Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Technology Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of deep technical acumen and strategic foresight to transform emerging trends into actionable business opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to define our innovation agenda in AI, quantum computing, and decentralized systems.
At Innovate 2026, we're not just predicting the future – we're building it. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, collaborative disruption, and audacious ambition. If you're passionate about shaping tomorrow's technological landscape today, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive technology roadmaps spanning 2026-2030 with quantitative impact analysis
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives identifying breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum, and biotech
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-ready technologies into commercial solutions
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and investor communities
- Build and manage a global network of academic, startup, and industry innovation partners
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at premier tech conferences
- Drive cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype next-generation solutions
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy with 5+ years in futurism or emerging tech analysis
- Proven track record translating technological trends into market-ready products
- Deep expertise in at least two of: AI/ML, quantum computing, Web3, or synthetic biology
- Executive presence with experience presenting to C-suite and boards
- Published thought leadership in top-tier tech publications (e.g., MIT Tech Review, Wired)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Global network of contacts in venture capital, academia, and Fortune 500 R&D
- Proficiency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., scenario planning, Delphi method)