Richard van Hooijdonk

Richard van Hooijdonk Speaking Topics

• The Future of International Security and War: Faster, Smarter, and Invisible

  In this keynote, Richard van Hooijdonk explores how AI, cyber threats, and hybrid warfare are already reshaping global security, often invisibly, and what organizations need to do to stay ahead.

• The AI Revolution: Generative AI Models & Implementations

  The developments around AI are happening at breakneck speed. The next step, generative AI, is going through organizations like a shockwave, with major consequences for jobs, departments, organizations, and even entire sectors. It all started with ChatGPT and Copilot, but what will be the next step and how do you prepare for it?

  What to Expect from this Session This inspiring session provides explanations and offers many appealing examples of AI and generative AI, the next big step. Generative AI models not only provide text, images and videos. They can also optimize finance, sales, HRM, facility, operations, marketing, and management business processes. Based on learned patterns, smart and fast algorithms will be able to change specific activities in just about every sector.

  This session offers you the right knowledge, inspiration, and mindset to understand the next steps in AI. The lecture will be tailor-made for your organization or event, and can be customized based on the needs of departments within your organization or sectors that are relevant.

  Industries requesting this session range from Agriculture to Retail, Manufacturing, Security, and Education, with departments as varied as Sales, Operations, Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, Production, and Facilities benefitting from the takeaways.

  Overview of Topics Covered

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Generative AI
  • Generative AI: Boundless Possibilities
  • Generative AI in Different Sectors: Changing the Game
  • Consequences of AI for our (Future) Jobs
  • AI in Economy & Politics
  • Ethics & Safety: "The Wow and the Oops Aspects of AI"

  • The Autonomous Future of Generative AI Algorithms

  • How do we prepare for and benefit from AI? What are the best ways to deploy generative AI so that we can benefit from it? And how can leaders encourage their teams to embrace change and fresh ideas? And which skills do we need to keep up with the rapid developments of generative AI? What does the AI organization of the future look like?

• Trends 2040

  Tomorrow’s world is just around the corner, with robots performing repetitive and predictable tasks, and sensors and cameras representing the digital feelers of our world. Self-learning algorithms will intervene on time and offer the best solutions at astonishing speeds.

  But will we be safe? Will we not be outsmarted by cybercriminals? The acceleration of ‘smartification’ has begun. Are you prepared?

  Overview of Topics Covered

  • Artificial intelligence (AI) for 2040
  • Robotics
  • Autonomous transport systems
  • Sensors & cameras
  • 3D- and 4D-printing technology
  • Virtual reality and augmented reality
  • Biotech
  • Quantum computing
  • The Internet of Things
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Cybercrime
  • Ethics
  • New skills and jobs
  • The future of leadership
  • The company of the future

• AI For Managers

  AI — artificial intelligence — is hot. But what exactly does it entail and how can organizations benefit from these promising developments? Experience the world of artificial intelligence in our immersive masterclass.

  What to Expect from this Session Throughout this session, you’ll be introduced to bold predictions, gain clarity from detailed explanations, and benefit from hands-on examples and methodical plans, all curated for the unique needs of your organization or sector. After this masterclass you will be fully up to speed with the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of AI, and well prepared to guide your organization into the future.

  Overview of Topics Covered

  • What exactly does AI entail?
  • The Impact of AI on Various Sectors
  • How is AI Implemented within Organizations?
  • How do different departments benefit from AI? Learn from current applications in product development, marketing, sales, customer service, finance, legal, HRM, and more.
  • How can you Deploy AI within YOUR Organization?
  • The Importance of Human-AI Collaboration
  • Ethical Considerations when Using AI
  • The Roadmap for a Successful Implementation of AI
  • Q&A Sessions to Determine Specific Company Concerns & Conditions

  This session has an optional follow-up workshop. The workshop offers an excellent opportunity to collectively analyze the information and establish a consensus on the plan of action. With the information still fresh in mind and through dialogue, we can promptly craft concrete plans, establish mindsets, gain support, and devise solutions. The group effect of a workshop positively contributes to the change process that needs to start afterwards, and provides a good starting point. During the workshop, our Trendforce One team will be eager to inspire, mentor, and guide you towards a future where AI is tailored to your needs.

• AI For Industries

  Education AI and construction AI are radically different. Each industry faces distinct AI challenges that demand specific strategic responses. These targeted keynotes skip the hype to address your sector’s reality.

  • AI and Education
  • AI and Construction
  • AI and Smart Cities
  • AI and Healthcare
  • AI and Logistics
  • AI and Agriculture
  • AI and the Government
  • AI and the Finance Sector
  • AI and Retail