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Dr. James Canton - Professional Achievements
 

Dr. James Canton is an internationally recognized futurist, digital entrepreneur and author. His area of expertise is the future of technology and its impact on business, customers and the economy. He is President and Chairman of a San Francisco-based think tank that advises Fortune 1000 clients on the strategic impact of leading-edge technologies, founded in 1990.

Named the "Digital Guru" by CNN, Dr. Canton is noted for his accurate forecasts about high tech trends that have had a dramatic impact on the global economy. Named one of the top 21 speakers of the 21st century by Successful Meetings Magazine, Dr. Canton has presented to thousands of organizations on five continents over 20 years.

Additional Information
 

Dr. Canton serves on the Advisory Board, Massachusetts Institute for Technology's Media Lab, Europe. He is a Guest Host on CNN Financial News, where he reports on the latest technology trends. He is an advisor to the White House Science and Technology Office.

Media coverage about Dr. Canton has appeared in Fortune, CNN, Bloomberg Report, PBS, New York Times, US News and World Report and the Wall Street Journal. He is the author of Technofutures: How Leading-Edge Technology Will Transform Business in the 21st Century. Dr. Canton is the editor of the Canton Technology Report, which tracks leading edge tech and trends that impact on business and society.

Programs
 

"The Innovation Economy and the Future of Business"

"Technofutures: The Leading-Edge Technologies that Will Shape the 21st Century"

"The 21st Century Leader: How to Navigate the New Future"

"The Future of the Workforce in the Global Economy"

"Real –Time Creating Competitive Advantage in a Networked Marketplace"

Books
 

FutureSmart: Business Intelligence for the 21st Century

Technofutures: How Leading-Edge Technology Will Transform Business in the 21st Century