Recent Travelogue

Where improvising careers comes to life.

A collection of recent lectures, workshops, panels, podcasts, and leadership conversations across universities, summits, and global industry events.

May 2026

Future Careers at Chicago Booth

I recently conducted a four-hour Future Careers session at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. Starting with my lecture “How to succeed at jobs that don't exist yet,” we then worked through my Future Career Toolkit — VOICE, ANTENNA, and MESH. To conclude, I led a Triggered Brain Walk that explored possible careers using a series of prompts about future business scenarios.

Workshop moments from Chicago Booth
Christopher Bishop outside University of Chicago Booth School of Business
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Chicago cityscape during the University of Chicago Booth trip
Chicago setting for the Future Careers session
Students working through the Future Career Toolkit at Chicago Booth
Future Career Toolkit exercise
Triggered Brain Walk workshop at Chicago Booth
Triggered Brain Walk in progress
Participants working during the Future Career Toolkit exercise at Chicago Booth
Collaborative workshop session
Triggered Brain Walk prompt 1
Prompt 01 — Mars-bound spaceship farming environment
Triggered Brain Walk prompt 2
Prompt 02 — Floating wheat farm off Hawaii
Triggered Brain Walk prompt 3
Prompt 03 — Asteroid mining drill bits
Triggered Brain Walk prompt 4
Prompt 04 — Lunar resort tour guides
Triggered Brain Walk prompt 5
Prompt 05 — Autonomous electric taxi landing strip
Triggered Brain Walk prompt 6
Prompt 06 — Robot training facility
Scroll horizontally and click any image to enlarge.
April 2026

Bennington College

I was invited to deliver a lecture and workshop at my alma mater as part of a Life After Bennington class, where alumni are invited to share how they have managed in the real world after college.

Bennington College lecture and workshop Bennington College campus moment
April 2026

RPI Quantum Hackathon

Delivered my talk titled “Secrets to Working in Quantum” to kick off a quantum hackathon at RPI in Troy, NY. I also moderated a panel on quantum workforce challenges.

RPI Quantum Hackathon keynote RPI Quantum Hackathon panel RPI Quantum Hackathon event
April 2026

Quinnipiac University — School of Business

Delivered a lecture and workshop using my Future Career Toolkit to a group of business school students.

Quinnipiac University workshop Quinnipiac University School of Business
March 2026

Southern Connecticut State University — School of Business

Shared my lecture “How to Succeed at Jobs That Don’t Exist Yet” and Future Career Toolkit workshop.

Southern Connecticut State University Southern Connecticut State University School of Business
March 2026

University of East London

I was invited to be a guest on their Student Voice Podcast. I also joined a strategic planning session led by Raksha Mehta, Associate Director of Partnerships & Work-Based Learning.

University of East London podcast University of East London leadership meeting University of East London event
March 2026

AI and Business Innovation Summit — London

The Economist’s annual event is focused on the impact of AI on C-suite roles and business across verticals. They invited me to serve as Master of Ceremonies for several tracks and to lead a panel on AI and financial forecasting.

AI and Business Innovation Summit London AI and financial forecasting panel AI summit podium
October 2025

Quantum Maritime Conference — Abu Dhabi

I played the MC role for a two-day event at the Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy and led several panels discussing the impact of quantum technologies on the blue economy — the maritime sector.

Quantum Maritime Conference Abu Dhabi Quantum Maritime Conference panel
September 2025

Quantum.Tech Europe — Rotterdam

Moderated the Cryptography Spotlight Day and was the MC for various tracks, including Quantum in the Boardroom.

Quantum.Tech Europe Rotterdam podium Quantum.Tech Europe ROI panel
×