In early 2026, Global AI Keynote Speaker Andrew Grill was ranked number 19 on the Global Guru Top 30 Futurists list, recognising futurists whose work has a real-world impact on how organisations navigate what is coming next. This list highlights practitioners who translate future trends into practical actions that leaders and teams can apply today.
Global Gurus applies a rigorous set of criteria that goes far beyond simple popularity, balancing public opinion with originality of ideas, real impact, practicality, presentation style and published work.
Public opinion contributes 30 per cent of the overall score, originality of ideas a further 30 per cent, impact and practicality together 20 per cent, with presentation style and publications and “guru factor” making up the remaining 20 per cent.
Votes and assessments are intended to recognise futurists who do more than predict; they equip others to build skills, make better decisions and create measurable change.
Being placed 19th globally is a meaningful acknowledgement that The Actionable Futurist approach and the Digitally Curious book and podcast are helping people not only understand the future but also do something with it.
Andrew was recognised alongside a remarkable group of fellow futurists from around the world. The list brings together diverse voices who are helping organisations make sense of disruption, technology and societal shifts, each with their own distinctive lenses and approaches.
See the full list on the Global Guru website.