At the Chancellor Speaker Series, renowned experts share perspectives and research that support the chancellor’s vision.
Dr. Fields believes that positive change is something we must choose and work for. “The key to MacEwan’s future success,” he says, “involves achieving academic excellence in a way that remembers that education is all about people and approaches that future with humanity and compassion.”
The series inspires discussion about issues that are important to both the chancellor and the communities the university serves. The series also raises the university's profile and reputation as a trendsetting and trend-breaking institution—and as a thought leader in the community.
Meet our Spring 2025 speaker, Dr. James Canton
Dr. James Canton is a distinguished global futurist, social scientist, and author. As a former executive at Apple and a serial entrepreneur, he has insightfully predicted key trends and emerging technologies that have shaped our world. The Economist recognizes him as one of the leading global futurists. He has been officially appointed as a Mad Scientist by the US Government.
Dr. Canton is the CEO of the Institute for Global Futures, a think tank he established in 1990. He acts as a mentor and judge for the University of California, Berkeley’s Big Ideas Program. Additionally, he is the author of “The Future Smart,” “The Extreme Future: The Top Trends That Will Reshape the World,” and “Technofutures: How Leading-Edge Innovations Will Transform Business.”
Dr. Canton has been featured on CNN, CNBC, and Fox News. His media coverage includes Wired, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Report, The New York Times, and U.S. News & World Report.
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