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Mark van Rijmenam

Strategic futurist, living and breathing cutting-edge technologies to inspire Fortune 500 companies

Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, also known as The Digital Speaker, is a strategic futurist who has significantly influenced the digital landscape. His pioneering efforts include the first TEDx Talk in VR in 2020. In 2023, he further pushed boundaries when he delivered a TEDx talk in Athens with his digital twin, delving into the complex interplay of AI and our perception of reality. Complementing these innovations, he launched a unique digital twin app, offering interactive, on-demand insights into emerging technologies via text, audio or video in any language, thereby bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds. Dr. Van Rijmenam’s work exemplifies his commitment to simplifying complex tech concepts and guiding organizations into a thriving digital future.

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"Fascinating and open minded. It was a frightening and amazing eye opener to the opportunities and challenges we have and face."

Mark Horne, 
Executive Director, Manager Research, 
Fulcrum Asset Management

"Excellent views on the forthcoming future!"

Dr. Martin Irle, 
Senior Portfolio Manager, 
Helaba Invest

"Excellent, informative, accessible and impactful. What was most valuable to me was the comprehensiveness of the presentation on the opportunities, benefits and risks of AI [and] the presentation of examples already available to users."

Andrew Kitchener, 
Senior Business Analyst, 
WooliesX

"Excellent! I want more! What was most valuable to me were the benefits AI tools offer us and also what we have to look out for. AI-generated content can be in the form of the written word, audio and video. Standout message was the need to educate, verify and regulate the space so that society is not led astray by deepfakes, hyperpersonalised content and audio scams."

Saunthra Thambyrajah, 
Business analyst, 
WooliesX

"Very knowledgeable and great at explaining things for the everyday person to understand. What was most valuable was seeing and hearing about the future and what is likely to happen with AI - both positive and negative."

Roberto Canelas, 
Director, 
Beneco

"Mark is knowledgeable and passionate about tech and the future. The presentation gives a glimpse of the potential for the future of humanity."

Mark Boey, 
Founder, 
Untitled Studios

"Incredibly insightful and both motivating and terrifying. With some practical tips too. Very balanced. Lots of context. Layman’s language."

Jo Palmer, 
Director, 
Gate 7

"Dr Mark van Rijmenam’s keynote is eye-opening at the least. It really is mind-blowing and partly scary if we think about what the future could look like."

Arvind Arcot, 
Manager, Enterprise Analysis, 
UniSuper

"Dr Mark was very knowledgeable and engaging. The presentation was very informative. I liked that both sides of the argument were discussed on the good and bad sides of AI. Examples were great."

Lisa Condon, 
Sr Business Analyst, 
Commonwealth Bank of Australia

"Great presentation, valuable information and learning about AI advantages as well as disadvantages with a lot of learning about AI."

Divya Veerasangu, 
Sr Business Analyst, 
Commonwealth Bank of Australia

"Great presentation - the most valuable to me was understanding the future with AI and the impact on society, economy, and mental health."

Rattan Behl, 
Sr Technical Business Analyst, 
Commonwealth Bank of Australia

"Really interesting and something everyone should look into for the future - the most valuable to me, learning all the different ways we can utilize AI in safety."

Lauren Luka, 
HSEQ Manager, 
Powertec Wireless Technology

"Very well presented, detailed, and informative - the most valuable to me was understanding how to control AI."

Ankita Dubey, 
Business Analyst, 
Woolworths Group

"Excellent! - the most valuable to me was understanding how AI is being used today and what it might look like in the future."

Zara D'Ambra, 
Executive Manager Business Analyst Practice Lead, 
Commonwealth Bank of Australia

"Fantastic, I have learned a lot. I now have a better understanding of the risks of misuse of AI and the need for society to consider how we use."

Troy Fraser, 
Sr Business Analyst, 
Westpac Group

"A fascinating and engaging presentation"

Peter Prowse, 
Director and Chief Operating Officer, 
Codesource

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Mark van Rijmenam's 2024 biography

Meet Mark van Rijmenam

Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP, renowned as The Digital Speaker, is a trailblazing strategic futurist and highly sought-after international keynote speaker. His unique ability to simplify intricate concepts and captivate audiences has inspired and enlightened over 100,000 managers, directors, and C-level executives across more than 25 countries on all continents. In 2023, he was awarded the Certified Speaking Professional and Global Speaking Fellow accreditations.

