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Keynotes 2026.

Four keynotes, one promise: afterwards your audience knows what to know, master and do — or stop doing — to work smarter tomorrow. Every keynote is custom-built for your sector, audience and programme.

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Topics
State of Intelligence 2026Agentic AI & AI AgentsAgentic OperationsCoding Agents (OpenClaw, Hermes AI)Token Budgets & TokenmaxxingOpen Source & Small Language ModelsFrontier ProfessionalsThe Jagged FrontierZero Person CompanyHumanoid Robots & Dark FactoriesAutonomous Delivery & Drone OperationsFuture of Work & AI SkillsEnterprise AI StrategySilicon Valley, China & Europe's frontrunnersEuropean AI & AI SovereigntyState of Intelligence 2026Agentic AI & AI AgentsAgentic OperationsCoding Agents (OpenClaw, Hermes AI)Token Budgets & TokenmaxxingOpen Source & Small Language ModelsFrontier ProfessionalsThe Jagged FrontierZero Person CompanyHumanoid Robots & Dark FactoriesAutonomous Delivery & Drone OperationsFuture of Work & AI SkillsEnterprise AI StrategySilicon Valley, China & Europe's frontrunnersEuropean AI & AI SovereigntyState of Intelligence 2026Agentic AI & AI AgentsAgentic OperationsCoding Agents (OpenClaw, Hermes AI)Token Budgets & TokenmaxxingOpen Source & Small Language ModelsFrontier ProfessionalsThe Jagged FrontierZero Person CompanyHumanoid Robots & Dark FactoriesAutonomous Delivery & Drone OperationsFuture of Work & AI SkillsEnterprise AI StrategySilicon Valley, China & Europe's frontrunnersEuropean AI & AI Sovereignty
AI in the Next 1000 Days
01 / 04
The next 1000 days decide who wins. This is the roadmap.

AI in the Next 1000 Days

Remy's most requested keynote. In less than three years AI changes how we work, decide and compete. Remy shows the signals already visible today — agents in the back office, humanoids on the factory floor, companies turning over millions with a handful of people — and what frontrunners do differently. Your audience goes home with a 1000-day roadmap: what to do this quarter, this year, and what to steer towards 2028. Inspiring where it can be, pragmatic where it must be.

What your audience takes away
  • A 1000-day roadmap for role, team and organisation
  • Today's signals, translated to your sector
  • What frontrunners do differently — and what to adopt
  • The first step your audience takes tomorrow
Audience
Boards, annual conferences, leadership days
Duration
30-90 min
State of Intelligence 2026
02 / 04
The state of AI right now: what's real, what's hype — and what it means for you.

State of Intelligence 2026

What has really changed in AI this quarter, which frontrunners can you learn from, and what does it mean for your organisation? Remy walks the audience through the current state of intelligence: from enterprise AI and agentic operations to European sovereignty and AI cost control. With fresh cases from Silicon Valley, China and Europe — translated into decisions your audience can take this month.

What your audience takes away
  • The current state of AI for your sector
  • Which frontrunners in the US, China and Europe to learn from
  • The skills your team needs in 2026
  • Decisions your organisation can take this month
Audience
Board members, C-level executives
Duration
30-90 min
AI Skills 2026
03 / 04
The skills that make your people work smarter tomorrow.

AI Skills 2026

The technology isn't the bottleneck — what your people can do with it is. Remy shows which skills make the difference in 2026: from senior-level prompting and vibecoding to safe use of company data and working alongside agents. No theory: every skill comes with tools and examples your audience will use that same week. The result: less admin work, more output, and a team that dares to use AI.

What your audience takes away
  • The AI skills that really matter in 2026, per role
  • Vibecoding: building working tools without a dev team
  • Working safely and smartly with company data
  • A 30-day plan for AI adoption in your team
Audience
Managers, broad operational teams
Duration
30-90 min
AI Agents 2026
04 / 04
From chatbot to digital colleague: agents that get work done.

AI Agents 2026

Autonomous agents no longer assist — they execute work independently. As co-founder of The Automation Group, Remy puts agents into production every week at Dutch and European organisations. On stage he shows exactly which workflows work, what they cost, where they break at scale and where humans remain indispensable. Your audience leaves with a shared view of the agent use-case that could go live in your organisation this month.

What your audience takes away
  • The blueprint of a working agentic workflow
  • What an agent realistically costs — and returns
  • Where human oversight remains essential
  • The fastest use-case to go live within 90 days
Audience
IT Directors, operational managers
Duration
30-90 min
Which one fits?

Compare the four keynotes

Not sure which keynote fits your event? Compare at a glance — or ask: the team is happy to think along.

Compare the four keynotes
AI in the Next 1000 DaysState of Intelligence 2026AI Skills 2026AI Agents 2026
Who it's forBoards & annual conferencesBoards & strategistsBroad teams & managersIT leaders & operations
Core questionWhere is this heading — and what do I steer towards 2028?What has really changed now — and what does it mean for me?How does my team work smarter tomorrow?How do we automate safely with agents?
LevelStrategic & inspiringStrategicTactical / practicalOperational & technical
Sector fitAll sectors — annual conference & leadershipFinance, energy, governmentHR, sales, marketing, retailTech, logistics, industry
Duration30 – 90 min30 – 90 min30 – 90 min30 – 90 min
Combines withBoardroom sessionStrategy sessionWorkshopWorkshop / pilot
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  • Tailored proposal within 24 hours
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Formats

Pick the shape that fits your event — or combine.

