Futurist . Technology . Innovation
Based: Cape Town
Pieter Geldenhuys is an internationally recognised futurist, technology strategist, innovation expert and keynote speaker who helps organisations understand and prepare for the impact of emerging technologies. Renowned for translating complex technological trends into practical business strategies, he has advised leading organisations across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and beyond on innovation, digital transformation and the future of work.
He is the Founder and Director of the Institute for Technology Strategy and Innovation (ITSI), where he has led more than 150 innovation projects and helped train thousands of executives and professionals in technology strategy, artificial intelligence, fintech and digital innovation. His work enables businesses to identify future opportunities and build sustainable competitive advantage in rapidly evolving markets.
Pieter holds a degree in Electronic Engineering and an MBA specialising in Technology Strategy. Throughout his career, he has served as Technology Strategy Advisor to the CEO of Vodacom, Vice-Chair of the Innovation Focus Group at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Geneva, and an extraordinary lecturer in Technology Strategy at North-West University. He has also lectured and collaborated with leading business schools and universities around the world.
A highly sought-after international speaker, Pieter has delivered thousands of keynote presentations and made more than 2,000 radio appearances across more than 25 countries. His engaging style combines deep technical knowledge with practical insights, making topics such as artificial intelligence, digital disruption, future trends and innovation accessible to audiences across every industry.
As the author of Headlines from the Future, Pieter continues to challenge organisations to think differently about tomorrow’s opportunities. His guiding philosophy, “The only way to effectively predict the future is to create it,” has made him one of South Africa’s leading voices on innovation and the future of business.
