Co-author
Exponential Organizations
Published in 2014. One of the top five management books of all time with a Dutch co-author, with more than one million copies sold.
Yuri van Geest · co-author of Exponential Organizations
Keynotes on AI and the future of organizations
Yuri van Geest shows your audience what AI means for their market, their work and their organization one, three and ten years from now, and which choices follow. Tailored to your industry, in English or Dutch.
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Who you're booking
Author, founder and advisor to boards
Founder and initiator
Singularity University Benelux
The first spin-out of Singularity University outside its headquarters in the United States.
Future Councils
World Economic Forum
Member of the Future Councils since 2018, focusing on quantum technologies and digital platforms.
Visionary
TeamNXT
TeamNXT leads the development of the Circular Campus in Rotterdam, among other projects.
Co-initiator
Circular Campus
A campus in development in Rotterdam's Merwe-Vierhavens district, set up to train young people for the circular economy.
Co-founder
De Buitenboordmotor
“The Outboard Motor”: an open-source initiative on social cohesion and the future of work that aims to retrain 1.3 million Dutch people over ten years.
Co-founder
Embassy of the Future
An initiative for diplomacy between present and future generations.
Partner
House of Digital
Partner and visionary strategist at House of Digital in Houten, the Netherlands.
Yuri has worked with leaders at organizations including
1M+
copies of Exponential Organizations sold
Since 2008
advising leaders worldwide
4 of the 30
largest organizations in the world advised
The keynotes
Four keynotes, each tailored to your audience
Yuri adapts every keynote to your industry, your audience and the question on the table.
01
What is your MOAT when AGI arrives?
On durable competitive advantage when AI makes knowledge, code and content nearly free.
Best for: boards and executive teams, strategy offsites
Your audience leaves with
- a clear view of which parts of the business model are becoming commodities;
- the sources of advantage that stay scarce: proprietary data, trust, networks, physical assets and human judgment;
- a first draft of their own MOAT.
02
Autonomous AI agents: productivity versus control
What agents can already do, where they create value, and how to set mandate, oversight and ownership.
Best for: executive teams, IT, operations, risk and legal
Your audience leaves with
- three levels of autonomy: advising, acting under supervision and acting within set limits;
- the key questions on mandate, security and recovery;
- a first use case to explore responsibly.
03
AI in 2027: predictions for boards and executive teams
The developments that will shape your strategy next year, and the decisions to make now. Updated every year.
Best for: annual conferences, kickoffs and board days
Your audience leaves with
- what is close to certain and what is still open;
- signals to watch over the coming year;
- an agenda for the first quarter.
04
Exponential organizations in the age of AI
How organizations with AI agents, smaller teams and fewer layers outpace their industry, and what that demands of leadership.
Best for: leadership programs, HR and transformation teams
Your audience leaves with
- the principles of Exponential Organizations, revised for AI;
- what AI-native organizing means for structure and culture;
- examples from their own industry.
A preview
Three ideas from Yuri's keynotes
01
AI becomes a commodity. Advantage doesn't.
Models and agents are available to everyone. What holds its value is what can't be copied: proprietary data, trust, networks, physical assets and human judgment.
02
Scarcity is moving.
As knowledge and execution get cheap, scarcity shifts to the physical and the relational: energy, materials, attention, trust and meaning.
03
Strategy becomes orchestration.
The edge lies less in a fixed competitive position and more in how fast you can recombine people, AI and partners.
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Formats
Choose the format that fits your event
Keynote
45–60 minutes
For conferences, annual events and kickoffs.
Keynote with Q&A
90–120 minutes
A one-hour keynote, followed by questions from the audience.
Board session
2–3 hours
Interactive, for boards and executive teams.
Online or hybrid
By arrangement
Live on your own platform.
How it works
- 1
Check availability
Share your date, audience and question in two minutes.
- 2
Briefing call
A 30-minute call about your goals, audience and context. Free of charge.
- 3
A keynote built for you
Prepared for your industry, with an optional summary for your attendees afterward.
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Pick a date, we'll handle the rest
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About Yuri
Yuri van Geest
Partner, House of Digital
Yuri van Geest is a partner at House of Digital and co-author of Exponential Organizations, one of the top five management books of all time with a Dutch co-author. He is the founder and initiator of Singularity University Benelux, visionary at TeamNXT, co-initiator of the Circular Campus in Rotterdam, and co-founder of De Buitenboordmotor and the Embassy of the Future.
Since 2008 he has helped leaders worldwide turn technological change into decisions for their organizations. His work connects AI with economics, ecology and thinking across generations.
“AI models and agents are becoming commodities. What remains is what only your organization has. That's where every keynote starts.”
A European voice in the global AI debate, for organizations that want to set their own course.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does a keynote by Yuri cost?
That depends on the format, location and preparation. After your request, you'll receive a proposal with pricing within 2 business days.
Can the keynote be tailored?
Yes. Yuri adapts every keynote to your industry, your audience and your question. You'll go over this together in the briefing call.
Which languages does Yuri speak in?
English and Dutch, in the Netherlands and abroad.
Is an online keynote possible?
Yes, live on your own platform.
Does Yuri travel for keynotes outside the Netherlands?
Yes. Travel and accommodation outside the Netherlands are quoted separately.
How far ahead should I book?
Ideally 3 to 6 months. Shorter notice? Just ask: a date may still be open.
What does Yuri need from us?
A short briefing on your audience and goals, plus the briefing call.