Lindsey McInerney

We are standing at the edge of a new era—The Imagination Age—where human creativity, powered by artificial intelligence, will shape the next wave of innovation. In this future-forward keynote, global technologist and futurist Lindsey McInerney explores how emerging fast moving tech and immersive media (AI, Quantum, Spatial, Agentic AI) are radically transforming creative industries and redefining what it means to be a creator, a brand, or a business leader.

Drawing on her deep experience working with Fortune 500 companies, global entertainment brands, and tech innovators, McInerney offers bold insights into how AI is not replacing creatives—but supercharging imagination at scale. She demystifies complex technologies, shares real-world use cases, and introduces a human-centered framework for embracing AI as a collaborative force in storytelling, design, product development, and marketing.

Whether you're navigating the future of work, leading digital transformation, or simply curious about what’s next, this keynote delivers the clarity, inspiration, and strategy needed to thrive at the intersection of creativity and technology.

Key Takeaways:

• Welcome to the Imagination Age: Learn why we're transitioning from the Information Age to the Imagination Age—and what that means for creators, brands, and the future of work.
• AI as a Creative Catalyst: Understand how generative AI tools (like ChatGPT, Midjourney, Sora, and others) are revolutionizing storytelling, design, marketing, and media production.
• The Critical Role of Human Creativity: Discover why emotional intelligence, ethics, and interdisciplinary thinking are more valuable than ever in the age of automation.
• Future-Proofing with Emerging Tech: Explore how to integrate emerging fast moving tech and immersive media and blockchain into creative strategies and brand experiences.
• Actionable Innovation: Walk away with practical frameworks for leveraging emerging technologies while staying aligned with core human values.

Ideal Audience:

• Creative Professionals & Designers exploring AI tools and digital workflows
• CMOs, Brand Strategists, and Marketing Leaders seeking next-gen brand engagement strategies
• Innovation & R&D Teams in tech-forward industries
• Tech Entrepreneurs & Founders building in emerging tech and immersive spaces
• Educators & Students in media, technology, business, or design programs
• Entertainment, Media & Gaming Executives pushing the boundaries of storytelling
• Futurists, Digital Transformation Leaders, and Thought Leaders focused on what's next