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AI Keynote Speaker based in DACH

AI Keynote SpeakerFinn Hillebrandt

Practical AI instead of hype. Talks that do more than impress your audience. They change how people work.

Finn Hillebrandt, KI Keynote Speaker
German & English
NordseeTourismusTag 2026
DACH-based, global
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Example talks

Two example keynotes that turn observers into doers

These are two examples from my repertoire. I tailor every keynote to your event and audience.

Example keynote 01

AI Agents: From Assistant to Independent Employee

While many companies are still debating whether to use AI, agents in my business already replace five to six full-time employees. This talk maps the five stages from assistant to independent employee and uses live demos to show what is already possible today.

For
Executives, decision-makers, mid-market, startups
  • What sets an AI agent apart from a chatbot
  • The five stages from assistant to independent employee
  • Which tasks AI agents already handle reliably today
  • The 4-step plan to roll them out in your company
Example keynote 02

Case Study: From 80,000 to 200,000+ Monthly Visitors with Claude Code

I show how I handle all SEO tasks for my website gradually.ai using Claude Code, Codex, and similar tools. Web design, content creation and updates, keyword research, and more. With zero coding background.

For
Marketing teams, SEOs, content marketers, online entrepreneurs
  • How AI coding agents automate SEO work
  • Which tools and workflows drive the growth
  • Live demo: creating and optimizing content with Claude Code
  • Concrete numbers and results from 12 months
Formats

Four formats for your event

Keynote
20 to 40 minutes

Compact keynote with live demos.

Deep Dive
40 to 60 minutes

Extended talk with framework and Q&A.

Workshop
60 to 120 minutes

Attendees use AI agents on their own laptops.

Panel
Flexible

Moderating or participating in panels.

Why me

What sets me apart from other AI speakers

Practitioner, not theorist

I only recommend what I have tested myself and never rely on hearsay.

Honesty instead of hype

I name strengths and limitations of AI equally. Nuanced assessments based on 15 years in the digital economy.

Personal story

As a lifelong stutterer, public speaking was my greatest fear. Today I deliver keynotes whose presentations I build with AI.

Bilingual

German native, English fluent. Real bilingual competence from 15 years of international online work.

Numbers about Finn

Who is this speaker, really?

Behind every number is a story from 15 years of online business and 3 years of intensive AI practice.

2010
Bachelor's thesis on machine translation

Conclusion back then: "In my opinion, machine translation systems are nothing translators need to fear." Looking at DeepL and the like today, I couldn't have been more wrong.

15
Years as SEO & online entrepreneur

Built multiple six-figure online businesses.

4,892
Trees planted

Plant for the Planet. Every AI uses energy.

20,000+
Newsletter subscribers

Weekly emails with tested AI tips.

2022
AI turning point

Full focus on generative AI since ChatGPT's launch.

Past engagements

Where I have spoken

NordseeTourismusTag, Tourismus-Agentur Nordsee GmbH
2026
Keynote

NordseeTourismusTag 2026

Leer, February 17-18, 2026
Thema
"AI Agents: From Assistant to Independent Employee"

My first keynote. In it, I explored how AI agents are evolving from tools into independent "employees", the opportunities this creates for the tourism industry in particular, and how companies can prepare for the future step by step.

~250 tourism professionals from Northern GermanyDuration: 35 to 40 minutesHost: Tourismus-Agentur Nordsee GmbH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a talk cost?
The fee depends on format, duration, audience, and travel. Special rates for non-profits and smaller industry conferences.
Can Finn speak in English?
Yes. German is my native language, English is fluent. The content works equally well in both languages, as I have been writing German and English AI articles for years.
How far in advance should I book?
Ideally three to six months ahead for fixed dates. Short-notice requests are possible if the timing works.
Where does Finn speak?
Primarily in DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). For international conferences in Europe or beyond, happy to travel. Travel costs are billed separately.

Book Finn as a speaker for your event

Describe your event in two to three sentences. I will respond within 48 hours with an honest assessment of whether the talk fits and what is possible.

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Bookable for conferences, corporate events, industry summits. DACH and international.

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