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.

While most are still talking about AI, AI agents in my own business already replace three full-time roles. I show your attendees how. With live demos, real numbers, and a framework that works from day one.

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DE / EN

Zweisprachig

2025

NordseeTourismusTag

Not learned from articles. Lived in practice.

300+

Hours of ChatGPT testing

since November 2022

Claude Code projects

with zero coding background

1,000+

Entrepreneurs coached

4.9-star rating

100,000+

Monthly visitors

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Talk topics

Two keynotes that turn observers into doers

Both talks are built on real practice and deliver a concrete framework instead of abstract theory.

Keynote 01

AI Agents: From Assistant to Independent Employee

While most businesses are still debating whether to use AI, AI agents in my business already replace three full-time roles. This talk maps the five stages of AI agent evolution and makes them tangible with live demos. The entire keynote presentation was built with Claude Code. As a live proof point.

For:

Executives, decision-makers, mid-market leaders, startups

What attendees leave with:

A framework for starting with AI agents at any company size
A clear view of which tasks can reliably be automated today
Four concrete mistakes that kill every AI initiative
A 30-day action plan

Keynote 02

Why AI Agents Will Do 80 % of Your SEO Work by 2026

Google AI Overviews cut traffic. ChatGPT Search steals clicks. Yet SEO is not dying, it is fundamentally changing. Based on 14 years of SEO practice and 300+ hours of AI testing, I show which tasks AI already handles, which become more important, and why authority, proprietary data, and real expertise are the only things that still matter in AI-driven SERPs in 2026.

For:

Marketing teams, SEOs, content marketers, agencies

What attendees leave with:

Which 60 to 80 % of SEO work can be automated today
The three SEO skills that become more important than ever in 2026
A framework for moving to AI-powered workflows
A clear view on GEO without the hype

Formats

Four formats for your event

Keynote

18 to 20 minutes

Compact keynote with live demos. Ideal as a main speaker or opener.

Deep Dive

40 to 45 minutes

Extended talk with case studies, framework, and Q&A.

Workshop

90 minutes

Hands-on format. Attendees use AI agents live on their own laptops.

Panel

Flexible

Moderating or participating in panels on AI, automation, and SEO.

Why me

What sets me apart from other AI speakers

Practitioner, not theorist

I only recommend what I have tested myself. 300+ hours ChatGPT, 50+ AI tools, 31 Claude Code projects. No hearsay, no press releases.

Honesty instead of hype

I name strengths and limitations of AI equally. Not "AI will replace everything" and not "AI is just hype." Nuanced assessments based on 14 years in the digital economy.

Fluent in both German and English

German as native language. English fluently. Not translator English, but real bilingual competence from 15 years of international online work.

Personal story, real credibility

As a lifelong stutterer, public speaking was my greatest fear for decades. Today I deliver keynotes whose presentations I build with AI myself. The message: gradually beats never.

Past engagements

Where I have spoken

2025

NordseeTourismusTag 2025

Keynote "AI Agents: From Assistant to Independent Employee." Tourism industry conference, Northern Germany.

Plus: 1,000+ entrepreneurs taught through coaching and courses (ChatGPT Powerkurs, Claude Code Live Coaching, KI Business Club).

"Finn is one of the few who actually uses AI in practice rather than just writing about it. His assessments are grounded and his recommendations are tested."
Course participant, ChatGPT Powerkurs

Frequently asked questions

How much does a talk cost?+

The fee depends on format, duration, audience, and travel. For conferences in DACH, the standard fee for a 45-minute keynote ranges from 4,000 to 6,000 euros net. Special rates for non-profits and smaller industry conferences. Reach out and I will come back with a concrete proposal.

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. Just ask and I will come back with an honest assessment.

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.

Do the topics fit non-technical industries?+

That is exactly the point. My core audience is online entrepreneurs, mid-market leaders, and non-coders. My first keynote was at a tourism conference. Making AI understandable and practical without drifting into jargon is the core competence.

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.

Send speaker request

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

or write directly to info@gradually.ai