NAPSL 2022 KEYNOTE
Futurist Tom Edwards delivers his keynote Innovation to Reality during the 2022 NAPSL conference.
2022 Evolution of Experience Live Keynote
Recap of Tom Edwards 2022 Evolution Of Experience Keynote in Maui, Hawaii
Telco Global Forum 2020
I will be speaking on the topic of innovation to reality during the upcoming Telco Global Forum online event. The event runs from September 2nd – 4th, 2020. Get your free pass today: https://www.telcoglobalforum.com/?usr=14 You’ll learn from an incredible lineup including myself and over 20 technology leaders sharing their #1 tactics on digital transformation challenges: …
Virtually Speaking Episode #24
I have enjoyed working with Cal Entertainment founder Chris Lee for years as I am an exclusive speaker for Cal Entertainment. We sit down for a fun discussion that covers a lot of ground. We talk about trends across data, AI, gaming, spatial computing, new form factors beyond mobile, as well as some fun with …
Futurithmic Podcast – Tom Edwards
Futurithmic – ( Podcast Interview) – Experiential Computing, 5G, AI & more. Tech titan Tom Edwards of BlackFin360 talks about how the blurring of the lines between technology and culture is only going to grow as AI, AR, and 5G become embedded in our physical spaces to replace our smartphones. Connecting the dots of the technology of …
Headliner Keynote – Industry 4.0
I recently had the opportunity to provide the opening keynote for the University of Alabama EMBA Alumni Network Summit discussing trends tied to Industry 4.0. This is the latest version of the InnovationToReality talk series covering all facets of consumer behavior and emerging technology. It was a fun and highly interactive keynote session! We discussed …
Tom Edwards Evolution of Experience 2019
From Star Wars, Fortnite, Pixar Movies & The Matrix, Tom Edwards illustrates how pop-culture shows a path for how technology evolves through the filters of Empower, Exponential & Enhanced. Empower (Timestamp – 5:05) is about the expectation of control and this journey explores Star Wars, Fortnite, Gen Z, the lens as life, how the future …
Path To Purchase Expo 2019 Keynote
I had the opportunity to provide a keynote on tech innovation for the 2019 Path to Purchase Expo in Chicago yesterday. It was a great crowd, high energy, and with a 30-minute timeslot, we had to cover a lot of ground! The focus of the talk was discussing the coming waves of technology and how …
Tom Edwards Q&A with EDgage Magazine
I recently had an opportunity to sit down with EDgage Magazine to discuss emerging technology trends tied to the technology landscape today, how technology will evolve, the role of gaming and esports, tech impact on higher education, marketing and the future of technology, and 2020 trends. This is a repost of the full interview. Give …
Algorithms, Affinity & Advertising in the 2020s
Recently, I was on-site at one of the worlds largest manufacturers discussing the convergence of experiences and delivering 2 sets of my Innovation to Reality talk. This session sparked a number of questions from privacy, data and how advertising will look in the 2020s and that is the basis of the commentary below. My personal …
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2019 Trends Digital Twins & Spatial Computing
One of the bigger trends in 2019 will be tied to Digital Twins… but why? Here is a full video breakdown. WHAT ARE DIGITAL TWINS A digital twin refers to a digital replica or model of a physical asset (physical twin), processes, people, places, systems and devices that can be used for various purposes such …
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Carnegie Dartlet Keynote
What a great week! From the OnCon Icon Awards to delivering a keynote during the 2019 Carnegie Dartlet Conference, it was a great week in Orlando! What was great about #CarnegieConf, besides the fact that it was hosted at Walt Disney World, was the amazing audience of higher education professionals. They were highly engaged both …
In The News: Ad Age AI & Brands
Recently, my commentary on data & AI was included in an Ad Age piece on the role of data, artificial intelligence & brands. Here is a link to the full article. Here is my full commentary based on Ad Age’s original question… Ad Age: We’re seeing more agencies now offering services for AI solutions, but …
AMA Marketing Technology Virtual Keynote
I recently had the privilege to deliver the Evolution of Experience keynote as the opening session of the recent AMA Marketing Technology Virtual Conference. For this event, I tailored the Evolution of Experience, E^3 talk tied to Empower, Exponential and Enhanced to focus on the camera as a platform, artificial intelligence, multi-modal, and the New 4 P’s of AI marketing. Here is the full …
Tom Edwards Amazon Alexa Voice Summit Keynote & Interview
I recently had the privilege to deliver the Evolution of Experience keynote during the 2018 Amazon Alexa Voice Summit in Newark, NJ. For this event, I tailored the Evolution of Experience, E^3 talk tied to Empower, Exponential and Enhanced to focus on the voice ecosystem, the camera as a platform, multi-modal, and how artificial intelligence and the Pixar Theory is the key to understanding …
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Apple WWDC 2018 Recap & Analysis
Immediate reaction and analysis to the Apple WWDC 2018 Developer keynote by Tom Edwards, Ad Age Marketing Technology Trailblazer and keynote speaker. This video outlines Apple’s announcements tied to iOS12, AR Kit 2, Animoji & Memoji, updates to Facetime, Siri Shortcuts and much more. Follow Tom @BlackFin360
Tom Edwards Keynote Artificial Intelligence & the Future
I recently had the privilege to deliver the Evolution of Experience keynote during the Financial Brand Forum on May 8th, 2018. For this event, I tailored the Evolution of Experience, E^3 talk tied to Empower, Exponential and Enhanced to focus on potential impact on the financial services industry and pending disruption based on the camera as a platform, artificial intelligence, multi-modal, and the New …
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Financial Brand Forum Tom Edwards Keynote
