http://www.globalchange.com Take hold of your future or the future will take hold of you: conference keynote speaker on managing uncertainty, risk management: why low probability risks happen more frequently than most expect. New market opportunities. Rapid changes in consumer behavior. First mover advantage, multiple scenarios and business strategy development - by Patrick Dixon conference speaker - part of keynote presentation for MTN. Patrick Dixon is often described as a Futurist, author of Futurewise and Building a Better Business, and is one of the world's most sought after conference speakers on global trends, new markets, demographics, geopolitical risks, emerging markets, digital economy, Web 2.0 communities, virtual teams, biotechnology, business ethics, compliance, leadership, change management and motivation..Patrick Dixon has given "Future" insights to: Airlines, Travel, Shipping, Hotels, Tourism and Automotive Industry, Banking, Insurance and other Financial Services, Media, Telecommunications and Distribution, Technology, Engineering, Software and Computer Manufacturers,Food and Drink, Household Goods and Packaging Industry, Energy, Chemical Industry, Mining, Metals, other Commodities,Health Care, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Technology and Cosmetics / Lifestyle,Government and UN Marketing, Advertising and Design. He has also given conference keynote presentations to Law Firms / Legal / Management, Consulting, Training, Service Organisations. Non-Profit Organisations,Real Estate / Construction / Engineering,Retail, textiles.