Henning Beck
German neuroscientist and bestselling author Henning Beck transforms brain science into actionable strategies, helping organizations boost innovation, decision-making, and future readiness.
Why book Henning Beck for your next event
- Holding a PhD in neuroscience and enriched by Silicon Valley experience, Henning Beck combines academic excellence with entrepreneurial know-how, equipping companies with brain-based tools that bridge the gap between science and business to foster transformation and competitive growth.
- As a Spiegel bestselling author whose books are translated into seven languages, Henning Beck provides organizations with globally recognized neuroscience insights, transforming complex scientific research into practical strategies that drive innovation, adaptability, and long-term business success.
- A trusted media contributor for outlets such as WirtschaftsWoche and Deutschlandfunk, Henning Beck has earned international recognition as a science communicator, making him the ideal keynote speaker to translate cutting-edge research into actionable leadership and communication strategies.
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Unlocking Innovation Through the Power of Neuroscience
Discover how neuroscience drives innovation and smarter decisions. A Spiegel bestselling author and Silicon Valley-experienced neuroscientist, Henning Beck transforms complex brain research into practical tools that help organizations outsmart biases, inspire creativity, and thrive in a fast-changing business world.
Keynote Speaker Henning Beck is one of Europe’s most inspiring science communicators, known for transforming complex neuroscience into practical strategies that organizations can immediately apply. With a PhD in neuroscience and professional experience in Silicon Valley start-ups, he bridges the gap between cutting-edge brain research and the challenges leaders and teams face in today’s fast-changing business environment.
Henning Beck is a Spiegel bestselling author whose books have been translated into seven languages, including the acclaimed 12 Laws of Stupidity. Through his research and writing, he uncovers why people often act against better judgment, how cognitive biases shape decision-making, and how organizations can outsmart these pitfalls to build smarter strategies and stronger cultures.
As a keynote speaker, Henning Beck specializes in showing organizations how to foster innovation, improve collaboration, and strengthen resilience by understanding how the human brain truly works. His talks are dynamic, insightful, and filled with real-world applications, making neuroscience directly relevant to leadership, communication, and organizational growth.
Recognized by leading media outlets such as WirtschaftsWoche and Deutschlandfunk, Henning Beck is trusted worldwide to deliver powerful, evidence-based keynotes that inspire change.
Book Henning Beck for your event to give your audience the tools, strategies, and mindset they need to unlock creativity, make smarter decisions, and thrive in a complex and competitive marketplace.
Keynotes
Keynote by Henning Beck:
Brain vs. Artificial Intelligence
The rivalry between artificial intelligence and the human brain raises a fundamental question: can machines ever surpass the creativity and originality of human thought? Exploring the limits of AI reveals why we should never underestimate the unique power of human intelligence.
Keynote by Henning Beck:
The Biology of a Eureka Moment
The human brain is the only system capable of generating truly novel ideas, making it the key to creativity and innovation. By understanding how it organizes knowledge, we can learn to break thought patterns, solve problems differently, and inspire others with fresh ideas.
Keynote by Henning Beck:
Still learning – or already understanding?
In a world overwhelmed by an exponential flood of information, true progress comes not from memorizing but from understanding. Exploring how the brain turns knowledge into insight reveals practical ways to retain, apply, and elevate learning, especially in contrast to artificial intelligence.
Keynote by Henning Beck:
Brain the Company
The world of work is changing faster than ever, raising the question of how human thinking can shape a productive, brain-friendly future. By applying the brain’s smartest principles, we can design innovative workplaces, anticipate challenges, and foster a more focused, proactive mindset.
What is a Thought? How the Brain Creates New Ideas | Henning Beck | TEDxHHL
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