Jos Dirkx
Keynote Speaker: CEO of Beenova AI, Bestselling Author, Chief AI Strategist at Turner; 2024 Top 100 Woman in AI
-
Travels From:
-
Speaking Fee:
-
Categories:
Jos Dirkx Biography
Jos Dirkx is the founder of AI company Beenova AI, Chief AI Strategist at Consulting Agency Turner, a selected ‘Top 100 Women in AI’, a best-selling author and a renowned global speaker. Her experience traveling to over 100 countries in addition to her career as World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer, Singularity University Faculty and award-winning author, make her a compelling voice in the technology and education space. She has built numerous technology products and driven global initiatives for social impact. Her third book, Why Great Ideas Die, was released in 2023 and hailed by Peter H. Diamandis, for ‘bridging the gap between the outside world and your inner genius” - a skill pivotal in the age of AI.
Dirkx and her team have reached over 85,000 people globally through innovative education and technology solutions, from Sydney, to Saudi, to Silicon Valley. Clients like Google, Sony, HSBC, Kushki, Absa, Nedbank, Rothschild&Co, Evolvence Knowledge Investments, Dubai Future Foundation, and the Chamber of Commerce of Colombia rely on Dirkx’s talks for their teams and clients. Dirkx has joined forces with Turner Next, where she strengthens the team with her deep experience across AI, advising Boards and institutions on AI strategy and execution.
With a dynamic career spanning six continents and expertise at the intersection of education, technology, and leadership, Dirkx brings a unique blend of insights to light. With a background in various technological domains and a human-first approach to innovation, Dirkx's contributions to the field of AI have been pivotal in shaping its future. She is an advisory board member at e-Gaming startup Division, an advisory board member at charity HERicanes, and an Abundance 360 Member. Dirkx consults to various universities and educational institutions globally. She has designed an AI methodology that takes into consideration curricula development and pedagogy as a cornerstone of personalized learning, and together with her team, she has most recently been awarded a grant from the Dutch government to pilot AI solutions in The Netherlands.
Dirkx’s experience gained working with the United Nations in South Sudan and Eritrea, starting an award-winning NGO in South Africa, and collaborating with global leaders like Nobel Peace Prize Winner Leymah Gbowee, education pioneer Esther Wojcicki and serial entrepreneur Peter H. Diamandis gives her a breadth of knowledge and wealth of global experience which she aptly applies as part of her current endeavors. Her work has been featured in publications globally: from Mail & Guardian, to CNBC, to Entrepreneur Magazine and many more; in addition to peer-reviewed publications in academic journals which she and her team have authored.
Dirkx challenges the status quo with insightful keynotes and advises educational institutions and their boards on strategy by incorporating relevant real-world examples for immediate application. Her expertise across AI ethics, application and practical implementation makes her a must-have speaker for those overwhelmed and excited by the possibilities of AI.
Her adventurous upbringing across fifteen countries and warm and energetic nature, in addition to tech-savviness and visionary leadership, make Dirkx a compelling voice in the global education and tech community. Her fourth book, "Making Sense of AI" was released in 2025.
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Jos Dirkx and other top speakers and celebrities.
Jos Dirkx Speaking Topics
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," Jos Dirkx provides frameworks that audiences can immediately apply to their work and lives, empowering them to navigate and leverage AI effectively.
Why organizations lose their best ideas — and how to build cultures where creativity survives. Based on Jos Dirkx's book and global advisory work.
With research from best global use cases, highlighted in Jos' 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.
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 Dirkx 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.
The world is changing rapidly. The role of men and boys feels complex - we know this is an issue but we struggle to talk about how to make sense of it.
In this talk, Jos unpacks what it takes to foster healthier workplaces, designing space for each unique player to lead, collaborate and contribute in their own way. This talk covers the skills men and boys need to learn in order to feel comfortable expressing their masculinity in a way that is appreciated and understood by their community, while still giving space to others to do the same.
