The Innovation Imperative
Leading change in the age of AI
The problem is not that organizations do not want to innovate. It is that most innovation programs are designed to protect the existing business, not transform it.
The Innovation Imperative is a keynote or workshop by Ramy Nassar, a Canadian futurist, author and keynote speaker and the former Head of Innovation at Mattel, built for transformation and digital leaders, all-hands, leadership programs. Keynotes run 30 to 90 minutes and workshops 90 minutes to a full day, in person or virtually, in English, French, or German.
In today’s AI-powered economy, the ability to adapt quickly is survival, not luxury. Drawing on decades helping global brands reimagine innovation, and lessons from both startups and Fortune 500s, Ramy shows leaders how to cultivate the cultures, systems, and strategies that unlock enterprise-scale innovation. He equips them to embrace risk, adopt an AI-first mindset, and leap from incremental improvement to bold reinvention.
Audiences learn how to
- Build innovation systems that combine startup agility with enterprise scale
- Harness AI as a catalyst for creativity, speed, and competitive advantage
- Reframe culture, risk, and constraints as fuel for transformation and growth
Ramy’s energy and expertise when it comes to the role of emerging technology are unrivalled. He brought a passion and enthusiasm to my team that helped drive us to new heights in terms of data-driven digital transformation.
Planning questions
How long is The Innovation Imperative?
As a keynote, The Innovation Imperative runs 30 to 90 minutes. As a workshop, it runs from 90 minutes to a full day. The length is set with your event team.
Who is The Innovation Imperative best for?
Transformation and digital leaders, all-hands, leadership programs. Anything from a 20-person executive team or board to main-stage conference audiences of 3,000 or more.
What will our audience take away from The Innovation Imperative?
Audiences learn how to build innovation systems that combine startup agility with enterprise scale; harness AI as a catalyst for creativity, speed, and competitive advantage; reframe culture, risk, and constraints as fuel for transformation and growth. Workshop participants also receive a digital toolkit with the tools and templates used in the session.
Can The Innovation Imperative be run as a workshop?
Yes. Ramy works as a facilitator, not a speaker, turning the room’s challenges into shared direction and a plan. For AI-focused sessions, he can optionally build a working proof-of-concept live, from the use cases the room surfaces, so people leave with proof, not just theory.
Can The Innovation Imperative be tailored to our industry?
Yes. Every session is customized to your audience and goals, and the on-stage build uses your own team’s use cases rather than generic examples.
Can Ramy deliver The Innovation Imperative virtually, and in which languages?
Yes. The Innovation Imperative is available in person or virtually, in English, French, and German.
How do we book The Innovation Imperative, and what does it cost?
Fees are provided on request and depend on the format, the location, and the date. Share your event details through the booking form and Ramy or a member of his team will follow up within 24 hours with a quote.