Lectures and Activities

BAFT Conference

BAFT, finance, technology

Mr. Rifkin giving the opening keynote speech to the Banker’s Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT)

On May 1st, Mr. Rifkin gave the opening keynote address for the Banker’s Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT), the leading global forum for bringing the financial community, its solution providers, and stakeholders together to collaborate on defining best market practices that facilitate efficient delivery of trade and cash management products and service offerings for their clients. Mr. Rifkin spoke in front of nearly 500 banking Presidents, Chief Executive Officers, and other C-Suite industry executives from all around the world.

MIPIM

architecture, sustainability

Mr. Rifkin delivering the keynote address at the MIPIM event

On March 14th, Mr. Rifkin gave the keynote address at MIPIM – the leading international property event hosted in Cannes, France each March. The event aims to facilitate business between investors, corporate end-users, local authorities, hospitality professionals, industrial and logistics players, and other real estate professionals. Mr. Rifkin’s keynote presentation was listened to by C-Suite executives from over 2,000 investment and financial companies, as well as 76 out of the top 100 investment managers in the world, representing 3.9 trillion euros of assets under management.

Turkey Launch Event

On December 3, 2022, Mr. Rifkin was formally announced as the chief advisor for the industrial transformation for Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.

On December 3, 2022, Mr. Rifkin was formally announced as the “chief advisor for the industrial transformation” for Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.

On December 3, 2022, Mr. Rifkin was formally announced as the “chief advisor for the industrial transformation” for Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. During the event, Mr. Rifkin spoke on the Third Industrial Revolution and how climate change is impacting economics.

The Financial Times’ Climate Capital Summit

Mr. Rifkin gave a keynote interview for The Financial Times' Climate Capital: Race to Net-Zero Summit, which was run in partnership with the UNFCCC.

Mr. Rifkin gave a keynote interview for The Financial Times’ Climate Capital: Race to Net-Zero Summit, which was run in partnership with the UNFCCC.

Mr. Rifkin gave a keynote interview for The Financial Times’ Climate Capital: Race to Net-Zero Summit, which was run  in partnership with the UNFCCC. The interview, which was entitled “Why Stable Financial Systems Require Stable Natural Environments”, was moderated by Emiliya Mychasuk, Climate Editor at The Financial Times, and focused on how to better understand the true financial implications of a rapidly changing climate and how we might best avoid them through better climate finance.

13th German Sustainability Award | December 4, 2020

Jeremy Rifkin was a recipient of the 13th annual German Sustainability Award in December 2020 for his work on addressing climate change. The award was presented to Mr. Rifkin in a laudatory address by Sigmar Gabriel, the former Foreign Minister, Vice-Chancellor, Economic Minister, and Environmental Minister of Germany.

Jeremy Rifkin was a recipient of the 13th annual German Sustainability Award in December 2020 for his work on addressing climate change. The award was presented to Mr. Rifkin in a laudatory address by Sigmar Gabriel, the former Foreign Minister, Vice-Chancellor, Economic Minister, and Environmental Minister of Germany.

Jeremy Rifkin was a recipient of the 13th annual German Sustainability Award in December 2020 for his work on addressing climate change. The award was presented to Mr. Rifkin in a laudatory address by Sigmar Gabriel, the former Foreign Minister, Vice-Chancellor, Economic Minister, and Environmental Minister of Germany.

Passive House Institute US (PHIUS)

Mr. Rifkin joined Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) in April 2022 for their virtual Developer's Summit, which demonstrated the advantages of passive building to developers and other professionals in the building industry.

Mr. Rifkin joined Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) in April 28, 2022 for their virtual Developer’s Summit, which demonstrated the advantages of passive building to developers and other professionals in the building industry.

Mr. Rifkin joined Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) in April 28, 2022 for their virtual Developer’s Summit, which demonstrated the advantages of passive building to developers and other professionals in the building industry.

