Isabelle Gonnissen Sales Director and the driving force behind the successful campaigns '30 days without complaining' and 'Complaint-free coffee' To be booked as/for Languages Tags Speaker Dutch, French, English Positivism, Stress, Burn-out Biography Topics Testimonials Pictures Get a quote Biography Isabelle Gonnissen is the driving force behind the successful campaigns of '30 Days Without Complaining' which have inspired over 2 million Belgians. In the last edition, a complaint barometer was launched. Thanks to its success, it provides 7 socially relevant insights that can contribute to less complaining and more productivity in the workplace. Isabelle is a lady with a mission: to inspire as many people as possible to complain less and to adopt a positive mindset! Why should you choose a positive mindset? A positive mindset allows you to face challenges and obstacles with an optimistic and solution-oriented attitude, attract positive opportunities and experience more happiness and fulfillment. Let a sparkling keynote motivate you to complain less, live more consciously and positively so you can be in your power and be happier. Isabelle is also the author of the book 'Choose Positive' and 'Choose Consciously'. She is a bio-engineer and works as sales director at Solvay/Syensqo. Topics Resilience & Well-being Prevent Burnout Lees verder Find your happiness! More Future of Work Choose Positive 2.0 - the missing link of AI Lees verder The human being in the ever changing environment of AI More Motivation & Ownership Boost your motivation Lees verder Choose Positive! More It was fantastic! Learned so many extra things, thank you! Lifetime Vanessa Toelen Feel good, from start to finish. Thank you!!! Colruyt Ellen De Braekeleer Isabelle gave us a very inspirational talk about '30 dagen zonder klagen'.. a lot of useful tricks and tips how to succeed! Even if 30 days seems hard to achieve, doing a little bit day by day for 30 days will already make a big difference. Thank you very much Isabelle, keep inspiring other people. Belfius Evelyne Bosteels Testimonials Sessions Pictures you can use to promote your event Get a quote Request a Quote Keynote of my preference submit Pictures Quot Anchor 3

< back Digital Balance Be in control of your screens ! More detailed information We are more and more entwined with our smartphone and always connected. We constantly and unconsciously check our mailbox, our social media and other messages, apps or news sources. We feel the pressure of permanent availability and accessibility. Our smartphone is simultaneously necessary and disruptive, very useful and completely useless. How can we learn to use it skilfully and stay in control and to overcome digital overload? Learn how to disconnect, even when always on is the norm. At least if you want to : experience less impulses de-stress and have more (mental) rest have more quality time reload your batteries In this keynote Florence brings actionable insights that help you to ‘reset’ your digital behaviour! Request a quote Submit About “Fascinating and inspiring, instructive and full of enthusiasm. Florence understands the art of captivating an audience. Amazingly well brought, she anticipated the topics that matters to us ” according to a happy customer. Florence’s talks are based on 25 years of combined experience in the world of the Internet and digital media and mental well-being in the workplace. She held various roles in Sales & Marketing within the internet sector and worked for The Reference, ONE Agency, Dear Media and Duval Union Consulting (now Scopernia). Simultaneously, she delved into health sciences and was a certified mindfulness trainer for years. She was one of the core members of Better Minds at Work during several years. Today, she is Managing Partner of the speakers' bureau Speakersbase, which she co-founded amidst the COVID pandemic. Florence Pérès is the author of the reference work 'Digital Detox’ (Lannoo) and published 'Survivalgids voor tijden van verandering' (Lannoo Campus, 31/10/2023) and 'Survivalguide for times of change' (Lannoo Campus, available as of 15/12/2023). Expect passion, inspiration, interaction, evidence-based insights, practical tips & tools and a certain entertainment level during her presentations. Her keynotes are seamlessly delivered in Dutch, French, and English. Visit https://www.florenceperes.com Florence Pérès Author, enthusiastic speaker and expert in coping with change, adaptive resilience, digital balance and focus.

