Kulbir Colin Singh Dhillon is a futurist, innovation strategist, and bestselling author who challenges organizations to lead with courage in times of transformation. As Co-Founder of the not-for-profit innovation agency, Centre for Designing Change (CDC), he advises industry, governments, and academia on building resilient, human-centred innovation ecosystems.

He was part of the leadership team behind Canada’s first all-electric vehicle prototype, demonstrating how bold cross-sector collaboration can accelerate clean technology and advanced manufacturing. Today, his work spans climate-aligned mobility, smart infrastructure, AI governance, digital manufacturing, and emerging humanoid robotics, where he is spearheading Canada’s first open-source humanoid robot initiative.

Colin is the bestselling author of The Three Houses, a book on purposeful leadership rooted in contentment, commitment, and contribution, and Soulful AI, which explores how emotional intelligence and artificial intelligence must evolve together to shape more human futures. His work bridges technological progress with ethical responsibility, ensuring innovation strengthens both competitiveness and environmental stewardship.

A recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the King Charles III Coronation Medal, Colin has delivered keynotes on four continents, inspiring leaders to rethink resilience amid climate volatility and technological disruption.