NEW: SUPER-KEYNOTES new film

Futurist | Speaker | Author

FUTURIST & HUMANIST

Gerd Leonhard is not your typical technology-centric future thinker. He pursues practical wisdom and foregoes techno-optimism in favour of progressive humanism. Gerd zeroes in on what the future holds for humanity, and how we can create what he calls “The Good Future”.

EQ meets IQ as Gerd blends futurism with humanism, algorithms with androrithms, science with imagination, and business with art. Wired magazine lists Gerd as one of the top 100 most influential people in

Europe, and he is listed as #18 in the 2024 list of Futurist ‘Gurus'.

LEADING KEYNOTE SPEAKER

When Gerd speaks, it’s not just a presentation; it's a unique, immersive and gripping performance. Gerd’s talks are perfected by thousands of hours of

experience in front of a combined audience of over 3.5 million people in 70+ countries. His passionate exploration of our relationship with technology ensures an unforgettable experience for the audience. His extra-wide screen “super-keynote” format is in high demand for large events around the globe. Gerd is also an expert in online speaking and what he calls

“keynote television”.

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AUTHOR & FILM-MAKER

Gerd is the author of five books including his latest work, Technology vs. Humanity. Here, futurism meets humanism in a ground-breaking manifesto of critical observation; exploring the megashifts that will radically alter our society, economy, values, and even our biology. Wherever you stand on the scale between techno-mania,

AI, VR, the Singularity or nostalgia for a lost world, this book is sure to challenge, provoke, warn, and inspire you. Now available in 12 languages, as ebook, as audio-book and in-print

More on Gerd's books

PEOPLE, PLANET, PURPOSE AND PROSPERITY!

is Gerd's mantra and mission

Gerd likes to say that “The future is already here – we just haven’t paid enough attention yet”!  Many of us are too busy coping with present challenges to explore the future in any real depth – and when we do, our hopes and fears often run away with us, resulting in either utopias or in dystopias. For countless individuals and organizations around the globe, the solution to this challenge means calling upon Gerd Leonhard.  In his latest book  “Technology vs. Humanity”, Gerd reminds every one of us what is at stake as we enter a world increasingly run by machines and algorithms.

A musician by origin, and a digital music pioneer in the 1990s, Gerd connects technology and humanity –algorithms and androrithms – for a 360° coverage of the multiple futures that present themselves at any one time. Gerd Leonhard speaks, coaches, advises, and influences around the world.  “Business as usual is unfit for the future” is one of Gerd’s often-quoted statements, and he believes we must urgently move beyond the outdated focus on profit and growth to what he calls the 4Ps: People, Planet, Purpose, and Prosperity (have a look at this YT playlist!)

New 2025 Show-Case Reel

Gerd Leonhard’s new SUPER-KEYNOTE format takes presentations to a whole new level with an extra-wide cinematic screen experience, designed to fully immerse audiences in the future.
Gerd's high-impact format extends beyond the traditional slide deck, using ultra-wide visuals, dynamic video content, and seamless transitions to create a visually stunning abd cinematic storytelling experience. Instead of static bullet points, Gerd also delivers fluid, AI-powered animations, bold imagery, and large-scale infographics that make complex ideas instantly graspable. The wide format allows for a dual-layered presentation—with key concepts, quotes, and futuristic scenarios displayed in parallel, enriching the audience's understanding in real time.

Beyond just the visuals, Gerd’s Super-Keynote format is engineered for engagement. The panoramic experience keeps audiences locked in, making the future feel like it’s unfolding before their eyes. Whether he's discussing AI, sustainability, or digital ethics, the widescreen format ensures every concept is amplified, every trend is made more tangible, and every call to action feels urgent.

This format isn't just a keynote—it's an EXPERIENCE, redefining what it means to experience thought leadership in the digital age. If you’re ready to see the future in ultra-widescreen, Gerd’s Super-Keynote is the ultimate way to do it. This format is available at venues that feature extra-wide LED screens.

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Upcoming Engagements (excerpt)

March 24

Private Future Advisory Session

Mach 28

Board Advisory Session

April 2

Doing Digital Forum Armenia

APR 03

2025 Doing Digital

June 20

Fora Lanzarote

July 3

Nomiki Library Athens (legal summit)

See the full schedule of upcoming engagements here

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