AI keynote · Live, online and hybrid
AI keynote: experience Artificial Intelligence hands-on – not as buzzwords
Keynote and impulse talk on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for congresses, conferences, kickoffs and management meetings – with live demos, examples from 38 years of practice and steps your team can apply from Monday.
Key takeaways
- AI keynote by Thorsten Jekel: keynote (45–90 minutes) or impulse talk – in English and German, live on stage, online or hybrid.
- Practice over theory: live demos of current AI tools and examples from 38 years of professional practice – from sales to top management.
- Tailored to your audience: industry, occasion and prior knowledge are aligned in a briefing call beforehand.
- Transparent fee: €6,900 plus VAT per keynote, plus €500 travel fee.
- References: including Coca-Cola, Rodenstock, Lufthansa Cargo, DATEV and German cooperative banks.
What the AI keynote covers.
Every AI keynote is tailored to occasion, industry and audience. These building blocks have proven themselves in practice:
AI in everyday work
What ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and others can really do today – and where their limits are.
AI adoption that works
Why AI projects fail and how adoption succeeds: brain first, then technology.
Live demos on stage
Current AI tools experienced live instead of on slides – your audience sees immediately what is possible today.
Legal & security
The EU AI Act, data protection and the safe handling of company data – explained in plain language.
Productivity with AI
How teams measurably save time with AI: emails, minutes, research and presentations.
Outlook: AI agents
What comes next – and how companies can prepare sensibly now.
Who the AI keynote is for.
Banks & financial services
General meetings, client events and leadership conferences – with deep understanding of cooperative banks and savings banks.
Mid-market companies
Kickoffs, annual openings and client events – AI made understandable for teams without a tech background, with immediately actionable steps.
Corporations & associations
Congresses, conferences and management meetings – in English or German, also as opening or closing keynote.
Experience the AI keynote live.
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More InformationOpening keynote at the Handelskraft conference (in German)
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More InformationAI keynote at WiCo 2026: the latest state of Artificial Intelligence (in German)
What clients say about the AI keynote.

★★★★★
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.

★★★★★
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.
Formats & fee.
- Keynote (45–90 minutes): €6,900 plus VAT, plus €500 travel fee.
- Impulse talk (from 20 minutes): ideal for conferences with a packed agenda.
- Workshop (half or full day): individual quote on request.
- Online and hybrid: from the professional video studio in broadcast quality.
All materials for organizers – press photos, bio and tech rider – are available under Downloads for organizers. How a great AI keynote is structured is covered in the article What makes a great AI keynote?
Frequently asked questions about the AI keynote.
How long is an AI keynote?
The keynote usually runs 45 to 90 minutes – aligned with your agenda. For packed conference programs there is the impulse talk from 20 minutes; for more depth, half-day or full-day workshops.
Does the audience need a tech background?
No. The AI keynote is deliberately made for people without a tech background – from general meetings to management meetings. Those who want to go deeper get tool depth in live demos and workshops.
What does an AI keynote by Thorsten Jekel cost?
The fee for a keynote is €6,900 plus VAT, plus a €500 travel fee. Workshops and multi-day formats are quoted individually.
Does Thorsten Jekel show real live demos?
Yes – current AI tools are shown live on stage, not just on slides. The audience experiences first-hand what Artificial Intelligence can do today and takes away concrete steps for their own daily work.
Is the AI keynote available in German or online as well?
Yes. The keynote is available in English and German – live on stage, online from the professional video studio or hybrid.
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