Joachim De Vos International keynote speaker, author, business owner/executive & professor foresight. Focus on future, technology, foresight, strategy and innovation and how to prepare your organization. To be booked as/for Languages Tags Speaker English, Dutch future, innovation, foresight, technology, strategy, future scenario thinking Biography Topics Testimonials Pictures Get a quote Biography Joachim De Vos (Professor, MSc. Eng. MBA) has been a prominent figure at Living Tomorrow since 1995, a premier international innovation platform engaging with over 5 million visitors to explore potential futures. In 2007, he founded TomorrowLab, an innovation consulting firm that has collaborated with more than 600 companies on various aspects of innovation, future strategy, technology, and open innovation. Concurrently, he serves as a professor of scenario planning at the University of Ghent. Additionally, he is the author of the book "Why Innovation Fails," which delves into the saga of Kodak alongside the digital camera's inventor, Steven Sasson. Joachim is renowned for his insights into the future and how organizations can navigate forthcoming changes. He speaks with fervor, vision, and keen insight, drawing from his extensive practical experience working with diverse companies and understanding consumer perspectives. Whether discussing the unfolding landscape of tomorrow or preparing organizations for imminent shifts, Joachim brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Topics Innovation Why Innovation Fails & 7 Keys to Success Lees verder How to innovate your organisation to stay relevant in these challenging times? The do's and don'ts of sustainable innovation. More The 7 keys to innovate from Joachim's keynotes are mandatory insights for every preceptive business leaders who wants to build a future-proof organisation. Q8 Fadel Al Faraj, CEO I was happy to be here today and certainly impressed with what I saw from Joachim and his teams at Living Tomorrow. ​ Bill Gates We live in times of uncertainty, but Joachim De Vos gives us hope in Why Innovation Fails. He offers practical insights and ideas to keep believing in the future. I was able to see up close how innovation is his life and how he and his teams open the eyes of companies, governments and cities for the unknown. ' The future is ours' is his message. ​ Herman Van Rompuy, President Em. European Council, Minister of State Testimonials Sessions Pictures you can use to promote your event Get a quote Request a Quote Keynote of my preference submit Pictures Quot Anchor 3

Gerrie Smits Chief Curiosity Officer. Intrigued by the impact of tech on business, people & society. Author/Facilitator/Speaker. To be booked as/for Languages Tags Speaker, Host, Moderator, Trainer, Workshops Dutch, English Sustainable business, Ethics, Fair value, Organisation design, Collaboration, Humanity, User-centricity, Zag to the Zig, Impact, Framing, Tangible, Blockchain ▶️ Watch Gerrie on stage. Biography Topics Testimonials Pictures Get a quote Biography Clients have described Gerrie as accessible, enthusiastic, and adept at simplifying complex concepts. He embraces this characterization. He enjoys challenging the status quo while also appreciating the value of common sense, a trait that comes with experience (or as some might say, age). With 25 years of experience in industries disrupted by the internet, Gerrie has become a hands-on expert in navigating the digital landscape. His expertise has benefitted various clients, spanning from FMCG corporates to AI startups and from government agencies to the World Chambers Congress. While he remains up-to-date with digital trends, he tends to frequently use words like 'user,' 'why,' and 'alignment.' His fascination with blockchain led him to write a book about it ('Blockchain is WTF'). Prior to his immersion in digital, Gerrie's diverse background included writing about music, producing television, founding two companies during his 15 years in London, and serving as a civil servant. Topics Web3, Metaverse, AR & VR Metaverse: immerse or curse? Lees verder If a giant like Facebook/Meta decides to pivot and embrace a tech trend, it's worth paying attention. But what is 'the Metaverse' and what does it mean for your business? More Web3, Metaverse, AR & VR Is Web3 a fad or is it fundamental? Lees verder Discover the building blocks of Web3 and the impact on your business More Web3, Metaverse, AR & VR The future of finance Lees verder ​ More Marketing The Customer of The Now-Future Lees verder In this talk, Gerrie shows you how to understand consumer-centric trends to use them in your own context. Don’t pre-dict, but start pre-pare for the now-future. More Customer Experience Customer Centricity is rubbish. Long live Customer Centricity. Lees verder There’s more to Customer Centricity than your customer. More That was awesome. Exactly what we needed: clear and full of energy! SAP Senior Executive I just witnessed the PERFECT explanation of the blockchain is and it starts with an orange ​ Doron Wesly, Chief Marketing Officer Been awhile since I had an AHA moment like I did on stage when you were speaking Microsoft Julia Glidden, CVP Testimonials Sessions Pictures you can use to promote your event Get a quote Request a Quote Keynote of my preference submit Pictures Quot Anchor 3