A Perfect Planet with Sir David Attenborough

On January 31st, 2021, Mr. Rifkin was featured on episode five of BBC ONE's A Perfect Planet with Sir David Attenborough. The series was released in over 100 different territories worldwide.

On January 31st, 2021, Mr. Rifkin was featured on episode five of BBC ONE’s A Perfect Planet with Sir David Attenborough. The series was released in over 100 different territories worldwide.

On January 31st, 2021, Mr. Rifkin was featured on episode five of BBC ONE’s A Perfect Planet with Sir David Attenborough. The series was released in over 100 different territories worldwide.

Challenges – Sommet de l’Economie (Economy Summit)

Jeremy Rifkin Challenges – Sommet de l’Economie (Economy Summit) Paris, 3 December 2019

Jeremy Rifkin Challenges – Sommet de l’Economie (Economy Summit) Paris, 3 December 2019

Mr. Rifkin joined Bruno Le Maire, French Minister of the Economy, on stage to open up the sixth edition of the Challenges magazine Economy Summit. Mr. Rifkin’s keynote presentation was listened to by 300 business and government leaders from all around France. The purpose of the Summit is to build bridges between the business community, civil society, and the political world.

Cinco Días / El País Sustainability Day

Jeremy Rifkin Madrid, 4 December 2019 Cinco El Pais Sustainability Day

Jeremy Rifkin Madrid, 4 December 2019 Cinco El Pais Sustainability Day

Mr. Rifkin was the feature keynote at the Cinco Dias / El Pais Sustainability Days in Madrid. Mr. Rifkin spoke to Madrid’s business community during COP25. Cinco Dias is the major Spanish business and finance newspaper, and El Pais is the major Spanish daily newspaper.

Innis College of the University of Toronto

Innis College of the University of Toronto Toronto, 19 November. Photo credit: Shayla Anderson

Innis College of the University of Toronto, 19 November. Photo credit: Shayla Anderson

Mr. Rifkin joined students, faculty, and community stakeholders at the University of Toronto’s Innis College to present his latest book, The Green New Deal: Why the Fossil Fuel Civilization Will Collapse by 2028, and the Bold Economic Plan to Save Life on Earth.

Society of Automotive Engineers Powertrain Conference

Society of Automotive Engineers Powertrain Conference

Society of Automotive Engineers Powertrain Conference

Mr. Rifkin gave the opening keynote presentation for the Society of Automotive Engineers’ Power Train conference. This conference brought together all of the leadership in the automotive industry, including senior executives from the major car companies, senior government officials from key regulatory agencies, and top executives from suppliers.

Sumo Logic

Sumo Logic San Francisco, 12 September 2019

Sumo Logic San Francisco, 12 September 2019

Mr. Rifkin joined Sumo Logic in Silicon Valley for their annual user conference which brings together 1,000 forward leaning business and technology folks who are on the cutting edge of cloud computing, cyber security, data science, etc. Mr. Rifkin gave the opening keynote address.

Institutional Money Congress

Jeremy Rifkin Institutional Money Congress Frankfurt Frankfurt, 27 February 2019

Jeremy Rifkin Institutional Money Congress Frankfurt Frankfurt, 27 February 2019

Mr. Rifkin gave a keynote presentation at the 12th edition of the Institutional Money Congress in Frankfurt. The conference is the most important information hub for institutional investors in German-speaking countries.

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, 6 February 2019

Blacksburg, 6 February 2019

Mr. Rifkin spent two days at Virginia Tech meeting with students, faculty, and community stakeholders. During his two-day visit, Rifkin gave a public lecture at the Moss Art Center on the global economic crisis, energy security, and climate change, and how the Roanoke and New River Valley region could navigate those challenges in the future through a regional strategic plan.

Electronica

Munich, 12 November 2018

Munich, 12 November 2018

Mr. Rifkin gave the opening keynote address at Electronica, which is the world’s leading trade fair and conference for electronics. More than 3,000 exhibitors and 80,000 – 90,000 visitors from all over the world meet in Munich every other year to showcase and discuss the latest developments in the world of electronics.

