Michel Saloff Coste

Michel Saloff-Coste is a change catalyst, vanguard artist, global futurist, business advisor and entrepreneur working with individuals, corporations and governments to create "fast insights into alternative futures". He is a respected consultant and keynote speaker and has addressed many of the most important companies in the world raising global issues and creating awareness.As a contemporary artist Michel has explored a wide variety of mediums: painting, photography, video and music. His work has been exhibited and collected by many private galleries and individuals but also leading art institutions such as the Museun of Modern Art in Paris, Centre George Pompidou.The focus of Saloff-Costes's research and the subject matter of many of his book is on the paradigm shift within the information society that he himself defines as a 'Creation-Communication Society'. He defines the evolution of civilization in four waves - namely 'hunting & gathering', 'agriculture & breeding,' 'industry & commerce,' and 'creation & communication'. This was then followed by analysis of the interaction between the different representational waves. Michel's work was published and became a best seller under the title, "Le Management du Troisième Millénaire". These days Michel's passions include the research of:The major tendencies that transform development of our civilization at planetary level and the changes needed. How economic, social and ecological development can be harmonized.How to envisage the future with innovative and creative figures in a wide range of fields and industries.New tools and processes to create breakthrough innovations by applying insights from the sciences of complexity and cognition and the daily practice of a variety of scientific, artistic and spiritual disciplines.His personal aspiration is to help catalyze the emerging new civilization, co- create a world sustainable business model.In 2011, he became head for R&D and International development of In Principo Consulting, in 2012, President of Design me planet an ONG dedicated in researching solutions for global issues on planetary level and in 2013, International Development Associate of the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies. Author of numerous bestseller books, Michel Saloff Coste is regularly interviewed in press, radio and television.