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Keynotes on AI, new technology and the future of leadership and organisations.

  • 3,000+ keynotes
  • 650,000+ participants
  • 30+ countries
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The AI Revolution

AI depends on people

AI can reason, see and hear. This keynote looks at what that means for work, organisations and the people in them.

The future of your sector

Every sector is dealing with AI and new technology, but each in its own way. In healthcare, a digital twin of the patient could model a treatment before it starts; in logistics, AI agents could rebook transport during a storm or strike before the customer notices. The keynotes can be tailored to twenty sectors, each focused on the trends that make the difference there.

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About Richard

Several chips implanted in his body

He uses these chips to open doors and make payments.

Most futurists study tomorrow's world from a distance. Richard van Hooijdonk already works in it: his research team consists of people and AI agents. He speaks about AI and new technology, the organisation of the future and leadership in the AI era.

  • BookDe wereld van morgen (The World of Tomorrow)
  • Blogs2,000+
  • MediaRadio and television
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On stage

A packed conference hall, a televised panel discussion, a police summit in Dubai.

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Keynote at a police summit in Dubai
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A packed theatre
Richard van Hooijdonk in a checked jacket on a stage in blue-green light, with the audience silhouetted in the foreground
Group photo on stage at the World Police Summit, with police officers in uniform in front of a screen displaying the summit's name
Close-up of Richard van Hooijdonk in a dark suit with a pocket square and headset, hands together, in front of a colourful screen
Richard van Hooijdonk in a grey jacket speaking among seated conference attendees wearing badges
Richard van Hooijdonk in a dark blue shirt, speaking during an interview, with a plant and windows in the background
Richard van Hooijdonk in a checked jacket on stage beneath a large screen displaying the word 'Generation'
  • Duration30, 45, 60 minutes or longer, with time for questions
  • LanguageDutch or English
  • Formaton location or online
  • Feefrom €3,500 (webinars)
  • Masterclassavailable with a workshop

A selection of over 400 clients

MicrosoftG-Star RAWUnileverGoogleKLMHuaweiInterpolSamsungNikeVodafoneBooking.comIBMPwCHeinekenSAP

What clients say

Atos
“An impressive and noteworthy presentation for our employees and customers. The rate at which change is happening, which you eloquently brought across in your energetic speech, requires a disruptive approach. To be continued!”
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Rob PolsCEO, Atos
European Commission
“You gave us all honest, inspired and entertaining insights. Your performance was highly appreciated by the conference participants and EU members.”
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Ciarán SpillaneEU board, European Commission
HP
“Richard delivered an excellent presentation for the key clients we invited to Innovation Runway 2026. Engaging, interesting content, and thought-provoking statements made his presentation perfectly suited for our top relations.”
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Hicham FayadOEM business development, HP
Royal Netherlands Air Force
“The symposium ‘Airpower in the Information Age’ was a great success. Nothing but positive feedback from the participants. In no small part thanks to your commitment and dedication, we were able to achieve this result.”
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Alexander SchnitgerLieutenant-General, Royal Netherlands Air Force
Deloitte
“A dazzling journey through new technology. The enthusiasm and energy during his presentation, combined with the visuals, provided a successful kick- off to our event.”
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Patrick SteemersPartner, Deloitte
Matrix Fitness
“Great keynote that really opened our eyes. Sparkling and energetic, from beginning to end. Thanks Richard, for showing us this different view of the fitness market and its future.”
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Arjan van DijkDirector, Matrix Fitness

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