Edgar Perez is a globally recognised thought leader and expert in the fields of business and technology, particularly artificial intelligence.

His speeches, workshops and presentations are engaging and informative, showing how to drive innovation and effectively utilise modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, 5G and the metaverse. A successful author and former McKinsey consultant, he is a global strategist who works with the Ponemon Institute, the Gerson Lehrman Group and Guidepoint Global Advisors.

In addition to his numerous books, Edgar Perez has written articles for prestigious publications such as the New York Times, W Radio, Sina Finance, Al Bayan and CGTN.

Edgar Perez Lecture topics

Unleashing innovation

• Unleashing the Power of Innovation with The xG Factor 
• The Future of Work: How to Adapt and Thrive in the Age of Automation and AI 
• How to Foster a Culture of Innovation in Your Organization 
• How to Innovate and Disrupt with Technology: Creating New Value Propositions for Your Customers 

Artificial intelligence

• The Artificial Intelligence Breakthroughs that are Changing the World 
• The Human Element in ChatGPT
• Unleash the Full Potential of Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence 
• Generative AI and the Future of Artificial Intelligence 

Technological breakthroughs

• The Next Decade of Technology
• Is Web3 the Beginning of a New Internet or a Stroke of Marketing Genius? 
• Money Matters: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and CBDCs and Their Impact on the Global Economy
• Social Engineering: The “Weakest Human Link” in Cybersecurity 

Future megashifts

• The Ultimate Business Disruptor: Quantum Computing 
• Welcome to the Metaverse: The Next Evolution of the Internet
• Neuromorphic Computing and the Quest to Build an Artificial Brain 
• Brain-Computer Interfaces: The Next Frontier of Human-Machine Interaction 
• The Dawn of 6G: Unleashing the Full Potential of the Next Generation Wireless Revolution
• Artificial General Intelligence: The Next Revolution in Human History
   

Edgar Perez has spoken at numerous global conferences and addressed thousands of top executives around the world through keynote speeches and corporate training programmes on quantum computing, artificial intelligence, deep learning, cyber security and financial trading. 

Edgar Perez was Vice President at Citigroup, Senior Consultant at IBM and Strategy Consultant at McKinsey. Edgar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering from the Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Lima, Peru, a Master of Administration from the Universidad ESAN, Lima, Peru, and an MBA from Columbia Business School, New York, specialising in Finance and Management.