Digital transformation keynote · Live, online and hybrid
Digital transformation keynote: digitalization that works in everyday business
Keynote and impulse talk on digitalization and digital transformation for congresses, conferences, kickoffs and management meetings – hands-on, with humor and steps your team can apply from Monday.
Key takeaways
- Digital transformation keynote by Thorsten Jekel: keynote (45–90 minutes) or impulse talk – in English and German, live on stage, online or hybrid.
- Practice over theory: digitalization made tangible – with examples from 38 years of IT and business 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 digital transformation keynote covers.
Every digital transformation keynote is tailored to occasion, industry and audience. These building blocks have proven themselves in practice:
Understanding digital transformation
What digitalization really means for your business model – beyond slogans and hypes.
Change that works
Why digitalization projects fail and how change succeeds: brain first, then technology.
Live demos on stage
Digital tools experienced live instead of on slides – your audience sees immediately what is possible today.
Bringing people along
How to win over even tech skeptics – with humor, respect and comprehensible first steps.
Productivity in everyday work
How teams measurably save time with digital tools – from Outlook to digital collaboration.
Outlook: AI in digital transformation
How Artificial Intelligence accelerates digitalization – and how to get started sensibly now.
Who the digital transformation 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 – digitalization 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 keynote live.
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What clients say about the keynote.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
A pioneer and role model for digitalization in companies. 'Brain first, then technology' epitomizes his working method.
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 to win over skeptics is covered in the article How does a digital transformation talk win over tech skeptics?
Frequently asked questions.
How long is the 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 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 the keynote 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 – digital tools and AI tools are shown live on stage, not just on slides. The audience experiences first-hand what digitalization can do today and takes away concrete steps for their own daily work.
Is the 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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