Keynotes, panels and workshops
Honest talk, real examples, no fluff.
What it actually takes to get traditional industries to adopt technology. Every presentation is built for your audience, your industry context and your event goals.
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Where to find me next
- Wednesday, November 18 4:00 PM
USAEDC Forum 2026
Superpowers for Cooperators: Practical AI for Market Development Program Data and Results Reporting
Maryland Ballroom ABC, Renaissance Harborplace, Baltimore
Organizational Excellence track, 60 minutes
Session details
Keynote topics
Three talks, customised every time
Customised to your audience, industry context and event goals.
AI Implementation That Actually Works
What leaders need to know about implementing AI in established businesses. Practical frameworks, real workflows, and honest talk about what is ready now versus what is still hype.
The End of Software As We Know It
How AI is replacing traditional SaaS tools, and what that means for operations, costs and competitive advantage. Based on real implementation experience, not projections.
Why Technology Projects Fail, and It Is Not the Technology
Most failed technology projects had nothing wrong with the technology. The people, the politics and the established working patterns were the bottleneck.
Watch and listen
Recent talks and appearances
International Peanut Forum 2025
Speaking in Seville, then at 6 Seeds
On stage in Seville
International Peanut Forum 2025
Recent podcast appearances
What event organizers say
Not a single slide of fluff
He somehow made AI feel human. Andreas connected the dots between technology, consumer behavior, and what actually moves the needle in food.
Andreas is an engaging speaker that combines storytelling with emerging technologies, a successful combination for numerous audiences.
Andreas is one of those guests who just gets it. He makes sense of AI, data, and what is actually happening in the food world without turning it into a TED Talk.
Not a single slide of fluff. Just sharp insight, clear direction, and a genuine understanding of what our members are grappling with right now.
Andreas delivered insightful and engaging responses throughout the session. He made AI feel not just accessible, but actionable.
Andreas possesses a rare and valuable talent for translating complex, emerging technologies into practical insights that directly address the pressing challenges faced by leaders in food and agriculture.
Grounded in reality, fluent in the future, and completely tuned in to the challenges food leaders are facing.
You were an outstanding speaker, offering valuable insights that will steer our food and beverage entrepreneurs in the right direction.
I was truly inspired by Andreas’ insights. The discussion on leveraging AI for innovation in the health and premium markets was particularly enlightening.
Formats available
Four ways to book me
All formats available in person or virtual.
- Keynote presentations
- 30 to 60 minutes
- Panel moderation
- Facilitating industry discussions
- Half-day workshops
- Hands-on AI implementation planning
- Executive briefings
- Private sessions for leadership teams
Beyond the stage
Many engagements turn into something longer.
If your organization needs ongoing AI leadership rather than a keynote, I also work as a fractional Chief AI Officer.
Fractional CAIOLet's talk
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