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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
Keynote: 14th Annual KIRA Awards, Fredericton – The Importance of Innovation
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at the 14th Annual KIRA Awards (Knowledge Industry Recognition Awards) in
PSCU Financial Services
Jim Carroll was a featured keynote speaker at PSCU Financial Services’ 2012 Senior Leadership Workshop & Member
SGA
Jim Carroll was a confirmed keynote speaker at the Southern Gas Association (SGA) Management Conference, held April
Genesis Systems, Davenport, Iowa: The Transformation and Reinvention of Manufacturing
One of the world's leading manufacturers of robotic equipment for use on the factory floor, they hold an annual
Keynote : The Future of Energy, Accenture Global Energy Summit – San Francisco, California
This global firm invited Jim Carroll to give the opening keynote for this critical global summit of key clients and
Produce Marketing Association: Fast retail
Jim provided the keynote for several thousand retailers, produce companies and growers at the annual conference in
Keynote: Pollard Banknote GlobalExchange 2012, Las Vegas – The Reinvention of Cash and the Future of Lottery
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at GlobalExchange 2012 — the annual customer conference of Pollard
VISA
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at the 2012 Visa Prepaid Forum, held February 14 in Scottsdale, Arizona,
General Dynamics / Northrop Grumman: Transitioning Markets
This opening keynote challenged the leadership team to look at the opportunities emerging in the era of energy,
Keynote: National Pharmacy Forum, Tampa – Future Trends for the Pharmacy Profession
Jim Carroll was the opening keynote speaker at the National Pharmacy Forum, held February 8–10, 2012, in Tampa,
AAPPO
Jim Carroll delivered the Day One keynote address at AAPPO’s 2012 Annual Forum, held January 29–31 at The
T. Rowe Price, Baltimore: Annual Investment Symposium – “Where’s the Growth?”
It's 2011: the hangover of the global economic collapse of '08 is still pounding away at the minds of many. This global
Keynote: Texas Municipal League Annual Conference – Future Trends for Municipal Government
Jim Carroll was a keynote speaker at the Texas Municipal League (TML) Annual Conference, speaking to one of the largest
Keynote: Texas Cattle Feeders Association Annual Conference, Amarillo – Agriculture 2020
Jim Carroll delivered the Day 2 opening keynote address at the Texas Cattle Feeders Association Annual Conference in
Keynote: International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans 57th Annual Congress, New Orleans – Healthcare 2020
Jim Carroll delivered the morning opening keynote address at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
World Pharma Congress, London, England – The Future of Medicine: Targeted, Precise, Individaulized!
I was invited in to open this global congress of pharma executives, with a talk about the reality of 21st century
Keynote: T. Rowe Price Investment Symposium – Future Trends in Investment & Financial Innovation
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the T. Rowe Price Investment Symposium in 2011, held in Baltimore and convened
American Chemistry Council, Nashville, Tennessee – Innovation In the Era of Acceleration of Markets and Products
As of this moment in time, there are about 19 million known chemical substances, but the number is doubling every 13
Keynote: imX 2011 Conference Gala – Future Trends & Innovation in Media and Technology
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the imX 2011 Conference Gala on September 13, 2011, speaking to an audience of
Society of Manufacturing Engineers IMX Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada – The Future of Manufacturing
Two events at one. I spoke at dinner for over 300 senior manufacturing executives - and was seated beside the ex-CEO of
Keynote: National Recreation and Parks Association: The Future of Recreation.
I was the opening keynote speaker for their annual conference in Salt Lake City, with an audience of over 4,000 sports,
Fairmont Hotels, Whistler, BC – Leadership and the “Masters in Business Imagination”
This iconic global brand held a global leadership meeting, bringing together its top hotel managers, senior
Monster Government Solutions: Recruiting and Retention in the 21st Century in the Era of the Emerging Skills Crisis
Part of the global online Monster recruitment firm, they had Jim keynote their annual Washington conference of
Computer Science Corporation, St. Andrews, Scotland – Aligning Your Business Model to High Velocity Change
I shared this event with Jimmy Wales, the Founder of Wikipedia. And to this day, Wikipedia editors still won't list me.
Keynote: CSC Executive Exchange 2011 – The Future of Technology & Innovation
Jim Carroll was a featured keynote speaker at the CSC Executive Exchange 2011, held July 17–20, described by
Keynote: Linde Health Group Summit, Munich – Global Opportunities in Healthcare
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at the Linde Health Group Summit in Munich, Germany in mid-2011, speaking to
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Daily Inspiration: “Uniqueness is not a quirk to apologize for, it is a weapon to sharpen!”
July 10, 2026, BY JimCarroll"Uniqueness is not a quirk to apologize for, it is a weapon to sharpen!" - Futurist Jim Carroll If you do one thing today, do this for me...
The Trends Scorecard: The Final Verdict – What 20+ Years of Predictions Taught Me
July 9, 2026, BY JimCarroll"You don't get to claim you can see the future if you're never willing to be graded on the past." — Futurist Jim Carroll Over the last...
The Trends Scorecard: Golf – Grading My Predictions About the Future of the Game
July 8, 2026, BY JimCarroll"Tradition is what keeps golf worth playing. New players are what keep it alive." — Futurist Jim Carroll This is a special one in my Trends...












































































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