Trendwatcher, futurist and international keynote speaker
Richard van Hooijdonk is a highly sought-after international futurist, trendwatcher, and keynote speaker who guides organizations into the world of tomorrow.
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Richard van Hooijdonk is a highly sought-after international futurist, trendwatcher, and keynote speaker who guides organizations into the world of tomorrow. Since 2014, he has delivered over 3,000 keynotes in more than 30 countries, inspiring over 600,000 people worldwide. His presentations are energetic, visually engaging, and always future-focused.
As CEO of the Future Intelligence Agency Trendforce.one, he leads an international research team specializing in emerging and disruptive technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, quantum computing, biotech, and blockchain. Richard has authored over 2,000 articles, 60+ white papers, and several books on the impact of technology on work, life, and society.
Audiences have seen enough generic stories – now they want talks tailored to their industries, departments, and areas of work. I focus on the key shifts, opportunities, and disruptions shaping every sector and professional domain. Leaders want to know what’s happening – and what’s next – in their world. That’s where I come in.
His strength lies in translating complex technologies into accessible insights, combining them with current trends and strategic implications. He not only shows what’s coming but also how to respond.
Richard is available for industry-specific talks (e.g. healthcare, education, government, finance, retail, construction, and agriculture) as well as broader keynotes on leadership, trends, work, and innovation.
AI in Education
Discover how AI is transforming education, from adaptive learning to always-available teaching assistants.
AI in Construction
AI transforms construction, from today’s autonomous robots to tomorrow’s algorithmic master architects.
AI in Smart Cities
AI brings the smart city to life with predictive systems and hyper-connected infrastructure.
AI in Healthcare
AI is upending healthcare through smart diagnoses, tailored care and medical nanobots.
AI in Logistics
AI transforms logistics, with smart supply chains, autonomous vehicles and self-thinking warehouses.
AI in retail
AI makes retail futuristic – from self-thinking stores to hyper-personal brand experiences.
AI in Agriculture
AI makes agriculture thrive, thanks to autonomous drones, self-learning farms and future-ready harvests.
AI in Government
AI makes government smarter, with self-learning policies, digital citizen twins and lightning-fast decisionmaking.
AI in finance
AI streamlines finance with smart analytics, real-time forecasts and self-learning control systems.
AI and innovation
AI accelerates progress – through smart insights, autonomous product design and boundary-pushing ideas.
AI and customer service
AI transforms customer service with emotional chatbots, predictive support and even holographic helpers.
AI and HR
AI reshapes HR through smart matching, emotional detection and hyper-personalised onboarding experiences.
AI and purchasing
AI impacts procurement with algorithmic agents making autonomous buying decisions and accurate forecasting.
AI and marketing
AI makes marketing hyper-personal with empathetic campaigns, smart content and holographic brand experiences.
AI and sales
AI sells smarter, with predictive analytics, digital sellers and lightning-fast deal closing.
AI and leadership
AI empowers leaders through data-driven autonomous decisions, digital mentors and hybrid leadership.
AI and operations
AI streamlines operations: think smart processes, real-time decisions and self-learning chains.
AI and legal
AI transforms legal through smart research bots, virtual judges and self-learning legislation.
AI and finance
AI streamlines finance – with smart analytics, real-time forecasts and self-learning control systems.
The AI Revolution
What generative AI means for society, the labor market, and business operations – a bold look at disruption and opportunity.
AI for Managers
Practical and strategic guidance on implementing AI in your organization.
Trends 2040 – Are You Ready?
A tour of the most important megatrends up to 2040: technology, economy, demography, and sustainability.
The Company of the Future
How to build an agile, digital, and future-ready organization in an ever-changing world.
The Future of Leadership
New times call for new leadership: empathy, innovation, and managing uncertainty.
Industry talks
On this page, you’ll find inspiring keynotes on the future of various industries, such as finance, healthcare, retail, logistics, and smart cities.
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His insights into innovation and transformation within the public sector provided valuable perspectives for the auditing community.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Your contribution played a major role in that outcome.
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An amazing presentation that truly opens our eyes.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.
His energetic presentation kicked off the event with a bang.
Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Richard is flexible in many ways. He offers the classic keynote speeches in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, but also provides inspirational and interactive sessions. In addition, you can book Richard van Hooijdonk for webinars from home or from the office. Piqued your interest? Contact Speakers Academy free of charge to discuss the details of booking Richard van Hooijdonk!
For Richard van Hooijdonk, presenting is just like breathing, it comes naturally. His expertise in modern technology and trends, combined with the problems of today, make for an explosive combination that is reflected in the way he conducts himself. His speeches are something no one wants to miss and usually leave the audience flabbergasted.
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