Dr Parag Khanna is a preeminent global strategist and the Founder and CEO of Climate Alpha, an avant-garde AI-powered analytics firm specialising in the real estate, insurance, and asset management sectors. By harnessing the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence, Parag is pioneering in generating land and property forecasts that integrate climate scenarios.
Beyond his role at Climate Alpha, he is the Founder and Managing Partner of FutureMap, a consultancy dedicated to mapping the future of global scenarios. As a decorated author and keynote speaker, Parag disseminates his profound knowledge on climate adaptation, global trends, and the future, establishing himself as a go-to global intellectual for insights and forecasts at prestigious events.
Parag's illustrious career trajectory commenced post his studies in international relations and security at Georgetown University, initially serving as a Research Associate at the Council on Foreign Relations. His career further diversified into roles such as the Director of the Global Governance Initiative at the World Economic Forum and a Global Governance Fellow at The Brookings Institution. After attaining a PhD in International Relations from the London School of Economics (LSE), Parag contributed as a Senior Geopolitical Advisor to the US Special Operations Forces and a Visiting Fellow at LSE IDEAS. His journey also includes co-founding the Hybrid Reality Institute, focusing on human-technology co-evolution alongside his wife, Ayesha Khanna.
As a Senior Fellow of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs and a Senior Research Fellow at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Parag's acclaim extends to his authorship of bestsellers, such "MOVE," "The Future is Asian," and "Technocracy in America" that have been translated to 20 languages. His insights have graced pages of Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times, while his expertise is frequently sought on global broadcast platforms like CNN and the BBC. His advisory roles span across governments in the UAE, Finland, the Netherlands, and beyond, showcasing his global influence and intellectual breadth.
Parag's stature as a keynote speaker is unparalleled, attributed to his recognition as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and his inclusion in the WIRED Smart List. Esteemed for his entrepreneurial spirit and profound impact on both corporate and academic realms, Parag addresses crucial topics from global trends and market strategies to digital disruption. His engagements in over 150 countries underscore his authority and the invaluable insights he brings to every event. As the world navigates through complexities of the future, Dr Parag Khanna's visionary perspective and strategic foresight make him an indispensable voice at any global forum.
