Gerd Leonhard

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Gerd Leonhard

Gerd is a global citizen of the future who spends his life travelling through worldwide meetings, workshops, and conferences on transformational change.

A star speaker on topics of major strategic importance – from digital disruption to business remodelling to specific vertical scenarios across public and private sectors, Gerd is a rare hybrid of artist and researcher/scientist, with a pioneering background in digital music ecosystems and a head start in the disruption game. For the last fifteen years, he has been the first choice in business leaders’ minds for inspirational and paradigm-shifting advice.

Listed by Wired Magazine as one of the top 100 most influential people in Europe, Gerd Leonhard’s work focusses on the future of humanity and technology, digital transformation, the mega-shifts, artificial intelligence and robotics, media, content, marketing and advertising, telecommunications, culture and tourism, banking and financial services, government and leadership.

In his keynotes, presentations, workshops and advisory sessions Gerd addresses what it means to be human in a world of machines and algorithms, the coming redefinition of human-machine relationships, the future of work and jobs and many more. His presentations are renowned for a hard-hitting and provocative yet inspiring, humorous and motivating style.

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Gerd Leonhard Keynote Talks:

Gerd’s keynotes, speeches and presentations are renowned for their hard-hitting and provocative yet inspiring, often humorous and always personal motivational style. Gerd is highly regarded as a global influencer and has advised many business leaders and government officials around the globe.

Gerd Leonard talk delivery formats:

On-location keynote in person and with customized visuals (30-60 min), Q&A or a speech without any visuals or media. ***Subject to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
A virtual keynote via video, with customised background visuals (15-60 min), LIVE online format (slightly higher fee) or Pre-Recorded (slightly lower fee).
A ‘Fireside-Chat with Futurist Gerd’ (no media, no presentation, conversation-style), hosted by a suitable and experienced presenter.
A virtual panel or webinar participation (no speech, no presentation)
Futurizing Seminars or Workshops for executive board future-coaching
Virtual Advisory Session with Futurist Gerd

His current most popular keynote is BEYOND CORONA

The Beyond-Corona Future: what to expect in the next 3-5 years
Our world is being painfully but irreversibly rebooted by the Covid19 crisis – and we are not ‘going back to normal’. To many of us, this crisis may feel quite devastating but I think it also creates a very unique opportunity for what I call ‘The Great Transformation‘. Watch the latest keynote videos here. Have a look at my new Beyond Corona Topic Page (January 2021).

Gerd-Leonhard futurist tech keynote available at agent Great British Speakers

This keynote (usually held remotely) addresses topics such as:

What have we learned from this crisis?
The economic and business impact: the future of jobs, work, commerce and trade
The geopolitical impact: Europe, the U.S. and China – new power structures? De-Globalisation?
The future of capitalism: stakeholder value over shareholder value: finally, a sustainable capitalism?
The environmental impact: how will this crisis impact climate-change action? How real is the ‘end of oil‘?
The impact on medical & healthcare: entering warp-drive
The societal impact: is technological domination and permanent surveillance next?
The personal impact: fears and hopes, solidarity vs. opportunism, resilience vs desperation
The impact on investing: where will the money go?
The impact on education, learning and universities (and leadership)
As you may have guessed, this keynote is usually held virtually i.e. as a digital keynote

Below is an excerpt from one of Gerd Leonhards post-COVID virtual talks

One of Gerd Leonhards most asked for talks ever is Technology VS Humanity…

In this groundbreaking new talk based on his book, Gerd addresses the “future shocks” that lie in wait for humanity as it tumbles into a world of Big Data / Tech / AI dominance. This impactful presentation at the intersection of technology and ethics will engage your audience way beyond their daily concerns, and challenge the very core of being human – our shared values, believes and desire for happiness.

This talk is an always-evolving continuation of Gerd’s best-selling new book, and explores the coming clash of machine and mankind in detail – one that will make all other ‘industrial revolutions’ seem like kindergarten. This is a classic keynote engagement for public events, large audiences spanning all corporate divisions and borders, as well as for executive client conferences.

Technology is evolving exponentially, changing our world at a mind-boggling pace. Data is indeed the new oil, and AI is the new electricity. Science fiction is increasingly becoming science fact as we are entering the age of cognitive computing, thinking machines and AI, augmented and virtual reality, the Internet of Things, deep learning, bots and intelligent digital assistants. Will this be heaven or will this be hell? One thing is certain: The next 20 years will bring more changes than the previous 300 years.