DOW Chemical

Mr. Rifkin joined Dow Chemical for their annual European Innovation Summit called Shape Tomorrow. Mr. Rifkin gave the keynote speech to 150 of Dow Chemical’s top European clients across various value chains in the plastics & packaging, infrastructure, and consumer segments.

National Council of State Legislatures

Los Angeles, 30 July 2018

Los Angeles, 30 July 2018

Mr. Rifkin gave the keynote presentation at the National Council of State Legislatures’ Energy Summit which attracted 200-250 legislative leaders from across the nation, and those from other countries as well.

Brussels Economic Forum

Brussels, 5 June 2018

Brussels, 5 June 2018

Mr. Rifkin spoke at the Brussels Economic Forum, which is the flagship annual conference of the European Commission. It is the place where European and international policymakers, opinion leaders, influential academics as well as civil society and business leaders gather to identify key challenges and debate policy priorities for the European economy. Mr. Rifkin joined Professor Robert Gordon on stage to debate the future of automation.

Vienna Energy Forum

Vienna, 14 May 2018

Vienna, 14 May 2018

At the invitation of the Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Mr. Rifkin gave the opening keynote speech at the 2018 Vienna Energy Forum. The VEF convened 300 participants, including ministers, representatives from Member States, and other UN organizations.

St. Gallen Symposium

St. Gallen, 4 May 2018

St. Gallen, 4 May 2018

Mr. Rifkin gave a keynote speech at the St. Gallen Symposium, which is a student-led initiative that brings together 1,000 people, including 600 global CEOs or Chairpersons of the Board, 200 students from around the world, 100 young people, and over 100 journalists.

Generation Energy Forum

At the invitation of James Carr, Minister of Natural Resources for Canada, Mr. Rifkin gave a keynote presentation at the Generation Energy Forum in Winnipeg. The forum welcomed 500 attendees including thought leaders, industry, academics, civil society, indigenous leaders, as well as several Canadian CEOs.

Nomura Research Institute

Nomura Research Institute Dream Future Forum, October 4, 2017

Nomura Research Institute Dream Future Forum, October 4, 2017

Mr. Rifkin was invited to give the opening keynote presentation at Nomura Research Institute’s “Dream of the Future” forum. The forum convened business leaders from all around Japan. Mr. Rifkin joined the CEO of Nomura Research Institute on-stage for a talk. Mr. Rifkin also had an exchange with Hiroya Masuda, former Minister of Affairs and Communications for Japan.

Deutsche Telekom Keynote in Euskirchen, Germany

Deutsche Telekom, Euskirchen, 6 September 2017

Deutsche Telekom, Euskirchen, 6 September 2017

Mr. Rifkin joined the 400-person global leadership team of Deutsche Telekom in Euskirchen, Germany to give a keynote presentation on “Future trends; What does that mean for Deutsche Telekom and Leadership of tomorrow?”

The Third Industrial Revolution: A New Story for the Human Family premieres at Tribeca Film Festival

New York, 22 April 2017

Fast Company profile piece on Jeremy Rifkin and the Third Industrial Revolution

While his plans are in the works in Europe and Asia, The Third Industrial Revolution, a new film about Rifkin and his work, that recently premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, aims to explain his framework for a plan for the U.S. While President Trump and Republican and Democratic lawmakers have made some attempts toward putting together a massive $1 trillion infrastructure plan, any details remain murky. Rifkin wants a plan that instead would take power from the bickering tug-of-war of federal politics, and give it to the people, businesses, and local officials who can affect change on the ground.

