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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: Manulife Financial – The Future of Financial Services: Innovation in Insurance and Wealth Management
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Manulife Financial in October 2011. As digital tools and shifting demographics
Keynote: Vistex – The Future of Enterprise Software: Innovation in a Cloud-Connected World
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Vistex in October 2011. As cloud computing and real-time data began reshaping
Keynote: Kemps – The Future of Dairy: Innovation from Farm to Fridge
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Kemps in October 2011. As health-conscious consumers and changing retail dynamics
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
Keynote: International Financial Data Services – The Future of Fund Administration: Innovation Behind the Scenes of Finance
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for International Financial Data Services in September 2011. As mutual fund and
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: Statistics Canada – The Future of Data: Innovation in a Government Agency
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Statistics Canada in September 2011. As the volume and velocity of data began to
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
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: Assurant – The Future of Specialty Insurance: Innovation Beyond the Core
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Assurant in June 2011. As niche and specialty insurance markets grew more complex,
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,
Keynote: Personal Care Products Council – The Future of Beauty: Innovation in Personal Care
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Personal Care Products Council in March 2011. As natural ingredients, social media
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: RGA Reinsurance Company – The Future of Reinsurance: Innovation Behind the Scenes of Risk
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for RGA Reinsurance Company in February 2011. As data analytics and emerging health
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
Keynote: Johnson & Johnson – The Future of Healthcare Innovation: Trends Reshaping Medicine
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Johnson & Johnson in December 2010. As the healthcare industry emerged from
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,
Keynote: Pfizer / Farber & Assoc – The Future of Pharma: Innovation After the Patent Cliff
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Pfizer / Farber & Assoc in November 2010. As the industry faced a wave of patent
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
Keynote: Transcontinental – The Future of Print and Media: Innovation in a Digital Transition
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Transcontinental in September 2010. As digital media accelerated the decline of
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Keynote Case Study: Global Cold Chain Alliance — AI-Enabled Operations in the Cold Chain
November 2, 2026, BY JimCarrollFor the Global Cold Chain Alliance in Palm Springs, Jim Carroll explored how AI, logistics change, automation and smarter facilities are reshaping...
34 Books. 1.5 Million Copies. One Remarkable Publishing Adventure. And We’re Just Getting Started
November 2, 2026, BY JimCarrollFrom an eight-week writing marathon in 1993 to a national bestseller, decades of books, and the reinvention of Oblio Press in 2026. I've just...
How Innovation Happens — Lesson #23: Build a Hype Filter
November 2, 2026, BY JimCarrollI've been covering the link between future trends and innovation strategies for 30+ years. I went back through my blog posts, stretching to 2002, to...


















































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