ROHIT BHARGAVA - A NON-OBVIOUS KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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Rohit Bhargava started his career in the restaurant industry - and that firsthand operational perspective still shapes every keynote he delivers for brands like Pizza Hut, YUM Brands/KFC, Marriott, Hilton, and Waldorf Astoria. His Non-Obvious Trend Report, read by over 1 million people annually, has tracked customer expectations and experience design for more than a decade; predictions like Everyday Stardom anticipated the VIP-experience economy now reshaping hospitality. 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 and teaches at Georgetown University. 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 restaurant & hospitality industry. Here are just a few from his past research that are still deeply relevant for restaurant & hospitality professionals and that he often integrates into his trend presentations.
Tired of technology that isolates us from one another, people seek out and place greater value on physical, authentic and “unperfect” experiences designed with empathy and delivered by humans.
More On This TrendOverwhelmed by technology and a sense that life is now too complex and shallow, people seek out simpler experiences that offer a sense of nostalgia and remind them of a more trustworthy time.
More On This TrendPeople say they want to buy responsibly and then routinely take the easier, cheaper or more convenient option, because our desire is there but our actions are inconsistent. The opportunity is not to demand more sacrifice but to remove the…
More On This TrendFood production is being decoupled from farmland through fermentation, vertical farming and insect protein, all of which need far less land, water, energy and labor. As extreme weather makes traditional production less reliable, these…
More On This TrendProducts and their packaging are being redesigned so that disposal is not somebody else’s problem later, using compostable materials, seaweed-based packaging and marketplaces that make waste-free supply chains available to businesses of…
More On This TrendEntertainment is shifting from something audiences watch to something they step inside. Full-body haptic suits, performances staged for an audience of one and digitally recreated performers are all collapsing the distance between spectator…
More On This TrendRetailers develop interactive and engaging in-store experiences to compete for increasingly demanding customers.
More On This TrendLuxury is no longer defined by scarcity and privilege, but rather through more down-to-earth authentic human experiences.
More On This TrendRohit Bhargava is a popular choice for restaurant & hospitality 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 restaurant & hospitality 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
Pizza Hut and the Retro Restaurant MovementMAY 2026Why The “World’s First” AI-Powered Hotel May Be More Than Fancy MarketingJANUARY 2025Human Eyeballs, Fake Tongues and Freeze-Dried Butterflies: Inside the World's Most Discomforting RestaurantSEPTEMBER 2024Why Restaurants Might Become The First Major Industry To Embrace Full Workplace AutomationJULY 2023Icelandic Hotel Accepts Northern Lights Photos As Room PaymentAUGUST 2021Rave Reviews
“Over and above being a fantastic speaker, booking Rohit also means you get a partner.”
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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