Lead the Change.
Unlock Your Future.

ENTREPRENEUR // CHANGE-LEADER // SPEAKER // AUTHOR

Global Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Futurist & Leadership Expert
Equipping Organizations, leaders and high performers with future-focused leadership. Honored by the King of Sweden & the UN.

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The Future Belongs to Those Who Create It

The next decade belongs to the organizations that embrace innovation, redefine leadership, and shape the future - before it shapes them.

Imad Elabdala is a globally recognized futurist and speaker, trusted by global organizations and the top future-shaping companies in the Nordics - from research institutions to urban planners - to help leaders navigate disruption and drive meaningful, future-focused change.

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From Adversity to Innovation: Lessons for Future Leaders

Imad's keynotes blend empowering storytelling, cutting-edge insights, and real-world impact, drawing from his extraordinary personal journey as a war survivor, and his award-winning success as an entrepreneur and innovator.

Through this unique combination, he equips executives and teams with the vision, strategies, and mindset needed to lead in an unpredictable world.

Keynotes & Trainings

The Future-Proof Organization

Navigate Disruption
Embed Innovation
Drive Sustainable Growth

✔ How to anticipate and lead industry shifts before competitors do.

✔ The Nordic secret to continuous innovation and future-proof leadership.

✔ Turning uncertainty into a competitive advantage through structured innovation.

✔ Aligning leadership, teams, and culture to navigate complex change.

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Leaders of the Future

Visionary Leadership
Trust & Influence
Navigating Uncertainty

✔ How to lead effectively when the future is uncertain.

✔ Building trust and influence to align and empower teams.

✔ Strategies for making high-stakes decisions with limited visibility.

✔ Future-ready leadership skills for an era of rapid change.

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The Future of High Performers

Agility & Adaptability
Peak Performance
Sustainable Success

✔ The real causes of burnout and how to prevent them.

✔ Shifting from fear-based productivity to purpose-driven performance.

✔ Strategies for balancing high performance with long-term well-being.

✔ How organizations can build cultures that sustain top talent.

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Previous Events

TEDx Uppsala University (Standing Ovation) - (2017)

Topic: Turning Crisis into Opportunity: The Leadership of Tomorrow

At TEDx Uppsala University, Imad delivered an inspiring talk on how leadership must evolve to meet the challenges of an unpredictable world. Drawing from his own journey of transformation, he shared insights on innovation, resilience, and the future of leadership, receiving a standing ovation from the audience.

Arab Thought Foundation, Saudi Arabia (2019)

Topic: The Future Belongs to Those Who Dare to Lead

Speaking on the global stage of the Arab Thought Foundation, one of the most influential intellectual forums in the Arab world, Imad was named Initiator of the Year for his contributions to leadership and innovation. His keynote explored how leaders must embrace bold action, strategic foresight, and adaptability to shape the future.

Nordic Ministers’ Council, Lithuanian Parliament (2022)

In response to the Ukrainian crisis, Imad was invited to speak at the Nordic Ministers’ Council inside the Lithuanian Parliament. Addressing government officials, investors, and civil society organizations, he shared critical strategies for crisis leadership, decision-making under uncertainty, and the role of innovation in navigating geopolitical and economic turbulence.

STIM’s 100-Year Anniversary, Sweden (2023)

Imad was the keynote speaker for the 100-year anniversary of STIM, Sweden’s global music rights organization, addressing an international audience of industry leaders, policymakers, and artists. His talk outlined three pillars of leadership, reflecting on the lessons of the past century while providing a vision for leading through creativity and disruption into the next 100 years.

TEDx Uppsala University (Standing Ovation) - (2017)

Topic: Turning Crisis into Opportunity: The Leadership of Tomorrow

At TEDx Uppsala University, Imad delivered an inspiring talk on how leadership must evolve to meet the challenges of an unpredictable world. Drawing from his own journey of transformation, he shared insights on innovation, resilience, and the future of leadership, receiving a standing ovation from the audience.

Arab Thought Foundation, Saudi Arabia (2019)

Topic: The Future Belongs to Those Who Dare to Lead

Speaking on the global stage of the Arab Thought Foundation, one of the most influential intellectual forums in the Arab world, Imad was named Initiator of the Year for his contributions to leadership and innovation. His keynote explored how leaders must embrace bold action, strategic foresight, and adaptability to shape the future.

Nordic Ministers’ Council, Lithuanian Parliament (2022)

In response to the Ukrainian crisis, Imad was invited to speak at the Nordic Ministers’ Council inside the Lithuanian Parliament. Addressing government officials, investors, and civil society organizations, he shared critical strategies for crisis leadership, decision-making under uncertainty, and the role of innovation in navigating geopolitical and economic turbulence.

STIM’s 100-Year Anniversary, Sweden (2023)

Imad was the keynote speaker for the 100-year anniversary of STIM, Sweden’s global music rights organization, addressing an international audience of industry leaders, policymakers, and artists. His talk outlined three pillars of leadership, reflecting on the lessons of the past century while providing a vision for leading through creativity and disruption into the next 100 years.

