THE POST-INDUSTRIAL FORUM: FOR VISIONARY LEADERS BUILDING THE FUTURE

A private community for leaders leveraging AI and decentralization to build and transform trillion-dollar industries.

THE POST-INDUSTRIAL FORUM: FOR VISIONARY LEADERS BUILDING THE FUTURE

A private community for leaders leveraging AI and decentralization to build and transform trillion-dollar industries.

A new civilization is emerging

A post-industrial civilization is emerging, driven by Al, decentralization, and exponential technologies.
We need visionary leaders to shape what comes next:

The AI Explosion

Exponential progress of Al is accelerating science, technology, and creativity. Advanced Al capabilities are now universally available and this changes everything, especially how we view transformations.

 

Rapid Decentralization

Ubiquitous high-speed connectivity and ever-more powerful computing is pushing intelligence, assets, manufacturing, and intelligence to the edge. Firms and supply chains are being reshaped.

Human Fulfillment

Extended lifespans, material abundance, and universal access to personalized education will combine with our mastery of matter to liberate human creativity and potential at an unprecedented scale.

Autonomous Organizations

Firms are flatting, evolving faster and becoming Al-native. They may be assembled just-in-time and last seconds, or persist for decades. Al Agents will manage strategy, governance, R&D, and operations, alongside humans where necessary.

Industries Reimagined

Legacy sectors are being restructured, and new industries are rapidly emerging. Barriers between sectors and industries are dissolving, and Al agents will manage supply chains.

A new civilization is emerging

A post-industrial civilization is emerging, driven by Al, decentralization, and exponential technologies. We need visionary leaders to shape what comes next:

The AI Explosion

Exponential progress of Al is accelerating science, technology, and creativity. Advanced Al capabilities are now universally available and this changes everything, especially how we view transformations.

Rapid Decentralization

Ubiquitous high-speed connectivity and ever-more powerful computing is pushing intelligence, assets, manufacturing, and intelligence to the edge. Firms and supply chains are being reshaped.

Autonomous Organizations

Firms are flatting, evolving faster and becoming Al-native. They may be assembled just-in-time and last seconds, or persist for decades. Al Agents will manage strategy, governance, R&D, and operations, alongside humans where necessary.

Industries Reimagined

Legacy sectors are being restructured, and new industries are rapidly emerging. Barriers between sectors and industries are dissolving, and Al agents will manage supply chains.

Human Fulfillment

Extended lifespans, material abundance, and universal access to personalized education will combine with our mastery of matter to liberate human creativity and potential at an unprecedented scale.

Transformation is inevitable

Research shows a growing urgency to act now.

AI First

Startups are now beginning to deploy AI Agents instead of hiring staff. What is your ratio of AI agents to employees?

Flattening Organizations

20% of CEOs are planning to eliminate half of middle management positions by the end of 2026. (Gartner)

AI Strategists

89% of CEOs believe an AI can develop a strategic plan that is at least as good as some of their executive team members. (Dataiku)

..are 4X better

50% of CEOs expect an AI could replace four of their executive team members for strategic planning purposes (Dataiku).

CEOs will be fired.

74% of CEOs now believe they will be fired by the board if they do not get results from AI transformation the end of 2026. (Dataiku)

Agents everywhere

57% of enterprises IT leaders report they have implemented AI agents in the last two years. (Cloudera)

..very soon

97% of enterprises are expanding their use of AI Agents (Cloudera)

1/4 of workflows

25% of enterprise workflows expected to be AI-powered by the end of 2025. (IBM)

Transformation is inevitable

Research shows a growing urgency to act now

AI First

Startups are now beginning to deploy AI Agents instead of hiring staff. What is your ratio of AI agents to employees?

Flattening Organizations

20% of CEOs are planning to eliminate half of middle management positions by the end of 2026. (Gartner)

AI Strategists

89% of CEOs believe an AI can develop a strategic plan that is at least as good as some of their executive team members. (Dataiku)

..are 4X better

50% of CEOs expect an AI could replace four of their executive team members for strategic planning purposes (Dataiku).

