Keynotes and talks · Live on stage · Online and hybrid
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Artificial Intelligence & digital transformation
– live, hands-on, inspiring
Keynote and impulse talk on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Microsoft 365 and meaningful digitalization – for congresses, conferences, kickoffs, delegate assemblies, customer events, partner events and management meetings.
Some of my enthusiastic clients
What you can expect from my talks.
Hands-on
From practice,
for practice. You will not hear theoretical concepts, but real examples from 38 years of professional experience – from sales to executive management.
Entertaining
With humor,
concrete real-world examples and live demos that show what is already possible today with AI & more. Your audience is inspired, thinks along and gets very concrete, actionable recommendations.
Immediately actionable
With tips,
that boost productivity starting Monday. Every keynote ends with concrete first steps your team can apply directly in their daily work.
Tailored
Tailored to you,
not off the rack. I research your company, your industry and your occasion – and adapt language and examples accordingly.
Why book Thorsten Jekel?
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More InformationThe chairman of the board of Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Fürstenfeldbruck on the annual kickoff event for employees with Thorsten Jekel
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More InformationWhat the Managing Director of Rodenstock says about the customer roadshow with Thorsten Jekel in 5 cities
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More InformationLufthansa Cargo International Management Meeting Feedback (English Keynote)
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More InformationAttendee at Marketing Club Nürnberg on the talk by Thorsten Jekel
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Speaking topics.
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AI Keynote & Impulse Talk
AI Beyond the Hype.
How the buzzword finally becomes a bottom-line booster.
Why most AI projects fail – and how you turn ChatGPT, Copilot and others into real productivity gains. With live demos from sales, service and executive management.
Formats
Keynote · Workshop · Sparring
02
iPad Keynote
More sales success with the iPad.
How your field sales team books more appointments and generates more revenue with the iPad.
How leading field sales teams book twice as many appointments with the iPad and close significantly more deals. Field-proven at Coca-Cola, Radeberger and many other companies.
Formats
Keynote · Consulting · Sales training
03
Microsoft 365 Keynote
Turning licenses into performance.
Using Microsoft 365 as a productive end-to-end organization.
You already pay for the license – use its full potential. How Teams, Outlook, Planner and Copilot become a true productivity cockpit for the entire organization.
Formats
Keynote · Organizational workshop · Training
04
Digital Working Keynote
From digital frustration to digital delight.
The overarching keynote for strategy days and leadership conferences.
The big overarching keynote: how you lead your organization out of the „tool fatigue valley“ into a new productivity culture. Ideal for strategy days, leadership conferences and congresses.
Formats
Keynote · Strategy day · Sparring
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Custom Keynote
Your stage. Your wow.
100% custom keynote based on your requirements.
You have a topic that does not fit into a box? We develop the content together – precisely tailored to your audience, your industry and your occasion. Including implementation support after the talk if desired.
Formats
Keynote · Workshop · Implementation support
Talk excerpts.
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More InformationThe latest awesome stuff in AI
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More InformationEnglish keynote at the appraisers congress
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More InformationOnline talk on hybrid leadership from my professional video studio
Complete talks.
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More InformationOpening keynote at the Handelskraft conference
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More InformationAI talk at the Reformhaus training week
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More InformationBreakout session at the international appraisers conference in English
What clients say.
★★★★★
I got to know Thorsten Jekel as a speaker, moderator and project partner, and I particularly value his ability to convey digitalization and the use of new technologies in a very practical way. His impulses are clear, understandable and immediately applicable.
★★★★★
Thorsten's enthusiasm for new technologies is contagious. His positive manner combined with his profound theoretical and practical expertise make him a valuable source of new impulses and ideas. We always look forward to new opportunities to work together.
★★★★★
Thorsten combines deep technical understanding with a clear view of entrepreneurial reality. He prepares complex topics such as M365, automation and AI ready for decision-making – hands-on, clearly prioritized and always focused on real business impact instead of buzzwords.
★★★★★
Like hardly anyone else, Thorsten Jekel knows how to make the world of technology accessible for executives and professionals. You leave his sessions not only with aha moments, but also with concrete tools and an expanded tech mindset.
★★★★★
An absolute specialist in AI who uses AI himself and lives it intensively. He always strives to find effective and practical solutions for the customer. A clear recommendation.
★★★★★
A pioneer and role model for digitalization in companies. 'Brain first, then technology' epitomizes his working method. When it comes to driving digitalization in operations, Thorsten Jekel is clearly the expert in Germany.
Booking is this easy.
1
You get in touch.
Book an appointment online or send an inquiry by email. I will get back to you within 24 hours.
2
We align on the content.
In an online briefing call we get to know each other. I tailor the keynote to your audience, your industry and your occasion.
3
Your audience is thrilled with you.
I come to your event, deliver the keynote and am available before and afterwards as a contact for your attendees. I am also happy to pick up on points from earlier talks in my keynote.
Fee · Transparent
Current
Keynote fee
So you can quickly tell whether I fit your budget. For trainings, workshops, roadshows and multi-day formats you will receive an individual quote on request.
Keynote
plus VAT
€6.900
Travel cost flat rate
plus VAT
€500
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for organizers and bookers.
What topics can you book Thorsten Jekel as a keynote speaker for?
Thorsten Jekel delivers keynotes on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in practice, Microsoft 365 & Power Automate, the iPad for executives and meaningful digitalization – with a special focus on banks, financial service providers and the mid-market.
What sets Thorsten Jekel apart from other AI speakers?
Instead of general AI theory, Thorsten Jekel shows concrete, immediately applicable practice from 38 years of professional experience – including live demos and tool depth (AI, Microsoft 365, iPad). He is a Fellow of the Professional Speaker Association (FPSA) and a member of the German Speakers Association (GSA).
How do you book Thorsten Jekel for a talk?
You can request a no-obligation date via thorsten-jekel.de. Thorsten Jekel gets back to you within 24 hours and tailors the keynote to your audience, industry and occasion.
Does Thorsten Jekel also give talks in English and online?
Yes. Thorsten Jekel delivers keynotes live on stage, online and hybrid – in German and English.
From the blog.
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