Joachim De Vos

Joachim De Vos is a top executive, professor, and author with extensive experience in innovation consulting and scenario planning.

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The 7 keys to innovate from Joachim's keynotes are mandatory insights for every preceptive business leaders who wants to build a future-proof organisation.

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Why you should book Joachim De Vos for your next event

Joachim De Vos is a highly experienced and knowledgeable professional with over 25 years of experience in innovation and future strategy. He has worked with over 600 companies worldwide and has a deep understanding of how to prepare organizations for the future.
Joachim is an engaging and dynamic speaker with a passion for sharing his insights and practical experience. He has spoken at numerous events and conferences around the world, captivating audiences with his vision and insights on the future.
Joachim's expertise in scenario planning and innovation consulting makes him an ideal speaker for organizations looking to stay ahead of the curve. He can provide valuable insights into emerging trends, technologies, and business models, helping organizations to stay agile and competitive in a rapidly changing world.

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Leading the Way in Innovation & Future Strategy

Book Joachim De Vos for an inspiring keynote on innovation, future strategy and scenario planning. As the founder of TomorrowLab, professor at Ghent University and bestselling author, Joachim helps organizations understand emerging trends, embrace technological change and develop strategies that create lasting competitive advantage. With more than 25 years of experience advising over 600 companies worldwide, he delivers practical insights that enable leaders and teams to shape the future instead of simply reacting to it.

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Joachim De Vos is one of Europe's most respected voices on innovation, future strategy and scenario planning. For more than 25 years, he has helped organizations understand the forces shaping tomorrow and translate uncertainty into strategic opportunities. His expertise combines academic research, hands-on consulting and extensive international speaking experience, making his keynotes relevant for organizations that want to stay ahead in an increasingly complex world.
As founder of TomorrowLab, Joachim has worked alongside more than 600 companies across industries, supporting leaders in developing innovation strategies, exploring future scenarios and creating sustainable growth. His practical approach enables organizations to move beyond theory and turn future thinking into concrete actions that deliver measurable impact.

Alongside his consulting work, Joachim serves as professor of scenario planning at Ghent University, where he teaches leaders how to prepare for multiple possible futures. His unique combination of academic expertise and real-world business experience gives audiences valuable perspectives that are both evidence-based and highly practical.

Innovation that creates real impact

Innovation is often discussed, yet many organizations struggle to turn ambitious ideas into successful results. Joachim De Vos has dedicated his career to understanding why innovation succeeds in some organizations while failing in others.
As the bestselling author of Why Innovation Fails, he explores the common obstacles that prevent organizations from achieving meaningful innovation. During his keynote presentations, Joachim shares practical frameworks and proven methods that help businesses build stronger innovation capabilities while avoiding the mistakes that slow growth and transformation.

Audiences leave with actionable insights into how they can:

Build an innovation culture that encourages experimentation.
Develop future-ready strategies based on scenario planning.
Recognize emerging technologies and market trends.
Turn uncertainty into new business opportunities.
Strengthen long-term competitiveness through strategic innovation.

Rather than presenting innovation as an abstract concept, Joachim demonstrates how organizations can integrate it into everyday decision-making and strategic planning.

Understanding tomorrow's opportunities

Technology, artificial intelligence, sustainability, shifting customer expectations and global uncertainty are transforming every industry. Organizations that can anticipate these changes are better positioned to create long-term success.
Joachim De Vos helps leaders develop exactly that capability. His expertise in foresight and future strategy enables audiences to better understand how today's decisions influence tomorrow's opportunities. Through engaging storytelling, compelling examples and practical frameworks, he makes complex developments accessible and directly relevant to each audience.

His work with Living Tomorrow and TomorrowLab has established him as a trusted advisor on strategic planning and open innovation. Drawing on decades of experience, Joachim shows organizations how to prepare for different future scenarios rather than relying on a single prediction.
The result is greater resilience, better strategic decisions and increased confidence when navigating uncertainty.

Inspiring keynotes with practical value

Joachim De Vos is known for delivering engaging and thought-provoking keynote presentations that inspire action. His presentations combine visionary thinking with practical business applications, ensuring audiences leave with ideas they can immediately apply within their own organizations.
Whether speaking to executives, innovation teams or entire organizations, Joachim tailors his content to the audience while maintaining a strong focus on actionable outcomes. His ability to explain complex topics in a clear, engaging and accessible way has made him a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences and corporate events around the world.

Rather than simply discussing the future, Joachim challenges audiences to actively shape it through better leadership, smarter innovation and stronger strategic thinking.

Why book Joachim De Vos?

Organizations book Joachim De Vos because they want more than inspiration—they want practical guidance for navigating the future with confidence. His rare combination of consulting experience, academic expertise and bestselling authorship provides audiences with credible insights that can immediately influence strategy, innovation and leadership.
Whether your organization is preparing for digital transformation, strengthening its innovation capabilities or exploring future opportunities, Joachim delivers the knowledge, tools and inspiration needed to move forward with clarity.

Book Joachim De Vos for your event and give your audience fresh perspectives on innovation, future strategy and scenario planning that inspire lasting change and prepare your organization for tomorrow's challenges.

Customer Reviews

The 7 keys to innovate from Joachim's keynotes are mandatory insights for every preceptive business leaders who wants to build a future-proof organisation.

Fadel Al Faraj CEO Q8 Italy and former CEO Q8 North-West Europe

We live in times of uncertainty, but Joachim De Vos gives us hope in Why Innovation Fails. He offers practical insights and ideas to keep believing in the future. I was able to see up close how innovation is his life and how he and his teams open the eyes of companies, governments and cities for the unknown. ' The future is ours' is his message.

