Peter van Hees
Innovation strategist and trendwatcher helping organisations anticipate what’s next and turn emerging tech into impact.
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Dutch, English, French
AI, AI Agents, Agentic AI, Generative AI, Digital Transformation, Future Trends, Innovation Strategy, Trendwatching
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.
Peter is one of these speakers who can keep the audience's attention and is easy to interact with. He can bring the message of technology and disruption accross and makes it easy for the people to comprehen and visualize these difficult subjects. He's not afraid of pointing out the pro's and cons of technology and even let us think about our own footprint.
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Joeri Stefanoff, Transformaton Manager
Peter is also exceptionally strong as a keynote speaker. His presentations are never predictable; they are always surprising, sharply insightful, and above all: inspiring in a way that truly sticks. He not only captivates the audience; he moves them. Every story he tells is infused with fresh insights, societal relevance and a vision that sparks action. You can literally see people hanging on his every word, from the first minute to the last.
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Joke Reynaerts, Chief Commercial Officer
We've had the absolute pleasure of having Peter speak at several business events. He is just one of those speakers you love to listen to. Filled with humor, entertainment and mind blowing content, his presentations will leave your audience inspired. Not only is Peter well crafted to bedazzle audiences, he is also easy to work with, personable and always spents extra time answering questions, interacting and delivering insights & ideas, even after the event. Peter is not just a speaker; he's an experience!
Pieter Hofkens, Communications Professional
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