Mitch Duckler is a globally recognized keynote speaker and futurist at the intersection of branding, marketing, and emerging technologies. As the bestselling author of The Future-Ready Brand, Mitch brings unparalleled insights into how technologies like artificial intelligence, extended reality (XR), blockchain, and Web3 are revolutionizing the way brands connect with customers and drive growth. His thought leadership is grounded in over 30 years of brand strategy experience, including leadership roles at Unilever, The Coca-Cola Company, and the global consultancy Prophet. In his most recent book, The Future-Ready Brand (2024), Mitch explores the seismic shifts reshaping brand-building in a digital-first world. Based on one-on-one interviews with 42 Fortune 1000 CMOs—including 17 named to Forbes’ 50 Most Influential CMOs in the World—the book reveals how today’s most innovative marketers are responding to rapid disruption and positioning their brands for long-term success. A dynamic and sought-after speaker, Mitch delivers keynote addresses and breakout sessions that equip marketing leaders with the insights and tools needed to thrive amid technological change. His talks span topics such as AI-powered brand personalization, immersive experiences through AR and VR, and the new models of community, loyalty, and ownership emerging from blockchain and Web3. Mitch has spoken on five continents and was featured at the TEDx event hosted by Cal State-Fullerton, where his talk, Define Your Differentiator, emphasized the power of distinct brand positioning in an increasingly crowded marketplace. In addition to keynote speaking, Mitch also conducts in-depth training workshops for marketing and brand teams on how to future-proof their strategies through emerging technology.
These hands-on sessions provide actionable frameworks and tailored guidance for leveraging AI, XR, blockchain, and Web3 to create breakthrough brand experiences. His workshops are designed for both executive-level audiences and junior- to mid-level marketing professionals seeking to stay ahead of disruption. Mitch serves as a faculty member at the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) Marketing Training & Development Center and formerly chaired the American Marketing Association’s Annual National Marketing Conference for four consecutive years. He is a frequent guest on leading marketing podcasts such as The MarTech Podcast, Web3 CMO Stories, and On Branding, and has contributed thought leadership to Branding Magazine, BrandWeek, and Marketing News. Mitch holds a B.S. in Business from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from the University of Michigan. With a rare blend of traditional brand expertise and cutting-edge technology fluency, Mitch helps audiences not only understand what’s coming next—but how to lead it.
