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Speaker Arts Culture & Lifestyle

Explore our arts, culture and lifestyle keynote speakers. From visual arts and design to cultural heritage and lifestyle trends, our speakers inspire with stories that connect creativity to everyday life.

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Martijn den Otter
Neuroscientist
Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Behavior Change, Customer Centricity, Design
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Minke Tromp
Corporate Anthropologist with a Philosophical Twist
Artificial Intelligence, Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Behavior Change, Diversity & Inclusion
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Rob Koops
Enthusiastic speaker and moderator
Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Education & Learning, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration
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Ahmed Aboutaleb
World Mayor 2021 | Vision and Leadership
Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Corporate Governance, Diversity & Inclusion, Ethics
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Surya Gayet
Cognitive Neuroscientist & Experimental Psychologist
Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Communication & Media, Health, Lifestyle
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Karien van Gennip
Former Minister, CEO & International Executive
Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Change Management, Communication & Media, Corporate Governance
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An Gaiser
Non-Verbal Profiler | Investigative Interviewer
Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Behavior Change, Governance & Management, Health
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Mattijs Franken
Versatile | Creative | Inquisitive
Arts & Culture, Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Entrepreneurship, Governance & Management
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Martine van Zijll Langhout
Personal Development | Wild Animals | Lessons from the Wilderness
Africa, Animals, Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Behavior Change
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Sophie in t Veld
Politics & Europe
Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Corporate Governance, Diversity & Inclusion, Economics & Finance
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Lilian Marijnissen
Social Justice & Equality
Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Climate Change, Government & Politics, Law
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Glenn Holster
Work Happiness | Energy | Enthusiasm
Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Entrepreneurship, Individual development, Leadership & Strategy
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Rodney van den Hengel
Social Entrepreneur | Connector | Heilige Boontjes Coffee
Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Corporate Social Responsibility, Creativity, Diversity & Inclusion
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Lewis Pugh
Endurence swimmer | Master storyteller
Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Communication & Media, Lifestyle, Motivation
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Lisanne Buik
Futurist, AI expert & innovator
Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Arts & Culture, Arts Culture & Lifestyle
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In the close to four years I have been here Mike’s presentation was widely recognized as the best by far.

“In the close to four years I have been here Mike’s presentation was widely recognized as the best by far. He spoke for 75 minutes …no notes… no overheads…. No podium…right out front. His Q/A was outs ...

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Atlantis Paradise Island
Mike was so fabulous – not a dry eye in the audience.

“Mike was so fabulous – not a dry eye in the audience. He made us look good, but more importantly, he inspired our leaders to be their best and get better – even if by just 1% a day. We will definitel ...

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ADESA
The listeners were engaged and showed much interest in the topic.

“Last year we were honored to have Maarten Boudry as a keynote speaker at our annual QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety & Environment) event. The keynote was very well received. It was an informative a ...

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Polina from DEME Group
It was inspiring, engaging, and thought-provoking.

“Our teaching team experienced Joske’s session very positively. It was inspiring, engaging, and gave us plenty to think about. The key message I took away was: listen to my team members without judgme ...

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Thomas Wilms from ROCvA
Wise lessons that help you become a better human being.

"On March 27, 2025, we hosted a lecture and interactive session with the members of NVDM-North. Joske Kuut’s story “You had it coming” touched us all deeply. One important takeaway: always check the f ...

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Roelien de Jonge
She feels completely at ease on any stage.

Agnetha is an experienced presenter and, as a moderator, a true professional. She feels completely at ease on any stage. With her beautifully layered voice, eloquence, and sharp sense of context, she ...

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Fred from Vox Alis GmbH i.g. / Coach Public Speaking
She masters each subject effortlessly and turns every event into a memorable experience for our guests.

At the Dutch Business Round Table Zurich, we have had the pleasure of working with Agnetha for over seven years—and always with great satisfaction. She has taken on various roles for us, including hos ...

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Asad from Dutch Business Round Table
With her powerful presence, genuine energy, and remarkable stage charisma, she captivates audiences effortlessly.

Agnetha is a born host. With her powerful presence, genuine energy, and remarkable stage charisma, she captivates audiences effortlessly. She engages, inspires, and creates meaningful connections from ...

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Pauline Snuijf from Schweizerische Treuhandgesellschaft (Bern) AG
He made the audience laugh, cry and learn something new about storytelling.

Matthew was a true professional to work with. He customized his presentation to match our theme on data, and as he promised made the audience laugh, cry and learn something new about storytelling. He ...

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Amit from Quantcast
He left the whole audience energized and inspired!

We had the pleasure of having Matthew over for a two-day seminar and workshop on storytelling and he did fantastic. Sharing insights from his 20+ years experience in storytelling and translating its m ...

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Alexander from Adidas
Matthew Luhn has an incredible ability to captivate an audience through the art of storytelling.

Matthew Luhn has an incredible ability to captivate an audience through the art of storytelling. Unveiling some of the most insightful techniques used in Pixar films, he can effortlessly simplify comp ...

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John from VRBO
Matthew's presentation was a home run!

Many stood up and gave Matthew a standing ovation when he was done which has not happened in our keynote sessions before! ...Matthew's presentation was a home run.

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Arts and Culture Keynote Speakers

Arts and culture shape the way we think, connect and innovate. An arts and culture keynote speaker brings unique perspectives on creativity, cultural trends, heritage and the role of the arts in business and society.

At Speakers Academy you can book arts and culture keynote speakers who explore topics such as cultural leadership, the creative economy, visual arts, performing arts, design thinking and the intersection of creativity and strategy. Our speakers combine artistic insight with engaging delivery, offering fresh perspectives that resonate with diverse audiences.

Why book an arts and culture keynote speaker

Arts and culture speakers bring something different to corporate events, conferences and leadership programmes. They challenge conventional thinking, inspire collaboration and show how cultural intelligence strengthens organisations. Whether the focus is on innovation, brand identity, diversity and inclusion or team development, an arts and culture perspective adds depth and originality.

These speakers are also a natural fit for cultural events, festivals, museum programmes and public sector gatherings where art and society meet.

Finding the right arts and culture keynote speaker

Looking for an arts and culture keynote speaker for your event? Speakers Academy is happy to help you find the right match. Our consultants know the speakers personally and work with many more experts than those shown on the website, allowing us to always suggest the best possible match.