Gerd Leonhard: The future thinker who speaks plain language

“The future is no coincidence – it is the result of what we decide today.” – Gerd Leonhard

Gerd Leonhard is one of the most influential futurists in Europe. With his flair for technological trends, social change and his clear, sometimes uncomfortable language, he provides orientation in a world full of upheaval. As a keynote speaker, he inspires decision-makers worldwide – with talks that make people think, change perspectives and encourage them to actively shape change.

From the music industry to a pioneer of digital transformation

Gerd Leonhard’s career began in a completely different field: as a musician and producer, he lived in the USA for many years. Even back then, he felt how much technology and digitalization can change entire industries – and how important it is to actively shape this development instead of letting it overwhelm you. This change of perspective ultimately set him on the path to becoming a futurologist.

Today, Leonhard is one of the world’s leading experts when it comes to the question of how we will live, work and do business in the future. In his lectures, he links technological developments with ethical questions, social consequences and a clear message: “Technology is not good or bad – it is what we make of it.”

What makes Gerd Leonhard so special as a keynote speaker

1. making the future tangible: Instead of technical details, Leonhard provides understandable analyses, clear theses and concrete scenarios.

2. ethical clarity: he asks uncomfortable questions and demands responsibility in dealing with technology.

3. global vision: His work is based on international experience, intensive research and a deep understanding of global interrelationships.

A lecture by Gerd Leonhard is never purely theoretical. He talks about real developments, such as his trip to Silicon Valley, where he experienced first-hand how artificial intelligence, biotechnology and platform economies are shaping our future. His experiences on the ground make his keynotes lively and understandable – whether it’s about ChatGPT, deep fakes or the climate crisis.

An admonisher with vision – and hope

Gerd Leonhard is not a fearmonger, but an encourager. He speaks openly about risks – such as the threat of dehumanization due to excessive digitalization – but he always shows alternatives.

“The future belongs to those who harmonize humanity and technology.”

In one of his keynotes, he gave an impressive account of how companies can operate at the interface between innovation and responsibility. He emphasized: “Digitalization is not an end in itself. It must serve people – not the other way around.” It is precisely this clear stance that makes him a sought-after speaker at business forums, innovation summits and management events.

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If you are looking for a thought leader for your event who not only explains the future, but makes it tangible, Gerd Leonhard is the perfect choice. His keynotes have an impact far beyond the moment – they stay in the mind and inspire action.

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Why Gerd Leonhard will enrich your event

• Inspiring & provocative: He asks the right questions – and challenges you to find new answers.
• Comprehensible & well-founded: He gets to the heart of complex future topics – with depth, but without jargon.
• Far-sighted & human: His lectures combine technology with ethics, business with society, vision with responsibility.

The future is now

Gerd Leonhard is a visionary who speaks plainly. His presentations show: The future is not something abstract but affects each and every one of us – whether as entrepreneurs, managers or people in a networked world. He does not provide ready-made answers, but new food for thought that has an impact.

“We have to learn to think faster than machines – while remaining human.”

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