Anne Lise Kjaer is a renowned global futurist. She delivers out-of-the-box thinking and is a sought after inspirational speaker. Anne Lise works with some of the world's leading brands including ACNielsen, Nokia, IKEA, Sony, Toyota, Unilever,and McKinsey. She has an exceptional eye for 'the next big thing' and an original and inspiring way of translating fledgling concepts into viable commercial propositions. The Financial Times wrote: "Anne Lise's unique world vision is as fertile as Dali's only she creates social prototypes based on nascent trends". In particular she facilitates a new understanding for the consumer of the future, Anne Lise says: 'if the challenge is to create clarity out of complexity then that means getting to know -- and identify with -- your customers. Only then can you understand what they will want from you.' Today her client base numbers over 200 international corporations. Despite her global vision, Anne Lise retains strong links with her home country, where she is regarded as a leading commentator. Post production done by twitter.com/#!/CassiusClayson About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)