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Richard van Hooijdonk      

International Trendwatcher & Futurist; Authority on Modern Technology

As a futurist, keynotespeaker and trendwatcher, Richard van Hooijdonk is an authority on new technology. His inspiration sessions have been attended by over 550,000 people. Hooijdonk is a regular guest at radio and television programs.

With his international research team, he researches many trends in the field of 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, organizations and governments.

Since 2014, Hooijdonk has been a speaker at many prestigious institutions and organizations, such as Google, Microsoft, IBM, Samsung, Gartner, Interpol, the European Commission, PWC, Deloitte, Booking.com, Heineken, Unilever, Huawei, NIKE, and many more.

Speech Topics

Artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI

What exactly is artificial intelligence (AI)? And what is generative AI? What are some of the recent developments and major breakthroughs, and which applications do we see now? Everyone is talking about large language models (LLMs), but what are they, and how exactly do they work? We’ll show you how images, videos, deepfakes, and analyses are created and complex problems are solved by providing inspiring examples. It is amazing to see what is already possible now, and what might be possible in the future is inconceivable.

Powerhouse of Possibilities

Generative AI offers us boundless possibilities. This game changer is like learning, dreaming, and creating all-rounder. It can produce, compare, enrich, and interact and takes us into a future we can hardly imagine. From our morning routines to the way our world turns, generative AI is the secret ingredient that makes our workplaces, organizations, and economies more efficient. It even improves our well-being. That's what generative AI can do for us.

Generative AI for Sectors

Generative AI will completely transform entire sectors. We’ll take you on a journey through these different sectors and show you how this type of AI can lead to incredible innovations. It's all about 'changing the game' and embracing generative AI. Along the way, you'll be introduced to inspiring examples from various industries.

Consequences for our Jobs

Generative AI is headed towards the job market like an express train. Many existing positions will change or even disappear completely. But amazing new roles are also emerging. Which jobs will disappear, and how should organizations deal with this? And what does this mean for education? Are you ready for the generative AI jobs that will be coming our way in the next few years?

Economy and Politics

AI already significantly impacts the global economy, and generative AI will give the economy of tomorrow an even greater boost. Even the political arena cannot keep up with these rapid developments. What plans should organizations and governments have in place to control these AI developments?

Ethics and Safety

In this keynote, we’ll look at potential bumps in the road, discuss important issues like ethics and doing the right thing, and try to weigh the 'wow' and 'oops' aspects of AI. We’ll talk about safety nets, think about regulation, and discuss how to keep AI on the straight and narrow. With the right approach, we can ensure AI works for us, not against us, and hopefully avoid potential problems.

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The Autonomous Future of Generative AI

The future of AI looks promising. Think of AI as a toolbox with solutions to all the big challenges in the world - and our personal problems. We're talking about AI agents that can find answers to everything at lightning speed. These algorithms draw from enormous knowledge sources, making them reliable advisors for people and organizations.

How Do We Prepare for This?

AI will bring about huge changes for all of us. Since humans shape organizations, we need to know how to deal with these changes. What are the best ways to deploy generative AI so that we can benefit from it? How can leaders encourage their teams to embrace change and fresh ideas? Which skills do we need to keep up with the rapid developments of generative AI? What does the AI organization of the future look like?

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