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 a keynote speaker?

Ideally a year ahead. The earlier you book, the more time there is for preparation that really fits your event. For short-notice requests, just ask: sometimes it still works out.

Can keynotes be individually adapted to an event?

Yes. That is part of every engagement and costs nothing extra. Even a topic I give often gets its own examples and its own focus for each event.

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 60 minutes, with or without Q&A. In-person, online, and hybrid: all possible.

What does a keynote cost?

Booking requests go exclusively through the speakers agency 5 Sterne Redner. Please contact them directly.

Is there a demo video or footage from past appearances?

Yes, one recording on YouTube: my talk at Gedankentanken. Beyond that, there is no video material to send out.

Richard Seidl as keynote speaker on stage

Digitalization keynotes that move people

I bring 25+ years of IT experience to the stage: stories from real projects, humor, and the nerve to say the uncomfortable things out loud. As a keynote speaker on digital transformation and software quality, I prepare every talk for your audience, in English or German.

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

Keynotes

My Keynote Topics

Three topics, each one tailored to your event, your industry, and your audience.

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AI and Humanity

What becomes more valuable as AI takes on more and more of the work? 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

Optimism backed by arguments that hold up, no motivational bingo required: why the future will turn out better than we tend to think right now.

Software Testing Excellence

Are we still testing the right way? Teams that test differently ship faster and sleep better at night. This keynote shows what they do differently.

If AI is the main theme of your event, the AI and Humanity keynote page covers content, formats, and booking.

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What Sets My Digitalization Keynotes Apart

Three things event organizers and audiences notice.

Expertise that carries weight

25+ years as a software expert, entrepreneur, and coach. On stage I talk about projects, teams, and crises I have lived through myself, with technical terms where they are needed and without inflated TED-talk vocabulary.

Every keynote is unique

I tailor topic, examples, and core message to your event, your industry, and your audience instead of rerunning a talk from the last event. We work out what matters in a conversation beforehand: occasion, audience, format.

Learning sticks because it is enjoyable

Passing on knowledge is good. Passing it on so it still sticks a year later is better. I connect facts with stories, humor with conviction, and complex topics with your audience's everyday lives.

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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."

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