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Jason Schenker
President of Prestige Economics | Chairman of The Futurist Institute | #1 Bloomberg-Ranked Forecaster | Bestselling Author of Cold War Two | Economist & Futurist
Jason Schenker is a leading economist and futurist, ranked the number one forecaster by Bloomberg in dozens of categories. As President of Prestige Economics and Chairman of The Futurist Institute, he has delivered more than 1,300 keynotes and written over 35 books, including the bestseller Cold War Two. On stage, Schenker turns economic and technological uncertainty into clear, data-driven strategy that helps leaders manage risk and seize what's next.
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Jason Schenker biography
Economics speaker Jason Schenker is one of the world’s most accurate forecasters and a leading futurist, ranked the number one forecaster in the world in dozens of categories by Bloomberg News since 2011. As President of Prestige Economics and Chairman of The Futurist Institute, he helps businesses, investors, and government leaders anticipate risk and prepare for what’s next across finance, AI, energy, and the global economy.
Schenker’s track record is remarkable. Bloomberg has ranked him first in the world for forecasts spanning crude oil, natural gas, gold, industrial metals, major currencies, agricultural commodities, and U.S. employment data. He has delivered more than 1,300 keynotes and presentations to audiences that include the U.S. Federal Reserve, NATO, the CIA, the U.S. State Department, and the world’s major financial exchanges, translating complex data into clear, strategic guidance.
Bestselling Author and Futurist
A prolific thought leader, Schenker is the author and editor of more than 35 books, including 17 number-one bestsellers such as Jobs for Robots, The Promise of Blockchain, and Recession-Proof. His most recent book, Cold War Two, examines the economic, technological, and financial dimensions of the intensifying U.S.-China rivalry, a concept his firm Prestige Economics has trademarked. He has also created more than 40 LinkedIn Learning courses on AI, economics, finance, and technology, taken by over 1.5 million people.
Schenker is a Forbes contributor, a LinkedIn Top Voice, a former Bloomberg Opinion columnist, and a regular commentator on CNBC, CNN, the BBC, and Bloomberg, where he has also served as a guest host. He is a Board Leadership Fellow at the National Association of Corporate Directors and a Fellow of the Energy Institute, holds multiple master’s degrees, and teaches at the Joint Special Operations University. Before founding Prestige Economics, he worked at McKinsey and Wachovia.
As a speaker, Jason Schenker turns uncertainty into a strategic advantage. He gives audiences a clear-eyed, data-driven view of where the economy, markets, and technology are heading, then shows leaders how to position their organizations to manage the risks and seize the opportunities ahead. Every keynote is tailored to the audience, blending rigorous analysis with practical, industry-specific takeaways.
Jason Schenker Speaking Videos
Jason Schenker - Future Trends, Opportunities, and Risks for Port Growth in the Americas
AI and The Future of Finance with Jason Schenker
Jason Schenker Keynote Topics
Jason Schenker unpacks the economic, financial, technological, and geopolitical forces shaping the future of business, from growth, inflation, and interest rates to AI, supply chains, and the dynamics of Cold War Two. With the clarity of a top-ranked forecaster, he gives leaders a strategic read on the risks and opportunities ahead. Each talk is tailored to the audience's industry, and can be paired with a fireside chat on the client's priorities.
Schenker has been forecasting the impact of AI and automation since well before the current boom. In this keynote, he explains how AI is reshaping productivity, decision-making, and business models, and how leaders can capture its upside while managing job disruption, data security, and ethics. He also connects AI to the bigger picture, from intellectual property battles to the global race for technological dominance, giving audiences a strategic playbook for the AI era.
Looking out across the coming decade, Schenker examines the long-term forces that will shape economies and markets: inflation and interest rates, international trade, demographics, sustainability, and the accelerating pace of AI and technology. He highlights the risks leaders need to watch, including the impact of Cold War Two on supply chains and financial stability, and offers practical guidance for positioning organizations to thrive.
Global supply chains are under unprecedented strain from trade tensions, geopolitical shifts, and ongoing disruption. Schenker breaks down how inflation, labor shortages, and logistical bottlenecks are reshaping markets and key industries, and what Cold War Two and evolving trade policy mean for global commerce. Grounded in data, this session gives organizations practical strategies to build more resilient supply chains and business models.
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FAQs on Booking Jason Schenker
Why Jason Schenker?
Booking Jason Schenker gives your audience direct access to one of the most accurate economic forecasters in the world. Ranked number one by Bloomberg in dozens of categories, he brings the credibility of a top economist, the foresight of a leading futurist, and the polish of a speaker who has delivered more than 1,300 keynotes. Schenker cuts through the noise to explain where the economy, markets, AI, and geopolitics are really heading, and what it means for your industry specifically. Because every talk is customized and backed by hard data, audiences leave with insights they can act on immediately. Aurum Speakers Bureau can help you book Jason Schenker for your next event.
What is Jason Schenker known for?
Jason Schenker is best known as a top-ranked economist and futurist, and as the President of Prestige Economics and Chairman of The Futurist Institute. Bloomberg News has ranked him the number one forecaster in the world in dozens of categories since 2011, covering everything from crude oil and metals to currencies and employment data. He is also a prolific author and a widely followed voice on the future of the economy and technology.
What is Jason Schenker's book Cold War Two about?
Cold War Two, published in 2025, is Jason Schenker's analysis of the intensifying rivalry between the United States and China. Rather than focusing only on politics, the book examines the economic, financial, technological, energy, and supply chain dimensions of the conflict, and lays out the risks and opportunities it creates for businesses and investors. Cold War Two is a registered trademark of his firm, Prestige Economics.
What topics does Jason Schenker speak about?
Jason Schenker speaks on the economy, financial markets, geopolitics, artificial intelligence, supply chains, energy, and the future of work. His keynotes combine rigorous forecasting with practical, industry-specific guidance, and are fully customized to each audience. To book economics speaker Jason Schenker for your conference, board meeting, or corporate event, contact Aurum Speakers Bureau.
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