Glen Hiemstra

Glen Hiemstra is the founder and owner of Futurist.com, a website frequented by visitors from over 120 nations each month, focused on disseminating information about future trends to assist individuals, organizations, and industries in effective strategic planning. As a recognized futurist who has predicted significant trends like the impact of the internet, global warming, and nanotechnology, Hiemstra has built an international reputation as an expert in future trends, long-range planning, and creating the preferred future. He has advised a broad range of clients including high-profile organizations like Microsoft, John Deere, and The Home Depot, as well as governmental bodies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

As an author, Hiemstra has contributed significantly to literature on future planning with books like "Millennial City: How a New Generation Can Save the Future," "Turning the Future into Revenue: What Businesses and Individuals Need to Know to Shape Their Future," and "Strategic Leadership: Achieving Your Preferred Future." His forthcoming book "Millennial City," co-authored with Dennis Walsh, is anticipated to provide further insights into the role of the millennial generation in urban development.

Hiemstra is a sought-after keynote speaker, delivering presentations on a variety of future-oriented topics including economic trends, demographics, energy, the environment, and technology. Notable speeches include "Beyond 2020: Lessons from the Future" and "Turning the Future Into Revenue," reflecting his depth of knowledge in navigating future trends and strategic foresight. He also serves as a technical advisor for futuristic television shows and has collaborated with production companies like Steven Bochco Productions. Hiemstra’s influence extends to academia where he was a Visiting Scholar at the Human Interface Technology Lab at the University of Washington, focusing on advanced technologies such as virtual and augmented reality. His educational background includes degrees from Whitworth College, the University of Oregon, and the University of Washington, complementing his professional expertise in shaping strategic futures.