Talks by futurist
Richard van Hooijdonk

  • Delivered over 2,500 lectures
  • Inspired 600,000 people
  • Reached more than 30 countries
  • Written 2,000 articles and white papers
  • Worked with countless multinationals
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Richard van Hooijdonk is a futurist, trend watcher and keynote speaker exploring the impact of emerging technologies. He is also the founder of research initiative FutureZone and a regular talking head on media. He is passionate about AI, robotics, biotech and more – leading research exploring the promise and risks of our tech-powered future. 

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So, why choose Richard?

  • Path Reputation for inspiration: There’s a reason why Fortune 500 companies turn to Richard for keynotes. Inspiration and satisfaction, guaranteed.
  • Path The energy you need: Richard doesn’t just show up and talk – he brings you along for a vivid journey into the world of tomorrow. 
  • Path Seasoned expert: Richard has been delivering talks and lectures for over 15 years. Rest assured your event is in safe hands with him. 
  • Path Actionable future vision: Richard translates complex trends into actionable business strategies that executives can implement right away.
  • Path Backed by intelligence: A powerful research and analysis team supports Richard with cutting-edge insights.
  • Path Tailored to your tomorrow: Each presentation is meticulously customised to address your industry’s specific challenges and opportunities.
  • Path Beyond the keynote: Richard offers ongoing advisory services to select clients alongside his future intelligence team, FutureZone.

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Get to know Richard

Richard van Hooijdonk is no stranger to the world of tomorrow. He’s best known for his engaging talks, which have been attended by over 600,000 people over the last 15 years. But you might not know that he has multiple chip implants – just because he wants to experience the future, first-hand. With his international research team FutureZone, he studies trends in AI, robotics, quantum computing, virtual reality and much more.

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