For communities seeking connection, purpose, and momentum

The Future We

Shape Together

Let's talk possibilities

Disconnection may be easy, and cynicism contagious — but Matt Lehrman invites something far more constructive: the choice to show up, speak up, and reimagine what’s possible — together.


More than a conventional keynote, The Future We Shape Together is a fully participatory experience. Matt uses live audience input, interactive reflection, and real-time dialogue to help people reconnect with their communities, their values, and one another—and to envision how their world could be better in the future. Participants express what matters most, share their hopes, and identify what they’re ready to work toward—together.

Disconnection may be easy, and cynicism contagious — but Matt Lehrman invites something far more constructive: the choice to show up, speak up, and reimagine what’s possible — together.


More than a conventional keynote, The Future We Shape Together is a fully participatory experience. Matt uses live audience input, interactive reflection, and real-time dialogue to help people reconnect with their communities, their values, and one another—and to envision how their world could be better in the future. Participants express what matters most, share their hopes, and identify what they’re ready to work toward—together.


Matt’s core message is simple but profound: the future isn’t something we inherit or endure — it’s something we shape. And we do it best when we do it together.


Why This Keynote Stands Out

  • Fully participatory–Attendees don’t just listen; they contribute live input, share perspectives, and shape the conversation in real time.
  • Forward-looking and local–Participants envision a future that’s specific to their own community, organization, or mission—not an abstract idea.
  • Action-oriented–The experience surfaces shared values, unites people around common hopes, and identifies concrete ways to move forward together.


CHAT WITH MATT

For communities seeking connection, purpose, and momentum

The Future We Shape Together

Let's talk possibilities

Disconnection may be easy, and cynicism contagious—but Matt Lehrman invites something far more constructive: the choice to show up, speak up, and reimagine what’s possible—together.


More than a conventional keynote, The Future We Shape Together is a fully participatory experience. Matt uses live audience input, interactive reflection, and real-time dialogue to help people reconnect with their communities, their values, and one another—and to envision how their world could be better in the future. Participants express what matters most, share their hopes, and identify what they’re ready to work toward—together.


Matt’s core message is simple but profound: the future isn’t something we inherit or endure — it’s something we shape. And we do it best when we do it together.


Why This Keynote Stands Out

  • Fully participatory–Attendees don’t just listen; they contribute live input, share perspectives, and shape the conversation in real time.
  • Forward-looking and local–Participants envision a future that’s specific to their own community, organization, or mission—not an abstract idea.
  • Action-oriented–The experience surfaces shared values, unites people around common hopes, and identifies concrete ways to move forward together.
CHAT WITH MATT

Perfect for professional associations, community summits, and public gatherings that want to spark inspiration, strengthen connections, and rally people around shared civic purpose.

Perfect for professional associations, community summits, and public gatherings that want to spark inspiration, strengthen connections, and rally people around shared civic purpose.

This session caused me to think deeply about my role and responsibility as a local leader, to wrestle with inevitable change, and to brainstorm ways to meet future challenges.

Attendee, Virginia Municipal League

An interesting, collaborative, and positive conversation to focus on the future, and the mindset and actions to get there.

Attendee, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement

Matt is engaging and has a great common-sense approach. He does not give answers to problems, but he sure gets the conversation started, which I think is perfect! Rarely is there a one-size-fits-all solution to problems, so getting the conversation started is the best way to work toward a resolution and he has that figured out!

Attendee, League of Nebraska Municipalities

It was smart, but it also brought the audience together in a very human way.

Attendee, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement

Inspired me to refocus on getting agreement instead of getting my way.

Attendee, Massachusetts Municipal Association

Valuable, informative, entertaining, passionate about the topic of making and helping people work together.

Attendee, Michigan Association of School Boards