Trendwatcher, futurist and international keynote speaker
Richard van Hooijdonk
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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Keynote Speaker,Moderator,Webinar,Workshop
Employability:
Keynote Speaker,Moderator,Webinar,Workshop,
About Richard van Hooijdonk
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.
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We will be pleased to engage him for future events again
„We engaged Manuel as key note speaker, panellist and moderator for a series of client events held in different European capitals in 2018. Manuel displays a to-the-point yet very versatile presentation style. Combined with his emphatic and charismatic demeanour, Manuel quickly commands an audience’s full attention, allowing him to easily share his rich knowledge and experience. This is facilitated by Manuel’s realistic world view and his ability to express controversial and sometimes provoking thoughts such that they trigger an engaged discussion - without coming across as personally confronting. It is thus no surprise that we have consistently received excellent client feedback on Manuel’s performances. We will be pleased to engage him for future events again.”
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His insights into innovation and transformation within the public sector provided valuable perspectives for the auditing community.
"Mr. van Hooijdonk delivered an engaging and forward-looking keynote that resonated strongly with participants from across Europe. His insights into innovation and transformation within the public sector provided valuable perspectives for the auditing community. A highly relevant and thought-provoking contribution to the IAS Conference”
An amazing presentation that truly opens our eyes.
“An amazing presentation that truly opens our eyes. Energetic and inspiring from start to finish. Thank you for showing us a completely new way to look at the fitness market and its future”
His energetic presentation kicked off the event with a bang.
“A dazzling journey through new technology. His energetic presentation kicked off the event with a bang.”