultimate authorities on what’s next in tech. Her current work focus on frontier tech, which include on-device AI, spatial computing and spatial web, multimodal interfaces, gaming, new commerce models including virtual commerce and space commerce and the next evolution of computing, has made her an indispensable resource for enterprises navigating this rapidly shifting landscape who need a trusted advisor to navigate the tech convergence of today with a vision toward the future.
Defining the Next Era of Technology
As an external advisor at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), one of the world’s top management consulting companies, Hackl plays a pivotal role in shaping emerging technology strategy, helping C-suite executives and policymakers navigate AI-driven innovation, the rise of intelligent agents, and the transformative shift toward spatial computing, XR, web3, and multinodality.
Her insights are sought after by the world’s most influential media outlets—including The Wall Street Journak, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review. Major news networks such as CNN, CNBC, and the BBC rely on her to provide clear, compelling analysis on how AI, spatial computing, and new digital paradigms are reshaping everything from work to play to human interaction.
But Hackl’s work extends far beyond media commentary. She is the author of 5 business books and the CEO of Future Dynamics, a foresight and innovation lab dedicated to helping companies, governments, and global organizations anticipate the next computing revolution—and act on it. She also hosts one of Adweek’s most popular podcasts, TechMagic with Cathy Hackl.
Building the Future with Industry Leaders
With a career spanning collaborations with top-tier brands like Nike, Walmart, Louis Vuitton, and Ralph Lauren, Hackl has cemented her reputation as the go-to expert for organizations looking to harness the power of exponential technologies.
Her work is centered on tech convergence, the seamless blending of AI, spatial computing, gaming, and next-generation interfaces that will redefine business, communication, and digital interaction. “The future isn’t siloed,” Hackl explains. “We’re seeing a complete shift in how we work and engage with technology—it’s multimodal, multi-agent, hyper-personalized, and deeply immersive.”
She’s actively helping businesses not just react to change but actively shape it. Whether it’s preparing Fortune 500 companies for the coming wave of AI agents or advising luxury brands on the future of gaming commerce and or enterprise optimizations in the era of spatial
computing, Hackl is constantly bridging the gap between visionary ideas and real-world application. She speaks not only from theory, but from actual real world experience.
A Speaker Who Makes the Future Tangible And Accessible
As one of the world’s most sought-after keynote speakers, Hackl has spoken at Saudi Ararbias LEAP, Singularity University Summit, CES, SXSW, ComicCon, MWC, the World Economic Forum, and other global stages, captivating audiences with her unique ability to translate deep-tech advancements into compelling, actionable strategies.
Her signature approach? Making the future tangible. Instead of abstract theorizing, Hackl grounds her insights in real-world applications—showing businesses how on-device AI, multimodal interfaces, and new computing paradigms will directly impact their industries. She speaks from experience and not just theory, as she has worked in the trenches creating and developing solutions for the enterprise, government and retailers.
Shaping the Next Chapter of Innovation
For Cathy Hackl, the future isn’t just something to predict—it’s something to architect and something you need to actively build.
Through her work in AI, spatial computing, and frontier tech, she is not only defining where technology is headed but ensuring that companies, industries, and society are ready for what comes next. She’s also focusing some of her time on better understanding next gen consumers in the generation alpha and generation beta cohorts, space commerce opportunities, and how human relationships will change in the age of AI and immersive technologies.
As we enter a new era hypercharged by AI and new forms of computing, and powered by demographic and geopolitical shifts, one thing is certain: Cathy Hackl will be helping to actively lead the way and building it, while helping thousands of professionals across the globe get a better understanding of what the future might hold for them. For her the future belongs to those who approach it curiosity and then take an active role in building the best version of future they envision.