Gerd Leonhard: The future thinker who speaks plain language
“The future is no coincidence – it is the result of what we decide today.” – Gerd Leonhard
Gerd Leonhard is one of Europe’s most prominent thinkers about the future. With a keen sense of technological developments, social change and plain-speaking language, he brings structure and foresight to a world full of upheaval. As an internationally sought-after keynote speaker, he inspires managers and organizations – with presentations that shift perspectives, stimulate reflection and encourage people to actively move into the future.
From musician to futurologist
Leonhard’s professional roots originally lie in music. As a musician and producer, he lived and worked in the USA for many years – where he observed first-hand how digital technologies were transforming the entire industry. He realized early on that those who do not embrace the transformation will be overrun by it. This insight laid the foundation for his current role as a futurist.
He is now one of the leading minds when it comes to questions such as: How will we live in the future? How will technology change our work, our values, our economy? His answers combine technological trends with social responsibility – always with a clear stance:
“Technology is not good or bad – it is what we make of it.”
Gerd Leonhard gives talks that inspire
- Complex things become tangible: Instead of technical details, he provides understandable analyses and clear visions of the future.
- He speaks uncomfortable truths: With ethical clarity, he calls for responsible action.
- Global thinking: His work is based on worldwide experience and a deep understanding of interrelationships.
His keynotes are lively, concrete and full of practical examples. Whether artificial intelligence, climate change, deep fakes or platform capitalism – Leonhard not only reports on trends, but also on personal impressions, for example from Silicon Valley. This makes the future tangible.
Visionary with attitude
Gerd Leonhard is not one to stir up fear. He identifies risks, but above all points out opportunities. For him, the focus is always on people.
“The future belongs to those who harmonize humanity and technology.”
In his lectures, he calls for innovation to be combined with responsibility. This becomes particularly clear in one of his key statements:
“Digitalization is not an end in itself. It must serve people – not the other way around.”
It is precisely this attitude that makes him one of the most sought-after speakers at business conferences, innovation forums and management events.
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What distinguishes Gerd Leonhard as a speaker:
- Clear, clever, provocative: he encourages people to rethink and creates new perspectives.
- Well-founded & understandable: He gets to the heart of even complex topics – without technical jargon.
- Forward-looking & human: He combines technology with ethics, business with values, change with responsibility.
The future starts today: “We have to learn to think faster than machines – while remaining human.”
Gerd Leonhard doesn’t just think ahead – he inspires people to shape the future themselves. His talks make it clear that the decisions we make today will determine our world tomorrow.
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