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About Peter Leyden

Media speaker Peter Leyden is a technology and trends expert who was managing editor of the original Wired magazine, and at the center of the Global Business Network's pioneering think tank on the future. He is also the co-author of two books on the coming decades: The Long Boom and What's Next?. Leyden recently served as director of the New Politics Institute, a think tank helping those in politics understand the transformation in new media and in the demographics of the United States. Also a respected journalist, he served as a Newsweek special correspondent in Asia, and now frequently appears as a commentator and analyst in the media, discussing trends and technology.

*Contact Keppler Speakers to get an interactive DVD of one of technologist Peter Leyden's latest talks about the future, "Our Age of Transformation: What's Next in Our High-Tech, Global 21st Century World," which gives viewers many ways to explore his high-energy presentation and multi-media show.

Peter Leyden's Speech Topic(s)

• Our Age of Transformation: What's Next in Our High-Tech, Global 21st Century World
  In a high-energy, multimedia presentation, Leyden gives audiences a big picture overview of the extraordinary transformation the world is going through right now. He clearly explains the interconnected transformations in technology, the economy, the media, and the fundamental restructuring of the new global order, as well as the sea change in the demographics of America with the rise of the young Millennial Generation and immigrants. All of these developments (any of which can be emphasized to an audience) are adding up to force a needed transformation of politics in the decade ahead. Though provocative, Leyden helps audiences to see that these developments are largely positive and ends with implications for your business or organization. This inspiring talk leaves audiences amazed and optimistic about the future.
• The Rise of the Millennial Generation: The Young Generation That Will Change America and the World
  America is going through one of the biggest demographic transformations in its history, including a generational transition of epic proportions. Make way for the Millennial Generation, those young people now in their 20s and teens, who are bigger than the Baby Boom generation. Born from 1978 to 1996, these young people are very different than their predecessors - much more optimistic, civic-minded, and group-oriented. They are both the main consumers and producers of the new media of the internet that is superseding the old Boomer media of television and newspapers. Prepare for the Millennials to rework the economy, society, and politics as much as the Boomers did. It's already started. Any business or organization needs to understand how this generational shift is reworking their workforce and their customers today and for many years to come.