5 Key Themes You Shouldn’t Miss for Your Event This Autumn
Autumn is the perfect time to position your organization, strengthen relationships, and inspire your employees or clients for the coming year. An event isn’t just for sharing knowledge—it’s about creating connection and experience. Now more than ever, it's important to reflect on the themes shaping our future—from sustainability to innovation, leadership to digital experiences.
At Speakers Academy, we collaborate daily with leading speakers who elevate your event. They bring not only expertise, but stories that resonate and inspire. To help you make your choice, we’ve selected five themes you truly can’t miss this autumn. Each theme aligns with today’s challenges and opportunities, ensuring your event makes a lasting impact beyond the day itself.
Sustainability & Green Events
Sustainability is no longer optional—it’s expected. Attendees now anticipate responsible environmental and social practices at events: think circular catering, energy-efficient lighting, CO? compensation, accessible public transport, and waste minimization. It’s also about raising awareness and sparking inspiration: show your attendees how they can contribute to a greener world.
Why it matters: Sustainability attracts conscious audiences, enhances your brand’s reputation, supports a better tomorrow, and can even reduce long-term costs.
Our sustainability speakers include Thomas Rau, Césare Peeren, Marga Hoek, André Kuipers, and Suze Gehem—and they’d love to speak at your event.
Hybrid & Digital Experience
Hybrid events combine the power of in-person and online experiences. By integrating technology, participants can join from anywhere—and you can gather valuable data on interactions and preferences. Think live polls, VR experiences, interactive Q&As, and networking tools to actively involve your remote attendees.
Why it matters: Broaden your reach, boost engagement, and offer flexibility for those who can’t attend in person.
Speakers known for enhancing hybrid events include Nancy Rademaker, Mirjam van Praag, Peter de Kock, Deborah Nas, and Arash Aazami.
Personal Experience & Immersion
Attendees want more than just content—they want an experience that sticks. That means storytelling, interactive workshops, immersive zones, and gamification. The aim is to evoke emotion and actively involve participants, so your event is memorable.
Why it matters: A strong experience creates ambassadors, generates social media buzz, and deepens connections with your audience.
Our entertainment and storytelling speakers include Iris Hond, Greg Shapiro, Pieter de Rijk, Tania de Jong, and Wing Yan Man.
Leadership & Change
The world is changing faster than ever—and that calls for leaders who are agile, inspiring, and bold. Events around leadership and transformation focus on questions like: how do you guide organizations and people through transitions? Think change management, inclusive leadership styles, building a strong company culture, and handling uncertainty.
Why it matters: Effective leadership makes the difference between stagnation and progress. It inspires participants, offers practical tools, and energizes people to embrace change.
Featured leadership speakers include Alex Sijm, Marianne Thieme, Patrick van Veen, Dominique Schreinemachers and Duncan Wardle.
Innovation & Future Thinking
Technology and innovation are transforming how we live, work, and gather. From artificial intelligence and blockchain to biotechnology and the future of work—organizations must look ahead to stay relevant. This theme is all about inspiration, creativity, and the courage to experiment.
Why it matters: Innovation drives renewal, keeps your event current, and gives attendees a glimpse of the future. It positions you as a forward-thinking organizer.
Speakers on innovation and future thinking include Vivianne Bendermacher, Ferry Hoes, Aragorn Meulendijks, Lisanne Buik, and Cécile Cremer.
Contact us — we are more than happy to think along with you and your goals.