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Keynote: McKesson IdeaShare 2011, San Francisco – Healthcare 2020 and the Future of the Pharmacist
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at McKesson IdeaShare 2011 in San Francisco, California, speaking to
Keynote: Maple Leaf Foods Marketing Leadership Summit, Toronto – Food Industry Trends 2011
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address to the top 250 marketing executives of Maple Leaf Foods in Toronto, Ontario
Keynote: Bombardier Global Operators Conference – Innovation and the Future of Aviation
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at the Bombardier Global Operators Conference in 2011, speaking to a global
Keynote: Micro Beef 4C Summit, Sonoma County – Agriculture 2020: Innovation, Growth and Opportunity
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at the inaugural 4C Summit organized by Micro Beef Technologies in Sonoma
Keynote: Pearson Education Leadership Conference – The Future of Learning and Knowledge Delivery
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at a Pearson Education leadership conference in 2011, speaking to senior
ISMPP
Jim Carroll opened the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) 7th Annual Meeting on April
Keynote: Lockheed Martin Global HR Conference, Washington DC – Skills Agility and the Future of the Workforce
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at Lockheed Martin’s 2011 Global HR Conference in Washington, DC,
US Air Force Research Laboratory, Dayton, Ohio – The Future of R&D
Well, thisi was an interesting audience! I was in Dayton, Ohio, opening the annual leadership meeting for the US Air
Keynote: DSSI Annual Forum, San Antonio – Innovation in Seniors Care and the Future of Aging
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at the DSSI Annual Forum in San Antonio, Texas in February 2011, speaking to
Keynote: TechAlliance Magnet Series – Innovating for the Upturn
Jim Carroll was the featured speaker in TechAlliance’s Magnet Series on February 10, 2011, delivering a session
Ernst Young, Orlando – Healthcare Practice Client Summit
As one of the largest professional services firms, E&Y is in the midst of assisting organizations to align
NASA, Houston – Transformational Leadership During a Time of Significant Transition
What do you do when you are the worlds leading space organization, and things are in a bit of a funk? Funding cutbacks,
PGA of America, Boston – Annual General Meeting Keynote
What do you do when you are the world's largest working sports organization - representing the hard working teaching
Keynote: PGA of America Annual Meeting – Future Trends for the Golf Industry
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote presentation at the PGA of America Annual Meeting in November 2010, bringing his
Keynote: Informatica Executive Summit – Aligning Yourself for Growth Through Innovation
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the Informatica Executive Summit in November 2010, delivering his signature
Produce Marketing Association, Orlando – The Future of Food: Fresh, Fast, Frequent!
This is the trade organization that represents all that good stuff you are supposed to eat - veggies! They invited me
MHA
Jim Carroll was invited to keynote the Minnesota Hospital Association's Annual Meeting, held September 22–24, 2010,
PPG, Pittsburgh : Aligning to the Reality of the World of Edge-Driven R&D
What's the future of research & development? That's what the global paints, coatings and materials firm PPG brought
Utah League of Cities & Towns, Salt Lake City : Driving the Future of Economic Development
What do you get when you bring 700 mayors and elected officials for small, medium and large sized towns from the State
Consumer Electronics Association CEO Summit: Brand Innovation At the Speed of Twitter.
Jim put into perspective the impact of social networks upon branding, consumer relationships and marketing for
Consumers Electronic Association CEO Summit, Ojai, CA : Brand Innovation At the Speed of Twitter!
Life is weird when *you* are asked to keynote one of the worlds' largest technology organizations - they sponsor the
Keynote: PMA Fresh Summit General Session – Are You Guilty of Future Crimes? Innovation in Fresh Produce
Jim Carroll delivered the general session keynote at the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Summit in
Walt Disney Corporation, Hollywood, CA – Innovation in the World of Upside Down Trends
Considered as one of the most innovative organizations in the world, Disney invited Jim to address a senior
Ingram Micro
What do world class innovators do that others don't do? When I delivered that topic for Deloitte South Africa, it soon
Keynote: Joint Navy and Air Force Child & Youth Programs Conference – Future Trends for Military Families
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the Joint Navy and Air Force Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Conference, held
US Air Force & Navy Child Youth Programs, Dallas: Aligning To The Future of Counselling & Recreation
Michelle Obama believed that a big challenge existed with military families, and specifically, that not enough was
World Health Care Innovation and Technology Congress, Washington, DC – The Future of Health Care
Held in Washington, DC, it’s one of the world’s most prestigious health care events. Jim spoke about the
Keynote: Financial Directors Annual Meeting – Future Trends for Finance Executives
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the Financial Directors Annual Meeting in May 2009, addressing senior finance
Keynote: Canadian Financial Services Biennial Conference – Business Trends in Canada
Jim Carroll delivered two sessions at a Canadian financial services biennial conference in April 2009 — an
Keynote: National Dairy Convention – Greener Dairies: Breaking the Carbon Habit Without Breaking the Bank
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the National Dairy Convention in 2009, delivering a session titled
Keynote: Texas Credit Union League Annual Meeting – Future Trends for Credit Unions
Jim Carroll was a featured keynote speaker at the Texas Credit Union League (TCUL) Annual Meeting in 2009, speaking to
Yum! Brands (KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut), Las Vegas, Nevada: Global Franchise Meeting
Held in Las Vegas, Jim’s keynote focused on innovation and growth strategies in a challenging global economy,
Keynote: CMA Ontario Winter Conference – Future Trends, Creativity and Innovation
Jim Carroll was the featured keynote speaker at the CMA Ontario Winter Conference in early 2009, speaking to management
Keynote: PDMA 14th Annual Portfolio Management Conference – Future Trends in Product Development & Innovation
Jim Carroll was a keynote speaker at the Product Development and Management Association’s (PDMA) 14th Annual
Keynote: ANLA Management Clinic, Louisville – Future Trends for the Landscape & Nursery Industry
Jim Carroll was a keynote speaker at the American Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA) Management Clinic, held
Keynote: CMA Canada Strategic Management Conference – Future Trends for Financial Professionals
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the CMA Canada Strategic Management Conference in 2008, addressing one of the
Keynote: RDA Food & Entertaining ‘Setting the Table’ Consumer Food Symposium – New York City
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote at RDA Food & Entertaining’s ‘Setting the Table’ Consumer Food
Keynote: World Health Care Congress – Future Trends & Innovation in Healthcare
Jim Carroll was a featured speaker at the World Health Care Congress in September 2008, joining a prestigious lineup of
National Australia Bank, Sydney, Australia: Innovation Strategies for Financial Advisors & Financial Organizations
A keynote that looked at the key trends and opportunities in the areas of personal financial planning, investment,
Toshiba, Sydney Australia: Mobile Technology and Business Disruption
This keynote for 500+ senior executives in Sydney, Australia, looked at innovation trends in the global economy,
Pearson PLC: The Future of Media
This keynote for the leadership meeting for the world’s largest publisher in New York, examined the future
Keynote: Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America Conference – Adapting in Today’s Fast-Paced Global Economy
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) Conference in April
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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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