Expert Advisor on AI, Blockchain, and the Metaverse

With a deep understanding of (generative) AI, blockchain, the metaverse, and other emerging technologies, Dr Van Rijmenam is the trusted advisor to leading companies and governments seeking to innovate and thrive in the digital age.

Academic and Professional Background

Dr Van Rijmenam holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, a Master of Science in Marketing Management, and a PhD in Management from the University of Technology Sydney. His research focuses on how organisations should navigate big data analytics, blockchain, and AI. He is a respected voice in the technology community and a member of the Professional Speaker Australia association and the Global Speakers Federation.

Dynamic Presentations and Corporate Education

As a distinguished 5-time author and corporate educator, Dr Van Rijmenam is celebrated for his candid, independent, and balanced insights. His engaging and thought-provoking presentations, webinars, workshops, and podcasts empower audiences to embrace the future and stay ahead of the curve in today’s rapidly changing digital world.

Electrifying Keynote Speeches on the Future of Work

In his keynote speeches, Dr Van Rijmenam explores the future of work, the role of the metaverse, generative AI, such as ChatGPT, and the importance of data-driven customer-centricity. His engaging and thought-provoking presentations, webinars, workshops, and podcasts empower audiences to embrace the future and stay ahead of the curve in today’s rapidly changing digital world. He emphasises the need for the ethical and responsible development, deployment, and use of digital technologies to ensure a thriving digital future.

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Mark van Rijmenam's 2024 talks & topics

Leadership 4.0: Thriving in the Synthetic Age

How to thrive in the age of AI.

We are living in the most transformative era in history, where machines and humans converge like never before. As emerging technologies, such as (Generative) AI, the metaverse or quantum computing, continue to reshape every industry and workforce, the need for visionary leaders who can harness its exponential power and unlock new opportunities has never been greater.

In this impactful and inspirational keynote, Dr Mark van Rijmenam, a renowned expert in technological leadership, reveals how visionary leaders can harness the power of emerging technologies to shape their businesses and prepare for tomorrow.

“Thought-provoking and inspired us to think differently” – White and Case

In this insightful & strategic keynote, audiences discover:

  • How to achieve an EXPONENTIAL MINDSET to harness, adapt and guide transformative technologies RESPONSIBLY.
  • How to ELEVATE DIGITAL AWARENESS within your organisation to ensure a thriving digital future for all your stakeholders.
  • The secrets to THINK LONG-TERM, especially with AI, as decisions made today have long-lasting impacts that define your digital legacy

Delegates will leave equipped with the strategies, insights, and foresight to navigate the complex terrain of Leadership 4.0, ensuring they remain at the forefront of the digital revolution.

Leadership 4.0 is an essential conference keynote for any forward-thinking leadership event or an immersive half-day workshop.

Metaverse Mastery: Decoding Reality in an Immersive World

How the metaverse will change business forever.

As the boundary between digital and physical continues to blur, businesses and individuals must ready themselves to operate seamlessly across both realms. In this cutting-edge keynote, Dr Mark van Rijmenam, a digital innovation trailblazer, unveils the metaverse’s transformative potential for business, work, and daily interactions.

The metaverse can be seen as the next iteration of the internet: a version that supports immersive, interactive, and persistent online digital experiences. It is not a single place, let alone one specific virtual world, but it will affect every industry and every organisation.

“This was an awe-inspiring session […] sparking curiosity and sharing a glimpse of what the metaverse entails” – Nestlé

In this futuristic & engaging keynote, audiences discover:

  • The profound implications of the METAVERSE for BRAND IDENTITY, CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT, and NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES.
  • How to cultivate a METAVESE-FIRST mindset, ensuring adaptability in this rapidly-evolving digital era.
  • Navigating challenges in ETHICS, PRIVACY, and SECURITY within immersive digital experiences.

Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of the metaverse’s role in shaping the business world and the tools to master it.

Metaverse Mastery is the perfect keynote for tech summits, business conferences, or an extensive half-day seminar.

Building a Bionic Business: Constructing AI-Driven Organizations

Why embracing AI is no longer optional but a necessity.

Generative AI has taken the world by storm, but within the next decade, only organisations that embrace AI at all levels within their organisation will survive. Embracing AI, digital twins and robotics within your business will result in human-machine collaboration, creating a bionic business ready for tomorrow.

In this fast-paced and inspiring keynote, Dr Mark van Rijmenam demystifies the journey of transforming organisations through generative AI, digital twins and robotics, illustrating both its profound benefits and inherent challenges.