< back The Guide to the Ecosystem Economy Unveiling the Blueprint for Sustainable Business Success More detailed information The buzz around 'ecosystems' grows louder by the day. While some dismiss it as mere hype, others see it as the inevitable evolution fueled by big data and technological advancements. In times of economic turbulence, stability is coveted, and companies are joining forces, pooling their expertise to forge innovative solutions for the future. Ecosystems, in essence, are interconnected businesses collaborating within a network to deliver value to customers. It's not just a passing trend; it's a transformative movement. Rik unveils the diverse array of ecosystems, illustrating how they all share common foundational elements and dynamics. These elements coalesce to form a responsive, adaptive organism tailored to thrive in the contemporary business landscape. The outcome is an anti-fragile system, resilient and enduring. Every company possesses the fundamental components to metamorphose into an ecosystem; what's needed is the impetus to set the wheels in motion. Enter 'the double flywheel'—the clandestine force propelling ecosystem evolution. In his keynote, 'The Guide to the Ecosystem Economy,' Rik navigates the intricacies of ecosystems, elucidating the building blocks, momentum, and the double flywheel. He demystifies the fundamental principles governing ecosystem operations and offers actionable insights to translate theory into tangible outcomes. With a blend of big data, AI, genetic algorithms, and unwavering customer focus, Rik delivers an electrifying surge of inspiration and motivation. Request a quote Submit About Rik is an author, futurologist, business philosopher, coach and above all a very inspiring keynote speaker. He looks at companies and organisations from his unique and surprisingly broad perspective and makes it clear to them how they can continue to be relevant in the ever digitising society of the future. He likes to challenge them to distinguish themselves within and even outside of their industry. Rik writes and speaks passionately about business models, entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing, customer focus, sales, (digital) innovation and the interconnectedness thereof. Rik Vera International keynote speaker, coach, author and advisor on the impact of all things digital on society and business.

< back Managers the Day after Tomorrow What management should be like in these disruptive times More detailed information What is the best strategy for the digital world? How can you deal with unpredictability? How is it possible, both as an entrepreneur and as an enterprise, to keep in sync with the outside world, the world of technology and the world of the consumer? Where do you focus your attention? Which of the countless possibilities do you explore? How can you redesign your company to make it sustainably relevant? Which technological wave do you need to surf? What do you have to build up and what do you have to tear down? …, it is a feature of our rapidly changing world that there is no longer a single answer to any of these questions. The moment you give one, you already need to think about how you can best modify it. It is impossible to work with a prefab design when developing a strategy for the digital world. You need to build systematically, block by block, adjusting and amending as you go, so that you can keep up with the changing fashions and opportunities of the day. The questions that Rik wanted to answer in his book are more relevant than ever before as the changes in the outside world and those of the consumer are more devastating than we could ever have imagined in 2018. The waves of change are not only driven by technology but are being amplified by the disruptive force of a virus that has killed the world as we have known it for many decades in just a couple of weeks. And that has created room for a completely new world of unknown ecosystems, business models and customer behaviour. In this keynote, Rik re-visits his book and re-defines what management should be like for Managers in this New Day After Tomorrow. Request a quote Submit About Rik is an author, futurologist, business philosopher, coach and above all a very inspiring keynote speaker. He looks at companies and organisations from his unique and surprisingly broad perspective and makes it clear to them how they can continue to be relevant in the ever digitising society of the future. He likes to challenge them to distinguish themselves within and even outside of their industry. Rik writes and speaks passionately about business models, entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing, customer focus, sales, (digital) innovation and the interconnectedness thereof. Rik Vera International keynote speaker, coach, author and advisor on the impact of all things digital on society and business.

