Rebecca Ryan

Rebecca Ryan – Economist and Top-50 Professional Futurist Madison, Wisconsin

Monday Morning Keynote: Six Ways to See Around Corners: Lessons From a Top-50-Professional Futurist

 
Rebecca Ryan is a noted top 50 professional futurist, economist, best-selling author and entrepreneur. She is the founder of NEXT Generation Consulting through which she partners with government leaders across the country. Looking a generation ahead, she outlines strategies in urban planning, economic development and workforce development to ensure communities are well equipped for future trends and challenges. Rebecca is a graduate of Drake University with a certificate in Strategic Foresight from University of Houston; she is the Resident Futurist at the Alliance for Innovation and on the Executive Committee of the global Association of Professional Futurists.