Patrick Schwerdtfeger

Patrick Schwerdtfeger is a globally recognized authority on technology trends, including big data, social media, and Artificial Intelligence. He is sought-after as a keynote speaker on technology trends, has lectured at prestigious academic institutions such as Purdue and Stanford Universities, and is a regular guest expert on Bloomberg TV in America. He offers event talks on a range of specialist topics.

Patrick is the founder of Trend Mastery Inc., a consultancy that identifies and capitalizes on trends in the technology sector, covering groundbreaking areas such as A.I., virtual and augmented reality, blockchain protocol, and autonomous vehicles. He is a business-focused keynote speaker whose talks consider geopolitical climates and culture. His expert knowledge of technology is matched only by his passion for the science of happiness, and he speaks with equal authority on both subjects.

As a child, Schwerdtfeger won writing competitions across his native Canada and was a valued member of his university’s debating team. He has published thought-leadership content in various fields and is a respected author with three books on Digital Marketing aimed at Small Businesses. The latest book, “Marketing Shortcuts for the Self-Employed” published in 2011 by John Wiley & Sons, won a 2012 small business book award in the category of social media. His writing has been featured by the New York Times, LA Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Reader’s Digest, CNN Money, Fortune, Bloomberg Businessweek, the Associated Press, MONEY Magazine, and Forbes, among many others.

Schwerdtfeger is a dynamic and passionate motivational speaker skilled at infusing philosophical concepts with practical applications. His TEDx talk on ‘learned intuition’ delves into each person’s potential to excel in their field through immersion and is truly inspirational. He can deliver motivational and enriching speeches that promote disruptive thinking and business transformation in your audience. 

Whether you are looking to motivate your staff or stay ahead of tech trends, his speeches offer invaluable insights and ensure every audience gains a range of tailored and actionable skills. His insights allow him to adapt his speech to each geographical region globally, and while he offers a range of event talks, he can also customize his speech to your specific business or event. 

Specialist areas include:

• Technology trends 
• Future business and geopolitical trends
• Big data
• Digital marketing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Augmented and virtual reality
• Blockchain
• Social media 
• Motivation
• Positive psychology

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