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Keynotes

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

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

Jos Dirkx, global keynote speaker and AI strategist
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MEET JOS

What Jos Delivers on Stage

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

"A life-transforming hour."

— Singularity University

Jos speaks to the leaders, innovators, and brands shaping tomorrow. Her keynotes blend storytelling, strategy, and live AI demonstrations to help audiences understand the exponential changes happening around them — and more importantly, know where to invest their time, money, and people next.

This is why global partners—from Google, IBM, Dell EMC, L'Oréal, YUM! Foods, PwC, Consilio, the World Economic Forum, TED, and UN Women—invite Jos back. Again and again.

Companies that have booked Jos

Booked and rebooked for proven impact

Why The World's Top Brands Book Jos

Clarity in an Exponential World

Jos breaks down the latest shifts in AI, human intelligence, creativity, and global culture in ways that are accessible, strategic, and deeply human. Clients consistently say they walk away with frameworks they can use immediately.

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

Live Demos That Make the Future Real

Instead of vague predictions, Jos builds experiences on stage.

Audiences participate in real-time experiments that reveal how AI thinks, where it excels, and where human creativity remains irreplaceable.

These aren't theoretical discussions—they're hands-on experiences that make abstract concepts tangible and actionable.

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AI challenges and opportunities

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Human-AI comparisons

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Real Tools

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Real Workflows

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Real Futures

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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

Cinematic Storytelling That Moves People

Engage with energetic, emotional, and globally relevant talks that offer powerfull 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—strategically, operationally, and culturally.

"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:

Traditional 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, fully unforgettable. 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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MAKING SENSE OF AI

A clear, human, globally informed understanding of AI and what it means for your people, processes, and future.

Based on her newly-released book 'Making Sense of AI in the Human+ Era' (2025, available on Amazon), Jos provides frameworks that audiences can immediately apply to their work and lives, empowering them to navigate and leverage AI effectively.

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

— Springer Nature

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WHY GREAT IDEAS DIE

Why organizations lose their best ideas — and how to build cultures where creativity survives. Based on Jos' book and global advisory work.

With research from best global use cases, highlighted in Jos's acclaimed book, Why Great Ideas Die, audiences tap into systems, science and the somatic wisdom we all carry to bring work, processes and automations, in an effort not just to understand how to automate, but also why and what.

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

— YPO

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MAKING SENSE OF AI IN EDUCATION

For universities, schools, ministries, and future-of-learning events. A roadmap for meaningful, ethical, strategic AI adoption. Based on years of experiences with K-12, HE, Private and Public school systems, and building AI tools for schools via Beenova.ai.

Jos addresses the practical challenges educators face: academic integrity, personalized learning, teacher training, and preparing students for an AI-integrated workforce. Drawing from her book 'Making Sense of AI in the Human+ Era' and work with educational institutions globally, she provides actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately.

"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

RECOGNITIONS & TRUST

Top 100 Women in AI

Advisor to Google

4.7/5.0 Singularity University Speaker

Board Member AI in Humanity

Best-selling Author

World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer

AI Artist

Traveled to over 120 countries, grew up in fifteen

Featured by TED, World Economic Forum, UN Women, Google, IBM, Dell EMC, PwC, Chamber of Commerce Colombia, L'Oréal, Boskalis, Van Cleef & Arpels, and more.

Jos Dirkx, global keynote speaker

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