CEOs will be fired.

74% of CEOs now believe they will be fired by the board if they do not get results from AI transformation the end of 2026. (Dataiku)

Agents everywhere

57% of enterprises IT leaders report they have implemented AI agents in the last two years. (Cloudera)

..very soon

97% of enterprises are expanding their use of AI Agents (Cloudera)

1/4 of workflows

25% of enterprise workflows expected to be AI-powered by the end of 2025. (IBM)

The future will be built by Post-Industrialists.

Bold in vision, Post-Industrialists combine AI and exponential technologies with new management thinking to create breakthroughs.

Building New Ventures

Post-Industrialists see ventures as AI-first and transformative from the start. Some will spawn entirely new industries.

Transforming Market Leaders

Post-Industrialists see AI Transformation as just the beginning, beyond which lies the platform for all future growth.

The future will be built by Post-Industrialists.

Bold in vision, Post-Industrialists combine AI and exponential technologies with new management thinking to create breakthroughs.

Building New Ventures

Post-Industrialists see ventures as AI-first and transformative from the start. Some will spawn entirely new industries.

Transforming Market Leaders

Post-Industrialists see AI Transformation as just the beginning, beyond which lies the platform for all future growth.

Connect.
Learn.
Implement.
Summit
Attend our annual Post-Industrial Summit in Silicon Valley at privileged member pricing
Next: Nov 5–6, 2025 — Focus: Autonomous Organizations.
Future-Facing Leadership Sessions
Quarterly events with industry leaders (SRI, NVIDIA, Cisco, etc.)
Live stream & recordings available
Roundtables
Small peer groups, meeting quarterly
Candid, high-trust discussions
Post-Industrial Academy
Foundational course on the evolution of organizations and the future of leadership
Unlock early access for upcoming executive programs
Workshops & Working Groups
In-person & remote co-creation sessions
Topics: AI Agents, Org Dev, Leadership
Knowledge Vault
Access every publication, session, and resource in our archive since 2020
Get a broader perspective on how Ai and breakthrough technologies impact firms and industries

Connect. Learn. Implement.

Summit
Summit
Attend our annual Post-Industrial Summit in Silicon Valley at privileged member pricing
Next: Nov 5–6, 2025 — Focus: Autonomous Organizations.
Sessions
Future-Facing Leadership Sessions
Quarterly events with industry leaders (SRI, NVIDIA, Cisco, etc.)
Live stream & recordings available
Roundtables
Roundtables
Small peer groups, meeting quarterly
Candid, high-trust discussions
Academy
Post-Industrial Academy
Foundational course on the evolution of organizations and the future of leadership
Unlock early access for upcoming executive programs
Workshops
Workshop and Workshop Groups
In-person & remote co-creation sessions
Topics: AI Agents, Org Dev, Leadership
Library
Knowledge Vault
Access every publication, session, and resource in our archive since 2020
Get a broader perspective on how AI and breakthrough technologies impact firms and industries

The Forum gives you an edge

Authentic Relationships

Genuine connections with peers and invited industry experts. Focus on insights and taking action.

Private Space for Bold Ideas

A discreet environment to explore future-defining strategies.

First Look at What's Next

Early access to emerging technologies and future management thinking.

Trusted Peer Learning

Cross-disciplinary conversations that fuel innovation across industries.

Become a

Post-Industrialist

Leadership development focused on unique strategies and tools for developing the organizations and industries of the future.

Long-Range Purpose

Big-picture dialogue and support from others building a new civilization.

The Forum gives you an edge

Authentic Relationships

Genuine connections with peers and invited industry experts. Focus on insights and taking action.

Private Space for Bold Ideas

A discreet environment to explore future-defining strategies.

First Look at What's Next

Early access to emerging technologies and future management thinking.

Trusted Peer Learning

Cross-disciplinary conversations that fuel innovation across industries.

Become a

Post-Industrialist

Leadership development focused on unique strategies and tools for developing the organizations and industries of the future.