Featuring research from nearly 800 boys and young men, Jos helps unpack the struggles of the masculine energy in modern society - supporting healthy learning journeys for all. Note: the above summation refers to men and boys as a ‘reference’ for the embodiment of ‘masculine’ energy (which lives in both genders).
Accompanied by a book, course, and workshops, the “Tackled! Masculine Energy in Modern Workplaces” keynote is set to bring teams together while empowering masculine-energy embodied leaders to listen and thrive.
AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS: During this keynote, audience members learn what it takes to make the most of diverse skills in the workplace, giving more space to different roles and talents and their unique perspectives. In a rapidly changing world, where different groups feel excluded, it’s even more critical to design workspaces that work for all. During the talk, audience members:
- Learn which skills matter most and how to develop these in a rapidly changing world.
- Develop their ability to stay and feel relevant, and also learn how to read, manage and work around complex energy systems.
- Position themselves strategically as relevant and innovative team players - taking the collective into consideration.
- Understand and apply mindfulness techniques rooted in science and academia that guarantee higher performance that doesn’t leave them feeling left out.
Over 100 years ago, the curricula we still use today - despite advancements and massive breakthroughs in science, technology and our understanding of the changing world - still govern how we work and learn. An exponential world suffers when our curriculum remains linear.
The radical effect of both the pandemic and the introduction of mainstream usage of ChatGPT has made this even more tangible. With practical examples of the application of AI at schools, in addition to the ethical challenges this raises, Jos helps education leaders and institutions make the most of the changing technological landscape, which affects us all.
The world of education has changed dramatically since the pandemic and with the coming of ChatGPT. In this talk, Jos looks at what it takes to teach, leverage and maximize the skills of the future, while managing the restrictions of the modern school.
Using both a pedagogical and technological approach to education, Jos sheds light on what schools can do today to leverage learning systems for tomorrow and beyond.
AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS: During this keynote, audience members learn what it takes to make the most of exponential technology in global education systems.
Uncover the latest research to encourage learning in a tech-heavy world
Tap into inspirational, science-backed research that touches on the latest pedagogical advancements
Access frameworks and systems to understand the power of transformational learning
Jos Dirkx Videos
How do I book Jos Dirkx to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jos Dirkx for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jos Dirkx, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jos Dirkx or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Jos Dirkx for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jos Dirkx, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jos Dirkx are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jos Dirkx, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Jos Dirkx speak about?
Jos Dirkx is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Bestselling Authors, Leadership, DEI, Artificial Intelligence, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Technology, Futurism, Belonging, Education, Education Reform, College, Digital Transformation and Workshop.
Where does Jos Dirkx travel from?
Jos Dirkx generally travels from Amsterdam, Netherlands and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Jos Dirkx?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jos Dirkx for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jos Dirkx for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jos Dirkx or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Jos Dirkx is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Bestselling Authors and Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jos Dirkx for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Jos Dirkx generally travels from Amsterdam, Netherlands and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Katie King, Mutale Nkonde and Karen Palmer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jos Dirkx for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Jos Dirkx Speaking Topics
-
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," Jos Dirkx provides frameworks that audiences can immediately apply to their work and lives, empowering them to navigate and leverage AI effectively.
-
Why Great Ideas Die
Why organizations lose their best ideas — and how to build cultures where creativity survives. Based on Jos Dirkx's book and global advisory work.
With research from best global use cases, highlighted in Jos' 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.
-
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 Dirkx 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.
-
Tackled! Masculine Energy in Modern Workplaces - Working with Men & Boys
The world is changing rapidly. The role of men and boys feels complex - we know this is an issue but we struggle to talk about how to make sense of it.
In this talk, Jos unpacks what it takes to foster healthier workplaces, designing space for each unique player to lead, collaborate and contribute in their own way. This talk covers the skills men and boys need to learn in order to feel comfortable expressing their masculinity in a way that is appreciated and understood by their community, while still giving space to others to do the same.
