About Joseph
Joseph Press is a dynamic Futures Advisor and Professor of Innovation, Design and Leadership. His keynotes and presentations explore the intersection of design, technology, transformation and foresight, drawing on a rich background in global business and academic leadership. Joseph speaks on themes such as Augmented Innovation, Sustainable Futures, Impact Entrepreneurship and Workplace Futures – offering audiences compelling visions of how emerging trends can shape more meaningful, sustainable and impactful futures.
With a PhD in Design Technology from MIT, Joseph brings deep expertise and clarity to complex ideas. He has led digital transformation efforts as a strategist at Deloitte Digital and contributed thought leadership through roles at POLI.design and the Institute For The Future. His academic work has focused on bridging strategy and design to develop future-ready leaders.
As a published author of Office Shock and Designing Sustainable Futures, Joseph translates insight into action, equipping audiences and students alike with the tools to think critically and creatively. His speaking engagements blend strategic foresight with practical frameworks, making him a sought-after voice on international stages where the future of organisations, entrepreneurship and sustainability is being reimagined.
