Cathy Hackl is a globally recognized tech futurist and business leader who specializes in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and spatial computing. She has studied at Harvard Kennedy School, Florida International University, The University of Texas at Austin, and the University of Houston, where she gained a Double Master's degree, studied Journalism, and earned a Professional Certificate in Foresight.

Hackl has an impressive list of organizations she has worked with, including Amazon Web Services, Magic Leap, HTC VIVE, and Mozilla, among others. She currently leads Futures Intelligence Group, a futures research and consulting firm that works with clients implementing innovation strategies, strategic foresight, and emerging technologies. She also serves as Chief Metaverse Officer of Future Metaverse Labs.

Hackl is a sought-after keynote speaker and author who has spoken at prominent events such as CES, SXSW, Comic-Con, Adobe Summit, and Harvard Business School. She has been named one of the top ten most influential women in tech and a CEO's business guide to the metaverse. Furthermore, she was included in the prestigious Thinkers50 Radar list of the 30 management thinkers most likely to shape the future of how organizations are managed and led.

Hackl's expertise is in AR, VR, spatial computing, innovation strategies, strategic foresight, and emerging technologies.