The film (a Vice production) is based around the theories Rifkin presented in his book of the same name, and two other of his books, The Empathic Civilization (2009) and Zero Marginal Cost Society (2014). The film explores the challenges of climate change and globalization, the opportunities created by the rise of the internet and automation, and how governments and corporations should be preparing for–and working to build–a society and economy driven by sustainable innovation, and powered by renewable and distributed energy. “I think the green shoots are coming up everywhere; we’re seeing telltale signs of what’s in the film,” Rifkin tells Fast Company. “My hope is if people see the film it will make sense to them because it’s already on the tip of their tongue. They know all the sentences, they just hadn’t put the chapters together. Then it just makes sense. And once that happens, they never go back. I think a lot of people are right there.”

Investing in Europe: Building a Coalition of Smart Cities & Regions

Mr. Rifkin is currently advising the European Commission on the deployment of the Smart Europe initiative and will be working with the 350 formal regions of the EU in the creation of road maps to deploy the new economic narrative and vision across Europe.

Mr. Rifkin is currently advising the European Commission on the deployment of the Smart Europe initiative and will be working with the 350 formal regions of the EU in the creation of road maps to deploy the new economic narrative and vision across Europe.

Brussels, 7 February 2017

The Smart Europe Third Industrial Revolution long-term economic development plan was formally announced by Maros Sefcovic, Vice President of the European Commission, Markku Markkula, President of the Committee of the Regions, and Jeremy Rifkin on February 7th 2017. Mr. Rifkin is currently advising the European Commission on the deployment of the Smart Europe initiative and will be working with the 350 formal regions of the EU in the creation of road maps to deploy the new economic narrative and vision across Europe. The titular heads of TIR Consulting Group LLC’s three test regions – Xavier Bertrand, President of Hauts-de France; Etienne Schneider, Deputy Prime Minister of Luxembourg; and Ahmed Aboutaleb, Mayor of Rotterdam – all presented the TIR initiatives in each of their jurisdictions.

Official Unveiling of the Third Industrial Revolution Roadmap Next Economy for the Metropolitan Region of Rotterdam and The Hague

Jeremy Rifkin meets with Ahmed Aboutaleb, Mayor of Rotterdam, and Maros Sefcovic, Vice President of the European Commission

Jeremy Rifkin meets with Ahmed Aboutaleb, Mayor of Rotterdam, and Maros Sefcovic, Vice President of the European Commission

Rotterdam, 3 February 2017

Mr. Rifkin joined with Ahmed Aboutaleb, Mayor of Rotterdam, and Maros Sefcovic, Vice President of the European Commission in Rotterdam to present the Third Industrial Revolution Strategy Study. The Metropolitan Region of Rotterdam and The Hague (MRDH), which comprises 23municipalities with a combined population of 2.3 million, has been working with TIR Consulting Group LLC over the past year in a joint project to craft an economic vision and development plan to transform this large swath of the Netherlands into a Third Industrial Revolution. This collaborative effort has resulted in a 152,000 word Roadmap Next Economy report to make this extended metropolitan region a pioneer in the build out of a smart Digital Europe.

European Central Bank / European Commission Conference

Frankfurt, 31 January 2017

On January 31st 2017, the European Union launched the digital Third Industrial Revolution Smart Europe economic modernization plan with a conference hosted by Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank, called “Into the Future: Europe’s Digital Integrated Market.” Mr. Rifkin delivered a keynote address on transforming the European Union into a smart Third Industrial Revolution paradigm.

PCMA Convening Leaders

Jeremy Rifkin giving a keynote at PCMA’s Convening Leaders conference that was held in Austin.

Jeremy Rifkin giving a keynote at PCMA’s Convening Leaders conference that was held in Austin.

Austin, 10 January 2017

Jeremy Rifkin gave a keynote speech at the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) annual “Convening Leaders” conference. Mr. Rifkin spoke to 4,500 leaders in the global meetings, convention, and business events industry.

