Rik Vera: FUTURIST AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Are you looking for a futurist who challenges your audience and provides actionable insights on the future of work, technology, and customer-centricity? Rik Vera is an international keynote speaker who has delivered over 1,500 talks in 62 countries. He helps organizations think ahead, harness emerging trends, and prepare for ‘The Day After Tomorrow’.

What you will learn from futurist Rik Vera:

The most important trends in your industry
How customer expectations are shifting and how to respond
The impact of AI, data, and the future of work
How leadership, culture, and technology shape your business
ESG, ethics, and sustainability in a future-focused company culture

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Rik Vera is a futurist renowned for his expertise in futuristic thinking and strategic outlooks. Thanks to his extensive experience across various industries, he has developed a profound understanding of the evolving global market and its potential consequences. Rik’s progressive mindset, combined with his unique ability to decipher complex situations, has made him a trusted advisor to companies worldwide.

Why book Rik Vera as a speaker?

How is technology changing your industry? How can you innovate faster while staying customer-centric in a digital world? In his keynotes, Rik Vera offers clear answers to these questions and shows the steps needed not just to survive, but to thrive.

In his inspiring talks, futurist Rik Vera shares trends that redefine customer expectations. His advice is concrete and immediately applicable, enabling your organization to innovate and prepare for the changes ahead.

International futurist with impact at leading companies

Rik Vera has received global praise for his energetic and inspiring keynotes. From leading global corporations like Unilever to prestigious institutions such as the London Business School.

Keynotes that inspire and drive action

Companies praise Rik for his ability to make complex ideas clear and engaging. His keynotes are often seen as the highlight of events. Organizations like PwC and Kinepolis emphasize the perfection of his presentations and the lasting impact on their audience.

Actionable tools for future-proof business

Rik’s sessions help companies not only focus on the present but also actively shape their future. He provides actionable tools and strategies, such as his NCS KPI model, helping teams better prepare for tomorrow’s challenges.

Tailored insights from a futurist who understands your industry

Each company is unique. As a futurist, Rik adapts his insights to the specific needs and ambitions of your organization. Whether you’re a start-up or an established enterprise, his guidance is tailored to ensure your business is future-proof.

Technology, culture, and people at the heart of your strategy

The future is not just about technology but also about people, culture, and societal changes. Rik offers a holistic perspective that addresses the interconnectedness of all these elements.

Prepare your organization for the future

Book futurist and keynote speaker Rik Vera for an inspiring talk that drives action. Want to discuss your event, relevant topics, or the challenges your organization is facing? Schedule a free introductory call — Rik is happy to think along with you.

Discover Rik’s Keynotes

The guide to the ecosystem economy

THE net curiosity score

How to become a gamechanger

how to create augmented intelligence

Thriving in a rapidly
changing world

Rik Vera translates complex trends into clear insights and practical tools. As a futurist, he helps companies not just keep up, but lead the way. With his guidance, you’ll set a course toward sustainable growth and future-proof success.

What others say about Rik

"Rik's real world experience in pushing the boundaries of business and exploiting technology to innovate, is invaluable to our executive participants at the London Business School. His ability to use stories to bring challenging ideas alive, educates and inspires."

"Thanks for your continued commitment to the programme over the years. I’ve really enjoyed working together on RFC."

"We had the pleasure of welcoming Rik during Unilever’s Global Execution Forum, inspiring 22 markets to become co-architects of our future-fit Execution framework. Rik triggered a growth mindset and sparked the energy by providing thought-provoking angles, convincing us that waiting isn’t an option. One thing that we’ll immediately start integrating is Rik’s NCS KPI, as we truly want to harness the power of ‘staying curious’: not looking at what we have, but at what it can become!"

"Rik inspires, moves and makes things move. Highly recommend to invite Rik to rock&roll you into new insights. For all those looking for change and directions of change."

"Rick is an insightful leader and great speaker who effectively inspires people about embracing Change and Digitalization."

''Very engaging - even virtually Rik captured everyone's attention.''

''Rik wordt bedankt voor de prachtige dag in Rotterdam en het mooie gepresenteerde programma. De gedachtenwisseling werd zeer gewaardeerd. Vast tot binnenkort!''

Rik’s keynote was very much appreciated by our audience, we had loads of positive feedback. They all felt inspired and it was the perfect match & introduction for our 2-day event. We don’t have any suggestions as it was simply perfect.

"We were thrilled with the outcome of the event! The positive feedback from participants, including our clients PMV and Vooruitzicht, has been overwhelming. Rik's high-energy session was a definite highlight. We look forward to collaborating again in the future. Our team will be following up internally and will be in touch soon."

Outside-In. Although we have excellent experts in all fields working in our company, from time to time we welcome inspiration from outside. Like at our latest annual management meeting in Vienna. Thank you Rik Vera for taking us with “The day after tomorrow” on a short but intense trip into the future. It was not only humorous, but first and foremost insightful and eye-opening, as you transfer social dynamics into business context and impressively describe how utopias become imminent truths.