< back The New Normal Navigating the Digital Work Landscape More detailed information In his compelling lectures, Rik provides organizations with insights into the impact of 'The New Normal' on the workplace, now intricately woven through digitalization. He stresses the necessity for companies to operate as interconnected networks and elucidates how 'The New Normal' has transformed both customer behavior and market dynamics, with customer-centricity emerging as the linchpin for success. Expect no mundane technological discourses in Rik's presentations. Instead, his keynote focuses on how customer needs and behaviors serve as guiding lights for enterprises, underscoring the pivotal role of advanced technologies in this paradigm shift. Rik offers invaluable insights into how companies can adapt to this new reality to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. Request a quote Submit About Rik is an author, futurologist, business philosopher, coach and above all a very inspiring keynote speaker. He looks at companies and organisations from his unique and surprisingly broad perspective and makes it clear to them how they can continue to be relevant in the ever digitising society of the future. He likes to challenge them to distinguish themselves within and even outside of their industry. Rik writes and speaks passionately about business models, entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing, customer focus, sales, (digital) innovation and the interconnectedness thereof. Rik Vera International keynote speaker, coach, author and advisor on the impact of all things digital on society and business.

< back Houston, we have a problem Navigation the digital revolution More detailed information In this engaging keynote, Rik takes the audience on a journey through three decades of digital revolution and its profound impact on humanity. He illuminates the formidable challenges spawned by this disruption and underscores our responsibility in their creation. There's no external savior; the solution lies within ourselves. Rik delves into the positive, negative, and downright ugly consequences of our technological advancement. From disruption and artificial intelligence to privacy and the storming of the Capitol, his presentation explores various themes with boldness and critical insight. Rik fearlessly examines our current digital reality, weaving in pop culture references like 'the Upside Down' from Stranger Things and literary works such as Lord of the Flies, alongside pivotal moments in technological history. Personal anecdotes, including encounters with figures like Alexander Nix, enrich the narrative. While his tale initially seems to lead to a bleak conclusion, Rik surprises with a twist that instills hope for the next 30 years. Request a quote Submit About Rik is an author, futurologist, business philosopher, coach and above all a very inspiring keynote speaker. He looks at companies and organisations from his unique and surprisingly broad perspective and makes it clear to them how they can continue to be relevant in the ever digitising society of the future. He likes to challenge them to distinguish themselves within and even outside of their industry. Rik writes and speaks passionately about business models, entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing, customer focus, sales, (digital) innovation and the interconnectedness thereof. Rik Vera International keynote speaker, coach, author and advisor on the impact of all things digital on society and business.

