What does Gen Z really want—and how should you respond?

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In this keynote, we dive into the mindset, motivations and expectations of Generation Z—today’s youngest professionals. More than digital natives, Gen Z brings a new relationship to authority, work, and purpose. They value autonomy over hierarchy, flexibility over formality, and impact over status.

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We begin with a clear picture of the Gen Z professional: connected, ambitious, and deeply driven by values. Through concrete insights and real-world examples, Julien De Wit shows what this means for recruitment, retention, and leadership.

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Next, we explore the tension—and opportunity—between generations. How can organizations foster true intergenerational collaboration? What are the blind spots of older leadership styles? And how do you avoid turning Gen Z engagement into hollow employer branding?

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Finally, this keynote closes with an open Q&A session, offering space for dialogue, reflection and practical takeaways tailored to your organization.

What will work look like in 2050?

In this keynote, we explore how technological acceleration, shiftingvalues, and new forms of collaboration are reshaping our professional lives—today and tomorrow. We begin with the Company of the Future: flexible, networked, and deeply human.

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These are not offices with desks, but ecosystems where people, AI, and purpose coexist. Ethics, sustainability and resilience areno longer ‘nice-to-haves’—they are central to competitive advantage.

Next, we zoom in on the Professional of the Future. Job titles are out. Skills, mindset, and personalpositioning are in. You’ll discover why empathy, adaptability, and co-creation with AI are emerging as themost valuable assets, and how the new professional is part expert, part storyteller, and always learning.Finally, we take you on a leap forward: A Working Day in 2050.

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Expect a vivid, realistic vision of what atypical day might feel like when boundaries between virtual and physical, work and life, have all blurred.From AI-scheduled deep work to immersive team rituals—this isn’t science fiction.

It’s a strategic invitation to rethink work.This keynote offers not just foresight, but a call to action: to lead, adapt, and design the future of work—starting today.

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Participants leave with ready-to-use tools, tips and templates for their careers and businesses .

What separates companies that break from those that bounce back? In this keynote, Julien De Wit uncovers the core principles behind organizational resilience—and how forward-thinking companies turn crisis into a catalyst.

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We begin with the anatomy of a crisis: not just an external shock, but an internal stress test of leadership, culture and communication. Crises reveal what was already weak—and what can become stronger. From PR disasters to supply chain disruptions, we explore how the most resilient organizations respond under pressure.

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Next, we explore the strategies that work. How do companies keep trust intact when everything shifts? Drawing on research, media insight and lived experience, Julien shares powerful lessons on crisis communication, adaptive strategy and decision-making under uncertainty.

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Finally, we look ahead: how to build a company that’s not just crisis-ready, but change-ready. This keynote offers a candid, actionable framework for leadership teams, executives and communicators who want to lead through storms—and come out stronger.

How do we lead, decide and stay grounded when the world around us keeps shifting? In this keynote, Julien De Wit explores how companies and individuals can navigate uncertainty—not by avoiding it, but by engaging with it strategically and humanely.

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We begin with the emotional and organizational impact of uncertainty. From economic shifts and AI disruption to geopolitical tension and social fatigue—uncertainty is no longer the exception; it’s the norm. Julien reveals what this means for leadership, trust and decision-making in both boardrooms and everyday life.

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Next, we dive into tools for resilience. What mindsets help people and teams stay adaptive, clear-headed and connected? How can leaders create psychological safety without pretending to have all the answers?

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Blending research, real-life examples and reflective storytelling, this keynote invites audiences to rethink what it means to be “prepared”—and how to act with clarity even when certainty is out of reach.

What does it mean to be a company in an age of rising geopolitical tension, economic fragmentation and shifting global power?

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In this keynote, Julien De Wit explores how today’s business leaders must think beyond efficiency—towards strategic resilience, ethical positioning and long-term security. Drawing on his ongoing research in international relations, defense policy and economic security, Julien outlines how the return of hard power is reshaping markets, supply chains and investment priorities. From Europe’s changing role to the rise of dual-use technologies, he unpacks the implications for both industry and leadership.

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But this keynote goes beyond geopolitics. It’s also about people. How can companies build cultures that are resilient, clear-headed and adaptable in the face of volatility? How do you lead with strength—without becoming rigid?

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With a mix of strategic foresight, policy insight and human-centered storytelling, this talk equips executives, strategists and innovation leaders with a new mindset: one that connects global risk with local action.

From invisible expert to trusted voice — a strategic roadmap for professionals and organizations. In this hands-on workshop, Julien De Wit guides professionals and teams through the essential steps of becoming a thought leader in their field — within just six months.  

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He draws upon what he has seen with numerous clients of his communication agency Think Ahead Inc, having worked for several big clients.

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Rooted in strategy, communications and personal branding, the session blends practical tools, proven frameworks, and real-world examples from leading companies and executives. Participants discover how to build trust, increase visibility and generate impact through authentic thought leadership.

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We cover:

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-What thought leadership really is (and what it isn’t)

-How to claim a niche and communicate with credibility

-How to build a consistent public profile across platforms like LinkedIn, media and events

-Why storytelling, repetition and bold ideas make the difference

-How organizations can empower internal voices for external influence

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Participants leave with ready-to-use tools, tips and templates — and a clear plan to become more visible, influential and valuable in their sector.

In this practical keynote, Julien De Wit demystifies what strategy really means — and how to make it work across every level of an organization.

Drawing from his experience as a strategic advisor for leaders, think tanks and companies across sectors, Julien reveals how successful organizations turn abstract visions into concrete, everyday action.

Rooted in strategy, leadership and organizational culture, the session blends real-world cases, proven frameworks and actionable tools that help teams translate strategy into behavior, ownership and measurable results.

We cover:

• What strategy really is — and why most organizations get it wrong

• How to connect top-level vision to daily decision-making

• How to create strategic alignment between leaders, managers and teams

• The power of rhythm, communication and ownership in executing strategy

• How to build a culture where strategy becomes everyone’s responsibility

Participants leave with clear tools and templates to bring strategy to life — turning plans into progress, and employees into true strategic partners.

In this keynote, Julien De Wit explores how organizations can build true resilience — not just in their systems and strategies, but in their people.

Drawing on his work with companies, think tanks and leadership teams across sectors, Julien shows how resilience goes beyond crisis management. It’s about creating the capacity to adapt, recover and grow stronger in the face of change.

Rooted in psychology, leadership and organizational strategy, the session blends research insights, real-world examples and practical tools to help leaders and teams future-proof their organizations from within.

We cover:

• What resilience really means for people and organizations today

• How to turn uncertainty and disruption into learning and strength

• The link between psychological safety, adaptability and performance

• How leadership behaviors shape organizational resilience

• Tools to build a resilient culture where people thrive under pressure

Participants leave with a clear framework and actionable steps to strengthen both individual and collective resilience — creating companies that don’t just survive change, but grow through it.