The best keynote speakers on America – How one nation shapes the world

‘Land of the free, home of the brave’ – hardly any other phrase sums up the self-image of the United States of America so succinctly. Freedom, independence and innovation are deeply embedded in the country’s DNA. But America is much more than Hollywood, hot dogs and high-tech: it is a complex, fascinating entity made up of contrasts, visions and stories.

The USA is one of the most influential economic powers in the world. Global financial trends are set on Wall Street, while technologies that change our everyday lives are developed in Silicon Valley. At the same time, the country is constantly wrestling with itself: questions about society, migration, sustainability and education shape the political and cultural debate. Anyone who wants to understand America must grapple with its history, diversity, national pride and also its contradictions.

What makes a good speaker on America?

The best speakers on America bring more than just theoretical knowledge to the table. They have lived, worked, researched – and above all, observed – there. Whether as political experts, economic analysts, tech thought leaders, historians or leadership coaches, they provide insights that media reports often only scratch the surface of. Their lectures shed light on American democracy and the idea of the American Dream, and analyse how the USA envisions its future – from global responsibility to national self-realisation.

Many of these outstanding speakers address current developments: How is the political landscape changing after a change of government? What does ‘America First’ mean in the context of globalisation? What about innovation and sustainability in the US economy? What role does education play in an increasingly polarised society? And what can European companies learn from the American leadership style?

A wide range of topics: from the stock market to the civil rights movement

The USA fascinates with its contrasts: extreme economic dynamism on the one hand, deep social tensions on the other. These contrasts make the country a particularly exciting topic for lectures. The most renowned speakers on America talk about:

• The role of the USA in world politics
• Technological visions of the future ‘Made in America’
• Entrepreneurship and start-up culture
• Migration, diversity & cultural identity
• Education, the stock market and equal opportunities
• Sustainability and climate policy in the USA

Many speakers manage to combine complex issues with personal anecdotes and inspiring stories – for example, from their time at elite universities, in international companies or government institutions. They explain how America thinks, feels and acts – with depth, humour and international vision.

If you want to understand America, you should listen to the best speakers on the subject. These include, for example:

Sandra Navidi – finance and economics expert, CEO of BeyondGlobal, a consulting firm based in New York

Jens Korte – Mr Wall Street, business journalist & USA expert

Pascal Weber – US correspondent for Swiss television & Middle East expert

Dr Christoph von Marschall – expert in geopolitics & geoeconomics

Edward McMullen – former US Ambassador to Switzerland & Liechtenstein, advisor to President Trump

Paul Hockenos – political scientist & US correspondent, author

Dr Josef Braml – expert on America, world politics and the global economy

Dr Tobias Endler – political scientist and American studies scholar

Jeremy Rifkin – American economic and social theorist, political advisor, star economist and activist

Julius van de Laar – leading US expert on politics, economics and communication

…and many more.

America is more than a country – it is an idea, a feeling, a state of constant change. Anyone who wants to understand where our world is heading cannot ignore the USA. This makes it all the more important to have intelligent voices that can contextualise this change – in a nuanced, incisive and inspiring way.

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