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Richard Seidl on the conference stage as keynote speaker on AI and empathy

AI is a powerful tool. People decide how it is used.

This keynote shows how AI and human empathy work together, not against each other. Richie makes it clear: those who use AI well win, as individuals and as companies.

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Why event organizers book Richie

Not the speaker who shows up, performs, and leaves. One who knows the topic from the inside.

100+ Keynotes

At international conferences, congresses, and corporate events in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

A speaker who connects

Richie meets attendees where they are. No lecturing from above, but a genuine connection with the audience.

8 Technical Books

Author of 8 books on software quality and testing. Richie speaks not from theory, but from lived practice.

Keynote AI and Humanity

Your audience already knows the AI hype bingo

This keynote starts where most AI talks end.

The audience has AI fatigue

Every other conference already has an AI talk. Your audience has heard what AI can do. What is missing: a talk that says what we therefore need to do differently as humans.

Between enthusiasm and fear

Teams are divided: some celebrate AI tools, others fear for their jobs. Turning that tension in the room into productive thinking: that is the challenge.

AI adoption without a stance

Many companies introduce AI tools without answering the question: for what, exactly? And which human competencies become more important as a result, not less?

What your audience takes away

Three perspectives that resonate after the keynote

Impulse 1
Use AI as a tool
AI can, to some extent, even simulate empathy. Used correctly as a tool, it amplifies human strengths instead of replacing them. Richie shows what that looks like in practice.
Impulse 2
Build human strengths
Empathy, contextual judgment, critical questioning: these abilities become more important through AI, not obsolete. Those who develop them deliberately have a real advantage.
Impulse 3
Use AI the right way
Asking the right questions, providing the right context, critically evaluating the result: those who use AI this way work faster and better. That is not magic, that is attitude.
Program

A keynote that sticks

No AI demo show, no hype. Instead: an argument that hits event organizers and audiences differently, and still brings everyone along.

  1. 1

    AI in Daily Life

    How AI is already changing our working lives today: from text generation to code assistants to decision support.

  2. 2

    Ethics & Responsibility

    Which ethical questions arise and how we can deal with AI responsibly. Bias, transparency, and data protection in focus.

  3. 3

    Human + Machine

    The best results come when humans and machines work together. How we can actively shape this symbiosis.

Keynote Topic

AI and Humanity: How Technology Can Make Us More Human

This keynote is not about fear. Not about hype. It is about what AI can do, and what we therefore need to be able to do. And want to.
Richard Seidl at the iSQI event on stage in front of the audience
About the Speaker

Richie speaks about AI from the inside, not from a textbook

As an IT expert with 25+ years of practical experience and ISTQB trainer for AI testing, Richie knows what AI systems can actually do. And what they cannot. That is what distinguishes him from a journalist or trend researcher: he has implemented, tested, and evaluated AI tools himself. No secondhand knowledge. No hype without substance. Added to that: as a Certified Systemic Coach and NLP Master Coach, Richie understands the human side of the equation. The combination of technical depth and psychological understanding makes this keynote unique.
Richard Seidl keynote on AI and empathy on stage, intense presentation scene
Event Organizer Feedback

What Event Organizers Say

Feedback from conferences and events on the AI and Humanity keynote.

"Richard Seidl is the person who gives truly moving talks when it comes to technology, digitalization, and what it means to be human. He has a gift for stirring something in his audience that keeps res…"
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Julia Schmitz CEO Logo-Institut, Speaker Trainer, Speaker
"When Richard Seidl takes the stage, technology and IT suddenly appear in a completely different light: exciting, charismatic, opening up new worlds. I instantly turn into a digitalization fan. That's…"
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Alexandra Kampmeier Practice for Perspective Change
"Richard has already spoken twice at our Accenture-hosted Testing Nights, and each time he impressed with his expertise and won the audience over straight away with his relaxed style. Looking forward t…"
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Annette Niederberger Accenture, Testing Nights Organizer
"Richard is the most likeable tech person in the world, and he manages to win over everyone, whether they're skeptical, overwhelmed, or already fascinated by digitalization. He cuts through what seems…"
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Katja Schäfer Leadership Expert for IT, Public Sector, Healthcare
"An incredible depth of expertise paired with the art of creative communication. I've rarely seen anyone who presents complex topics in a way that's equally engaging for both laypersons and experts. Se…"
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Diana Lammerts Founder & Überblick Strategist, TV-Radio Host, Author

Questions About the AI and Humanity Keynote

What you want to know before booking.

Ideal for leadership conferences, digital summits, corporate kickoffs, and events that address a broad audience, not just tech-savvy people. The keynote works both as an opener (setting the tone) and as a closer (leaving with energy and impulses for action). Technical depth is present, but no prior knowledge is assumed.
The content is updated with current developments before each event. What does not change: the central argument. This is deliberately not an AI news talk, but a thesis that will still hold in 10 years: human empathy and creativity will become more valuable, not less. Current examples and tools are added, the core stays stable.
Yes, after an initial conversation we can share video clips from past appearances. Richie is exclusively bookable through the 5 Sterne Redner agency (speakers agency). The first step is a short inquiry, then we discuss together whether topic, format, and timing are a fit.
Richard Seidl with coffee, talking about AI and empathy
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