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The future through the eyes of the next generations
What children across cultures can teach us about human potential, innovation and ethics in a globally divided world
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Drawing on her work with more than 15,000 children and young people across very different cultures and circumstances, Katja brings their perspectives into the debate on innovation, ethics and the growing global divide.
AI is profoundly reshaping how younger generations learn, connect and imagine the future, a shift that adults completely underestimate. From children building their own AI study buddies and learning about digital ethics at a very young age to cognitive cities, brain-computer interfaces and lab-grown neural systems, she uses their world to challenge assumptions about what is already possible, who gets access to it and what responsible progress should look like.
The result is a keynote that bridges generations, cultures and technological realities, challenging audiences to look beyond their own assumptions and imagine a future in which human competencies and intelligent technologies strengthen one another.
You’ll discover:
What younger generations can teach us about imagination, adaptability, curiosity and responsible technology use
How technology shapes different expectations of the future across generations, and why failing to recognise those differences can widen the gap between them
How generations can explore the value of technology together, combining different experiences, expectations and perspectives
Why understanding how young people experience AI, virtual worlds and digital identity matters for the future of work and society
How perspectives from different cultures can reveal ethical blind spots and assumptions about responsible innovation
Why innovation requires us to look beyond what feels possible today and question assumptions shaped by our own generation and context
How to build a more human-centred and inclusive future without slowing technological progress
Who is this keynote for?
For organisations, governments, education leaders and international audiences looking for a human and hopeful perspective on AI, innovation and the future. It is particularly powerful for events focused on bridging generations, cultures, digital transformation, ethics and social impact.
A keynote with impact beyond the stage
This keynote connects directly to Katja’s philanthropic work with children around the world. Part of her speaking fee contributes directly to the social projects she supports, making it especially suited to purpose-driven events and organisations looking to connect innovation with meaningful social impact.
Katja Schipperheijn is an executive advisor, keynote speaker and author working at the intersection of leadership, human wisdom and artificial intelligence. Through her research, models and active role in developing cognitive tools and architectures, she explores how organisations can navigate Perpetual Liminality and create environments where humans and AI strengthen one another.
➡ The Learning Mindset Winner, getAbstract Global Best Book (2025)
➡ Winner Highly Commended Speaker Award Thought Leadership (2025)
➡ Finalist Speaker Award Best Live Speaker (2025)
➡ Learning Ecosystems, finalist Best International Business Books (2023)
Through Habit of Improvement and The Learning Mindset Organisation, Katja advises multinational organisations, governments, and leadership teams worldwide, translating complex technological and organisational challenges into practical strategies.
Her work is built on original models and concepts including Learning Mindset, Liminal Leadership, Cognitive Learning Ecosystems and The Paradigm of Learning Moments. These are grounded in years of international practice and research, complemented by global data from the Learning Mindset Amplifier, a diagnostic tool she developed herself, including the underlying algorithm. This rich foundation allows her to tailor every keynote and advisory engagement to the audience and context, connecting human competencies such as curiosity, imagination, openness, empathy, resilience and consilience with the uncertainty of perpetual liminal times.
Katja’s thinking is captured in her books The Learning Mindset: Combining Human Competencies with Technology to Thrive and Learning Ecosystems: Creating Innovative, Lean & Tech-driven Learning Strategies. The first edition of Learning Ecosystems was translated into multiple languages, while its extensively rewritten 2026 edition introduces new models such as Cognitive Learning Ecosystems and the Paradigm of Learning Needs as AI becomes increasingly predictive.
Her grounding is more technical than the field norm. Behind the human-centred perspective is a degree in Applied Economics, an MBA from Antwerp Management School and MIT Sloan executive certifications, including Learning Technologies and Algorithmic Business Thinking. This formal education is matched by a never-ending pursuit of practical widom and knowledge ranging from philosophy to cognitive architectures. Combined with her expertise in the psychology of sales, behavioural science and leadership development, this breadth allows her to move comfortably between how people think and decide, how organisations function, and the technologies reshaping both.
Katja is also deeply committed to social impact. Over the years, her work has reached more than 15,000 children. Today, she personally visits children around the world growing up in some of the most challenging circumstances, exploring how human competencies can help them learn, adapt, and engage with technology in ways that strengthen their future opportunities. Her work connects these experiences with the UN SDGs and with her broader belief that learning should be available to help every child navigate an increasingly complex world.
The insights Katja gains through her philanthropic work also shape her keynotes, helping audiences better understand different realities and expectations across generations. Booking Katja also extends beyond the stage, as part of her speaking fee contributes directly to the social projects she supports.
Navigating perpetual liminality through human wisdom, a learning mindset and cognitive ecosystems shaped by AI. Author and executive advisor.
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