Speaker kit Richard van Hooijdonk

Trend watcher, futurist and keynote speaker on AI and technology, new leadership and the organisation of the future.

Richard van Hooijdonk

About Richard

Richard van Hooijdonk is a trend watcher, futurist and international keynote speaker. Many trend watchers and futurists look at the future from a distance. Richard van Hooijdonk lives in it. His team consists of people and AI agents, and he has several chips implanted in his body. He speaks about AI and new technology, the organisation of the future and leadership in the AI era.

  • More than 3,000 keynotes for more than 650,000 people in more than 30 countries
  • In English and Dutch, on location and online
  • Author of the bestseller De wereld van morgen (The World of Tomorrow) and of nearly 2,000 articles about the future
3,000+keynotes
650,000+participants
30+countries
Bestsellingauthor

How a booking works

  1. Your request

    Use the form, or get in touch by phone, email or WhatsApp. A few lines are enough to get started.

  2. We get in touch

    We'd like to hear what your event looks like, who'll be in the audience and which themes interest you.

  3. A written proposal

    Covering the topic, format (on location or online), length (30, 45, 60 minutes or longer) and fee, so you can talk it over with your colleagues.

  4. Getting to know Richard

    Next, we'll find a time for the two of you to talk and brainstorm the keynote, the topics and the format. There's no charge for this.

Frequently asked questions

What does a keynote cost?

Fees for international keynotes are on request.

Does Richard speak in English, and at events abroad?

Yes. Richard speaks in English and Dutch, on location and online. He has spoken in more than 30 countries, including at a police summit in Dubai.

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!”
Rob PolsCEO, Atos
Customs Administration of the Netherlands
“With your presentation you awakened the customs organisation. At the end of the day it turned out that your presentation had made the biggest impression. You made sure the issues were put on Strategic Management’s radar.”
Alex DrostDirector, Customs Administration of the Netherlands
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.”
Hicham FayadOEM business development, HP
Netherlands Defence Academy
“We thank you once again for your inspiring contribution as the kickoff of the module. We found your lecture very valuable. The inspiration and answers to the questions have given the participants much to think about. As a result of this Top Defence Leadership Programme, we expect several new initiatives to emerge. And that is thanks in part to your inspiring kickoff.”
A.J. de WaardVice Admiral (retired), Netherlands Defence Academy
Heineken
“Enthusiastic speaker, a good and versatile story. Everyone was ‘wowed’ by the lecture.”
Maarten BuikhuisenGlobal operations, Heineken
European Commission
“You gave us all honest, inspired and entertaining insights. Your performance was highly appreciated by the conference participants and EU members.”
Ciarán SpillaneEU board, European Commission
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Contact

Bookings are handled by RVH Speaking B.V., Europalaan 40, 3526 KS Utrecht, the Netherlands.

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Prefer to speak to us directly? Call +31 85 303 0792 · email talks@vanhooijdonk.com · send a WhatsApp message