Rahaf Harfoush

Rahaf Harfoush is a prominent digital anthropologist, researcher and author who explores the complex intersection of emerging technology, leadership and human behaviour. As the Executive Director of the Red Thread Institute of Digital Culture, she leads a network of experts investigating how modern trends influence our professional and social lives. Her academic credentials include teaching Innovation and Emerging Business Models at Sciences Po, alongside a prestigious history as the Associate Director of the Technology Pioneer Programme at the World Economic Forum. Her literary work provides essential analysis of the digital era. In Hustle and Float, she examines the impact of the constant knowledge economy on individual creativity, while her co-authored book, The Decoded Company, reveals how data and artificial intelligence are reshaping the bond between employers and staff. Harfoush first gained international attention for her role on the digital media team for the 2008 Obama Presidential campaign, an experience she documented in her first book, Yes We Did. Her expertise has been celebrated by the G20 Global Think Tank Summit and the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society. Now based in France, Harfoush is a respected contributor to major publications such as Wired and Fast Company. She is frequently booked for her ability to translate high-level research into clear, practical strategies that help organisations evolve. Audiences value her unique perspective on how to foster a healthy, productive culture in an increasingly automated and interconnected world. On stage, Rahaf Harfoush is best known for talks on AI and Innovation. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Business & Consulting, Education and Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Rahaf Harfoush is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Rahaf Harfoush would approach your audience.