Somi Arian

Tech Philosopher, award-winning filmmaker, author, keynote speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice, and researcher on AI and the future of work. With a background in philosophy of science and technology, Somi describes her role as a ‘Transition Architect’, as she works on frameworks to address the challenges of humans merging with technology.

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Where Somi has spoken

SOMI'S TALK ON THE FUTURE OF WORK

Preparing the Workforce for the Age of Artificial Intelligence by developing (Human) Skills
Recruiting and Retaining Millennials and Gen Z
Defining Purpose in the Age of Technology
Thought Leadership and Employer Branding
Intergenerational Differences in the Workplace
Using Technology to Drive Diversity and Inclusivity

DIGITAL MARKETING, MILLENIALS AND GEN Z

The Millennial Mindset: What Drives Consumer Behaviour in the Digital Native Generation
Automation, Artificial Intelligence, and the Future of Marketing
Building Brand Perception In The Digital Age
The Role of Purpose in the Future of Marketing

WEB 3, CRYPTO & THE FUTURE OF THE INTERNET

Web3, Crypto, and NFTs For Entrepreneurs and Marketing Experts
What is De-Fi and Why Should You Care
The future of Democracy
The future of the world with Blockchain technology

What people say

”Somi’s session was really insightful and covered a lot of ground in a short amount of time. All in all though a great session, and we would definitely have her back.”

Shaun Acres Conference Producer, Haymarket Media Group

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”Overall great content, nice that she has a book to pair with it. We are grateful that we were able to make this work given such short notice."

Monika Philp Director of Tech Leadership Development, AIM Institute

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”Somi is a great speaker – engaging, energetic, insightful, and fun! During her webinar for the ASMALLWORLD Community on “The Influencer Culture and Modern Workforce”, Somi combined practical advice with humor, and our members responded with 5-star ratings across the board."

Caterina Ghedin Events Manager, ASMALLWORLD

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”Very few people are able to beat the quality of content and quality of production that Somi does.”

India Nott-Bower Marketing Administrator, The Recruitment Events Co.

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“Somi is a real pleasure to work with. The effort that she put into her content really showed. The talk was extremely engaging and insightful; I thoroughly liked the fact that a good mix of theory and actionable tips and tricks were presented. We had great feedback from our clients who attended and I hope to work with Somi again in the future.”

Perri Robinson Meltwater Media Intelligence

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“Somi spoke about how best to empower millennial employees, by giving them autonomy and space to innovate. It resounded well with our audience of senior female technologists, in our firm, fully delegating the responsibility to accomplish the task is how we do business.”

Hilary Strong Morgan Stanley

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Somi had a lot of interesting and thought-provoking things to say – both in regards to tech disruption and human response. We loved having her there to broaden the conversation about CX on the panel as well.

Shammah Banerjee Chief Disruptor Live

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Somi delivered great value to a panel we hosted on the influencer marketing space and was great at communicating her thoughts to a wide-ranging audience in a manner that everyone could understand key points.

Patrick Lindon Open Influence

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“Somi’s keynote on the Millennial Disruption had a very high score regarding her knowledge of content, presentation ability, and audience participation. Her talk met the audience’s high expectations and professional interests. .”

Flaminia Angelucci Conference & delegate manager, Richmond Italy

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“We have received some wonderful feedback, thank you for contributing to the success of this year’s event. Your session was greatly appreciated and truly valuable for those in attendance”

Amy Griffin Senior Conference Producer, American Lawyer Media LLC (LegalWeek)

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Somi's new documentary

“From Silicon Valley to Riyadh” charts Saudi Arabia’s strategic journey to carve out a distinguished place within the global investment and innovation landscape. Beyond the conventional tech hub model, Saudi Arabia is emerging as a multifaceted hub for growth, Venture Capital, Private Equity, and sustainable innovation, reflecting the region’s unique strengths and commitment to preserving its cultural heritage

Somi's first documentary

“The Millennial Disruption” delves into the technological and cultural shifts defining millennials. Featuring insights from industry titans like Gary Vaynerchuk and executives from The Economist, Marie Claire, Bentley, and Jaguar Land Rover, the film offers a comprehensive look at the evolving digital landscape. Highlighted on BBC 5 Live as “disruptive in its very approach,” the documentary earned 12 international award nominations and secured three wins.