AI keynote for senior leaders
Timeless thinking for an artificial age.
A provocative journey through philosophy, history and AI. For leaders who want to move beyond hype, protect human capacity and take full ownership of the decisions they make.
We automate work before understanding what that work develops in people.
The visible gain is efficiency. The hidden price can be lost creativity, intuition, independent thought, connection and tacit knowledge.
€2,950 · 60 to 90 min · English or Dutch
Change the frame.
Signature keynote
From the Stoics to Silicon Valley
AI is usually introduced as a race for speed and efficiency. This keynote zooms out. It asks what kind of humans and organisations our choices are producing, and which responsibilities leaders can never delegate.
Book the keynote →Extreme ownership in an artificial age
AI can contribute intelligence. Humans must own the decision.
A tool can analyse, challenge and propose. The leader still has to understand the reasoning, explain the why, make the choice and carry the consequences.
If you cannot explain an AI-supported decision, you are not ready to approve it.
What the room leaves with.
A new lens, not a tool list01 · Perspective
See beyond the hype
Use philosophy and history to recognise recurring patterns beneath today's urgency.
02 · Capacity
Protect what humans must keep doing
Name the creativity, intuition, independent thought and human connection an AI decision may strengthen or erode.
03 · Ownership
Draw a clear boundary
Let AI contribute intelligence while people retain judgment, explanation and responsibility.
Reference
“Thomas effortlessly thinks big about the impact of AI, then just as easily helps you apply it in your work tomorrow.”
Questions before you book.
What does a keynote cost?
The fee is €2,950 excluding VAT and travel expenses.
How long is it?
The standard format is 60 to 90 minutes. A question and answer session or interactive element can be added.
Do you speak in English?
Yes. The keynote is available in English and Dutch and examples are adapted to the audience.
Is it technical?
No. The keynote makes AI a human and leadership question. It is designed for management teams, boards, conferences and company events.
Can we apply the ideas to a real decision?
Yes. The Leadership Day takes the same frame and applies it to one consequential AI decision facing your team.
For your next leadership event
Give the room a question it will still be discussing afterwards.
Tell me about the audience, the occasion and the AI question already in the room.