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Joana Lenkova brings foresight
to the world’s most influential stages, from the World Economic Forum and SXSW to UNICEF,
the University of Oxford, and the Dubai Future Forum.

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About Joana

Through her talks, she empowers leaders, innovators, and policymakers to navigate uncertainty with foresight and transform strategy into action. 


Joana bridges imagination with practicality, helping decision-makers anticipate change, embrace creativity, and make bold, future-ready choices.

Her speaking engagements have also included the Lucerne Dialogue and Innovation Roundtable, connecting her with corporate leaders, educators, and global thinkers who are actively shaping the world ahead.

Joana Lenkova

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Over the years, Joana has spoken at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions and stages, including:

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Keynote Themes:

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Business Planning

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Corporate Foresight and the Future of Strategy

Futuristic Facial Recognition Concept

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Humanizing Humans in an AI World

Creative Class

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Futures of Creativity

Kids in Technology Class

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Generational Shifts: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Gen Beta

The Future of Play and Childhood

Corporate Foresight and the Future of Strategy

Humanizing Humans in an AI World

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Futures
of Creativity

Generational Shifts: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Gen Beta

Her themes cut across industries and sectors, grounded in what leaders need most today:

  • Advocating intergenerational fairness and preparing future generations
     

  • Reconnecting with nature, instinct, and traditional wisdom amidst rapid technological change
     

  • Spotlighting cultural and societal trends shaping consumers, brands, and communities

  • Integrating foresight into decision-making and long-term strategy

  • Harnessing creativity, play, and curiosity as tools for innovation

Audience & Impact

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Joana speaks to a wide range of professional communities like corporate leaders, innovation and strategy teams, policymakers, NGOs, educators, and creatives.
Audiences leave her talks:
Her style is thought-provoking yet practical, combining the inspiration of foresight with the tools to turn it into tangible impact.

Inspired to proactively shape better futures

Inspired to proactively shape better futures


Filled with clarity and confidence to lead with vision in times of uncertainty


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Playing in Nursery

01
The Future of Play and Childhood

Business Planning

02
Corporate Foresight and the Future of Strategy

Futuristic Facial Recognition Concept

03
Humanizing Humans in an AI World

Creative Class

04

Futures of Creativity

Kids in Technology Class

05
Generational Shifts: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Gen Beta

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