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Keynotes for German cooperative banks: AI and digitalization that resonate
Keynotes for general meetings, annual openings and customer events – with deep understanding of the cooperative banking environment, from senior-customer events to executive retreats.
Key takeaways
- Keynotes for cooperative banks: AI and digitalization keynotes for general meetings, employee and customer events – live, online or hybrid.
- Cooperative environment: long-standing work with German cooperative banks and their association – examples from banking practice instead of corporate theory.
- For every audience: from senior-customer events to the general meeting – language and examples are aligned in the briefing.
- Transparent fee: €6,900 plus VAT per keynote, plus €500 travel fee.
- References: including Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Fürstenfeldbruck, VR Bank Main-Kinzig-Büdingen and the Genossenschaftsverband cooperative association.
Occasions I speak at for your bank.
Every talk is tailored to the occasion and audience of your bank. These formats have proven themselves:
General meeting
The impulse after the formal part: AI and digitalization, understandable and entertaining for your members.
Executive retreats
AI strategy and digitalization for board and leadership – prepared ready for decision-making.
Annual opening & employees
The keynote that motivates your team for the new year – as at Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Fürstenfeldbruck.
Corporate client events
AI for mid-market clients – your bank positions itself as a digital pioneer for its corporate customers.
Customer events
Value for retail and corporate customers – including senior events that reduce digital anxiety.
Association conferences
Keynotes and breakout sessions for associations and regional conferences of the cooperative family.
Why cooperative banks book me.
Industry understanding
I know the cooperative environment, its committees and the language of your members – no onboarding needed.
Practice over theory
Live demos and examples from banking practice – your employees and members take away concrete steps.
All generations
From apprentices to seniors: I engage every audience – with humor, respect and no jargon.
Experience the keynotes at cooperative banks.
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More InformationThe CEO of Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Fürstenfeldbruck on the annual opening event (in German)
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More InformationVR Bank customer event for seniors (in German)
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More InformationFull length: closing keynote at the annual opening event of Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Fürstenfeldbruck (in German)
What cooperative banks 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.
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. More on the keynote topics: AI keynote by Thorsten Jekel
Frequently asked questions from cooperative banks.
Is the talk suitable for our general meeting?
Yes – the impulse talk after the formal part is one of my most frequent formats at cooperative banks. Length and tone are aligned with your meeting, from 20 to 90 minutes.
Does the talk work for senior-customer events?
Nein. Yes – that is exactly what I am often booked for: digital topics without jargon, with humor and respect. See the video of the VR Bank senior-customer event above.
What does a talk at our bank cost?
The fee for a keynote is €6,900 plus VAT, plus a €500 travel fee. For several events across your network – such as a roadshow – I am happy to provide an individual quote.
Does Thorsten Jekel know the cooperative banking environment?
Yes – I have worked with German cooperative banks and their association for years, from general meetings to board retreats. Your committees, your language and your members are familiar territory.
Is the talk available online or hybrid?
Yes – live at your bank or venue, online from the professional video studio or hybrid. Several banks can also join forces.
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