Long-Range Purpose

Big-picture dialogue and support from others building a new civilization.

Invited Faculty

More than a hundred industry experts and executives  have
shared their thinking
with our attendees, including the following:

Jacob Liberman

Director, Enterprise Product

Nvidia

Gerald Brady

Managing Director

Silicon Valley Bank

Stefan Petzov

VP of Innovation and Technology

Swisscom Silicon Valley Outpost

Mick Costigan

VP Salesforce Futures

Salesforce

Dr. Tatyana Mamut

CEO

Wayfound.ai

Papi Menon

VP and CPO, Outshift by Cisco

Cisco

Dr. Pandian Angaiyan

Chief Technology Officer

Tech Mahindra

David Vernal

Col. David Vernal (Ret.)

Stanford GSB, Fmr. National Security Council

Dr. Ivan Poupyrev

Founder and CEO

Archetype AI

Dr. Zafer Sahinoglu

GM

Mitsubishi Electric Innovation Center

Dr. Archana Arcot

Chief People Officer

Unifi

Dr. Chetan Gupta

Global Head of AI Research

Hitachi

Peter Marcotullio

SVP of Commercial R&D

SRI

Natalie Han

VP & CPO, GenAI

SAP

Joe McMorrow

VP of Supply Chain Transformation

Cisco

Vishy Gopalakrishnan

Chief Transformation Officer

ServiceNow

Invited Faculty

More than a hundred industry experts and executives have
shared their thinking
with our attendees, including the following:

Jacob Liberman

Director, Enterprise Product

Nvidia

Gerald Brady

Managing Director

Silicon Valley Bank

Stefan Petzov

VP of Innovation and Technology

Swisscom Silicon Valley Outpost

Mick Costigan

VP Salesforce Futures

Salesforce

Dr. Tatyana Mamut

CEO

Wayfound.ai

Papi Menon

VP and CPO, Outshift by Cisco

Cisco

Dr. Pandian Angaiyan

Chief Technology Officer

Tech Mahindra

Dr. Ivan Poupyrev

Founder and CEO

Archetype AI

Peter Marcotullio

SVP of Commercial R&D

SRI

Dr. Zafer Sahinoglu

GM

Mitsubishi Electric Innovation Center

Dr. Archana Arcot

Chief People Officer

Unifi

David Vernal

Col. David Vernal (Ret.)

Stanford GSB, Fmr. National Security Council

Joe McMorrow

VP of Supply Chain Transformation

Cisco

Natalie Han

VP & CPO, GenAI

SAP

Dr. Chetan Gupta

Global Head of AI Research

Hitachi

Vishy Gopalakrishnan

Chief Transformation Officer

ServiceNow

Participating Organizations

Over the last five years our speakers and attendees have included senior leaders from a “who is who” among leading organizations:

Swisscom
NVIDIA
Cisco
Salesforce
Google
Archetype AI
HP Tech Ventures
Outpost
Skyfire
RVC
Think with AI
Box
Nokia
W
Nordic Innovation
Bardeen
People.ai
ARES
Opaque
Tech Mahindra
ServiceNow
Hitachi
Portal26
Broadcom
sentio/cx
SRI
Silicon Valley Bank
SAP

Premier Partner

SRI (formerly Stanford Research Institute)

A renowned research institute responsible for thousands of breakthrough technologies, SRI hosts our events in Silicon Valley and provides access to leading experts in a wide range of fields.

Select Endorsements

As a systems engineer by background, I have found the Post Industrial Forum to be very helpful in giving me insights from leading experts into the impacts that AI and other technologies will have in the coming years. I would encourage others to join and discover the benefits for themselves.

Bruce Pittman

Chief Innovation Officer, SpaceBilt

The Post-Industrial Institute always brings together a uniquely sophisticated ensemble of senior leaders and industry experts. It has been my pleasure to present our research and experiences at Hitachi on more than one occasion.

I always learn a lot from the rich discussions. It’s all substance, all day.

