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Keynotes for the Future-Ready Brand

Mitch Duckler delivers insight-packed, future-forward keynotes that empower brand leaders to navigate the seismic shifts of AI, XR, and Web3.

Not Just a Futurist—A Strategic Guide

As the author of The Future-Ready Brand and Managing Partner at FullSurge, Mitch Duckler helps top marketers move beyond trend-chasing toward true transformation. With 25+ years in brand strategy consulting and 40+ Fortune 1000 CMO interviews fueling his latest book, Mitch’s keynotes offer an unparalleled mix of strategic clarity, future-thinking, and real-world relevance.

Why audiences love Mitch’s keynotes:

  • Fresh insight into tech trends with brand-first framing
  • High energy, visual storytelling, and audience engagement
  • Actionable takeaways that stick
  • Customized examples for each industry or audience type
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Future-Ready Topics that Challenge, Inspire, and Equip

How AI, XR, and Web3 are Reshaping Marketing

Step into the third era of brand-building, where AI powers real-time personalization, XR creates emotionally resonant brand experiences, and Web3 shifts the balance of control back to the consumer. Based on insights from Mitch’s bestselling book and interviews with 40+ Fortune 1000 CMOs, this keynote delivers a strategic roadmap for marketers to stay relevant—and lead—in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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AI and the Hyper-Personalized Brand

Thought-provoking, high-energy talks that reframe how audiences think about branding in the age of AI, XR, and Web3. Ideal for conferences, corporate offsites, and industry events

XR and the Immersive Brand Experience

Immersive, interactive sessions designed to upskill marketing, brand, and innovation teams. Ideal for internal learning programs, L&D initiatives, and transformation efforts.

Web3 and the New Brand Community

Blockchain, NFTs, smart contracts, and decentralized communities aren’t just tech jargon—they’re the foundation of tomorrow’s brand ecosystem. This session breaks down how Web3 is redefining loyalty, data ownership, and consumer empowerment. Attendees walk away with frameworks for building authentic, token-powered brand communities in a decentralized world

Format & Delivery

30-60 minute Keynotes

Optional: Break-out sessions, panels, moderated Q&A

Fully customizable to event theme and audience

Available in-person or virtual

Global availability

Speaking Engagements

Mitch has delivered keynote speeches and facilitated training workshops on five continents for
audiences ranging from Fortune 500 executives to emerging marketing leaders. His speaking
engagements span industry-leading conferences, corporate events, and executive retreats—each tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of branding in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Partial List of Prior Speaking Engagements:

American Management Consulting Foundation (AMCF)
American Marketing Association (AMA)
Association of National Advertisers (ANA)
B2B InProf
B2B Marketing
B2B Sales & Marketing Exchange
Category Management Association
Digital Summit
Georgia State University
Institute for the Study of Business Markets (ISBM)
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
American Management Consulting Foundation (AMCF)
American Marketing Association (AMA)
Association of National Advertisers (ANA)
B2B InProf
B2B Marketing
B2B Sales & Marketing Exchange
Category Management Association
Digital Summit
Georgia State University
Institute for the Study of Business Markets (ISBM)
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)

Speaker Bio Highlights

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Mitch Duckler is a brand strategist, keynote speaker, and author of The Future-Ready Brand. As Managing Partner of FullSurge, he has advised Fortune 500 brands across industries and now helps leaders prepare for disruption through high-impact speaking engagements. His work has been featured at major conferences and in CMO circles nationwide.

  • 25+ years in brand strategy
  • Author of a bestselling book on tech-driven brand transformation
  • Speaker at top marketing, innovation, and digital leadership events
  • Known for clarity, energy, and forward-thinking frameworks
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Ready to Inspire Your Audience with What’s Next?

Let’s create a keynote experience that energizes your event, elevates your audience, and equips them to build future-ready brands.

Past Audiences Say

Juan Felipe Vega

Director, Learning & Development V2V

“A huge round of applause for bringing in Mitch to our B2B LATAM MARKETING
CONFERENCE!! Very powerful brand marketing story and also wove in the B2B strategy aspect very eloquently. It was a mesmerizing experience listening to Mitch Duckler describe his passion-turned-career in marketing. Not only did he pull us into the story, but he made us feel the emotions of brands at its best. Both his best practices, examples and presentation about pursuing excellence in brand marketing in a disruptive world, was inspiring and it motivated us to think about the degree to which we pursue our brands.”

Ann Hirschey

Associate Director, eCommerce, Lactalis Heritage Dairy

“We had the pleasure of having Mitch Duckler, from Full Surge Consulting, present at our National Sales Conference.  Drawing from his interviews with top business leaders, he addressed the evolving landscape of the Omni-Channel Customer in a world increasingly shaped by AI and technological advancements. Our sales team benefitted from hearing about how other industries are embracing change.  His message of the Consumer at the center, embracing a mindset of change, and the importance of staying ahead in a rapidly changing industry resonated with our team.  Mitch brought fresh perspectives and actionable strategies.”

Sally Caputo

President, Association of Management Consulting Firms

“As President of the Association of Management Consulting Firms, I had the pleasure of working with Mitch when I needed an expert on brand strategy. Mitch's ability to link brand and business strategy is critically important to a successful and sustainable brand transformation. I recommend Mitch to others who need a branding expert, or a great public
speaker!”