
Dr. Annette Doms
AGI strategist and cultural historian, Dr. Annette Doms empowers organizations to transform heritage into tomorrow’s competitive advantage, guiding leaders through the seismic shifts of the AI era.
AGI strategist and cultural historian, Dr. Annette Doms empowers organizations to transform heritage into tomorrow’s competitive advantage, guiding leaders through the seismic shifts of the AI era.
Keynote Speaker Annette Doms is recognized as The German Voice of the A(G)I Revolution, guiding organizations to harness the transformative power of artificial general intelligence. A cultural historian turned futurist, Web3 pioneer, and AGI strategist, she reveals how heritage becomes tomorrow’s competitive advantage and how “German Gründlichkeit” is a secret weapon in the AI race. From Gutenberg to ChatGPT, from medieval manuscripts to metaverse experiences, she connects cultural DNA with technological revolutions in ways others miss.
From co-founding Germany’s first digital art fair to launching an NFT marketplace and serving as Vice President of Venture AI Germany, Annette has shaped the global conversation on AI, Web3, and the Metaverse. She is a bestselling author, a LinkedIn Top Voice, and an internationally sought-after expert who has spoken on prestigious stages including DLD, DMEXCO, Microsoft, Art Basel, NFT.NYC, and the AI Global Summit London.
Her presentations don’t just inform—they transform. Leaders discover why depth defeats disruption, nations learn how heritage drives sovereignty, and executives gain actionable frameworks for innovation, resilience, and growth. For organizations seeking foresight, clarity, and strategies that turn disruption into sustainable leadership, Annette Doms delivers unmatched value—equipping audiences not just to adapt to the future, but to shape it.
Keynote by Annette Doms:
How does a nation repeatedly master world-changing technologies? Dr. Doms reveals the hidden patterns in German innovation – from the printing press that democratized knowledge to the AI systems reshaping civilization. This keynote uncovers the cultural DNA that made Germany the birthplace of both the Reformation and the modern university, showing leaders how Gründlichkeit and systematic thinking become competitive advantages in the age of artificial intelligence.
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The German Mittelstand built the world's most resilient economy through craftsmanship, long-term thinking, and deep customer relationships. Now blockchain and Web3 technologies offer these traditional strengths unprecedented digital leverage. Dr. Doms demonstrates how family businesses and medium-sized enterprises can harness decentralized technologies while preserving the values that made them successful – turning heritage into their Web3 superpower.
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Wilhelm von Humboldt revolutionized education by combining research with teaching, creating the university model that still dominates globally. As artificial intelligence transforms how we learn and work, his principles become more relevant than ever. Dr. Doms shows how Humboldt's vision of Bildung – holistic human development – provides the leadership framework for thriving alongside artificial minds, creating organizations that enhance rather than replace human potential.