Richard Seidl as keynote speaker on stage

Keynotes that move people, not just inform them

Richard Seidl brings 25 years of IT experience to the stage, with real stories from practice, humor, and the courage to speak uncomfortable truths. Keynotes on digitalization, AI, and software quality: individually prepared, in German and English, for your audience.

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25+: Years of IT experience
100+: Keynotes delivered
8: Technical books
15+: Countries spoken in
200+: Podcast episodes

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My Keynote Topics

Three topics that move people. Individually tailored to your event, your industry, and your audience.

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AI and Humanity

AI can do a lot. Empathy, it cannot. This keynote shows what that means in practice for companies, teams, and leadership, beyond hype and fear.

Richard Seidl as keynote speaker on future optimism

The Future Optimist

No motivation bingo. Arguments for optimism that can be defended. Richie shows why the future will be better than we currently think.

Software Testing Excellence

Are we still testing the right way today? Richie shows why teams that test differently deliver faster and sleep better at night.

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What makes a keynote with Richard Seidl

Three characteristics that set a Richard Seidl keynote apart from others.

Expertise that carries weight

25 years as a software expert, entrepreneur, and coach. No inflated TED-talk vocabulary, but real experience from projects, teams, and crises that is tangible in the room. Anyone who sees him on stage notices the difference.

Every keynote is unique

No copy-paste. No standard format. I tailor topic, examples, and core message to your event, your industry, and your audience. What the room hears is exactly what it needs, not what worked at the last event.

Learning sticks because it is enjoyable

Conveying knowledge is good. Conveying it in a way that still holds a year later is better. I connect facts with stories, humor with conviction, and complex topics with the lives of your audience.

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Bookings are handled by 5 Sterne Redner (speakers agency). Direct contact, fast response.

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What Event Organizers and Attendees Say

Feedback from conferences, events, and companies.

Stephan Landsiedel

NLP Trainer, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur

"Richard Seidl is an outstanding keynote speaker who knows how to present complex technical topics in an understandable and compelling way. His talks are inspiring and practice-oriented. I recommend him without reservation."

Christian Müller

IT Director, Conference Organizer

"Richie took our event to a different level. He meets people where they are and sends them away with impulses that still resonate days later. Clear booking recommendation."

Julia Schmitz

CEO Logo-Institut, Moderator Trainer, Speaker

"Richard Seidl is the person who delivers moving talks when it comes to technology, digitalization, and humanity. He masterfully creates an inner awakening in the audience that resonates long after the talk."

Frequently Asked Questions About Keynote Booking

Everything you need to know about booking a keynote.

In which languages does Richard Seidl give keynotes?

In German and English, both equally fluent, not translated. Events with mixed or international audiences are no problem.

How far in advance should I book?

Ideally 1 year in advance. The earlier, the more time there is for preparation that genuinely fits your event. For short-notice requests: just ask, sometimes it works out anyway.

Can keynotes be individually adapted?

Yes, that is part of every engagement, not an add-on. Industry, target audience, and event context always feed into the preparation. No two talks by Richard are identical.

For which events and formats is Richard Seidl the right speaker?

Corporate events, specialist conferences, kickoffs, staff events, trade shows, leadership summits. Length: 20 to 40 minutes, with or without Q&A. In-person, online, and hybrid: all possible.

What does a keynote cost?

Booking requests go exclusively through the 5 Sterne Redner (speakers agency). Contact them directly.

Is there a demo video or footage from past appearances?

Yes, on request. Reach out directly to 5 Sterne Redner, they are happy to send material.

Richard Seidl in the studio in front of the camera, ready for a keynote recording

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