< back How to still be relevant for people and society in 2035? How businesses can create short and long term value for their customers while also achieving their own sustainable business objectives. Practical advice for businesses looking to create sustainable competitive advantage in the economy of the future. More detailed information Rik is convinced that the next 10 to 15 years will be a unique period in time (The Twilight Twenties) in which the old will slowly fade away, a new society and economy will take shape and companies will experience the new. In this keynote, Rik shares a story about the history of the future. How did we get here, and what were the dynamics that shaped the present? Where do we go from here? And what does that mean for companies and the people who shape them? In the past ten years, Rik has consistently proven (through his books, columns, blogs and during many keynotes) that he can predict how people, society and the business environment will evolve. This evolution is not necessarily linear or created thanks to a hype, it is always a dynamic storm of many factors that interact. The examples often followed months or even years later. Rik therefore never zooms in on just one single aspect, such as technology, HR, customer centricity or a specific part of the value chain. None of these aspects make sense without taking their connection to the others into account, as industry boundaries blur or disappear and value chains change dramatically. Companies have to adapt and want to reposition themselves. Rik wants to include them in the story ‘how to still be relevant to people and society in 2035’ to show them how to do so. The keynote is always tailored to the event, industry, audience or context. In addition, it is a lively, energetic and practical session to give you the tools you need to add value to your customers or organisation in the future. Request a quote Submit About Rik is an author, futurologist, business philosopher, coach and above all a very inspiring keynote speaker. He looks at companies and organisations from his unique and surprisingly broad perspective and makes it clear to them how they can continue to be relevant in the ever digitising society of the future. He likes to challenge them to distinguish themselves within and even outside of their industry. Rik writes and speaks passionately about business models, entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing, customer focus, sales, (digital) innovation and the interconnectedness thereof. Rik Vera International keynote speaker, coach, author and advisor on the impact of all things digital on society and business.

< back Business Agility The new imperative for innovation and growth More detailed information In his keynote, Rik focuses on the essence of flexibility in the business world and offers organizations a strategy to adapt and thrive amidst disruptions and changes. The challenge to redefine the rules in the current era is enormous. With his extensive experience as a top manager at international companies in competitive markets, Rik reveals fundamental innovation principles that have stood the test of time and discusses the changing conditions in which businesses must innovate. Rik provides enlightening examples from technological pioneers like Jack Ma and groundbreaking companies like Tesla. He distinguishes sense from nonsense in traditional models such as Porter's Five Forces and explains underlying trends using the Red Queen theory from biology. In conclusion, Rik presents various models to maintain a lead and makes recommendations that any company can apply for lasting innovation. Request a quote Submit About Rik is an author, futurologist, business philosopher, coach and above all a very inspiring keynote speaker. He looks at companies and organisations from his unique and surprisingly broad perspective and makes it clear to them how they can continue to be relevant in the ever digitising society of the future. He likes to challenge them to distinguish themselves within and even outside of their industry. Rik writes and speaks passionately about business models, entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing, customer focus, sales, (digital) innovation and the interconnectedness thereof. Rik Vera International keynote speaker, coach, author and advisor on the impact of all things digital on society and business.

Rik Vera International keynote speaker, coach, author and advisor on the impact of all things digital on society and business. To be booked as/for Languages Tags Speaker, Consultant, Workshops Dutch, English Customer Centricity, Ecosystems, Digital Transformation, Leadership ▶️ Watch Rik Vera on AI. Biography Topics Testimonials Pictures Get a quote Biography Rik is an author, futurologist, business philosopher, coach and above all a very inspiring keynote speaker. He looks at companies and organisations from his unique and surprisingly broad perspective and makes it clear to them how they can continue to be relevant in the ever digitising society of the future. He likes to challenge them to distinguish themselves within and even outside of their industry. Rik writes and speaks passionately about business models, entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing, customer focus, sales, (digital) innovation and the interconnectedness thereof. Topics Future Trends How to still be relevant for people and society in 2035? Lees verder How businesses can create short and long term value for their customers while also achieving their own sustainable business objectives. Practical advice for businesses looking to create sustainable competitive advantage in the economy of the future. More Digital Transformation The New Normal Lees verder Navigating the Digital Work Landscape More Sales The Guide to the Ecosystem Economy Lees verder Unveiling the Blueprint for Sustainable Business Success More Leadership Managers the Day after Tomorrow Lees verder What management should be like in these disruptive times More Innovation Business Agility Lees verder The new imperative for innovation and growth More Digital Transformation Houston, we have a problem Lees verder Navigation the digital revolution More Artificial Intelligence AI: opportunity or threat? Lees verder Embracing AI for Future Success More Rik really helped set the tone for our conference and provoked the participants to begin shifting their mindset to what it truly means to lead in these turbulent times. I really appreciate how easy Rik and his team were to work with. PCMA Carrie Johnson, Senior Program Manager I have seen Rik deeply inspiring audiences from as small as a living room to as large as an auditorium. Rik constantly gets me out of my comfort zone by exploring yet another horizon. In his keynotes, Rik voices like no other this vulnerable yet exciting balance between the emotional connection and the real contact with humans. He is a true leader that thinks practical at the same time. CitizenM Casper Overbeek, CX Manager Having Rik Vera as a keynote speaker during our flagship customer event, was a guarantee for high scores on the after-event evaluation forms. Rik knows exactly how to bring across the message that curiosity is the key to innovation and as such “did not kill the cat, rather a lack of curiosity did”. Rik’s speech was perfectly in line with the expectations of the audience to get inspired about next level digitization and how to prepare for the day after tomorrow. Apart from a key-note speech Rik also moderated a panel, discussing hands-on techniques and providing the audience with practical tips and tricks to apply to their daily jobs. Working with Rik is never boring and a guarantee for delivering a great customer experience. SAS Ivy Vanderheyden, Marketing Director Testimonials Sessions Pictures you can use to promote your event Get a quote Request a Quote Keynote of my preference submit Pictures Quot Anchor 3

