AI Agents: They Act, You Orchestrate
A bold look into the future where Agentic AI reshapes work, technology, and society.
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We stand on the edge of the next great paradigm shift; bigger than mobile, deeper than digital. The Agent-First Era is here.
In this fast-paced and visually rich keynote, innovation strategist Peter van Hees takes audiences on a bold, creative journey through the future of software, work, and society as intelligent agents transform the very fabric of how things get done.
The old playbook—Mobile-First, App-Centric, and Chatbot-Driven—has reached its limit. The new playbook begins with one radical idea: “Forget Apps. Bury the Chatbot. And move from Assistants to Agents!”
Through vivid storytelling and insights from his acclaimed book AI Agents: They Act, You Orchestrate, Peter explores how Agentic AI will turn every organization into an orchestra of autonomous actors; systems that perceive, reason, and act on your behalf. He reveals how leaders, creators, and innovators can thrive in this new landscape by mastering the art of orchestration rather than control.
Why: Because the software paradigm has changed. The next competitive advantage lies not in better tools, but in better conductors.
How: By understanding the anatomy of agency and learning to define intent, design guardrails, and delegate with precision.
What: A new mental model for leadership, creativity, and value creation in an autonomous world.
Attendees will discover:
Why “Agentic AI” marks the end of the App Era, and what replaces it.
The evolution from Mobile-First to Agent-First design, and why the interface is dissolving.
The Delegation Ladder: how to command agents with clarity and avoid catastrophic ambiguity.
How organizations can build trust architectures, intelligent circuit breakers, and self-healing systems.
The rise of the Economy of Intent; where value shifts from execution to orchestration.
The human side of autonomy; how to stay essential when machines begin to act.
Fast, visual, and intellectually provocative, this keynote leaves audiences not just informed but activated and ready to lead the transition from users to orchestrators, from tools to partners, from commands to intent.
This is not just a keynote about AI. It’s a manifesto for the future of human agency.
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Peter van Hees is a fast-paced, creative, and thought-provoking keynote speaker who helps leaders cut through the hype around Artificial Intelligence and prepare for the next great paradigm shift: the Agent-First Era. As the author of “AI Agents: They Act, You Orchestrate”, Peter is one of Europe’s leading voices on Agentic AI; where intelligent systems don’t just assist, but act.
His authority comes not from theory, but from the front lines of innovation. Peter has operated inside the nerve centers of global enterprises like Microsoft, HP, and KBC; co-founded and advised start-ups that redefined industries; and collaborated with institutions such as the European Union and NATO. Across these diverse arenas, he has seen how technology can both empower and destabilize, and he translates that hard-earned experience into pragmatic frameworks for organizations navigating transformation.
In his book and on stage, Peter challenges audiences to rethink their faith in the “Mobile-First” world and embrace the imminent shift toward autonomous, AI-driven ecosystems. His storytelling is bold, visual, and rooted in real-world experimentation... delivering clarity where most see only complexity.
Peter’s talks are not just keynotes, they are catalysts. Fast, visual, and charged with actionable insights, they empower audiences to move from spectators of change to orchestrators of the future.
Key Topics:
Agentic AI and the rise of the Agent-First Era
Foresight Frameworks and Future Trend Analysis
From Hype to Impact: Translating Emerging Tech into Value
His keynotes blend strategic clarity with practical relevance, giving leaders an accessible and down-to-earth view on how upcoming shifts can drive tangible impact. For organisations seeking a speaker who connects future trends with real results, Peter delivers.
Book Peter van Hees if you want your audience to see the future clearly, feel its urgency, and leave ready to act.
Innovation strategist and trendwatcher helping organisations anticipate what’s next and turn emerging tech into impact.
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