Yuval Noah Harari

Yuval Noah Harari

Visionary Historian, Philosopher, and Leading Authority on the Future of Humanity & Artificial Intelligence

Core Intelligence Domain: Future Trends & AI
Location: Jerusalem, Israel | Languages: English, Hebrew
Representation: Represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence

Yuval Noah Harari is a globally renowned historian, philosopher, and one of the most influential public intellectuals of the 21st century. As the author of the multi-million-copy bestselling books Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, he provides unparalleled strategic foresight into the macroeconomic, technological, and societal shifts that are actively reshaping the modern world. His proprietary frameworks for understanding human evolution and digital disruption empower C-suite leaders, governments, and global organisations to navigate unprecedented complexity and formulate resilient, long-term strategies.

Professor Harari holds a PhD from the University of Oxford and is a tenured professor in the Department of History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Beyond his academic achievements, he is the co-founder of Sapienship, a multidisciplinary social impact company dedicated to clarifying the public conversation, supporting the quest for solutions, and focusing global attention on the most critical challenges facing our species today: ecological collapse, technological disruption, and the threat of global conflict.

His insights are highly sought after by heads of state, global business leaders, and top-tier institutions. Harari has shared the stage with prominent figures such as Emmanuel Macron, Angela Merkel, and Mark Zuckerberg, and has delivered keynote addresses at the World Economic Forum in Davos. His latest analyses deeply explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, bioengineering, and data colonialism, warning of a future where algorithms may understand humans better than they understand themselves, thus fundamentally altering consumer behaviour, privacy, and geopolitical stability.

Speaking Topics & Strategic Frameworks

Professor Harari’s keynote presentations are masterclasses in macro-historical analysis and future forecasting. He tailors his profound insights to help executive audiences understand the broad trajectories of technology, economy, and society. His most requested speaking themes include:

• The Future of Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the profound implications of machine learning, generative AI, and algorithmic decision-making on global industries and societal structures.
• Bio-Digital Convergence: Understanding the convergence of infotech and biotech, and how the ability to “hack humanity” will redefine healthcare, privacy, and consumer engagement.
• The 21st Century Economy & The Future of Work: Preparing for mass automation, anticipating the creation of the “useless class,” and embracing the imperative of continuous reskilling and cognitive adaptability.
• Globalisation and Geopolitics: Analysing the shifts in global power dynamics, the necessity for global cooperation, and the fragility of current international institutions in the face of nationalistic resurgence.
• Data Colonialism and Digital Privacy: Strategic foresight on data ownership, the rise of surveillance capitalism, and the ethical frameworks required to govern digital economies securely.
• Navigating Existential Threats: Formulating actionable, unified strategies to combat the interconnected crises of nuclear proliferation, ecological collapse, and unmitigated technological disruption.

Global Impact & Authorship

With over 45 million books sold globally and translated into 65 languages, Harari’s ability to distil complex historical and technological trajectories into accessible, gripping narratives is unmatched. His works are frequently endorsed by global leaders, including Barack Obama and Bill Gates, cementing his status as a critical voice in shaping the future of global policy, corporate innovation, and human rights in a digital age.

Key Takeaways

• Macro-Historical Perspective: Gain a profound understanding of how past human behaviours and evolutionary biology dictate future technological and economic trends.
• Navigating AI Disruption: Equip leadership teams with the foresight to manage the ethical, strategic, and societal implications of deploying advanced AI and biotechnology.
• Future-Proofing the Workforce: Develop actionable frameworks for organisational adaptability, ensuring human talent thrives alongside intelligent automation and relentless digital transformation.
• Strategic Global Leadership: Understand the vital importance of systemic cooperation in mitigating global risks, empowering decision-makers to lead with clarity in an era of unprecedented uncertainty.