TEDx Uppsala University (Standing Ovation) - (2017)

Topic: Turning Crisis into Opportunity: The Leadership of Tomorrow

At TEDx Uppsala University, Imad delivered an inspiring talk on how leadership must evolve to meet the challenges of an unpredictable world. Drawing from his own journey of transformation, he shared insights on innovation, resilience, and the future of leadership, receiving a standing ovation from the audience.

Arab Thought Foundation, Saudi Arabia (2019)

Topic: The Future Belongs to Those Who Dare to Lead

Speaking on the global stage of the Arab Thought Foundation, one of the most influential intellectual forums in the Arab world, Imad was named Initiator of the Year for his contributions to leadership and innovation. His keynote explored how leaders must embrace bold action, strategic foresight, and adaptability to shape the future.

Nordic Ministers’ Council, Lithuanian Parliament (2022)

In response to the Ukrainian crisis, Imad was invited to speak at the Nordic Ministers’ Council inside the Lithuanian Parliament. Addressing government officials, investors, and civil society organizations, he shared critical strategies for crisis leadership, decision-making under uncertainty, and the role of innovation in navigating geopolitical and economic turbulence.

STIM’s 100-Year Anniversary, Sweden (2023)

Imad was the keynote speaker for the 100-year anniversary of STIM, Sweden’s global music rights organization, addressing an international audience of industry leaders, policymakers, and artists. His talk outlined three pillars of leadership, reflecting on the lessons of the past century while providing a vision for leading through creativity and disruption into the next 100 years.

TEDx Uppsala University (Standing Ovation) - (2017)

Topic: Turning Crisis into Opportunity: The Leadership of Tomorrow

At TEDx Uppsala University, Imad delivered an inspiring talk on how leadership must evolve to meet the challenges of an unpredictable world. Drawing from his own journey of transformation, he shared insights on innovation, resilience, and the future of leadership, receiving a standing ovation from the audience.

Arab Thought Foundation, Saudi Arabia (2019)

Topic: The Future Belongs to Those Who Dare to Lead

Speaking on the global stage of the Arab Thought Foundation, one of the most influential intellectual forums in the Arab world, Imad was named Initiator of the Year for his contributions to leadership and innovation. His keynote explored how leaders must embrace bold action, strategic foresight, and adaptability to shape the future.

Nordic Ministers’ Council, Lithuanian Parliament (2022)

In response to the Ukrainian crisis, Imad was invited to speak at the Nordic Ministers’ Council inside the Lithuanian Parliament. Addressing government officials, investors, and civil society organizations, he shared critical strategies for crisis leadership, decision-making under uncertainty, and the role of innovation in navigating geopolitical and economic turbulence.

STIM’s 100-Year Anniversary, Sweden (2023)

Imad was the keynote speaker for the 100-year anniversary of STIM, Sweden’s global music rights organization, addressing an international audience of industry leaders, policymakers, and artists. His talk outlined three pillars of leadership, reflecting on the lessons of the past century while providing a vision for leading through creativity and disruption into the next 100 years.

TEDx Uppsala University (Standing Ovation) - (2017)

Topic: Turning Crisis into Opportunity: The Leadership of Tomorrow

At TEDx Uppsala University, Imad delivered an inspiring talk on how leadership must evolve to meet the challenges of an unpredictable world. Drawing from his own journey of transformation, he shared insights on innovation, resilience, and the future of leadership, receiving a standing ovation from the audience.

Arab Thought Foundation, Saudi Arabia (2019)

Topic: The Future Belongs to Those Who Dare to Lead

Speaking on the global stage of the Arab Thought Foundation, one of the most influential intellectual forums in the Arab world, Imad was named Initiator of the Year for his contributions to leadership and innovation. His keynote explored how leaders must embrace bold action, strategic foresight, and adaptability to shape the future.

Nordic Ministers’ Council, Lithuanian Parliament (2022)

In response to the Ukrainian crisis, Imad was invited to speak at the Nordic Ministers’ Council inside the Lithuanian Parliament. Addressing government officials, investors, and civil society organizations, he shared critical strategies for crisis leadership, decision-making under uncertainty, and the role of innovation in navigating geopolitical and economic turbulence.

STIM’s 100-Year Anniversary, Sweden (2023)

Imad was the keynote speaker for the 100-year anniversary of STIM, Sweden’s global music rights organization, addressing an international audience of industry leaders, policymakers, and artists. His talk outlined three pillars of leadership, reflecting on the lessons of the past century while providing a vision for leading through creativity and disruption into the next 100 years.

TEDx Uppsala University (Standing Ovation) - (2017)

Topic: Turning Crisis into Opportunity: The Leadership of Tomorrow

At TEDx Uppsala University, Imad delivered an inspiring talk on how leadership must evolve to meet the challenges of an unpredictable world. Drawing from his own journey of transformation, he shared insights on innovation, resilience, and the future of leadership, receiving a standing ovation from the audience.

