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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
Fidelity Bank (Cayman): Competing in the Global Economy
Jim opened a conference of leading financial, banking and investment professionals, at an event attended by the
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association: The Future of Recreation
Jim delivered a dinner keynote for dozens of CEOs of some of the world’s largest sporting goods companies,
Caterpillar: Moving Upscale – Partnership Strategies and Avoiding Commoditzation
Jim addressed their global dealers meeting to provide insight into the unique and innovative ways that they could
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): The Future of Media
The BBC had Jim in for two keynotes focused on the future of broadcasting and
Keynote – Swiss Innovation Forum, Zurich, Switzerland: Global Innovation Strategies
Jim was the closing speaker for this prestigious international event. He encouraged the audience of 600 CEO’s
The US Army Corps of Engineers: Creativity and Innovation
The US Army Corps had Jim kickoff an annual conference, specifically focusing on how to instill a culture of
The World Congress on Quality, Orlando, Florida – The Future of Risk
Jim provided an opening keynote to an audience of 3,000, opening with the observation that “the high velocity economy
Parker Hannifin: Innovation and High Performance Sales teams
With $10 billion in sales to the industrial, aerospace and other markets, Parker Hannifin are a global leader in
The US Government Finance Officers Association: Transformation and Innovation in the Private Sector.
GFOA invited Jim to address 3,000 members at their annual conference, with a focus on how to rethink the delivery
Nestle: Innovation and the Future of Retail
Nestle engaged Jim to provide a concise, detailed overview of the key retail and packaging trends impacting the
Illinois Governor Tourism Congress: Key Tourism Innovation Strategies
What do innovative organizations in the tourism sector need to do to provide for growth in challenging
The American Federation of Teachers: The Future of Activism!
The American Federation of Teachers had Jim do a session examining the future of labour unions, as well as
Towers Perrin: The Future of Risk
Jim spoke on the unique challenges that the insurance industry would face in the future, with cascading market
Playtex / Banana Boat: Outdoor Trends
Playtex/Banana Boat engaged Jim to undertake detailed research into the trends affecting their marketplace in the
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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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