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Keynotes

Story-led. Insight-driven. Future-focused.

The world's top companies book (and re-book) Jos Dirkx for her future-focused keynotes, which deliver clarity, direction and energy.

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Jos Dirkx, global keynote speaker and AI strategist

MEET JOS

What Happens When Jos Takes the Stage

Jos Dirkx speaking on stage about AI, leadership, and the future of work

"A life-transforming hour."

— Singularity University

Your teams are trying to make sense of what comes next, without losing themselves along the way.

The ground keeps shifting under them: how they work, what they can count on, what a career or an expert even means. None of it moves in a straight line and AI is only part of the story.

In a room with Jos, all of it becomes something they can actually use, not just nod along to: clarity, a little courage, and a way to stay human while everything speeds up. Most leave lighter than they came in, thinking about something they didn't expect to.

Jos is a speaker, and an artist, writer, and performer (some of her keynotes feel closer to an experience than 'just a presentation'). Real stories, real research, and at some events, live music.

Google, YUM! Foods, Workday, DellEMC, PwC, Breda University of Applied Sciences, Boskalis, and many more have all invited Jos to share her work with their people, in rooms around the world.

Companies that have booked Jos

Booked and rebooked for proven impact

Why The World's Top Brands Book Jos

Clarity in an Exponential World

There's no shortage of people ready to explain technology right now. The harder part is deciding what to do about it

 

…and that's where Jos comes in.

 

Shaped by an artist, her keynotes tend to stay with people. A room that walks in overwhelmed walks out clear on what matters. And they go back ready to lead with people first, technology second.

Jos Dirkx, global keynote speaker exploring the future of AI and humanity

"Today cast a new light on strategic questions. Received a framework to structure these issues — very helpful."

— NHL Stenden

UNIQUE APPROACH

Stories and Data to Make the Future Real

Your teams get their hands on the tech themselves, with live demos, real experiments, and a bit of play.

 

That's the fun part, and the point of it: by trying things out, we figure out which tools are worth using and which to skip, for the work we actually do.

 

The ones who walk in a little skeptical walk out excited to make that call while staying close to what they love in the first place.

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Risks and opportunities

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Human+ Skills

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Navigating Tools

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Creativity

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The Collective

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"The audience spoke about how helpful and engaging you are. Those apprehensive about AI left the day feeling more confident. Mission accomplished."

- Consilio

“We were thrilled to have you presenting at our Springer Nature Marketing Festival 2025! Thank you for your thought-provoking keynote!”

- Springer Media

“We were thrilled to have you presenting at our Springer Nature Marketing Festival 2025! Thank you for your thought-provoking keynote!”

- Springer Media

“We’ve done many trainings wth Accenture and EY, but none were as useful as this one.”

— Dell EMC

Engaging, clear and compelling

Storytelling That Moves People

Engage with energetic, emotional, and globally relevant talks that offer memorable perspectives, grounded in Jos’s lived experiences across fifteen countries.

Portrait of Jos Dirkx, AI strategist and creative thinker

“Great ideas and stories...precisely what we found in Jos.”

— TED

WHY JOS

Direction You Can Act On

Companies turn to Jos when they need to make decisions, not just absorb information. Her work helps organizations know where to focus.

"Jos was inspiring and engaging, providing new insights. Highly recommended."

— Boskalis

"An insightful leader, visionary, and highly motivational."

— IBM

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Keynote Experiences

KEYNOTES:

Keynote Delivery

Jos delivers compelling, research-backed presentations tailored to your event's theme. Expect insights, engaging storytelling, and a deep dive into strategic, operational, and cultural challenges. Perfect for: Conferences, corporate events, industry gatherings.

Benefits for Audience:

Clear strategic direction

Live demos and clear examples

Practical takeaways for immediate application

Use case scenarios that can be replicated and scaled

KEYNOTES IN CONCERT©

The Human+ Experience

A cinematic keynote in concert - part performance, part strategy. Live piano improvised by Emmy-winning Sacha Hoedemaker elevates this keynote into a sensory experience. Perfect for: Vision-setting events, innovation summits, retreats.

Benefits for Audience:

Enhanced emotional connection

Memorable multi-sensory experience

Deeper engagement through music and storytelling

Lasting impact that resonates beyond the event

Keynote Topics

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WHY GREAT IDEAS DIE

From repeating old ideas to new ways of thinking.

Somewhere in your company this week, someone had a good idea and said nothing. It happens more than anyone admits, and costs more than we realize. Jos shows the audience where their best ideas disappear (spoiler: rarely in the meeting itself), then builds the habits that bring them back. People leave with a framework, energy, and the courage to chase the ideas they normally wouldn't.

Who books it: leadership teams and innovation-hungry organizations who suspect their people know more than the org chart allows.

"Such an informative and enlightening session to change our perspective on the human approach to AI."

— Springer Nature

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THE INSPIRATION SYSTEM

From feeling stuck to daring to create.

The (perhaps cheeky, yet) honest truth about motivational talks? Everyone leaves buzzing, and by next week the energy is gone. So let's use a system instead: a few simple steps (almost like steps for creativity). that take people to new creative and intellectual heights whenever they feel stuck. Built on the Why Great Ideas Die methodology, this keynote brings new skills live into the room, with games, play, and a bit of science. What feels chaotic at first becomes inevitable (and maybe even a bit addictive!).

Who books it: organizations whose people know there is more, and teams that feel uninspired and unsure where to point their energy.

"Jos makes a difference with her thoughtful approach to issues."

— YPO

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HOMECOMING

Who do you become when the story no longer adds up?

This is the keynote for the moment we're all living through. A lot of capable people are asking: with everything changing this fast, who am I in all of this?

 

AI has scrambled what expertise means, and many wonder whether their story still holds. Instead of another tools training, Homecoming takes the question seriously: belonging, identity, and what stays yours no matter what the technology does. It's the closest of Jos's keynotes to her theatre show.

Who books it: organizations navigating transformation, restructuring, or AI adoption who sense the tech change is really an identity change, and leaders whose people are present but not fully there.

"Thanks for the inspiring keynote! I enjoyed your energy, clarity, and emphasis on our common human traits."

— International Baccalaureate

Jos Dirkx presenting insights on innovation, leadership, and technology

"Jos inspires and motivates."

— Evolvence Knowledge Investments

"Jos is so inspiring! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jos!"

— L'Oréal 

DELIVERY MODELS

FORMATS

Keynotes

(30–90 minutes)

Keynote in Concert

(with live piano)

Masterclasses

(90–120+ minutes)

Leadership Retreat Sessions

Moderation + Fireside Conversations

Custom shows for corporate or global events

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Jos Dirkx engaging an audience during a live keynote talk

GLOBAL REACH

RECOGNITION & TRUST

Top 100 Women in AI

Advisor to Google

4.7/5.0 Singularity University Speaker

Board Member AI in Humanity

Best-selling Author, Category 

Beenova AI, World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer

Writer, Artist, Founder

Traveled to over 100 countries, grew up in fifteen

Experience with global leaders like TED, World Economic Forum, UN Women, Google, IHG, DellEMC, PwC, Chamber of Commerce Colombia, L'Oréal, Boskalis, Van Cleef & Arpels, and more.

Jos Dirkx, global keynote speaker

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