Jeremy Rifkin
President of the Foundation on Economic Trends
Jeremy Rifkin is an economic and social theorist, writer, political advisor, and activist, known for his groundbreaking work on the impacts of scientific and technological changes on the economy, the workforce, society, and the environment.
“One of the leading big-picture thinkers of our day”
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As a leading thinker in sustainability and the green economy, Rifkin has been advising governments, global corporations, and leaders worldwide on the transition to a low-carbon economy and the urgent need for systemic change. He has served as an economic advisor to the European Union since 2000, designing the Third Industrial Revolution plan to transition Europe to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. His influence has reached the leadership of China as well, advising them on building the infrastructure for a sustainable future. He is the founder and President of the Foundation on Economic Trends, where he explores the economic, environmental, and social implications of new technologies. Former lecturer at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he educated CEOs and senior executives on the importance of transitioning to a sustainable economy.
WHAT he OFFERS YOU
A master of speech, he addresses the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, workforce, society and the environment. Unprecedented consequences are emerging out of the shift from industrial to cultural production, and his informed insight on this is unparalleled.