North American International Auto Show

Detroit, 9 January 2017

Mr. Rifkin joined Mark Fields, CEO of Ford, in Detroit to give a keynote speech at Ford’s “Cities of Tomorrow” symposium at the North American International Auto Show. The event also marked the announcement of the forthcoming film, The Third Industrial Revolution: A New Story for the Human Family. The film, presented by VICE and Ford, was exclusively previewed at “The City of Tomorrow” and explores the future of mobility, sustainability and climate change in cities, and how people can prepare to live productively, successfully and happily in the future. The session, moderated by VICE Chief Creative Officer Eddy Moretti, was designed to create a conversation for a brighter future, and drew insight from top entrepreneurs, disruptors and CEOs, including Rifkin, WeWork Founder and CEO Adam Neumann and Ford Chief Information Officer Marcy Klevorn.

Official Unveiling of the Third Industrial Revolution Strategy Study for the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Jeremy Rifkin shakes hands with Deputy Prime Minister Schneider at the occasion of the Luxembourg Sustainability Forum, November 14, 2016, in Luxembourg.

Jeremy Rifkin shakes hands with Deputy Prime Minister Schneider at the occasion of the Luxembourg Sustainability Forum, November 14, 2016, in Luxembourg.

Luxembourg, 14 November 2016

At the occasion of the Luxembourg Sustainability Forum, Mr. Rifkin presented Etienne Schneider, Deputy Prime Minister of Luxembourg, with the Third Industrial Revolution Strategy Study. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and TIR Consulting Group LLC have engaged in a deep collaborative initiative over the past twelve months, designed to transform the country into the first nation-state of the smart green Third Industrial Revolution era. The year-long project has culminated in a 475 page Third Industrial Revolution Strategy Study to help guide the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg into the next stage of its journey.

Public Diplomacy Council of Catalonia (DIPLOCAT)

Barcelona, 21 September 2016  Mr. Rifkin joined Carles Puigdemont, President of the region of Catalonia, in Barcelona to address 800 Catalan stakeholders (institutions, politicians, and entrepreneurs) on how Catalonia can be a leader in the transition to a Third Industrial Revolution.

Barcelona, 21 September 2016 Mr. Rifkin joined Carles Puigdemont, President of the region of Catalonia, in Barcelona to address 800 Catalan stakeholders (institutions, politicians, and entrepreneurs) on how Catalonia can be a leader in the transition to a Third Industrial Revolution.

Barcelona, 21 September 2016 Mr. Rifkin joined Carles Puigdemont, President of the region of Catalonia, in Barcelona to address 800 Catalan stakeholders (institutions, politicians, and entrepreneurs) on how Catalonia can be a leader in the transition to a Third Industrial Revolution.

Invest and Connect: 7th European Summit of Regions and Cities

Bratislava, 9 July 2016

Mr. Rifkin joined Maros Sefcovic, Vice President of the European Commission for Energy Union, and Markku Markkula, President of the Committee of the Regions, in Bratislava to give a keynote presentation and showcase the Third Industrial Revolution flagship regions of Hauts-de-France and the Metropolitan Region of Rotterdam and The Hague. The summit gathered around 700 people from across Europe and was the largest event held in Bratislava during Slovakia’s EU Presidency. Delegates at the Summit included the 350 members of the European Committee of the Regions and politicians from the national and European level, as well as European Commissioners, experts, and business representatives.

Herman Van Rompuy Lecture

Brussels, 13 April 2016

Mr. Rifkin was invited to give the first annual Herman Van Rompuy lecture in honor of Herman Van Rompuy, the first President of the European Council, and his work on the European project. Mr. Rifkin spoke to European leaders about the opportunities and challenges brought on by a Third Industrial Revolution Smart Europe.

World Travel and Tourism Council

Jeremy Rifkin World Travel and Tourism Council

Jeremy Rifkin World Travel and Tourism Council

Dallas, 6 April 2016

The WTTC Global Summit is established as the key annual event in the Travel and Tourism calendar – a place where people meet, where business is done, and ideas exchanged. The Summit agenda addressed the major issues that are critical for political and industry leaders and was attended by some of the sector’s most influential CEOs and policy makers. Mr. Rifkin gave a keynote presentation on how technological developments and changing business models are disrupting the travel and tourism industry.

