With his international research team, Richard van Hooijdonk researches many trends in robotics, drones, self-driving systems, 3D & 4D printing, sensors, blockchain, quantum computing, neurotech, biotech, platforms, and augmented & virtual reality. Combined with artificial intelligence, these technologies offer groundbreaking opportunities, but also lead to challenges and threats for people, organisations and governments.
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Public Speaker
Since 2014, Richard has been a speaker at many prestigious institutions and organisations, such as Google, Microsoft, IBM, Samsung, Gartner, Interpol, the European Commission, PWC, Deloitte, Booking.com, Heineken, Unilever, Huawei, NIKE, and many more. Furthermore, he is the CEO of future-focused intelligence agency Trendforce.one, which recently introduced its COVID-19 ‘Road to Recovery’ programme.
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Mindset
He is driven by a desire to inject innovation and imagination into the mindsets of the people and organisations shaping the world of tomorrow. With the right forward-looking mindset, he believes we can make a greater impact on improving our health, happiness, and prosperity.
Publications
Through his online blog, he shares his findings regarding the trends and developments of our times on a weekly basis. To date, he has published 1,500 articles and 60 whitepapers, books, and e-books. One of these, The World of Tomorrow, became a bestseller.
Speaking Topics
- Trends 2030
- Company of the Future
- The Road to Recovery
- Welcome to the New Reality
Keynotes
Richard’s talks translate complex technological shifts into clear, actionable strategies for leaders.
- Keynote focus:
The AI revolution, future leadership, the organisation of the future, and long-term megatrends toward 2040.
- Customization:
Strong emphasis on tailored keynotes for industries (e.g. finance, healthcare, government, logistics, smart cities) and business functions (HR, marketing, operations, legal, innovation, IT).
- Core themes:
AI adoption, digital transformation, leadership in uncertainty, human–technology collaboration, and moving from foresight to execution.
- Session formats:
High-energy inspirational keynotes, interactive workshops, executive briefings, and combined keynote–advisory packages. These often extend into hands-on roadmaps, pilot planning, and ongoing future intelligence support.
Bottom line: Richard’s work bridges inspiration and implementation, helping leaders understand what’s coming next—and what to do about it.
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Richard has spoken for a wide range of leading brands and organisations in recent years. Many—including IBM, various governments, NATO, PwC, Deloitte, and Ernst & Young—are long-standing clients who regularly engage him for international conferences and executive-level events.
Beyond the stage and boardroom, Richard shares his insights through his weekly newsletters and the FutureZone platform, reaching millions worldwide and inspiring them to build a better future driven by technology and purpose.
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To check fees and availability for futurist Richard van Hooijdonk, contact Great Business Speakers on 0044 (0)1753 439289