Herman Van Rompuy President Em. European Council, Minister of State

Keynotes

Keynote by speaker Joachim De Vos:

Why Innovation Fails & the 7 Keys to Success

Will change happen to you, or will it be led by you? That is the question.

Joachim De Vos' keynote delivers a dynamic exploration of why innovation efforts often fail, drawing on my extensive business experience and the insights from my bestselling strategy and management book, Why Innovation Fails. Unlike presentations that rely solely on theoretical models, this keynote is grounded in practical, real-world experience and academic research, all translated into actionable insights. Joachim begin with a thought-provoking statement about our daily work activities and how they influence future success or failure, immediately capturing the audience's attention. The keynote is structured around three core topics: Why Innovate?, What Is Innovation?, and Why Do We Succeed or Fail?

As Joachim guide the audience through the "
7 Keys to Future Success
," they embark on an exciting journey to 2040 and back, learning how to prepare for uncertainty, build robust innovation structures, and determine whether they will drive change or simply react to it. The full version of this keynote includes an in-depth analysis of the misunderstood Kodak case, revealing that their downfall was not merely a technological issue but was deeply rooted in organizational dynamics. Joachim also draw parallels with current challenges faced by medium-sized and large corporations, making the lessons highly relevant for today's business environment.

Audience Takeaways:

Your audience will leave feeling highly energized and inspired about the future, with a renewed sense of urgency.

The keynote offers a wealth of practical insights that will reignite your team's passion for revisiting and refining your organization's future strategies.

Gain clear insights into the reasons for, methods of, and opportunities for innovation.

Understand the key barriers to successful innovation within organizations and learn how to overcome them.

Discover why many companies invest heavily in innovation but often struggle to achieve satisfactory returns.

Acquire practical strategies for creating a future-ready organization that not only adapts to change but actively leads it.

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Keynote by speaker Joachim De Vos:

Scenario Planning for Leaders: Preparing Your Company for Future Change

In today's rapidly evolving world, where unpredictability is the new norm, the ability to anticipate and prepare for future change is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity.

This keynote dives deep into scenario planning, a cutting-edge tool that empowers leaders to navigate uncertainty and actively shape their company's future. Imagine stepping into a day in your life in 2040, where the three key technological laws that have transformed our world continue to drive tomorrow's innovations. This immersive experience sets the stage for a powerful exploration of how scenario planning can keep your organization ahead of the curve.

We begin by igniting a strong sense of urgency, illustrating the accelerating pace of change driven by technology and the unexpected twists that could redefine your industry. Joachim will challenge the status quo, demonstrating why traditional planning methods, still relied upon by many business leaders, often fall short in this fast-paced environment. We then delve into the core principles of scenario planning, revealing how you can leverage this approach to identify potential risks and opportunities.

Through compelling real-world examples and interactive exercises, you’ll learn how to craft multiple plausible future scenarios and strategically use them to make informed decisions that drive your organization forward. By the end of this keynote, you will be equipped with next-generation tools and insights to prepare your company for a wide range of possible futures, ensuring resilience and adaptability in the face of change.

For those seeking an even deeper dive, the extended version of this keynote showcases how generative AI is revolutionizing scenario planning, enabling the creation of dynamic early warning systems that help your organization stay relevant and capitalize on opportunities in the turbulent decade ahead.

Audience Takeaways:

Master the fundamentals of scenario planning and understand how it outperforms traditional strategic planning methods in today’s dynamic environment.

Gain practical tools for developing multiple future scenarios that proactively address potential risks and seize emerging opportunities.

Explore how AI is transforming the way we create and work with scenarios, offering a new edge in strategic foresight.

Learn how to leverage scenario planning to make informed strategic decisions and enhance your organization’s resilience.

Discover real-world examples of organizations that have successfully navigated uncertainty through scenario planning.

Leave with a clear, actionable roadmap for implementing scenario planning in your organization to prepare for future change.

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Keynote by speaker Joachim De Vos:

A Journey to the Future: Welcome to 2035!

Embark on an exhilarating journey to the year 2035, where the future of business and technology unfolds before your eyes.

This keynote begins by unveiling the foundational technology laws that will shape our world in the coming decades, setting the stage for a vivid, immersive experience—a day in the life of 2035. As we step into the future, you’ll gain unique insights into the emerging needs, scenarios, and uncertainties that will define this new era.

But the journey doesn't stop there. We will delve into how future ideas can often be misleading if not approached correctly. To illustrate this, we will engage the entire audience in an interactive future scenario exercise, designed to be both eye-opening and transformative. This exercise will reveal common pitfalls and demonstrate the critical importance of building future strategies that are grounded in reality and forward-thinking innovation.

Finally, we will bring it all together by constructing a robust future strategy tailored to your business needs. This isn’t just another keynote—it’s the most compelling future business experience you’ll ever have, designed to leave you not only inspired but also equipped with the tools to lead your organization into 2035 and beyond.

Audience Takeaways:

Discover the technology laws that will drive the future and understand how they will impact your industry.

Experience a day in the life of 2035 and gain actionable insights into future needs, scenarios, and uncertainties.

Learn how to identify and avoid misleading future ideas, ensuring your strategies are both visionary and grounded.

Participate in an interactive future scenario exercise that will transform your approach to strategic planning.

Walk away with a powerful, actionable future strategy tailored to help your business thrive in the coming decades.

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