Chinese Academy of Sciences

Dr. Wang Yi, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, presented Mr. Rifkin with a Certificate of Appointment, certifying that Mr. Rifkin has been appointed as a member of the International Advisory Board of the Institutes of Science and Development at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Dr. Wang Yi, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, presented Mr. Rifkin with a Certificate of Appointment, certifying that Mr. Rifkin has been appointed as a member of the International Advisory Board of the Institutes of Science and Development at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Beijing, 25 March 2016 Dr. Wang Yi, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, presented Mr. Rifkin with a Certificate of Appointment, certifying that Mr. Rifkin has been appointed as a member of the International Advisory Board of the Institutes of Science and Development at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. During this trip to China, Mr. Rifkin also signed a memorandum of understanding between the China Center for Information Industry Development (CCID) and TIR Consulting Group LLC.

Daimler Campus Connectivity

Dusseldorf, 21 March 2016

Jeremy Rifkin joined Wolfgang Bernhard, CEO of Daimler Trucks & Buses, in Hamburg to give a keynote speech in front of hundreds of journalists. The keynote speech preceded a live demonstration of Daimler’s new driverless trucks platooning on the Germany motorway.

DLD Conference

Munich, 17 January 2016

The DLD (Digital, Life, and Design) Conference is Europe’s hottest digital innovation conference and has been named ‘one of the two most important innovation conferences in Europe’ by The Economist. Mr. Rifkin gave a keynote address to over 800 invited guests and 220 journalists.

Haier Group Conference

Haier Group Conference Qingdao, 18-19 September 2015

Haier Group Conference Qingdao, 18-19 September 2015

Qingdao, 18-19 September 2015

Mr. Rifkin was hosted on September 18-19th by Zhang Ruimin, CEO of Haier, for a two-day public conference in Qingdao. The conference aimed to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Haier’s new global business plan and operations. Mr. Rifkin was the guest of honor and spoke with the CEO, the board of directors, and the key corporate leadership team. Mr. Rifkin also delivered a keynote address attended by key government dignitaries and industry leaders from across China.

Conference of the Speakers of the European Union

Rome, 20 April 2015

Conference of the Speakers of European Union Parliaments – Following the opening plenary remarks by Ms. Laura Boldrini, President of Italy’s Chamber of Deputies, and Mr. Pietro Grasso, President of the Senate of Italy, Mr. Rifkin presented the keynote address at the annual conference of the speakers of the 28 European Union (EU) member state parliaments in the plenary hall in Palazzo Montecitorio.

CeBIT Global Conference

CeBIT Global Conference
Hannover, 17 March 2015

The annual CeBIT Global Conference brings together thousands of business leaders from the worldwide IT industry in one of the two largest consumer electronics show in the world. Mr. Rifkin delivered a keynote address on the introduction of an Internet of Things infrastructure to usher-in a smart digital green global economy and a zero marginal cost society.

Africa CEO Forum

Geneva, 16 March 2015 The 800 senior executives of Africa’s largest companies from 50 countries attended the Africa CEO Forum in Geneva. Mr. Rifkin delivered the opening keynote address on transitioning Africa into a zero marginal cost Third Industrial Revolution economy.

The Zero Marginal Cost Society Through Art Expression

The Zero Marginal Cost Society Through Art Expression

The Zero Marginal Cost Society Through Art Expression

Paris, 14 March 2015

The Zero Marginal Cost Society Through Art Expression – Inspired by Mr. Rifkin’s book, The Zero Marginal Cost Society, this exhibition considers artwork made since 1990 to the present which reflect economic transition. Mr. Rifkin provided the keynote address to 200 of the leading art curators and artists in the world.

See a feature piece from the Financial Times here.

