SPEAKER'S
BIOGRAPHY

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Dr. Nouriel Roubini is one of the world’s most influential economists and thought leaders, captivating audiences with his sharp insights and unrivaled ability to forecast global trends. A celebrated speaker, educator, advisor, and portfolio manager, he combines deep expertise with first-hand experience gained through extensive global travel and high-level discussions with the world’s most powerful financial and political leaders.

Recognized by Time magazine as one of the “Top 100 Scientists and Thinkers” shaping our world, Dr. Roubini is best known for his early and accurate prediction of the 2008 global financial crisis, earning him a reputation as a rare voice of foresight in uncertain times.

Dynamic and engaging on stage, Dr. Roubini delivers presentations that are both highly informative and compelling, making complex economic issues accessible to audiences worldwide. His commentary is frequently featured on leading business networks, and he has been profiled by premier publications such as The New York Times Magazine and The Financial Times.

When organizations seek clarity, perspective, and actionable intelligence on the global economy, they turn to Dr. Roubini. 

Speaking topics

AI Leading to Secular Boom and Which Potential Risks

The Technologies and Industries of the Future and Their Impact on Growth: AI/ML, semiconductors, robotics and automaton, bio-medical research, quantum computing, defense tech space exploration and exploitation, ag-tech, renewable energy, fusion energy, fin-tech and blockchain, new material science, mobility revolution, new cryptography. Winners and losers within countries and across countries. Which impact on Productivity and Potential Growth.

Impact of AI and Tech Innovation on Jobs and the Labor Markets: New Jos of the Future or Mass Technological Unemployment

Is AI in a Bubble or Some Frothiness or on the Way to Further Boom as AGI is Ahead of Us?

Markets and Asset Prices Ahead: New Equity Market Highs or a Bursting Bubble?

Economic and Market Impacts of Geopolitical Risks (Middle East including Israel-Iran, Russia-Ukraine, Venezuela, US-China)

Secular Stagflation Ahead Or Secular Boom?

Megathreats: How to Address them and Resolve Them?

Outlook for Crypto, Blockchain and Digital/Tokenized Assets

Future of Money and Payment Systems (Domestic and Cross-Border): CBDCs, Stablecoins, Tokenized Deposits or Crypto-Currencies ?

Future of Finance: Traditional Finance Revamped, Fin Tech or Decentralized Finance?

End of the Rule-Based International Order: Move to Spheres of Influence or Global Rivalries About Global Hegemony Between the US and China?

Which Outlook for EU and Eurozone: Greater Integration or Dis-Integration?

Risks and Opportunities in Emerging Markets: Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Eastern Europe and Africa

Backlash Against Liberal Democracy and Rise of Populism: Causes and Policy Solutions

Utopian or Dystopian Future for the World as AI and Geopolitical Risks Emerge?

Outlook for oil, energy markets and the Middle East economies

Is US Exceptionalism Over or Enhanced by the US Leadership in the Technologies of the Future?

Global Climate Change Economics: What Feasible Options?

US and Global Macroeconomic Outlook 2025: Goldilocks, or Recession or No Landing?

US Economic Outlook Under Trump: Which Upside or Downside Risks?

Outlook for the Fed, Other Central Banks and Central Bank Independence? Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair and How Dovish His Policies?

Is the US Dollar’s Exorbitant Privilege Over and De-Dollarization a Material Risk?

Will the US Dollar Weaken Over Time and Lose Its Global Reserve Currency Status?

Financial and Debt Crises Ahead and Where? Private and Public Debts Surging and the Risk of Fiscal Dominance

Will Large Private and Public Debt be Monetized Leading to Fiscal Dominance and Debasement of Fiat Currencies?

Higher Long Bond Yields as High Debt/Deficits Lead to Higher Financing Costs or Lower Yields as Economic Weakness, Risk-Off and Financial Repression Prevails?

Mother of All Debt Crises Ahead? In Which Countries and Sectors?

Risks of Trade Wars, Deglobalization, Slobalization, De-Risking and De-Coupling

US-China Scenarios: Cooperation, Confrontation/Collision Course or Managed Strategic Competition?

China’s Economic Outlook for 2026: Soft or Hard or Bumpy Landing?

Who Will Win the Race for AI and the Technologies of the Future: US, China or Both?

Japan: A Rising or Declining Sun? Economic and Market Outlook

Will India Become an Economic and Geo-Political Superpower?

What is the Future of the BRICS? More Integration or Shambolic Coalition With Divergent Interests?

REVIEWS/TESTIMONIALS

“I would like to express our sincerest thanks for your time and your exceptional talk yesterday. Many thanks for sharing your views on such critical and relevant topics.

Your engaging way of communicating with the audience comprising our Senior Leadership made a significant impression on the participants, and we hope to welcome you back to another event in the future as well.” 

- Vishal Agrawal, Chief Enterprise Risk Management, Finance, Tata Steel

“Your talk on the subject of your recent book Megathreats: Ten Threats to Our Future and How to Survive Them generated significant interest amongst our colleagues. It’s been one of the most popular talks we’ve held in the past year. Your talk really prompted further conversation in the area and a real shame the Q&A session couldn’t have been longer.

Thank you again for your time, especially as we know you are so busy with other commitments. We hope this letter demonstrates that we, along with other colleagues in government, really valued the insight that you provided us with.” 

- Oliver M Davies, Open Innovation Team, HM Government

“Following the successful conclusion of the 10th annual edition of the Delphi Economic Forum I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for your participation! Your contribution played a significant role in the success of the Forum and it was a great pleasure having you with us.”

- Symeon Tsomokos, Delphi Economic Forum