Kwaku Aning

Brainstormer, Business adviser, Connector, Consultant, Educator/Teacher, Entrepreneur, Idea generator, Social entrepreneur, Technologist

Kwaku Aning is the Founder and Principal of Retro Futurism Consulting where he leverages 25 years of experience across education, corporate, and non-profit sectors to help organizations: transform how they build and leverage networks, maximize conference and gathering opportunities, create lasting partnerships that drive change, facilitate meaningful connections that scale impact in corporate and nonprofit sectors. This work has taken Kwaku to national and international stages, where he has presented and participated in panels on the future of education, design, social impact, and technology. Whether it’s discussing AI, Blockchain, Virtual Reality, or Augmented Reality at events like the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 23), Comic Con, Social Innovation Summit, SXSW or SXSWedu, he is always eager to share insights and explore new ways to create lasting impact.

Community Building, Being a Connector, Climate, AI, Education, Entrepreneurship

The convergence of old ideas to create new trends (what is old eventually becomes new again)

Connecting, Education, Facilitation, Systems Design

Learning different musical instruments