Keynote speaker

Keynote speaker on AI, government and democracy

Prof. Dr. Nicolai Krüger speaks about artificial intelligence where it actually lands: in public authorities, associations and companies. Scientifically sound, concrete and without hype. Available for keynotes, talks and panels.

Topics

Four focus areas, bookable individually or woven into one keynote.

01

AI and the democratic state

How AI changes the way the state acts, and how democracy can respond.

02

Applied AI & vibe coding

From idea to working prototype: what AI actually delivers in business units and developer teams today.

03

Recognising hybrid threats

Disinformation, sub-threshold attacks and what organisations can build against them.

04

Digital sovereignty

Recognising dependencies, keeping the capacity to act: the power question behind the technology.

Formats

From a short impulse to a full workshop day.

30 to 60 minutes

Keynote

For congresses, association conferences and annual kick-offs. Sharp, scientifically sound, with a point of view.

15 to 30 minutes

Impuls & Panel

Short impulse or panel contribution, also as an opener for a moderated discussion.

Half day to full day

Inhouse-Workshop

For leadership circles and business units, with working prototypes instead of slides.

Upcoming dates

31.08.2026 In-house AI workshop for executivesIn-house corporate event
16.09.2026 Hilden Adult Education Centre: AI & democracyAdult education centre, Hilden · Event page →
12.10.2026 Guest lectureUniversity
17.11.2026 In-house AI workshop for executivesIn-house corporate event
18.11.2026 In-house AI workshop for executivesIn-house corporate event
27.11.2026 AI BiennaleMülheim an der Ruhr · Event page →

Past stages

A selection of conferences, symposia and expert bodies.

08/2026 In-house AI workshop for executivesIn-house corporate event
07/2026 In-house AI workshop for executivesIn-house corporate event
01/2026 AI in skilled tradesEnergy cooperative, Düsseldorf region
10/2025 AI talkIn-house corporate event
09/2025 KeynoteSkilled-crafts guild assembly, Düsseldorf
09/2025 AI impulseeuregio rhine-meuse-north · Future Work Lab, Krefeld
08/2025 AI talkIn-house corporate event
07/2025 Expert AI talkBDVT – German training & consulting association
07/2025 AI in public administrationSymposium · HS Ludwigsburg
06/2025 In-house AI seminarIn-house corporate event
05/2025 AI keynoteDistrict government of Düsseldorf

In-house corporate events are listed anonymised for reasons of confidentiality.

Background

EU AI Office

Appointed as an expert to the European Commission's EU AI Office in 2025 and 2026. Profil →

DEAR-GOV

Lead of the research project on AI for a capable, democratic public administration.

Publications

Academic work on AI in government and business. Overview →

Management

Booking and organisation run through pitchnext GmbH. pitchnext.com →

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