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Farid Tabarki
Farid Tabarki explores how liquid society, decentralisation and transparency are reshaping business, politics and everyday life.
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Why you should book speaker Farid Tabarki
- Explore how radical decentralisation, transparency and liquid society are changing the way organisations and societies operate.
- Gain fresh perspectives from Farid Tabarki’s international research into the transformation from industrial to liquid society.
- Book Farid Tabarki for a thought-provoking keynote in English or Dutch, tailored to audiences navigating rapid societal change.
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Speaker, researcher and moderator on the European zeitgeist, liquid society and radical transformation.
Farid Tabarki is the founding director of Studio Zeitgeist and a sought-after speaker, debate moderator and event host with a strong focus on the European zeitgeist. His work examines the shift from industrial society towards a more fluid and decentralised world, with particular attention to radical decentralisation, radical transparency and the liquid society. Through international research and advisory projects, Farid helps organisations understand how established structures are changing and what this means for leadership, business and society. He delivers his keynotes in both English and Dutch.
Understanding the liquid society
Farid Tabarki is a speaker, researcher, debate moderator and event host known for his work on the European zeitgeist and the major transformations shaping modern society. As the founding director of Studio Zeitgeist, he conducts research into the shift from an industrial society towards what he describes as a liquid society.
His work focuses on how traditional structures are becoming more flexible, decentralised and transparent. Farid explores themes such as radical decentralisation, radical transparency and the changing relationship between individuals, organisations and institutions. These developments affect the way companies are organised, how decisions are made and how people participate in society.
When you book Farid Tabarki for your event, audiences are invited to look at these changes from a broader perspective and consider what they mean for business, politics and everyday life.
Research with an international perspective
Through Studio Zeitgeist, Farid Tabarki works with projects and organisations across the world. This international experience gives him a broad perspective on how societal transformation develops across markets, sectors and cultures.
Studio Zeitgeist has also published “The Transformation Playground, Reinventing Business Principles”, which examines the organising principles that 21st-century companies need to take into account. The publication reflects Farid’s wider interest in how organisations can respond when established structures, hierarchies and business models are increasingly challenged by new forms of collaboration and organisation.
His work connects societal developments with practical questions for leaders and organisations. Rather than treating transformation as a distant concept, Farid looks at the forces already changing how people work, communicate and organise themselves.
A recognised voice on change
Farid Tabarki has been recognised for his influence in Dutch public life. According to the Dutch newspaper de Volkskrant, he was named among the two hundred most influential people in the Netherlands and was the youngest person included on the list.
In 2016, he published the book “The End of the Middle: What a Society of Extremes Means for People, Politics and Business”. The book examines what happens when established middle positions and structures begin to disappear and society increasingly moves towards extremes.
Farid also frequently contributes a weekly column to the newspaper Het Financieele Dagblad, where he writes about developments affecting society, business and the wider zeitgeist.
Experience beyond the stage
Alongside his work as a speaker and researcher, Farid Tabarki has held several roles that connect him closely to culture, education and public debate.
His experience includes:
- Membership of the Supervisory Board of the Prince Bernard Cultuurfonds
- Membership of the De Baak curatorium
- Participation in the Education2032 platform, which advised the Dutch government on the future of education
- International research and advisory work through Studio Zeitgeist
These roles give Farid a wide-ranging perspective on how social transformation affects institutions, organisations and future generations.
Keynotes that challenge established thinking
Farid Tabarki’s keynotes are designed for audiences that want to understand the deeper forces behind rapid change. He brings research, observations and international experience together to explain how society is becoming increasingly fluid and how this transformation can influence organisations and leadership.
His presentations explore how radical decentralisation can redistribute influence and decision-making, how radical transparency can challenge traditional forms of authority and how liquid society changes the assumptions organisations have relied on for decades.
Farid is also an experienced debate moderator and event host, making him well suited to conferences and events where complex ideas need to be connected, questioned and discussed in an engaging way.
Book Farid Tabarki for your event
Book speaker Farid Tabarki for a keynote on the liquid society, the European zeitgeist and the transformations affecting modern organisations. His presentations are relevant for businesses, institutions and leaders who want to better understand how established structures are changing and what new organising principles may emerge.
With his background as founding director of Studio Zeitgeist, author, columnist and advisor, Farid combines research with a strong understanding of public debate and organisational change. His keynotes offer audiences a fresh perspective on the forces shaping the 21st century and encourage them to reconsider how business and society may need to adapt.
Farid Tabarki offers his keynotes in both English and Dutch and can also contribute as a debate moderator or event host.
Keynotes
Keynote by speaker Farid Tabarki:
The Organising Principles of Change
The current zeitgeist poses great challenges to professionals who shape the strategies of their organizations. Due to the tendency towards decentralisation and the growing demand to be transparent, a new approach is required.
In this highly interactive keynote, speaker Farid Tabarki discusses the organising principles of the liquid society. You will get an insight into what these principles mean for you and your company. Farik will also help you outlining the strategic opportunities and challenges in the organisation.
Keynote by speaker Farid Tabarki:
The Liquid Society
In this keynote, based on his book “The End of the Middle”, Farid is showing the audience how an increasing degree of transparency and uncertainty puts a pressure on the middle class.
During the lecture, Farid also shares the main domestic and international trends about the labour market, health care and education.
Keynote by speaker Farid Tabarki:
The Liquid Organisation
A solid organisational strategy is essential for future success. In this presentation, speaker Farid Tabarki will show the audience the seven key strategies required to be successful in the liquid society.
The keynote is based on Studio Zeitgeist’s latest findings about organisational strategies. Farid’s research-based takeaways are ready to be utilised – helping you to gain a winning perspective in the liquid society.
Keynote by speaker Farid Tabarki:
The Liquid Individual
In a society characterised by uncertainty and change, adaptability is a must. The liquid society demands different skills and news forms of cooperation from professionals.
During the keynote, Farid introduces the five principles an individual must master to adapt to the liquid society. This lecture is perfect for employers and HR executives who want to recruit and motivate professionals of the future.
Keynote by speaker Farid Tabarki:
The Liquid Leadership
In a world of permanent change, a leader constantly faces challenges. Traditional forms of leadership are not working in the liquid society. How do you lead in this environment?
Speaker Farid Tabarki offers this keynote for executives, HR managers and their teams to show how leadership constantly changes from an individual to teams within organisations.
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