WorldPost Future of Work Conference

London, 5 March 2015

Mr. Rifkin provided an opening keynote address at the HuffingtonPost / WorldPost Conference in London. The conference was attended by corporate leaders, representatives of the media, and civil society on the theme of advancing sustainable development in the developed and developing nations. Mr. Rifkin provided a keynote address on the Internet of Things, the rise of the sharing economy, and the transition to a zero marginal cost society.

Momentum For Europe

Jeremy Rifkin, Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, and Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany at the European Investment Bank, March 2015

Jeremy Rifkin, Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, and Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany at the European Investment Bank, March 2015

Berlin, 2 March 2015

The “Momentum for Europe – Innovation and Competitiveness” was organized by the European Investment Bank Group. Mr. Rifkin provided the keynote address following remarks by President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, the Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, and the President of the European Investment Bank, Werner Hoyer. Four hundred CEOs and senior executives of the financial sector of the European Union, and government officials attended the summit.

Truth About Global Brands Summit

The Truth About Global Brands

The Truth About Global Brands

New York City, 22 January 2015

McCann Worldgroup, a leading global marketing firm, invited Jeremy Rifkin to be the Keynote Speaker to kick off the “Truth About Global Brands Summit,” an event hosted at Bloomberg media in New York. The audience was an “Invite Only” group of marketing leaders from companies including Coca-Cola, General Mills, General Motors, L’Oréal, MasterCard, Microsoft, Nestlé and Reckitt Benckiser among others. Mr. Rifkin delivered an opening speech on the new business models, product lines, and services that will accompany the Internet of Things and the transformation to a zero marginal cost sharing economy.

IV Congress of the Future

IV Congress of the Future – The 4th Congress of the Future gathers a large number of Nobel Prize winners and world-leading scientists and humanists.

IV Congress of the Future – The 4th Congress of the Future gathers a large number of Nobel Prize winners and world-leading scientists and humanists.

Santiago, 14 January 2015

IV Congress of the Future – The 4th Congress of the Future gathers a large number of Nobel Prize winners and world-leading scientists and humanists. It is the main academic and political event organized by the Senate of Chile, the Government of Chile, the Chilean Academy of Sciences, private companies, local media, and civil society. Mr. Rifkin gave the keynote address following remarks by Michelle Bachelet, the President of Chile, and Isabel Allende, the President of the Senate of Chile. Immediately following his address, Mr. Rifkin engaged in a 2-hour dialogue with President Bachelet and her senior ministers on transitioning the Americas into a zero marginal cost society and Third Industrial Revolution.

Consumer Electronics Show 2015

 

Las Vegas, 5 January 2015

The Consumer Electronics Show is the largest electronics fair in the world. Mr. Rifkin provided a keynote address alongside BK Yoon, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics, during the opening plenary session attended by 3,600 executives from across the global electronics industry.

World Forum For Democracy

World Forum For Democracy
Strasbourg, France, November 3rd, 2014

World Forum For Democracy
Strasbourg, France, November 3rd, 2014

Strasbourg, 3 November 2014

Hosted by the Council of Europe, the Strasbourg World Forum for Democracy is an annual gathering of government leaders, opinion-makers, civil society activists, representatives of business, academia, media and professional groups to debate key challenges for democracies worldwide. Mr. Rifkin gave the keynote address alongside Matteo Renzi, Prime Minister of Italy, and Francois Hollande, President of France.

Digital Action Day 2014

Digital Action Day Brussels, Belgium, September 29th, 2014

Digital Action Day
Brussels, Belgium, September 29th, 2014

Brussels, 29 September 2014

The Digital Action Day 2014 was organized by the European Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes in the context of the Digital Agenda for Europe. The audience (approx. 700-800 delegates) was comprised of policy makers, industry leaders, start-ups, NGOs, national governments, other EU Institutions. Mr. Rifkin provided the keynote address before a presentation by Vice President of the European Commission, Neelie Kroes.