I recently had the privilege to deliver the Evolution of Experience keynote at the 2018 Financial Brand Forum. For this event, I tailored the Evolution of Experience, E^3 talk tied to Empower, Exponential and Enhanced to focus on Data, Artificial Intelligence, Multi-Modal and the New 4 P’s of AI marketing, and much more. Empower is looking at how accessibility to mobile technology has led to …
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Dr. Pepper Media Masters Keynote
I had the privilege of presenting to the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group marketing organization today via a Keynote format on the topics of data & the evolution of experience during their Media Masters event. The first half of the hour-long talk explored how Epsilon Agency approaches data and data design. Highlighting our work with structured …
Innovation To Reality Recap
Leo Clifford of the Telco Global Forum wrote a recap of my recent Innovation To Reality talk here it is reposted below. Empower. Exponential. Enhanced. These are the three words that Tom Edwards of Blackfin360 – a data-driven digitally centric marketing technology executive and professional futurist speaker – uses to describe the evolution of experience …
Business Access Podcast Episode 15
I recently had the opportunity to join Thiago Desouza on his Business Access Podcast. We had an incredibly in-depth conversation across a variety of topics. From passions that have driven my career, technology, and marketing impact post-pandemic, gaming, GenZ, generational gaps, and the future of consumer experience. Timestamps and topics below. 1:25 – Tom Edwards …
5 Midyear Trends to Watch in 2017
2017 has seen a rapid acceleration of technology trends. Of the 50+ trends observed from CES, MWC, SXSW, F8, Google I/O and more, here are the top 5 midyear trends that I am closely monitoring heading into 2018. 1) MOBILE FIRST TO AI FIRST For the past few years, Facebook, Google and other industry heavy weights …
In The News: AdAge SXSW 2018 Preview
I was recently asked by Advertising Age to provide my thoughts on a number of topics related to SXSW of years past and what to expect in 2018. Here is the commentary that was included in the digital and print version: Here is the full commentary I provided to AdAge: AdAge – How many times …
Google Assistant Actions & Amazon Alexa Best Practices
Tom Edwards, Ad Age Marketing Technology Trailblazer and Chief Digital Officer, Agency @ Epsilon analyzes best practices and points of difference between Google Actions across the Google Assistant ecosystem as well as Amazon Alexa Voice Services. In this video, Tom compares and contrasts Amazon Alexa Skills with Google Actions and discusses feature differences, outlines best …
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LIVE: SXSW Interactive 2017 Recap
Here is a video recap shot live from the floor of SXSW Interactive 2017 on day 1 on the opening of the tradeshow floor. The video outlines emerging technology and trends tied to Connection, Cognition and Immersion and touches on key territories such as: Conversational Experiences Emotional Intelligence Artificial intelligence vs. Intelligence Augmentation Mixed Reality …
Tom Edwards Speaker Bio
Welcome to Tom Edwards keynote speaker spotlight page. Here you will find reviews and recaps of recent events. Book Tom for your next event today! Over the course of twenty years, Tom has occupied various prestigious positions, serving twice as both a Chief Digital Officer and a Chief Marketing Officer, as well as taking on …
MWC 2017 – Data Design Speaking Recap
What a great show! Mobile World Congress is when the tech world converges on Barcelona, Spain to discuss the ever expanding domain of mobile. I was excited to attend this years event for three reasons: speaking engagement, conducting tours for media and live streaming on behalf of Epsilon. This post will focus on a comprehensive …
SXSW Interactive 2017 Trend Recap
This past week, over 30,000 digitally centric professionals, including myself and Ian Beacraft, descended on Austin, Texas for SXSW Interactive 2017. Our focus was to meet with key strategic partners, gauge emerging trends, monitor product launches and most importantly create content and POVs. Content included a comprehensive text based trend recap download, live streaming from the …
Google I/O 2019 Trends & Analysis
Here is a quick reaction & recap video with highlights from today’s Google I/O 2019 event. Google continues to build towards an ambient future. The most exciting announcements were tied to the consolidation of augmented reality, computer vision and 3D experiences directly into search results, the next iteration of Google Duplex for the web that …
Artificial Intelligence & The 4P’s of Marketing
Tom Edwards, Ad Age Marketing Technology Trailblazer and Chief Digital Officer, Agency @ Epsilon discusses how the 4 P’s of marketing; Product, Price, Place & Promotion will need to evolve as intelligent systems redefine how we advertise and connect with consumers. Understanding Psychographics, Predictive APIs, working through Proxy’s and Pervasive intelligent environments represent a new …
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SXSW 2017 Video Recap
Here is a video recap of the top trends for SXSW Interactive 2017. Follow Tom Edwards @BlackFin360
Innovation To Reality™
TOM EDWARDS – INNOVATION TO REALITY OVERVIEW TOM EDWARDS is focused on bringing Innovation to Reality™. As the founder of BlackFin360™, Tom is a futurist keynote speaker and technology evangelist for some of the world’s biggest brands. BlackFin360 serves as a thought leadership repository with over 600+ posts of original content via the BlackFin360 blog as well as a connection point for booking …
Speaking Engagements
As a speaker, Tom is dynamic, focused on future-proofing business while delivering results today. He has a deep understanding of marketing, technology, and consumer behavior that translates to all audiences. Tom regularly speaks on the convergence of culture and technology through the lens of fun and relatable pop culture moments (Star Wars, Fortnite, The Matrix) …
