Ed Barlow

Podium Intro

No one is more passionate about, nor more actively engaged in assisting people, organizations and communities prepare for the world of tomorrow than today's speaker. Edward D. Barlow, Jr, President of Creating the Future, Inc. is considered to be one of the very best at applying the influences of a changing world to various industries, organizations, and professions. Interest in his message and insight is reflected in the 1600 plus presentations he has delivered since 1987. These include many repeat presentations for such organizations as:

IBM
AT&T
Pepsi
Abbott Labs
Marriott Hotels
Price Waterhouse
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Federal Reserve Bank System
Life Office Management Association
American Hospital Association

In addition to his many speaking engagements, Ed has also structured and facilitated think~tanks, conferences, and strategic planning activities, along with consulting for over one hundred companies, associations, and communities. This includes:

*the Defense Department's Center for National Defense-Sandia National Labs
*the eighty thousand member Institute of Management Accountants
*the province of Ontario in Canada
*the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
*the State of New Jersey’s Department of Public Health
*and the Michigan Department of Education

Let us dare to imagine and dare to be transformed as we consider the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century and our role within it.