Sample Lecture Clients

Corporations
Daimler
DOW Chemical
Invesco
Credit Agricole
UBS
American Express
Samsung
VINCI
Deutsche Telekom
SK Group
Phillips
Ernst and Young
Berkshire Group
Axa
Wall Street Journal
Oracle
Zurich Group
CB Richard Ellis
Marriot
DZ Bank
Sumo Logic
Citigroup
Ford Motor Company
Vattenfall
Siemens
IBM
Hewlett Packard
Nomura Research Institute
BBC-British Broadcasting Corporation
McKinsey
Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions
Sacmi
Prudential
Swiss Reinsurance
ACNielsen
Beijing EV
Veolia
Munich Reinsurance
PBS-Public Broadcasting Services
Allianz
Petrobras
WDR-Westdeuscher Rundfunk
MBNA
Deutsche Bank
National Association of Broadcasters-U.S.
Unisys
Seoul Broadcasting System
PricewaterhouseCoopers


Governments, Government Organizations, Political Parties
European Commission
European Parliament
EU Commitee of the Regions
European Investment Bank
CDU-Christian Democratic Union of Germany
SPD-Social Democratic Party of Germany
Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission
Federal Chancellery of Germany
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
UNIDO (Vienna Energy Forum)
Danish Foreign Ministry
Government of Santa Fe, Argentina
Labor Ministry of Austria
Municipality of Rome
UNESCO
NASA
US Department of Interior
President Romano Prodi, European Commission


Conferences
Financial Times ETNO Summit
Brussels Economic Forum
Electronical
European Insurance Forum
Society of Automotive Engineers Powertrain Conference
Telecomm Austria Annual Conference
State Legislative Leaders Foundation
ASIA Future Forum
Global Investment Forum
20th World Congress of Savings Banks
Generation Energy Forum
Telecom Italia
Annual Security Lenders Conference
World Economic Forum (Davos)
International Economic Forum of the Americas
Institutional Money Congress
European Foodservices Summit
World Political Forum
The European IT Forum


Universities
University of Pennsylvania – Wharton School
Johns Hopkins University
Harvard University
Stanford University
London School of Economics
Humboldt University
L’ecole Nationale d’Administration
University of British Columbia
Sciences Po Paris
University of Texas – Austin
University of Toronto
University of Rome
Petronas University of Technology
European School of Management and Technology
Virginia Tech
University of Maryland
Rice University
Insead
St. Gallens Switzerland


Non-Governmental Organizations:
Italian National Communications Association
Confidustria (Italy)
Polish Chamber of Commerce
Open Society Foundations of Latvia and Estonia
Urban Land Institute
International Bureau of Social Tourism
Renner Institute
American Museum of Natural History
Council of Foundations
Ceres
World Federation of Friends of Museums
Risk Management Association
United Way
World Futurist Society
Konrad Adenauer Foundation


Books by Jeremy Rifkin

The Green New Deal by Jeremy Rifkin

The Green New Deal by Jeremy Rifkin

THE GREEN NEW DEAL
On September 10th, 2019, Mr. Rifkin published The Green New Deal: Why the Fossil Fuel Civilization Will Collapse by 2028, and the Bold Economic Plan to Save Life on Earth.

The Zero Marginal Cost Society by Jeremy Rifkin

The Zero Marginal Cost Society by Jeremy Rifkin

THE ZERO MARGINAL COST SOCIETY
On April 1st, 2014 Mr. Rifkin published his twentieth book, The Zero Marginal Cost Society: The Internet of Things, The Collaborative Commons, and The Eclipse of Capitalism.

The Third Industrial Revolution by Jeremy Rifkin

The Third Industrial Revolution by Jeremy Rifkin

THE THIRD INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
In 2011, Mr. Rifkin published the New York Times best seller, The Third Industrial Revolution: How Lateral Power is Transforming Energy, the Economy, and the World.