“Mark brought great perspectives and was thought-provoking about possible future scenarios” – Commonwealth Bank Australia.

In this futuristic keynote presentation, audiences will discover:

  • The unparalleled ADVANTAGES of AI in ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY, DRIVING INNOVATION, and CREATING COMPETITIVE EDGE using AI, robotics and digital twins.
  • Strategies to integrate AI while ensuring ETHICAL USAGE, TRANSPARENCY, and EMPLOYEE INCLUSION.
  • Overcoming common roadblocks in ADOPTION, SCALABILITY, and TRUST.

Attendees will walk away with a roadmap for creating a bionic organisation, ready to face the future confidently.

Building a Bionic Business is an indispensable session for business leaders and tech enthusiasts or can be tailored to a detailed half-day workshop.

The Digital Renaissance: Reimagining Work and Collaboration

Why the future of work demands reinvention in the face of digital transformation.

The future of work revolves around three megatrends with significant implications for the employee experience: data, decentralisation, and automation. As we experience a digital renaissance, how we work and what we do will forever change.

In this enlightening keynote, renowned futurist Dr Mark van Rijmenam charts the course of work and collaboration in a world where decentralised systems, autonomous agents and the metaverse are becoming the norm, disrupting the future of work and collaboration.

“Dr Mark is a fantastic and engaging speaker.” – EY

In this insightful and highly-relevant keynote, audiences discover:

  • The DRIVING FORCES reshaping WORKPLACE DYNAMICS, TEAM COLLABORATION, and LEADERSHIP.
  • How to foster a culture of INNOVATION, FLEXIBILITY, and INCLUSIVITY in a decentralised work environment.
  • How to attract GEN Z to your organisation, be it as an EMPLOYEE or CUSTOMER

Participants will depart with a blueprint to reshape their organisations, ensuring they remain competitive in the Digital Renaissance.

The Digital Renaissance is a tailor-made keynote or half-day workshop for professionals and business leaders that want to prepare their businesses for tomorrow.

Unleashing the Generative AI Genie: A Dive into AI’s Promises and Perils

Why understanding generative AI’s dual-edged sword is crucial.

Generative AI is a form of AI that can create original content, such as text, images, and entire virtual worlds. In the coming years, technologies such as large language models or machine learning will disrupt entire industries and societies.

In this captivating keynote, Dr Mark van Rijmenam delves into the ground-breaking realm of generative AI, exploring its potential and the cautionary tales it brings. He might even bring his digital twin to the stage to energise your audience.

Generative AI is transforming industries, but with great power comes great responsibility.

“Brilliant and Intriguing” – Tecala

In this forward-looking & thought-provoking keynote, audiences discover:

  • The REVOLUTIONARY CAPABILITIES of generative AI in CREATIVITY, INNOVATION, and PROBLEM-SOLVING.
  • The ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS and potential pitfalls in deploying generative technologies.
  • How to balance INNOVATION with RESPONSIBILITY, ensuring generative AI serves humanity and not the other way.

Audience members will be equipped with the knowledge to navigate the promising yet perilous waters of generative AI.

Unleashing the Generative AI genie is a must-attend for tech innovators, and ethical thinkers, or can be turned into an immersive half-day workshop for executive leaders.

Data-Driven Destiny: Harnessing the Power of Information

Why mastering the art of data is a prerequisite for success.

In a world awash with information, true leaders know how to decipher, harness, and act upon the tsunami of data coming their way. This requires digital awareness and digital literacy across the organisation.

In a world dominated by big data, leaders need to think exponentially. In this compelling keynote, data strategist Dr Mark van Rijmenam unravels the transformative power of data, showcasing how businesses can utilise it to innovate, optimise, transform, and lead.

“Highly relevant and very inspirational” – Dealer Tire

In this in-depth & strategic keynote, audiences discover:

  • The role of BIG DATA in shaping MARKET TRENDS, CUSTOMER BEHAVIORS, and BUSINESS STRATEGIES.
  • Techniques to extract MEANINGFUL INSIGHTS, ensure DATA INTEGRITY, and protect PRIVACY.
  • How to foster a CULTURE OF DATA LITERACY and drive decisions grounded in robust data analysis.

Participants will leave with the strategies and tools to truly harness the immense power of data in their respective domains.

Data-driven destiny is the go-to session for data enthusiasts, business strategists, or an expansive half-day seminar.

Mark van Rijmenam's 2024 speaking fees

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  • Australia

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