ROHIT BHARGAVA - A NON-OBVIOUS KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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As a longtime Washington DC resident, Rohit Bhargava has worked with governments, associations, and mission-driven organizations around the world - keynoting for the World Bank, NASA, the FDA, and ASAE. He taught for six years through the Georgetown University Center for Social Impact Communication, and his Non-Obvious Trend Report is used annually by hundreds of organizations navigating uncertainty and change. His signature "Non-Obvious Thinking" keynote was built for exactly the complexity that multi-stakeholder environments demand. A 3-time WSJ bestselling author of eleven books, including the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller Non-Obvious Megatrends, Rohit has keynoted events in 32 countries. He loves the Olympics and actively hates cauliflower.
Watch some recent videos from Rohit's social media accounts all about non-obvious thinking and some ideas that may be relevant for your audience:
For the past 15 years, Rohit's trend research and books have frequently focused on spotlighting the biggest trends in the government, associations & non-profit industry. Here are just a few from his past research that are still deeply relevant for government, associations & non-profit professionals and that he often integrates into his trend presentations.
Faith in government keeps eroding, and Edelman’s Trust Barometer of 36,000 people across 28 countries ranks it the least effective institution for solving social problems, behind business, NGOs and media. Yet good governing happens…
More On This TrendCooperatives, mutual societies and credit unions are centuries old and enormous, yet they remain rare among the fastest-growing digital startups even though those business models are networked and community-powered by design. The startup…
More On This TrendCities are being redesigned so that everything people need sits within a short walk, cycle or ride of home, and electric micromobility keeps stretching how far 15 minutes reaches. Paris is the best known example, but Barcelona has its…
More On This TrendLoneliness is being treated less as private misfortune and more as a design problem that housing, policy and media can help solve. Putting generations back into daily contact turns out to help the young as much as the old. In the future…
More On This TrendAs consumers and employees demand more sustainable and ethical practices from businesses, companies respond by adapting products, taking stands on issues, and putting purpose first.
More On This TrendIn the information economy, our attention is our most valuable resource, leading us to be more skeptical of those who manipulate us to get it, and instead seek out and trust those who communicate in more authentic ways.
More On This TrendTechnology offers citizens new ways to become more active in their communities and governments.
More On This TrendBrands and entrepreneurs collaborate to build innovative new models for giving back.
More On This TrendRohit Bhargava is a popular choice for government, associations, foundations, ngo and non-profit industry events because of his unique ability to offer relevant insights along with a valuable outsiders perspective. Learn more about Rohit’s industry experience here.
Industry Experience Highlights
Most Relevant Keynotes
Rohit over writes about the government, associations & non-profit industry and has published numerous articles focused on the industry since 2005. Start below with a few of his most popular articles and insights.
A FEW TO START WITH
The Inside Story of Elon Musk’s Takeover of the US Government and Why It MattersMARCH 2025This Brilliant Nonprofit Might Have the Answer to Solve America's Political DivisionMARCH 2024Why We Should Celebrate the Most Underappreciated Agency in Government: The EPAFEBRUARY 2024French Government Uses Aerial AI To Detect Undeclared Swimming Pools and Tax HomeownersAUGUST 2022How a Non-Profit Used a Retro Video Game For Brilliant B2B MarketingJUNE 2021Rave Reviews
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Paul Treanor · Event Planner“Rohit was fantastic on stage and great to work with! Our crowd loved him!”
Christina Baur · National Restaurant Association“Rohit should think about marketing himself not just as a ‘speaker’ but as an ‘experience’, and a great one at that!”
Dawn Dovey · Sage Hospitality Group“Rohit Bhargava has a rare ability to make big ideas feel accessible and actionable.”
Buddy Rizer · Loudoun County Economic Development“I’ve been hearing nothing but positive feedback on Rohit’s talk.”
Becca White · LinkedIn“Our community has been raving about Rohit and his message.”
Mitch Whitten · Visit Fort Worth“Rohit was terrific! 94% top two boxes which is phenomenal.”
Event Planner · Large Global Bank“He’s no Beyonce, but still worth standing in line for!”
Attendee · SXSW Austin
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