Richard van Hooijdonk
- Futurist, new technology authority, and trendwatcher
- Had chips implanted to physically experience the future
- A prolific writer and bestselling author of “The World of Tomorrow”
- CEO of Trendforce.one, a future-focused intelligence agency
A sought-after keynote speaker, Richard van Hooijdonk is considered an authority on new technology. As a futurist, he is an avid trendwatcher, as shown in his diverse talks. His diversity is due to his and his international research team’s constant research regarding the latest trends in various fields. These include, amongst others, sensors, blockchain, quantum computing, neurotechnology, augmented and virtual reality, drones, self-driving systems, robotics, and many more.
The various technologies Richard van Hooijdonk and his team investigate, combined with artificial intelligence, offers groundbreaking opportunities. They also, however, offer new challenges and threats to individuals, organisations, and governments. Because of his wish to physically experience the future, the futurist has had numerous chip implants. He still desires more.
His speaking career, which started in 2014, has seen Richard van Hooijdonk address many prestigious institutions and organisations. Amongst these, he counts the likes of Heineken, Unilever, NIKE, PWC, Interpol, Microsoft, IBM, Google, the European Commission, and numerous others. He is also the CEO of Trendforce.one, a future-based intelligence agency that recently introduced its COVID-19 ‘Road to Recovery’ programme.
Richard van Hooijdonk shares his findings of trends and developments with a large audience via his weekly online blog. He is also a prolific author who, thus far, has published approximately 1,500 articles and whitepapers, books, and e-books. One of these, ‘The World of Tomorrow’, has become a bestseller.
His driving force is a desire to inject innovation and imagination into the mindsets of people and organisations across the globe, specifically those shaping the world of tomorrow. This mindset, he believes, is better able to effect change that may improve our health, happiness, and prosperity.
Richard van Hooijdonk – Speaker
As a keynote speaker, Richard van Hooijdonk offers inspiring lectures on world trends, technology, and marketing. He lives in the Netherlands and presents in English and Dutch.
Speaking Topics
- Trends 2030
- The organisation of the future
- Welcome to the new reality
- The future of crime & security
- The future of marketing
- The future of work
- The future of agriculture
- The future of construction
- The future of education
- The future of finance
- The future of healthcare
- The future of logistics
- The future of retail
- The future of smart cities
- The future of governments