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Keynote: FMC Agriculture – The Future of Farming in the Era of Acceleration, Cabos San Lucas, Mexico
Vertical farming. 24 hour farming with self-driving tractor technology. Micro-climate bio-engineered seed varietals.
Keynote: Sandia National Laboratories – Rethinking Innovation in a World of Accelerating Science
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote and facilitated a half-day working session at Sandia National Laboratories in
Keynote: Retail Value Chain Federation Annual Fall Conference, Scottsdale – The Future Belongs to Those Who Are Fast
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at the Retail Value Chain Federation (RVCF) 2013 Annual Fall Conference, held
Electronic Rep Assoc
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) 2013 Conference, delivering a
Keynote: BOMEX 2013, Halifax – The Future of Retail and the Intelligent Building
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address to approximately 300 delegates at BOMEX 2013 — the annual conference of
Keynote: American Medical Group Association Annual Conference, Phoenix – Healthcare 2020
Jim Carroll delivered the closing keynote address at the American Medical Group Association (AMGA) 2013 Institute for
Keynote: Global Family Wealth Managers Conference, Athens – Growth, Innovation and the Long View
Jim Carroll delivered the closing keynote address at an exclusive global conference of family office managers and
Keynote: Black & Veatch Utility Executive Leadership Institute, Aspen – The Future of Infrastructure
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at Black & Veatch’s Annual Utility Executive Leadership Institute
Keynote: UBM Canon Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Expo, Philadelphia – The Future of Manufacturing
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at the UBM Canon Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Expo and Conference in
Keynote: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center – The Business of Space Is Changing
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote address and facilitated a half-day innovation strategy working session at NASA Goddard
NASA Goddard Space Center
Jim was invited to share his thoughts on the future, and opportunities for innovation, e with their top scientists
Keynote: CIAA 50th Annual Conference, Montreal – Future Trends & Innovation for Actuaries
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the Canadian Institute of Actuaries Association’s (CIAA) 50th Annual
Keynote: SURGE Accelerator, Houston – Innovation and the Future of Energy
Jim Carroll delivered the opening keynote address at the SURGE Accelerator in Houston, Texas in 2013, setting the stage
Keynote: Lender Processing Services 25th Anniversary Customer Summit, Orlando – Surviving the Information Age
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at the 25th anniversary customer summit of Lender Processing Services (LPS)
Keynote: Delta Dental of Missouri FutureFocus 2013 – Rethinking Wellness and the Future of Healthcare
Jim Carroll delivered the closing keynote address at Delta Dental of Missouri’s FutureFocus 2013 conference in
Keynote: Edgell Hotel Technology Forum, Las Vegas – The Future of Hotel Technology and Innovation
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at the Edgell Hotel Technology Forum (HTF) in Las Vegas in April 2013,
Subway Restaurants: Fast consumer and technology change:
The fast casual and quick service industry is in the midst of a revolution driven by mobile technologies, rapidly
Keynote: ERA Connect 2013, Austin – The Future of the Automobile and Real Estate
Jim Carroll delivered the opening keynote address at ERA Connect 2013 — the annual conference of ERA Franchise
Keynote: Discover Financial Services Leadership Event – Innovation and the Future of Financial Services
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote address to senior leadership at Discover Financial Services in 2013, exploring the
Keynote: Pella Windows & Doors Corporate Leadership Meeting, Iowa – The Future of Manufacturing
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at a Pella Windows & Doors corporate leadership meeting in Pella, Iowa in
Keynote: CADA Summit 2013, Toronto – The Future of the Automobile and Automotive Retail
Jim Carroll delivered the opening keynote address at the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) Summit 2013 in
Keynote: Process Excellence (PEX) Week – Innovation Insight: What World-Class Innovators Do That You Don’t
Jim Carroll was a keynote speaker at Process Excellence (PEX) Week in 2013, organized by the founders of the
Avaya
For their Evolutions customer event, they wanted someone to put into perspective why a smart, flexible communications
