AI Keynote Speaker & Consultant

Helping leadership teams turn AI from buzzword to competitive advantage

Keynotes, workshops, and strategic advisory for executives ready to put AI to work.

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Robert van der Zwart, AI keynote speaker

Trusted by forward-thinking organizations

100+

Keynotes delivered

50+

Companies advised

10+

Countries

10k+

Leaders reached

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What I do

Three ways to work with me

Every engagement is built around your team, your industry, and your goals.

Keynotes

Talks for conferences and leadership summits that make AI concrete and show your people what to do next.

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Workshops

Hands-on sessions where your team builds real AI fluency. Your team leaves with a working strategy. Including Claude Mastery, my 2-day Claude training for entrepreneurs.

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Advisory

Ongoing strategic guidance for leadership teams navigating AI adoption. Practical guidance, tailored to where you are.

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What clients say

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. His starting point: AI adoption is first a management and leadership challenge, and the technology is the easy part. With over 100 keynotes delivered across more than 10 countries, including The Global AI Summit, and advisory work for 50+ organizations, Robert helps executives turn AI strategy into results.

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 to 60 minutes), half-day workshops (3 to 4 hours), full-day intensives (6 to 8 hours), the CleverBox organization-wide AI program, and ongoing strategic advisory. He also runs Claude Mastery, a 2-day Claude training for entrepreneurs in Amsterdam, and offers remote sessions from a multi-camera virtual classroom. He is based in Utrecht, The Netherlands, and available for engagements worldwide.

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Questions leaders ask about working with Robert

Who is Robert van der Zwart?

Robert van der Zwart is an AI keynote speaker and strategic consultant based in Utrecht, The Netherlands. He has delivered over 100 keynotes across more than 10 countries and advised 50+ companies on AI strategy. He specializes in helping leadership teams in pharma, manufacturing, and professional services turn AI from buzzword to competitive advantage.

What topics does Robert van der Zwart speak about?

Robert van der Zwart delivers keynotes on five signature topics: (1) AI Strategy for the C-Suite: how to use AI as a strategic thought partner, (2) Unbounded: how AI changes strategic decision-making and why that makes it a leadership job, (3) Stimulate Innovation, Accelerate Growth: building sustainable competitive advantage with AI, (4) The Human Side of AI: leading people through technological change, and (5) Custom topics tailored to specific industries or challenges.

What formats does Robert van der Zwart offer?

Robert offers keynote presentations (45 to 60 minutes) for conferences and leadership summits, Half-Day Workshops (3 to 4 hours) for hands-on AI strategy sessions, and Full-Day Intensives (6 to 8 hours) for deep-dive AI fluency programs. He also runs Claude Mastery (claudemastery.nl), an open-enrollment 2-day Claude training for entrepreneurs in Amsterdam. All engagements include pre-event briefing, tailored content, and post-event follow-up.

Which companies has Robert van der Zwart worked with?

Robert has worked with organizations including Stanford Graduate School of Business, Radboudumc, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht University, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Stellenbosch University, Estée Lauder, Entrepreneurs' Organization, VvAA, UtrechtInc, and Praxis, among others.

How can I book Robert van der Zwart as a speaker?

You can book Robert van der Zwart by filling out the booking form at robertvanderzwart.com/book.html, emailing info@robertvanderzwart.com, or calling +31 6 5028 0860. He typically responds within 24 hours. He is based in Utrecht, The Netherlands, and available for events worldwide.

Does Robert van der Zwart have a blog or newsletter?

Yes. Robert van der Zwart publishes a regular newsletter on Substack at robertvanderzwart.substack.com, covering AI strategy, leadership, innovation, and practical frameworks for executives navigating artificial intelligence. His blog is also accessible at robertvanderzwart.com/blog.html.

What is Robert van der Zwart's approach to AI adoption?

Robert treats AI adoption as a management and leadership challenge first. The technology is the easy part. He helps executives set direction, pick the use cases that matter, and bring their people along, and every engagement ends with an action plan the team can start on the following week.

Does Robert van der Zwart offer remote or virtual sessions?

Yes. Besides in-person events worldwide, Robert runs remote keynotes and workshops from a multi-camera virtual classroom.

Can Robert van der Zwart help with AI literacy under the EU AI Act?

Yes. Article 4 of the EU AI Act requires organizations that use AI to ensure sufficient AI literacy among their staff. Robert's CleverBox program is a multi-week program that builds AI skills across the whole organization, from leadership to frontline teams, and helps organizations meet that requirement.