Tessa Cramer

Tessa emphasizes that “the future is not a prediction, but a design.” She argues that fundamental change requires courage, because existing systems are often entrenched. In her keynotes, she shares insights based on her background as a lecturer and PhD, grounded in research such as her publication Becoming Futurists. Applicable frameworks for complexity She offers concrete tools for strategic futures thinking and decision-making. She facilitates dialogues that encourage vision and action, with direct and tangible applications for innovation and strategy. International impact and current relevance Tessa opened Digifest 2024 in Birmingham as a keynote speaker and set a powerful tone by distinguishing between urgency and importance. Participants described her as “thought provoking and inspirational” and praised how she challenged the audience to develop new visions of the future. What makes Tessa unique She combines academic research (sociology, futures studies) with real-world application in education and organizations She brings imagination and strategy together: “things can be done differently” Her interventions are interactive, stimulating, and directly applicable to both policymaking and innovation programs