01

Keynote

30 – 90 min

High-energy talk with live cases, strong visuals and humour. Perfect as opening or red thread through your day.

02

Workshop

2 – 4 hours

Hands-on session where your team works with agentic AI, prompts and tools. Concrete output on the table.

03

Chair

Full day

Remy chairs your conference or summit and frames every speaker. Includes opening and closing keynote.

04

Strategy session

Half day

Closed-door board session with Remy and team. From AI ambition to concrete roadmap in a single afternoon.

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How Remy shows up on stage

01

Explainer, not preacher

Remy is a journalist at heart: former editor-in-chief of MT/Sprout and TV host at RTL Z. He explains, challenges and makes complex technology digestible — with sharp visuals, recognisable examples and a healthy dose of humour.

02

Inspiration that lands

Every vision ends in a concrete first step. Your audience doesn't just leave inspired, but with a list: this is what I'll try tomorrow, this is what we'll discuss as a team, this is what we'll stop doing.

03

Hyper-current

AI changes weekly, so Remy finishes his keynote on the day of your event — with the latest models, launches and cases. No standard story that's been on the road for months: your audience gets what's happening right now.

04

Critical and constructive

Bias, privacy, jobs, energy, geopolitics: Remy names the risks honestly. But he doesn't dwell on them — every risk comes with a framework or solution your organisation can act on tomorrow.

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Deep dives by vertical

Every keynote is tailored to your field — with live cases and examples your audience instantly recognises.

01

HR

Recruitment, learning & development and people analytics with agentic AI.

02

Finance

Forecasting, controlling, audit and AI-driven decision making.

03

Healthcare

Diagnostic support, administrative load and patient journey.

04

Government

Public services, policy and responsible deployment under the AI Act.

05

Marketing

Content at scale, personalisation and creative production with AI.

06

Sales

Pipeline intelligence, outbound agents and account strategy.

07

Legal

Contract review, compliance and legal research with AI.

08

Customer Service

AI agents, deflection and quality without losing the human touch.

09

Facility Management

Smart buildings, planning and operational AI applications.

10

IT

Platform choices, security, governance and building your own agents.

11

Strategy

Business models, competitive advantage and the board agenda on AI.

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Procurement

Supplier analysis, contract intelligence and spend optimisation.

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Which team?

Typically booked cross-functionally — Remy adapts tone, depth and examples to the audience in the room.

01

Executive / C-suite

Strategic impact, business models and the choices on the table now.

02

Supervisory boards

Oversight, governance and AI risk at board level.

03

Leadership programmes

Multi-day leadership tracks with AI as the red thread.

04

Young professionals & talent

Energetic sessions for traineeships and talent programs.

05

Operators inside companies

Practical sessions for teams using AI day to day.

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How it works

From first call to stage: four steps, no noise.

  1. 01

    Intake

    We discuss your audience, goal and context. Often a first proposal within 24 hours.

  2. 02

    Tailoring

    Remy builds the keynote around your sector, with live cases your audience recognises.

  3. 03

    On stage

    Energetic delivery with strong visuals, humour and hard facts.

  4. 04

    Follow-up

    Optional: workshop, follow-up session or strategy day with your leadership.

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Frequently asked

Which audiences do Remy's keynotes work for?+

From board of directors to company-wide kick-off. Remy tunes content, tone and examples to the room: executives get strategic routes, managers get handles to bring their team along, professionals get concrete tools for tomorrow. Tell us who's in the room when you enquire — Remy builds the story around them.

What does an AI keynote speaker cost?+

The investment depends on the format (keynote, workshop, conference chair, strategy session), date, location and customisation. You'll receive a transparent proposal within 24 hours with no hidden costs — travel within Europe, preparation and custom slides are always included.

Which languages does Remy present in?+

English and Dutch, both at stage level — Remy presents to international audiences every week. For English-language events he adapts cases and examples to an international audience.

Which topics does Remy cover?+

The common thread is always: what does your audience need to know, master and do to work smarter tomorrow? Within that, you choose the focus: the forward view (AI in the Next 1000 Days), the current state (State of Intelligence 2026), skills (AI Skills) or automation (AI Agents). Every keynote is custom-built for your sector.

How long is a keynote?+

Typically thirty to ninety minutes, including interaction and Q&A. Remy adapts the length to your programme: from a twenty-minute kick-off to an extended masterclass.

How do you keep AI and token costs under control?+

A current boardroom topic. Remy shows how to get a grip with FinOps for AI: rationing per team, cost allocation, smart model routing, prompt caching and the selective use of open source and small language models. Organisations save 40–70% on their AI bill without giving up productivity.

Does Remy also run workshops and training?+

Yes. After (or independent of) a keynote, your team gets hands-on with tools, prompts and agents — with concrete output on the table. From executive masterclass to a two-day dev lab; see the training page for formats.

How do I book Remy for my event?+

Fill in the form, email info@ai.nl or call +31 30 207 2234. Remy's team typically replies within 1 hour on workdays with availability and a proposal. Then a short intake follows in which we tailor the content to your event and audience.

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