Ramy Nassar

Ramy Nassar

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Kitchener , Ontario

Former Head of Innovation at Mattel | AI Optimist | Future Readiness Expert

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Ramy Nassar

TED Talk - The Gap Between Old & New Economies - Tunisia, 2013

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Ramy Nassar

Keynote Clip: 2016 AI x Design Presentation at FITC Canada

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Keynote Clip: Harness AI & GPT for Growth

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A Futurist's Take on AI - Keynote Presentation

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Looking Into Your Crystal Ball - Keynote, Austria

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  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Big Data & Analytics
  • Blockchain, Web3 & Metaverse
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Transitions
  • Technology & Innovation
Ramy Nassar

Past, Present & Future

Is Applying AI in Business Really So Complicated As It Seems to Be? Guest Ramy Nassar
Ramy Nassar

Past, Present and Future

Is Applying AI in Business Really So Complicated As It Seems to Be? Guest Ramy Nassar
Ramy Nassar
The Keynote Curators Podcast
How AI Technology Is Shaping Our Tomorrow With Ramy Nassar
Ramy Nassar
AI Product Design Handbook
The AI Product Design Handbook, serves as a practical guide for integrating artificial intelligence into digital product development. The...
AI Product Design Handbook
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Ramy Nassar On the Need for Empathy in AI
Ramy Nassar, Founder of 1000 Days Out, is author of the upcoming AI Product Design Handbook, which focuses on bringing human-centred design...
Ramy Nassar
Bringing Real Intelligence Into Learning & Play Expeience
In the article "Bringing Real Intelligence into the Learning & Play Experience," Ramy Nassar, Director of Mattel's Retail WONDER Innovation...

RAMY NASSAR BIOGRAPHY

Ramy Nassar is a futurist, author, and innovation strategist who helps leaders navigate artificial intelligence and emerging technologies with clarity and confidence. He brings more than twenty-five years of experience advising organizations on how to transform disruption into opportunity.

As the former Head of Innovation for Mattel, Ramy Nassar helped reimagine one of the world’s most recognized brands. His leadership contributed to new approaches in digital product design and brand innovation, including work with the production team of the Barbie movie, which achieved more than 1.5 billion dollars in global box office revenue.

Ramy Nassar has advised over two hundred and fifty organizations across sectors including technology, finance, manufacturing, telecommunications, and government. His client portfolio includes Apple, TD Bank, TELUS, Verizon, New Balance, and the Government of Canada. These collaborations reflect his expertise in bridging strategy, design, and technology to deliver measurable impact.

Through his company, Ramy Nassar leads initiatives that bring futures thinking into executive decision-making. His programs help organizations build foresight capability, improve governance for artificial intelligence systems, and prepare for the ethical and operational implications of emerging technologies.

Ramy Nassar’s work extends beyond consulting and strategy. He has built enterprise AI agents, developed innovation labs, and implemented transformation programs that help organizations adapt quickly to technological change. His practical experience in implementation sets him apart as a futurist who engages directly with real-world challenges.

He is the author of The AI Product Design Handbook, a resource for leaders and designers seeking to create responsible and human-centered AI systems. The book has been adopted by educators and innovation leaders globally for its structured and practical approach to integrating ethics and design into AI development.

Ramy Nassar serves as a faculty member at several universities in Canada and Europe, where he teaches courses in innovation strategy, design thinking, and responsible technology. His academic involvement reflects a commitment to developing the next generation of leaders who will shape the ethical and strategic use of AI.

Known for his ability to simplify complexity, Ramy Nassar delivers presentations that translate emerging technology trends into clear business insights. His sessions combine analytical precision with structured storytelling, equipping audiences with practical frameworks they can immediately apply within their organizations.

Ramy Nassar’s expertise covers artificial intelligence, digital transformation, strategic foresight, and innovation governance. He focuses on helping leaders rewire risk, accelerate innovation, and align new technologies with long-term business strategy. His methodology emphasizes structured foresight and responsible innovation to support sustainable growth.

His approach to speaking and facilitation is interactive and evidence-based. Each engagement is designed to help participants identify new opportunities and assess the strategic implications of emerging technologies. Ramy Nassar’s audiences include senior executives, board members, innovation teams, and public sector leaders seeking to enhance readiness for the future.

Throughout his career, Ramy Nassar has built a reputation for challenging organizations to move beyond reactive planning. He encourages leaders to design the future intentionally rather than adapt to it passively. His work helps organizations anticipate change and develop the capability to shape it.

Ramy Nassar’s perspective as a futurist is informed by both technical fluency and global experience. He has worked with organizations across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, advising on AI readiness, innovation systems, and strategic transformation. This cross-industry experience enables him to identify patterns and best practices that apply across diverse business contexts.

His keynote presentations focus on the intersection of human behavior, technological innovation, and business strategy. He explores how artificial intelligence and automation are redefining industries, workforce models, and customer expectations. Each session delivers insights grounded in data, research, and practical application.

Ramy Nassar’s global reputation as a trusted futurist and innovation leader has made him a sought-after speaker at international conferences, including the World Usability Congress, FITC, IxDA, and AI Everything. His contributions to these global forums reinforce his standing as a thought leader who connects strategy, ethics, and innovation.

Ramy Nassar continues to work with organizations that seek to build capability for the future while maintaining responsibility in technology adoption. His focus on actionable foresight, human-centered design, and measurable outcomes ensures that his work delivers sustainable results.

Through his writing, teaching, and advisory work, Ramy Nassar helps leaders navigate what comes next. His mission is to equip organizations to act with purpose, govern with integrity, and innovate with confidence in an era defined by rapid technological change.

Ramy Nassar Topic Presentations

Ramy Nassar Kitchener , Ontario, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

AI Now, Next, Never: Cutting Through Hype to Drive Measurable Impact

The Future-proof Leader: Strategic Foresight in An Age of Disruption

Exponential Futures: Quantum, Blockchain, and the World After AI

The Innovation Imperative: Leading Change in the Age of AI

Responsible AI: Governance, Ethics, and Practical Adoption at Scale

Ramy Nassar Speaking Testimonials

Ramy Nassar’s energy & expertise when it comes to the role of emerging technology are unrivaled. He brought a passion & enthusiasm to my team that helped drive us to new heights in terms of data-driven digital transformation.

Rob Fodor

Chief Data Officer
Interac

This presentation was the first that helped our executive team understand how we drive AI initiatives forward and build the right metrics into our strategic technology roadmap. The outcomes will directly and positively impact the ROI of our investments into AI.

Robert Bricker

TD Bank

Ramy has a unique approach to presenting AI & emerging technologies that combines deep understanding of the topic with an undeniable enthusiasm that engages the audience in a meaningful and personal way.

Monica Radulescu

TELUS

The workshop was actually fun. The hands-on exercises helped our team think critically about how we’d apply the theory to build better solutions for our customers. We covered what felt like a week’s worth of learning in 2 days.

Thomas Gilles

Ciena

This presentation was the first that helped our executive team understand how we drive AI initiatives forward and build the right metrics into our strategic technology roadmap. The outcomes will directly and positively impact the ROI of our investments into AI.

Erica Sweeney

New Balance

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