Featuring research from nearly 800 boys and young men, Jos helps unpack the struggles of the masculine energy in modern society - supporting healthy learning journeys for all. Note: the above summation refers to men and boys as a ‘reference’ for the embodiment of ‘masculine’ energy (which lives in both genders).
Accompanied by a book, course, and workshops, the “Tackled! Masculine Energy in Modern Workplaces” keynote is set to bring teams together while empowering masculine-energy embodied leaders to listen and thrive.
AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS: During this keynote, audience members learn what it takes to make the most of diverse skills in the workplace, giving more space to different roles and talents and their unique perspectives. In a rapidly changing world, where different groups feel excluded, it’s even more critical to design workspaces that work for all. During the talk, audience members:
- Learn which skills matter most and how to develop these in a rapidly changing world.
- Develop their ability to stay and feel relevant, and also learn how to read, manage and work around complex energy systems.
- Position themselves strategically as relevant and innovative team players - taking the collective into consideration.
- Understand and apply mindfulness techniques rooted in science and academia that guarantee higher performance that doesn’t leave them feeling left out.
-
The Future of Exponential Education – Teaching for the 21st Century
Over 100 years ago, the curricula we still use today - despite advancements and massive breakthroughs in science, technology and our understanding of the changing world - still govern how we work and learn. An exponential world suffers when our curriculum remains linear.
The radical effect of both the pandemic and the introduction of mainstream usage of ChatGPT has made this even more tangible. With practical examples of the application of AI at schools, in addition to the ethical challenges this raises, Jos helps education leaders and institutions make the most of the changing technological landscape, which affects us all.
The world of education has changed dramatically since the pandemic and with the coming of ChatGPT. In this talk, Jos looks at what it takes to teach, leverage and maximize the skills of the future, while managing the restrictions of the modern school.
Using both a pedagogical and technological approach to education, Jos sheds light on what schools can do today to leverage learning systems for tomorrow and beyond.
AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS: During this keynote, audience members learn what it takes to make the most of exponential technology in global education systems.
Uncover the latest research to encourage learning in a tech-heavy world
Tap into inspirational, science-backed research that touches on the latest pedagogical advancements
Access frameworks and systems to understand the power of transformational learning
VIDEO
Jos Dirkx Videos
BOOKS
REVIEWS
Jos Dirkx Reviews
-
Our attendees really enjoyed Jos' keynote and the engagement she made with the audience.
Consilio - Mar 18 2025
FAQS
-
How do I book Jos Dirkx to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jos Dirkx for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jos Dirkx, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jos Dirkx or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Jos Dirkx for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jos Dirkx, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jos Dirkx are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jos Dirkx, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Jos Dirkx speak about?
Jos Dirkx is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Bestselling Authors, Leadership, DEI, Artificial Intelligence, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Technology, Futurism, Belonging, Education, Education Reform, College, Digital Transformation and Workshop. -
Where does Jos Dirkx travel from?
Jos Dirkx generally travels from Amsterdam, Netherlands and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Jos Dirkx?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jos Dirkx for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jos Dirkx for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jos Dirkx or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
LISTS
BOOK JOS DIRKX
We are happy to assist you with your interest in booking a speaker or celebrity for your event, your organization, and the type of talent you would like to secure, and an agent will be in touch shortly.
Fill out the form below to or call us at 1.855.383.8805 if need immediate assistance.
We respond to most inquiries within 4 hours. Under special circumstances, it may take up to 24 hours.
We are happy to help! Call us to speak with a booking agent about your event or specific speaker request.
Gauge Interest and check availability for appearances, speaking engagements, or corporate events.
Provide you with speaking fee to book Jos Dirkx or other celebrity appearance fees
Give you personal recommendations for the best keynote speakers or celebrities
Assist you with any questions you have throughout the talent booking process
This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.
All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.