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Gerd Leonhard Other Current Keynote talks…

GERD LEONHARD: THE GOOD FUTURE – Why and how “People-Planet-Purpose and Prosperity” is the key to our Future

GERD LEONHARD: AWESOME HUMANS on top of Amazing Technology
The Future of Business, Commerce and Society, Work, Jobs and Education: Humanity will change more in the next 10 years than the previous 100 years

GERD LEONHARD: ‘SUSTAINABLE’ IS THE NEW ‘PROFITABLE’: TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY AND ECONOMY

GREEN IS THE NEW DIGITAL
Why and how the decarbonisation of our economy is the biggest opportunity in this coming decade

GERD LEONHARD: UNDERSTANDING THE MEGASHIFTS
Transforming your organisation

GERD LEONHARD: HUMANITY AND TECHNOLOGY
We are defining our future, today!

GERD LEONHARD: CULTURE EATS TECHNOLOGY FOR BREAKFAST
How to Build Resilient, Agile and Creative Organizations!

2030: SCENARIOS AND FORESIGHTS
Our future could be hell or it could be heaven – it’s our choice!

GERD LEONHARD: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
The next 10 years

GERD LEONHARD: A FUTURIST’S CASE FOR TECHNOLOGY REGULATION
Too much of a good thing can be a very bad thing- Watch this topic explode in 2021!

GERD LEONHARD: HAPPINESS IN THE DIGITAL AGE
NEW speaking topic

GERD LEONHARD: A NEW RENAISSANCE
HOT 2021 speaking topic

GERD LEONHARD: DIGITAL ETHICS
The ethics of exponential technological progress

GERD LEONHARD: THE TOP 10 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT THE NEXT DECADE
The future belongs to those who can hear it coming!

GERD LEONHARD: THE FUTURE OF WORK, JOBS & EDUCATION
The automation of everything, the rise of smart machines and AI: what is the future work, jobs / employment… and education?

GERD LEONHARD: UNDERSTANDING THE FUTURE: A FUTURE MINDSET!
9 Game-Changers, 11 Megashifts and 6 Future-Principles

GERD LEONHARD: HOW TO DEAL WITH EXPONENTIAL CHANGE
The total transformation of business and society

All these topics are customisable and range from 15-90 minutes can include media or not and can be broadcast worldwide.

These numerous options affect Gerd’s fee structure so please ask for further details.

Gerd Leonhard Clients:

UBS, Mastercard, Unilever, Lloyds Bank, WWF, Nokia, The Guardian, Google, Sony, Telkom Indonesia, Siemens, RTL, ITV, BBC, France Telecom, Orange, Deutsche Telekom, MTN, The Financial Times, DDB, Ogilvy, Omnicom, IPG, The EU Commission, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, and VISA

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book virtual futurist speaker Gerd Leonhard for your next event. Contact us.

Testimonials

“Gerd was a keynote speaker at our recent Spark2020 Leadership Conference and was central to setting up the discussion about what the future might look like and importantly what that means for our industry, our business and the people in it. Gerd’s opening session was a great outside in view of the future and what that means for us. His perspectives were excellent and thought provoking and it set the day up well.”

– Rod Snodgrass | CEO Spark Ventures NZ

“Gerd kicked off ShipServ’s SmartProcurement conference as keynote, with an inspiring and thought-provoking look at how technology is likely to change our world in the next 15 years. His content and energetic delivery were spot on and set the stage well for the day. I recommend him highly.”

– Paul H. Ostergaard | CEO ShipServ, Inc

“I had a chance to listen to Gerd about future trends. I also had a chance to meet him in person. His views and the way he structured his speech was not only eye opening but also helped me understand the essence of some of the concepts I have been hearing. Before Gerd, I did not fully realise how these concepts and trends may affect us, not only as a corporation, but also as a human. Gerd’s background and experiences also helps him deliver a very convincing presentation.“

– Bülent Tekçe | VP Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi

“Gerd did a fantastic job at a recent global logistics conference, opening up the opportunities of the future, bringing in varied examples from a host of different industries to explore new ways of thinking – big impact with the team.”

– John Marsden | VP APAC Unilever