Keynotes & workshops
Looking to inspire or challenge your team? Skip the generic talk. Choose a session that sparks reflection and drives action. Our keynotes and workshops blend academic depth with real-world experience and are always tailored to your context. Perfect for injecting fresh energy into leadership offsites, strategy kickoffs, or team days.
From insight to impact
Our sessions inspire and provide concrete tools that enable your team to make a real difference.
High-level expertise
As one of the few triple crown management schools we deliver content with proven academic strength.
Flexible formats
On-site, online or hybrid, from keynotes to workshops, always interactive and tailored to your context.
Keynotes and workshops that bring your strategy to life
Our keynotes and workshops are short, powerful learning experiences that spark new ideas and make them immediately usable. In sessions ranging from one hour to multi-day formats, our speakers bring the latest research insights to life, enriched with practical experience across diverse industries.
We believe real impact happens when inspiration goes hand in hand with practical tools. That’s why our sessions are always interactive and tailored to your context. Whether the focus is leadership, strategy, innovation, digitalization or well-being, we translate complex challenges into clear insights that move your team forward.
And it doesn’t stop with one moment of inspiration. A keynote can be the starting point of a broader learning journey or a building block in your leadership development. This way you don’t just create impact in the moment, but lay the foundation for lasting change in your organization.
Popular topics
Strategy & leadership
Effective strategy and leadership today require resilience, a human-centered approach, and the ability to navigate complexity. Leaders must create trust and safety, handle paradoxes, coach their teams, and set boundaries without becoming toxic. These sessions combine scientific insights with practical tools for impactful leadership and sustainable strategy.
Inspiration for your keynote or workshop:
Paradoxes of leadership: neuroscience insights from the NeuroTrainingLab – Prof. Dr. Steven Poelmans
Good leaders don’t go it alone – collaboration increases your chances of success – Prof. Koen Marichal
Psychological safety in teams: impact on well-being and performance – Prof. Dr. Griet Peeraer
The art of crisis communication – leading in turbulent times – Prof. Dr. Hugo Marynissen
The power of soloists or team synergy? – Prof. Dr. Lou Van Beirendonck
Strategy "the Red Queen" - Koen Vandenbempt
Technology in the boardroom – make IT and digitalization a strategic priority rather than a side issue - Prof. dr. Steven De Haes
Leading Through Complexity: Systems Thinking for Sustainable Change - Jan Beyne
People & organization
People are at the heart of every organization. In a tight labor market and with longer careers, sustainable employability has become a top priority. HR and organizational development are the driving force behind work environments that foster well-being, inclusion, and growth. These sessions provide evidence-based insights to develop and retain talent while building a culture of openness and psychological safety. The result: workplaces where both people and organizations can thrive sustainably.
Inspiration for your keynote or workshop:
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Career phases: moving beyond the generational lens – Prof. Dr. Ans De Vos
The role of career leadership in a changing world – Prof. Dr. Sofie Jacobs
Well-being at work: a new focus on context – Prof. Dr. Kathleen Vangronsvelt
The dark side of HR – Prof. Dr. Peggy De Prins
Strategic and sustainable HRM – Prof. Dr. Lou Van Beirendonck
Mental well-being at work – Dra. Eva Geluk
Innovation & entrepreneurship
Innovation and entrepreneurship are essential to make organizations future-proof. New technologies, changing markets, and societal expectations demand entrepreneurial mindsets that can turn ideas into tangible results. These sessions help organizations strengthen their innovation capacity and stimulate entrepreneurship, both within teams and across broader ecosystems.
Inspiration for your keynote or workshop:
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Mastering the pitch: how to sell and pitch ideas to create impact – Prof. Dr. Robin De Cock
Boarding for Strategy – Prof. Geert Scheipers
The Age of Alchemy: 10 Technologies. 10 Years. One Planet to Save - Prof. dr. Wayne Visser
Speaking sustainability inside and out: Communicating with internal vs. external stakeholders - Kateryna Podkalenko
Supply chain & ecosystems
Supply chains are evolving into dynamic ecosystems where collaboration, sustainability, and resilience are central. Companies that build their chain solely on efficiency risk breaking down under geopolitical or climate-driven disruptions. These sessions show how to make supply chains and ecosystems future-proof, from high-performing to sustainable and circular.
Inspiration for your keynote or workshop:
Organizational networks – collaborating in complexity – Prof. Dr. Bart Cambré
The art of foresighting – Prof. Dr. Wouter Van Bockhaven
Geopolitics at the local level: from global trends to municipal impact – Prof. Dr. David Criekemans
AI: insights and applications in the public sector – Prof. Dr. Ir. Hans Mulder
Most wanted speakers
With one foot in research and one in practice, our speakers deliver compact, energizing sessions that are immediately applicable to your context. Each one is a renowned expert in their field with a strong track record in speaking and facilitation. We tailor the content to your team, organization, audience, and objectives. No buzzwords. Just practical tools, clear insights, and steps that move you forward.
Ans De Vos
Chairholder SD Worx Next Generation Work: Creating Sustainable Careers, associate dean of education, academic director Global Leadership Skills full-time master's programs. Professor Talent Management
Sofie Jacobs
Associate Professor Sustainable Career Development, Academic Director Global Leadership Program
Steven De Haes
Dean of Antwerp Management School, academic director executive master's programs IT management, IT Governance & Assurance, Enterprise IT architecture, IT Risk and Cyber Security Management
Wouter Van Bockhaven
Professor strategy & innovation ecosystems, Competence Center Lead Smart Ecosystems, Innovation & Sustainability
Koen Marichal
Lecturer leadership & development
Lou Van Beirendonck
Academic director Master Public Governance & Leadership, program director Master Class HRM
Peggy De Prins
Academic director Master in People and Change Management, senior researcher competence center 'Next Generation Work'
Eva Geluk
Researcher Human Centered Design, senior project lead Stress and Burnout
Robin De Cock
Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Bart Cambré
Associate dean of Research and Valorization, professor of business research methods and organizational networks
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My topic isn’t listed, can you still provide it?
Absolutely. If the topic connects to one of our domains (People & Organization, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain & Ecosystems, Digital & IT, Strategy & Leadership), chances are high that one of our speakers can cover it. We often work tailor-made to address specific needs.
What does a keynote or workshop cost?
The standard fee for a keynote or short workshop may vary depending on the speaker, the required preparation, and the duration or format of the session. We’re happy to create a customized proposal tailored to your context and needs.
Can it also be delivered online or hybrid?
Definitely. All our speakers can deliver sessions in various formats: fully on-site, online, or hybrid. We make sure the technical and organizational setup is right (interaction, visual tools, engagement) so the impact is just as strong as during a live session.
What results or impact can I expect?
Depending on the format, workshops often include a toolkit, hand-outs, or worksheets, sometimes even follow-up materials or a short evaluation session. We always align this with your request to ensure tangible results.
How far in advance should I book?
The earlier, the better. Our speakers are in high demand, especially for popular topics. For keynotes we recommend at least 6 to 8 weeks in advance, for larger workshops or multi-day programs preferably 3 months or more, so we can align content and program together.
How can I book a keynote or workshop?
It’s very straightforward. Do you already know which speaker and/or topic you want? Then you can request a proposal directly via our website or through our team. Not sure yet who or what would fit best? Choose a domain or describe your challenge, and we’ll suggest the topics and expert(s) that best match your context.
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Do you have a question about our keynotes and workshops?
Feel free to contact us.
