Dr. David Chalk is a realistic futurist with 25 years of experience in accurately predicting the interaction of humans with machines. He is an expert on disruptive innovation and technology and has been called upon by the likes of Microsoft, Homeland Security and Stanford University to share his wisdom and knowledge.

Chalk was born with cognitive brain damage and his parents were told he may not make it. With the support of his mother and teachers, he beat his learning disabilities and developed an attitude, coping skills and drive to change the world. It’s not difficult to understand why his focus in life is to inspire and teach others with disabilities that they have the same potential as everyone else. His research into how the brain works has led him to being at the forefront of a Revolutionary company that helps children with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety and PTSD.

Back when Windows was born, Chalk was asked by Bill Gates to speak on his behalf when he was unavailable. He has also worked in Artificial Intelligence at the highest of levels and will firmly stick with the belief that humans will always triumph over machine.

Chalk is the founder of more than 15 successful companies including Trees Matter, Decision-Zone Cyber Defence Technology, Doppler Computer Superstores and Chalk Media, to name a few. As a motivational speaker, he shares the many challenges, obstacles and rapid changes he’s faced in life, and why he always embraces change as a new opportunity.