Dr. Josef Martens

For over a decade, Dr. Josef Martens has intrigued and entertained audiences around the world on topics ranging from innovation and strategy to the future. A scientist turned businessman, Josef shows how to use cutting-edge insights from the field of physics to develop effective strategies and to spark innovation and creativity and to gain a competitive advantage in a changing global economy. Top technology companies such as DaimlerChrysler and Siemens have sought Martens' expertise.

Josef will redefine your idea of a futurist. Not content with predicting future trends, Josef will provide key insights into how to shape and create the future. In his keynote, "The Future Is Not What It Used To Be", Josef inspires and motivates audiences to take charge of the opportunities presented by today's rapid-fire technological changes.

Josef understands innovation because he himself is an innovator. During doctoral studies in physics at Cambridge and post-doctoral research at the world-renown Cavendish Laboratory, his research led to multiple U.S., European and International patents. Commercial applications of the technology resulted in the spin-off of a successful NASDAQ-listed high-tech company.

Josef also has first hand knowledge of the challenges facing organizations in developing strategy and in sparking innovation to prepare for the future. Josef previously worked for one of the world's leading strategy consulting firms helping clients develop differentiated and innovative organizational strategies. Josef has also served as Research Strategist at one of the world's largest international technology companies where he oversaw improvements to innovation processes and practices, including strategic planning, human resources management and the design of work environments.

Prior to his graduate studies at Cambridge in the United Kingdom, Josef was born and raised in Germany. Currently resident in the United States, Josef brings a truly international perspective to his presentations. In addition, Martens has captured audiences in 27 countries on six continents.

Dr. Josef Martens is a professional member of the National Speaker's