Iliana Oris Valiente is a leading expert on emerging technologies and their impact on society, particularly in work, life, and culture. As a sought-after public speaker, she provides thought-provoking insights and practical advice to help individuals and organizations harness the power of new trends and technologies for maximum benefit.

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TOPIC ONE

The Human Side of Innovation & Tech Trends: Creating a Future Humans Want to Live In

Amidst rapid technological advancements (including Metaverse and AI) and social change, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the jargon, fixate on specific tech components, or expect doomsday scenarios. Iliana demystifies complex topics so they’re relevant and easy to understand and explores the future of work, travel, and lifestyle through a human-centric lens – empowering audiences to harness these forces for maximum benefit. Drawing on her experience advising Fortune 500 companies on new products and services while leveraging the latest tech and consistently applying a human lens, her insightful talks about the future resonate with business leaders and the general workforce alike.

Beyond just the technology – navigating climate concerns, shifting values, the loneliness epidemic, and the reshaping of communities and the search for meaningful connections – Iliana explores profound impacts on society, urging a forward-thinking approach. She aims to leave audiences optimistic and better prepared for what comes next.

TOPIC TWO

Borderless: “Digital Nomads”, global citizens, and location independence. And what does this mean for the future of work, travel, consumption, lifestyle, and politics? 

Step into a future where borders dissolve and true global citizenship prevails. The debate is no longer around “WFH or office.” The world is the office (and home). Learn about the global shift to location independence: the mindsets of those who identify as global citizens (hint – it’s not just the 22-year-old digital nomads); the HR and workforce implications; and new business opportunities presented for companies in travel, personal finance, real estate, health and other domains to tap into this emergent demographic. This topic ties into discussions around the rise of broader workplace dynamics, including micro-entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, contingent workforce models, future skilling, and enabling technologies such as Metaverse and GenAI. Audiences will be introduced to the “Potted Plant Theory” - including the neuroscience underpinning the various personality archetypes. Witness this growing global movement, with individuals reshaping notions of success and personal freedom, influencing both private and public sectors, with Iliana's firsthand experience as a seasoned global citizen.

TOPIC THREE

Corporations & Innovation: From $0 to $500Million – Lessons in Leadership, Culture, Intrapreneurship, and Thriving in Corporate Environments

How do we build teams and create thriving businesses within massive organizations? How do we convince traditional organizations to embrace new technology and social trends to launch new services? How can startups and large corporations partner effectively? Join Iliana as she shares her extraordinary journey of creating scaled businesses within traditional corporate settings. Iliana draws on insights from her experience building the first-ever blockchain technology practice at a conservative global audit firm(2015) and subsequently becoming the youngest ever Managing Director at Accenture (a Fortune 500 consultancy with 700,000 employees), where she's built an innovation function averaging $150+million / year of sales impact. Sharing practical lessons on effective leadership, talent management, culture, and strategies for navigating internal obstacles, audience members gain inspiration to drive change in their organization to become an innovation powerhouse.

TOPIC FOUR

Future-Ready Boards of Directors: 
Navigating Tech, Social, and Cultural Shifts

Iliana empowers boards to embrace emerging trends by translating complex trends into practical insights. As an advisor to executive teams and boards across industries and a board member, Iliana bridges generational gaps and enables strategic decision-making. From demystifying new technologies to addressing cultural trends, burnout, and a rising focus on values-aligned work and ESG requirements, she fosters innovation within established organizations.

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  • MIRYAM LAZARTE - CEO, LATAM STARTUPS

    Your presentation was not only inspiring but truly transformative. We have received feedback from several attendees who were deeply impressed by your insights. Your ability to captivate and engage the audience is exceptional, and it's clear that your message resonated profoundly with many.

  • PETER HENSCHEL

    We debriefed the Digital/Modern Government Block at the school last week, and of all the speakers, Iliana, you were one of the highest – if not the highest – rated (9+ on a scale of 10). That’s amazing. We unanimously wanted you back, so thanks again for a great job.

  • JAY WONG

    Iliana has always pushed the pace in the race. She is articulate, intelligent, and delivers high quality work in every facet of her life. Whether it's academic or professional projects, she always has a creative solution to obtain the desirable goal. Unmatched work ethic fused with extensive knowledge in her field gives her the edge above her competition. I would highly recommend her to any company that is lucky enough to have her on their team.

  • SETH SMITH

    Iliana is a fantastic individual. She is a born public speaker and someone you will see delivering Ted Talks in the near future. Her charisma, drive and engagement was something else and made it an absolute pleasure to work with her.

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Are you seeking a dynamic, engaging speaker to energize your conference or event? Iliana brings any audience a fresh perspective and a wealth of knowledge. She can provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to help your attendees succeed. Contact us today to book Iliana for your next event!