Chetan Gupta

Global Head of AI Research, Hitachi

I had the great pleasure of attending and speaking at the Post-Industrial Summit in 2024.  Unlike other conferences, where you get a lot of vague ideas, I walked away with tangible ideas and insights that I could put into action.

Kelley Steven-Waiss

Chief Transformation Officer, ServiceNow

The Post-Industrial Institute delivers terrific content that is timely.  In a world that moves far faster than ever, they help us to slow down and think deeply about impact of technology on organizations and humanity.”

Summer Anderson

Chief People Officer, MARA

I became interested in the Post-Industrial Institute after listening to a talk about how exponential technologies could lead to decentralization in legacy industries. That talk was given by the Institute’s founder Frode Odegard, who impressed me with his original thinking. That was several years ago. AI adds to the potential and range of that decentralization. The Post-Industrial Forum is where you can hear the stories and meet the people dealing with these changes now.

John W. Suh

Founder, New Horizons Studio, Hyundai

Attending events by the Post‑Industrial Institute has been an incredibly valuable experience. The community brings together thoughtful, forward-looking leaders exploring the frontier of AI agents and the emerging AI-driven economy.

I leave each gathering with fresh insights, meaningful connections, and a deeper understanding of how autonomous systems are reshaping the future of enterprise and work.

Stefan Petzov

VP Innovation and Partnerships, Swisscom

Participating Organizations

Over the last five years our speakers and attendees have included senior leaders from a “who is who” among leading organizations:

Swisscom
NVIDIA
Cisco
Salesforce
Google
Archetype AI
HP Tech Ventures
Outpost
Skyfire
RVC
Think with AI
Box
Nokia
W
Nordic Innovation
Bardeen
People.ai
ARES
Opaque
Tech Mahindra
ServiceNow
Hitachi
Portal26
Broadcom
sentio/cx
SRI
Silicon Valley Bank
SAP

Premier Partner

SRI (formerly Stanford Research Institute)

A renowned research institute responsible for thousands of breakthrough technologies, SRI hosts our events in Silicon Valley and provides access to leading experts in a wide range of fields, including artificial intelligence.

Endorsements

Bruce Pittman

Chief Innovation Officer

Spaceblit

As a systems engineer by background, I have found the Post Industrial Forum to be very helpful in giving me insights from leading experts into the impacts that AI and other technologies will have in the coming years. I would encourage others to join and discover the benefits for themselves.

Chetan Gupta

Global Head of AI Research

Hitachi

The Post-Industrial Institute always brings together a uniquely sophisticated ensemble of senior leaders and industry experts. It has been my pleasure to present our research and experiences at Hitachi on more than one occasion.

I always learn a lot from the rich discussions. It’s all substance, all day.

Kelley Steven-Waiss

Chief Transformation Officer

ServiceNow

I had the great pleasure of attending and speaking at the Post-Industrial Summit in 2024.  Unlike other conferences, where you get a lot of vague ideas, I walked away with tangible ideas and insights that I could put into action.

Summer Anderson

Chief People Officer

MARA

The Post-Industrial Institute delivers terrific content that is timely.  In a world that moves far faster than ever, they help us to slow down and think deeply about impact of technology on organizations and humanity.”

John W. Suh

Founder, New Horizons Studio

Hyundai

I became interested in the Post-Industrial Institute after listening to a talk about how exponential technologies could lead to decentralization in legacy industries. That talk was given by the Institute’s founder Frode Odegard, who impressed me with his original thinking. That was several years ago. AI adds to the potential and range of that decentralization. The Post-Industrial Forum is where you can hear the stories and meet the people dealing with these changes now.

Stefan Petzov

VP Innovation and Partnerships

Swisscom

Attending events by the Post‑Industrial Institute has been an incredibly valuable experience. The community brings together thoughtful, forward-looking leaders exploring the frontier of AI agents and the emerging AI-driven economy.

I leave each gathering with fresh insights, meaningful connections, and a deeper understanding of how autonomous systems are reshaping the future of enterprise and work.

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