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A Non-Obvious
Keynote Speaker.

Perspective-shifting keynotes from the founder of Non-Obvious. For more than a decade, Rohit Bhargava has inspired audiences at NASA, Disney, Schwab, Microsoft, SXSW and Coca-Cola with signature presentations that help audiences understand today’s world and prepare to lead the future.

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What Rohit Speaks About

Signature topics include...

How To Be A Non-Obvious Thinker

What if you could see the things that others miss? How anyone can learn to be more creative and innovative by borrowing the habits of non-obvious thinkers.

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Rohit on the SXSW stage
Rohit keynoting the Define The Future conference

Trends Shaping The Future Normal

The world-changing trends Rohit has identified through rare access to innovative labs and testing facilities across the globe, from biophilic skyscrapers to generative AI.

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Non-Obvious Marketing

The art and science of earning trust in a skeptical world: the keys to commanding attention, building loyalty and generating results with more human marketing.

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Rohit keynoting the National Association of Realtors conference
Rohit delivering a keynote in Las Vegas

Thriving In An AI-Disrupted World

An optimistic talk about the future of work in the age of AI, built on a simple idea: the people who understand people always win.

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Current Topics, Videos & Booking

Everything you need is on
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Every keynote is customized and the topic lineup evolves every year. The full speaking page has current topics, recent keynote videos, booking details and more.

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Rave Reviews

What They’re Saying
About Rohit

99%
Of Attendees Find Rohit’s Talks Valuable
98%
Would See Him Speak Again
10,247
Attendee Reviews Across 42 Events

Attendees Say Rohit’s Talks Are...

Engaging
96%
Inspiring
94%
Relevant
94%
Actionable
93%
Interactive
91%

Independently collected audience feedback, measured by Talkadot.

“Over and above being a fantastic speaker, booking Rohit also means you get a partner.”

Paul Treanor · Event Planner

“Rohit was fantastic on stage and great to work with! Our crowd loved him!”

Christina Baur · National Restaurant Association

“Rohit should think about marketing himself not just as a ‘speaker’ but as an ‘experience’, and a great one at that!”

Dawn Dovey · Sage Hospitality Group

“Rohit Bhargava has a rare ability to make big ideas feel accessible and actionable.”

Buddy Rizer · Loudoun County Economic Development

“I’ve been hearing nothing but positive feedback on Rohit’s talk.”

Becca White · LinkedIn

“Our community has been raving about Rohit and his message.”

Mitch Whitten · Visit Fort Worth

“Rohit was terrific! 94% top two boxes which is phenomenal.”

Event Planner · Large Global Bank

“He’s no Beyonce, but still worth standing in line for!”

Attendee · SXSW Austin

Beyond the keynote, Rohit also hosts signature event experiences including the Non-Obvious 7 Minute Meetup, Rapid Fire Sessions and Non-Obvious Dinners.

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