Keynote : The Future of Recreation, KOA (Kampgrounds of America) Franchise Conference – Orlando, FL
There's a lot of change in the world of camping, and KOA was in the midst of a re-branding exercise. They liked
Texas Municipal League, Dallas – 100th Annual Meeting : The Future of Cities and Towns
For their 100th annual meeting, this organization that represents elected and non-elected officials for cities and
Institute for Credentialing Excellence
Jim Carroll delivered the Opening Plenary Session at the ICE 2012 Annual Educational Conference, held November 6–9 at
Keynote: HR Southwest Conference, Dallas – The Future of Human Resources and the Workforce
Jim Carroll opened the HR Southwest Conference in Dallas, Texas in October 2012, delivering the opening keynote address
WEF
Jim Carroll was the featured keynote speaker for the Opening General Session at WEFTEC 2012, held October 1 at the New
Keynote: Chronic Disease Fund 5th Annual Partnership Summit, Dallas – Healthcare 2020
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at the Chronic Disease Fund’s 5th Annual Partnership Summit in Dallas,
Keynote: Pennsylvania Hospital Association Annual Meeting, Austin – Moving Beyond the Meltdown: Aligning Yourself for Growth Through Innovation
Jim Carroll opened the Pennsylvania Hospital Association’s (PHA) 2012 Annual Meeting with a keynote titled
Keynote: DuPont Leadership Meeting – Innovation and the Future of Science-Based Industry
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote address to senior leadership at DuPont in 2012, exploring the innovation imperatives
OHA
Jim Carroll was a featured speaker at the Ontario Hospital Association’s (OHA) Region 5 Educational Conference, held
Gap Inc, San Francisco – The Era of the End of Inventory with Accelerating Retail Trends
The global clothing company had me in for a talk for their leadership on the trends sweeping the world of retail. I
US Department of Defense – Commissary Agency: The Future of Retail
This organization manages the Commissary (grocery, retail) stores at US military bases worldwide. Their goal is
North Carolina Hospital Assoc
Jim Carroll served as the Closing Speaker at the North Carolina Hospital Association (NCHA) Summer Meeting, held July
Gilbarco VeederRoot
Jim Carroll was engaged by Gilbarco Veeder-Root to address a fundamental question facing convenience store retailers:
Keynote: Blanchard Summit 2012 – Innovation, Leadership and the Future of Organizations
Jim Carroll was a featured keynote speaker at Blanchard Summit 2012, the annual gathering organized by The Ken
Keynote: International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association Annual Conference, New Orleans – Speed Is the New Metric in Food and Retail
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) annual conference
Sterling Partners Annual CEO Summit, Baltimore : 21st Century Megatrends
This company is an investment management / equity capital firm that is invested in a number of medium sized
Keynote: Noble Energy Executive Leadership Meeting, Houston – The Future of Energy
Jim Carroll delivered the opening keynote address to approximately 200 senior executives at a Noble Energy leadership
Keynote: University of Ottawa Heart Institute – Technology and the Future of Healthcare
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote address to clinical staff and nursing leadership at the University of Ottawa Heart
Stryker, Mahwah, NJ – Healthcare 2025: Disruption, Opportunity and Innovation
Styrker is a leading manufacturer of surgical equipment, most often used in the orthopaedic space. Someone saw me speak
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Daily Inspiration: “Every industry-changing breakthrough begins with a simple question: Why do we still do it this way?”
June 11, 2026, BY JimCarroll"Every industry-changing breakthrough begins with a simple question: Why do we still do it this way?" - Futurist Jim Carroll Of all the phrases...
Daily Inspiration: “One of the greatest tragedies of our time is the number of people who are willingly turning their backs on tomorrow.”
June 10, 2026, BY JimCarroll"One of the greatest tragedies of our time is the number of people who are willingly turning their backs on tomorrow" - Futurist Jim Carroll I...
Daily Inspiration: “The organizations that look most ready for the future are often the ones most blind to the fact that they aren’t.”
June 9, 2026, BY JimCarroll"The organizations that look most ready for the future are often the ones most blind to the fact that they aren't." - Futurist Jim...







































































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