Keynotes
The world’s top companies book (and re-book) Jos Dirkx for her future-focused keynotes, which deliver clarity, direction and energy.
Companies that have booked Jos
Booked and rebooked for proven impact
Meet Jos
“A life-transforming hour.”
Many of us are trying to make sense of what comes next, without losing ourselves along the way.
The ground keeps shifting: how we work, what we can count on, what a career or an expert even means. None of it moves in a straight line, and AI is only part of the story.
In a room with Jos, all of it becomes something people can actually use, not just nod along to: clarity, a little courage, and a way to stay human while everything speeds up. Most leave lighter than they came in, thinking about something they didn’t expect to.
Jos is a speaker, and an artist, writer and performer. Some of her keynotes feel closer to an experience than “just a presentation”. Real stories, real research, and at some events, live music.
Google, YUM! Foods, Workday, DellEMC, PwC, Breda University of Applied Sciences, Boskalis and many more have invited Jos to share her work with their people, in rooms around the world.
Why the world’s top brands book Jos
There’s no shortage of people ready to explain technology right now. The harder part is deciding what to do about it, and that’s where Jos comes in.
Shaped by an artist, her keynotes tend to stay with people. A room that walks in overwhelmed walks out clear on what matters. And they go back ready to lead with people first, technology second.
“Today cast a new light on strategic questions. Received a framework to structure these issues: very helpful.”
Unique approach
Your teams get their hands on the tech themselves, with live demos, real experiments, and a bit of play. That’s the fun part, and the point of it: by trying things out, we figure out which tools are worth using and which to skip, for the work we actually do.
Keynote experiences
Keynotes
Jos delivers compelling, research-backed presentations tailored to your event’s theme. Expect insights, engaging storytelling, and a deep dive into strategic, operational and cultural challenges.
Perfect for
Conferences, corporate events, industry gatherings.
Benefits for the audience
Keynotes in Concert©
A cinematic keynote in concert: part performance, part strategy. Live piano improvised by Emmy-winning Sacha Hoedemaker elevates this keynote into a sensory experience.
Perfect for
Vision-setting events, innovation summits, retreats.
Benefits for the audience
Keynote topics
Great ideas die for reasons we struggle to name and identify from the inside. Eleven chapters of research, plus one collapse of her own, went into naming those reasons. Audiences leave with a system for spotting roadblocks early, and a method for staying creative, critical and curious under pressure.
“Such an informative and enlightening session to change our perspective on the human approach to AI.”
Knowing what AI can do is the easier half. The harder half is deciding what you would actually hand it, and that is a question about values, not tools. Teams that skip the values conversation end up with a stack of software and no strategy. Audiences leave with a way to decide what to hand over, what to keep, and how to tell what matters most in an exponential age.
“Jos makes a difference with her thoughtful approach to issues.”
We seem to communicate more yet say less, while the things that matter become harder to voice: doubt about the strategy, fear about what an exponential age is doing to us, or a lack of clarity on what actually matters now. Drawing on the psychology behind her solo show, Jos examines what disconnection costs us in a digital age, and what it takes to build teams where the necessary things get said. So what is a refrigerator story? Come and find out.
“Thanks for the inspiring keynote! I enjoyed your energy, clarity, and emphasis on our common human traits.”
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Engaging, clear and compelling
Energetic, emotional and globally relevant talks that offer memorable perspectives, grounded in Jos’s lived experiences across 15 countries.
“Great ideas and stories... precisely what we found in Jos.”
Why Jos
Companies turn to Jos when they need to make decisions, not just absorb information. Her work helps organizations know where to focus.
“Jos was inspiring and engaging, providing new insights. Highly recommended.”
“An insightful leader, visionary, and highly motivational.”
“Today cast a new light on strategic questions. Received a framework to structure these issues: very helpful.”
“The audience spoke about how helpful and engaging you are. Those apprehensive about AI left the day feeling more confident. Mission accomplished.”
“We were thrilled to have you presenting at our Springer Nature Marketing Festival 2025! Thank you for your thought-provoking keynote!”
“Great ideas and stories... precisely what we found in Jos.”
“Jos was inspiring and engaging, providing new insights. Highly recommended.”
“An insightful leader, visionary, and highly motivational.”
“Jos inspires and motivates.”
“Jos is so inspiring. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jos.”
“We've done many trainings with Accenture and EY, but none were as useful as this one.”
Delivery models
Global reach
Experience with global leaders like TED, World Economic Forum, UN Women, Google, IHG, DellEMC, PwC, Chamber of Commerce Colombia, L'Oréal, Boskalis, Van Cleef & Arpels, and more.
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