Helping leadership teams turn AI from buzzword to competitive advantage

Keynotes, workshops, and strategic advisory for executives who want to lead with AI — not just talk about it.

Robert van der Zwart — AI keynote speaker

Trusted by forward-thinking organizations

Stanford GSB
VU Amsterdam
Utrecht University
Radboudumc
UMC Utrecht
Estée Lauder
Entrepreneurs' Organization
VvAA
UtrechtInc
SKKNO
Stellenbosch University
Praxis

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Three ways to work with me

Every engagement is tailored to your team's reality — not a one-size-fits-all framework.

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Keynotes

High-energy talks that cut through the noise. From conferences to leadership summits, I make AI tangible, urgent, and actionable.

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Workshops

Hands-on sessions where your team builds real AI fluency. Walk out with a strategy, not just slides.

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Advisory

Ongoing strategic guidance for leadership teams navigating AI adoption. Personalized, practical, no-fluff counsel.

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Robert delivered an inspiring and practical session on AI in marketing. His clear tips and practical examples gave our team immediate ideas to act on. Highly recommended for anyone looking to make AI work in practice!
Miranda Smit Marketing Director, Praxis
We worked with Robert on our bi-annual Round Table session, this time on the theme of AI. Robert delivered an inspiring keynote on the ins and outs of AI and, more importantly, gave us some practical advice and tools on how to use AI in different lines of business. Thank you Robert!
Marjolein Nijhuis CEO, Plus Project
Robert doesn't just present about AI — he transforms how your leadership team thinks about it. Within a week of his workshop, we'd greenlit two initiatives that had been stalled for months.
VP of Innovation Global Pharma Company
Robert is a dynamic Edutainer who knows how to translate theory into practical application and rapid development. A group of 11 entrepreneurs spent a day immersed in the latest developments, gaining an understanding of AI's origins and a glimpse into the future. Inspiring, eye-opening, educational, and practical to implement.
Martijn Bos Ex-CEO, Boska

About Robert van der Zwart

Robert van der Zwart is an AI keynote speaker and strategic consultant based in Utrecht, The Netherlands. He helps leadership teams in pharma, manufacturing, and professional services move from AI curiosity to AI execution. With over 100 keynotes delivered across more than 10 countries — including appearances at The Global AI Summit — and advisory work for 50+ organizations, Robert is one of Europe's most sought-after voices on AI strategy for executives.

His approach combines strategic clarity with practical next steps: every keynote, workshop, or advisory engagement ends with a concrete action plan that teams can execute starting the following week. Clients range from 10-person leadership councils to conference audiences of thousands, and include organizations such as Stanford Graduate School of Business, Radboudumc, Estée Lauder, and Utrecht University.

Robert is available for keynote presentations (45–60 minutes), half-day workshops (3–4 hours), full-day intensives (6–8 hours), and ongoing strategic advisory. He is based in Utrecht, The Netherlands, and available for engagements worldwide.

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