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Michal Ziso, architect turned space-architect, thought leader, and renowned global public speaker offers a unique perspective forged from a journey spanning diverse cultures and continents. Her path has taken her from Haifa to Milan, Tel Aviv to New York City, and from Earth to Space. Michal’s visionary expertise extends to her roles as the founder & CEO of theZISO -Creative Disruption Platform.
Imagine an event where your audience is not just informed but inspired, where horizons are broadened in ways you’ve never experienced before. That’s what Michal Ziso, the visionary futurist, brings to the table. She offers a breath of fresh air, a unique perspective that will spark the imagination of your audience. Her dynamic and engaging delivery doesn’t just captivate; it leaves listeners inspired to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Michal Ziso has the remarkable ability to transform any event into a truly transformative experience, empowering your audience to explore new horizons and embrace a future filled with boundless potential.
Michal’s educational journey includes a degree from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, complemented by studies at Politecnico Di Milano and the International Space University. Michal is a two-time TEDx speaker, captivating audiences worldwide as a frequent keynote speaker and storyteller. Her diverse list of clients includes NASA, the Israeli Space Agency, Parsons School of Design, Dubai Future Forum, GroupM, and more.
Michal Ziso
Futures Architect, Founder & CEO
English, Hebrew
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Tel Aviv, Israel
Can also give an online talk/webinar
Paid only. Contact speaker for pricing!
MY TALKS
Future Shock: Built for Chaos
Professional Development, Product, Design, Innovation, Soft Skills, General, Entrepreneurship, UX / UI, Leadership, Inspirational



What space teaches us about thriving in disruption, and designing tomorrow before it lands.
Step beyond trend forecasting and into trajectory thinking. This talk explores how space exploration offers a radically expanded lens for strategic foresight—helping leaders navigate uncertainty, decode signals of change, and design future-ready systems. A must for futurists, policymakers, and innovation strategists ready to level up their intelligence game.
IMPACT ECONOMY: BECOMING CHANGE AGENTS
Soft Skills, Women in Tech, Inspirational, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Design, Professional Development, Product, Leadership, General



Cultivating the capability to create, innovate and disrupt is essential not only to your personal success but also to push humanity forward and propell us as global citizens. Can we get more out of the short time we get on this blue planet and can we help others by doing so?
In this talk, based on Michal’s TEDx talk ‘Equality Lessons From Mars’, and ZISO’s experience as UN SDG Action Partners, you will learn how to begin questioning our surroundings in order to promote change in an equality driven, innovative way and become change agents.
By the end of this talk, you will understand the unique opportunities you have to create impact and manifast change.
There is no more neutral!
Diversity and Inclusion, Women in Tech, Inspirational, Soft Skills, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, General, Innovation, Design, Product, UX / UI



Design of products, experience, spaces and cities is always personal. So shift the paradigm where inclusion isn’t an afterthought, but the very foundation.
Designing products, experiences, spaces, and cities is always personal—because neutrality doesn't exist in nature. Every design decision carries a perspective, and every environment is shaped by inherent biases. In this talk, we challenge the outdated paradigm where inclusion is an afterthought and instead focus on building design from the ground up with inclusion at its core. It’s time to create designs and systems that reflect the world as it truly is, diverse, dynamic, and full of potential for everyone.
Re:Design Optimism - Creating Sustainable Resilient & Desirable Futures
Entrepreneurship, Design, Innovation, Inspirational, General, Leadership, UX / UI



Embark on a journey with Michal Ziso to explore the boundless potential of space and its role in re:designing optimism on Earth. Discover how space innovation and a perspective from the cosmos can inspire innovative solutions and shape the future on Earth. This topic is a transformative experience that empowers your audience to embrace a future filled with boundless potential.
Video: https://www.theziso.com/library-page/on-stage-dusseldorf
The Future of Design - Blueprints for the Unknown
Design, Product, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Inspirational, Content, UX / UI, General, Business Development



What space design reveals about building for chaos, change, and the unthinkable
From preparing for climate change to disaster zones to the future of work—space isn’t the future. It’s the blueprint.
Step beyond trend forecasting and into trajectory thinking. This talk explores how space exploration offers a radically expanded lens for strategic foresight—helping leaders navigate uncertainty, decode signals of change, and design future-ready systems. A must for futurists, policymakers, and innovation strategists ready to level up their intelligence game.
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