Elliott Masie

Elliott Masie is a keynote speaker with a focus on the changing landscape of learning and workforce performance.

Masie is an internationally recognized futurist, analyst, researcher, and organizer on critical topics such as workforce learning, business collaboration, and emerging technologies. He is the editor of "Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie," an Internet newsletter read by over 52,000 business executives globally, and a regular columnist in professional publications, including CLO Magazine. He has authored a dozen books and convened significant industry events like "Learning 2014."

He leads The MASIE Center, a think tank in Saratoga Springs, NY, dedicated to how organizations can support learning and knowledge within the workforce. He also heads the Learning CONSORTIUM, a coalition of 230 global organizations, including CNN, Wal-Mart, American Express, and Starbucks, that cooperate on evolving learning strategies. Masie has been influential in the adoption and sensible use of learning and collaboration technology in enterprises, being one of the first analysts to use the term e-Learning.

Masie provides advisory services to a range of government, education, and non-profit groups. He serves on the Board of Trustees for Skidmore College and the CIA University Board of Visitors. He has also contributed as a pro-bono advisor to the Department of Defense and the White House Advisory Council on Expanding Learning Opportunities.

Known for his engaging speaking style, Masie blends humor with applicable stories of best practice and fosters high levels of audience involvement. Over the years, he has delivered speeches and programs to more than 1,700,000 professionals worldwide. Residing in Saratoga Springs, Masie is also an investor in Broadway productions such as "Kinky Boots," "The Bridges of Madison County," "Blithe Spirit," and "Somewhere in Time."