Chris Lyons

Chris Lyons is no armchair futurist. As a General Partner at a16z — the Silicon Valley VC powerhouse behind Airbnb, Lyft, OpenAI, Instagram, Postmates, Facebook, and countless more — Chris doesn’t just predict the future, he actively funds and shapes it.

Drawing from unparalleled access to tomorrow's multi-billion dollar companies and the visionaries behind them, Chris provides a roadmap to the future that’s already unfolding.

Audiences will leave with:

• Exclusive insights into emerging technologies set to disrupt industries within the next 3-5 years
• A deep dive into what truly drives innovation and sets apart winning companies
• Actionable strategies for businesses to prepare and capitalize on upcoming technological shifts
• Firsthand accounts of how today's startups are becoming tomorrow's unicorns

But this keynote is more than just a crystal ball. It's a call to action. Chris challenges audiences to think bigger, move faster, and dare to create the future they want to see.

Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking your big break, an executive navigating digital transformation, or simply curious about the technologies that will shape our lives — you will learn how to decode the next revolution from one of tech’s most well-connected insiders.