Arab Thought Foundation, Saudi Arabia (2019)

Topic: The Future Belongs to Those Who Dare to Lead

Speaking on the global stage of the Arab Thought Foundation, one of the most influential intellectual forums in the Arab world, Imad was named Initiator of the Year for his contributions to leadership and innovation. His keynote explored how leaders must embrace bold action, strategic foresight, and adaptability to shape the future.

Nordic Ministers’ Council, Lithuanian Parliament (2022)

In response to the Ukrainian crisis, Imad was invited to speak at the Nordic Ministers’ Council inside the Lithuanian Parliament. Addressing government officials, investors, and civil society organizations, he shared critical strategies for crisis leadership, decision-making under uncertainty, and the role of innovation in navigating geopolitical and economic turbulence.

STIM’s 100-Year Anniversary, Sweden (2023)

Imad was the keynote speaker for the 100-year anniversary of STIM, Sweden’s global music rights organization, addressing an international audience of industry leaders, policymakers, and artists. His talk outlined three pillars of leadership, reflecting on the lessons of the past century while providing a vision for leading through creativity and disruption into the next 100 years.

TEDx Uppsala University (Standing Ovation) - (2017)

Topic: Turning Crisis into Opportunity: The Leadership of Tomorrow

At TEDx Uppsala University, Imad delivered an inspiring talk on how leadership must evolve to meet the challenges of an unpredictable world. Drawing from his own journey of transformation, he shared insights on innovation, resilience, and the future of leadership, receiving a standing ovation from the audience.

Arab Thought Foundation, Saudi Arabia (2019)

Topic: The Future Belongs to Those Who Dare to Lead

Speaking on the global stage of the Arab Thought Foundation, one of the most influential intellectual forums in the Arab world, Imad was named Initiator of the Year for his contributions to leadership and innovation. His keynote explored how leaders must embrace bold action, strategic foresight, and adaptability to shape the future.

Nordic Ministers’ Council, Lithuanian Parliament (2022)

In response to the Ukrainian crisis, Imad was invited to speak at the Nordic Ministers’ Council inside the Lithuanian Parliament. Addressing government officials, investors, and civil society organizations, he shared critical strategies for crisis leadership, decision-making under uncertainty, and the role of innovation in navigating geopolitical and economic turbulence.

STIM’s 100-Year Anniversary, Sweden (2023)

Imad was the keynote speaker for the 100-year anniversary of STIM, Sweden’s global music rights organization, addressing an international audience of industry leaders, policymakers, and artists. His talk outlined three pillars of leadership, reflecting on the lessons of the past century while providing a vision for leading through creativity and disruption into the next 100 years.

TEDx Uppsala University (Standing Ovation) - (2017)

Topic: Turning Crisis into Opportunity: The Leadership of Tomorrow

At TEDx Uppsala University, Imad delivered an inspiring talk on how leadership must evolve to meet the challenges of an unpredictable world. Drawing from his own journey of transformation, he shared insights on innovation, resilience, and the future of leadership, receiving a standing ovation from the audience.

Arab Thought Foundation, Saudi Arabia (2019)

Topic: The Future Belongs to Those Who Dare to Lead

Speaking on the global stage of the Arab Thought Foundation, one of the most influential intellectual forums in the Arab world, Imad was named Initiator of the Year for his contributions to leadership and innovation. His keynote explored how leaders must embrace bold action, strategic foresight, and adaptability to shape the future.

Nordic Ministers’ Council, Lithuanian Parliament (2022)

In response to the Ukrainian crisis, Imad was invited to speak at the Nordic Ministers’ Council inside the Lithuanian Parliament. Addressing government officials, investors, and civil society organizations, he shared critical strategies for crisis leadership, decision-making under uncertainty, and the role of innovation in navigating geopolitical and economic turbulence.

STIM’s 100-Year Anniversary, Sweden (2023)

Imad was the keynote speaker for the 100-year anniversary of STIM, Sweden’s global music rights organization, addressing an international audience of industry leaders, policymakers, and artists. His talk outlined three pillars of leadership, reflecting on the lessons of the past century while providing a vision for leading through creativity and disruption into the next 100 years.

Lead the Change. Unlock Your Future.

ENTREPRENEUR // CHANGE-LEADER // SPEAKER // AUTHOR

Global Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Futurist & Leadership Expert Equipping Organizations, leaders and high performers with future-focused leadership. Honored by the King of Sweden & the UN.

The Future Belongs to Those Who Create It

From Adversity to Innovation: Lessons for Future Leaders

Keynotes & Trainings

The Future-Proof Organization

Navigate Disruption Embed Innovation Drive Sustainable Growth

Leaders of the Future

Visionary Leadership Trust & Influence Navigating Uncertainty

The Future of High Performers

Agility & Adaptability Peak Performance Sustainable Success

Previous Events

Lead the Change.
Unlock Your Future.

Global Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Futurist & Leadership Expert
Equipping Organizations, leaders and high performers with future-focused leadership. Honored by the King of Sweden & the UN.

Navigate Disruption
Embed Innovation
Drive Sustainable Growth

Visionary Leadership
Trust & Influence
Navigating Uncertainty

Agility & Adaptability
Peak Performance
Sustainable Success