Speaker Bio

Koray Köse is a futurist, technology and AI evangelist, renowned public speaker, and expert in geopolitical risk and value chains. With over two decades of experience, he has advised executives, investors, policy makers and global stakeholders across verticals and industries such as automotive, defence, pharma, life sciences, IT, high-tech, and FMCG. As a trusted advisor and published author of 100+ works, Koray specializes in global risk management, geopolitics, AI, advanced technologies, and value chain strategies. He designs disruptive business frameworks, governance processes, and full-scale go-to-market and transformation projects that drive scale, efficiency, resilience, and sustainable growth. He collaborates with technology firms, corporations, think-tanks, NGOs, venture capital and private equity funds, consulting and research and global conferences organizations to deliver actionable, thought-provoking insights and customized strategies, enabling organizations to claim leadership and maximize impact, reach, and competitiveness. Koray is a Board Member of the Slave-Free Alliance, part of Hope for Justice, and a Senior Fellow at the GeoTech Research Center of GLOBSEC, led by General John R. Allen. He is also an active member of the Forbes Technology Council and a participant in NATO’s 2030: NATO-Private Sector Dialogues. His insights are frequently featured in leading media outlets including The New York Times, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters and CNBC.