< back AI: opportunity or threat? Embracing AI for Future Success More detailed information We must swiftly grasp the importance of human intervention and the vast potential of the future: the collaboration between humans and AI. The primary challenge ahead lies in mastering the art of cooperation between these two entities. Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents a branch of computer science that empowers machines to undertake tasks typically associated with human intelligence. These tasks range from speech recognition and image processing to data-driven decision-making. AI enables computers to learn from experience and enhance their performance in task execution. However, it's crucial to understand that AI, contrary to science fiction portrayals, lacks consciousness or the ability to develop its own will. Its operations are confined within the parameters of its programming and the data it receives. Like any technology, AI has its dual nature: the beneficial and the detrimental aspects. With these insights, Rik Vera explores the concept of dual usage in AI. It's imperative to recognize that AI can serve as both a significant force for good and a potential source of harm, with a spectrum of consequences in between. AI holds the potential to positively impact society by assisting in medical diagnoses, optimizing traffic management, fostering innovation, and enhancing efficiency across various sectors. Nevertheless, we must remain vigilant about its potential for misuse, such as spreading misinformation, orchestrating cyberattacks, influencing elections, or even developing autonomous weapons systems. Let's not overlook the "ugly" aspects, as Rik aptly terms them—the unintended consequences or side effects of AI usage. Algorithmic bias, leading to unintentional discriminatory decisions, and job displacement due to automation are among the concerns we must address. Given these intricacies, it's evident that confronting the significant challenges facing humanity, society, and businesses necessitates optimizing numerous interconnected variables in a complex and ever-evolving equilibrium. Humans are not naturally adept at this task, which is where AI emerges as an invaluable ally in the form of augmented intelligence. In his keynote, "Is AI an opportunity or threat?" Rik will delve into AI's impact on businesses and demonstrate how companies can embrace AI and prepare for the imminent future. Being prepared for augmented intelligence and staying ahead of the competition is paramount. Rik will unveil actionable steps that businesses can implement today to seize a leading position. Therefore, if you aspire to be well-equipped for the era of augmented intelligence and gain a significant competitive edge, make sure not to miss this keynote. Request a quote Submit About Rik is an author, futurologist, business philosopher, coach and above all a very inspiring keynote speaker. He looks at companies and organisations from his unique and surprisingly broad perspective and makes it clear to them how they can continue to be relevant in the ever digitising society of the future. He likes to challenge them to distinguish themselves within and even outside of their industry. Rik writes and speaks passionately about business models, entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing, customer focus, sales, (digital) innovation and the interconnectedness thereof. Rik Vera International keynote speaker, coach, author and advisor on the impact of all things digital on society and business.