Speaking Engagements

Derrick has spoken to numerous audiences, vocalizing a future for new ways to engage with media. Such spaces include Xbox, Northwestern University, University of Chicago, and Black Voices in Gaming. He is a frequent guest on gaming podcasts and YouTube channels.

 
 
 

Features

 
 

Talk Areas

  • Join us on an imaginative journey into the future of interactive media. Gain exclusive insights into how emerging tech like AR/VR and AI will soon revolutionize entertainment. Discover how shifting demographics and business models will open up bold new opportunities. Learn to craft inclusive, emotionally resonant experiences that build lifelong fan relationships. Equip your organization with a strategic foresight toolkit to future-proof against disruption. Derrick will share visionary concepts that inspire breakthrough innovation. Stay caught up - secure your competitive edge by unlocking the keys to delighting tomorrow's audiences today.

  • Explore seismic shifts poised to disrupt entertainment and change how we engage with media. Get ahead of the curve by uncovering the human-centered experiences consumers crave. Witness mind-blowing demos of spatial computing, expanding metaverses, and adaptive narratives that feel like magic. Gain clarity on the ethical implications of immersive and interactive entertainment. Learn to invest with confidence by separating fleeting gimmicks from enduring advancements. Join Derrick at the bleeding edge of possibility - where science fiction becomes an everyday reality.

  • Master the art of building dedicated fanbases that passionately promote your brand—Leverage Derrick's original research exploring shifting audience values, behaviors, and expectations. Learn to tell resonant stories that reflect and connect with evolving communities. Discover underserved niches eager for representation in future media. Get proven techniques for converting single users into loyal advocates and thought leaders. Take away an expanded vision of the audience that transforms how you create culture, court controversy, and spread stories worth sharing.