Kamales Lardi

Kamales Lardi delivers bold, strategic insights on digital transformation, AI, and neuroscience-backed business impact.

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''Kamales was a keynote speaker at one of our @CommsHero events. Her strategic thinking and marketing knowledge was clear to see at our event and the session received awesome feedback from the delegates. I would highly recommend Kamales as a speaker at any event where you require strategic business and marketing know-how.''

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Why book Kamales Lardi for your next event

Gain clear, actionable strategies grounded in 25+ years of cross-industry digital and business transformation expertise.
Understand how neuroscience, leadership, and emerging tech combine to create measurable business impact.
Experience a dynamic speaker who translates complex technologies like AI and blockchain into real business value.

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A leading voice in digital transformation, AI innovation, and people-centered change.

Kamales Lardi is one of the most prominent voices in digital and business transformation, known for her bold thinking, strategic clarity, and ability to turn complex technologies into real, measurable outcomes. With more than 25 years of cross-industry experience, she blends deep expertise in digital innovation, emerging technologies, and neuroscience-backed methods to guide organizations through meaningful change. Her philosophy is clear: technology must serve a strong value proposition, not the other way around. This approach has shaped her work with multinational companies across Europe, Asia, and Africa, and positioned her as a trusted advisor in next-generation transformation. Kamales is a sought-after speaker who brings energy, clarity, and actionable insights to every stage.

Kamales Lardi

Kamales Lardi has built a reputation as one of the most influential experts in digital transformation, recognized globally for her strategic mindset and her ability to bridge cutting-edge technology with the human elements required for true organizational impact. Thinkers360 listed her among the Top 10 Global Influencers & Thought Leaders in Digital Transformation, and she has been named among the Top 50 Women in Tech Influencers by The Awards Magazine. In 2024, she was highlighted as one of the Voices of a New Era of Leaders by the Female Factor Leadership:Redefined global movement, reflecting her growing influence in shaping leadership for a new technological age.

Kamales is known for a grounded philosophy that resonates with business leaders worldwide: technology is not a silver bullet solution; a clear value proposition should drive any transformation effort. This principle is the foundation of her consulting work and keynote presentations, helping organizations shift from technology-driven thinking to outcome-driven strategy.

A pioneer of human-centered transformation

In 2012, Kamales founded Lardi & Partner Consulting GmbH, a firm dedicated to guiding multinational companies through complex digital and business transformation journeys. Over more than a decade, she has advised organizations across Europe, Asia, and Africa, supporting leaders as they navigate new expectations, new tools, and new market realities. Her approach champions the human side of technology, emphasizing the critical interplay between people, processes, and tools. This balance is a core reason companies seek her guidance when they want transformation that lasts.

Her expertise spans a wide range of emerging technologies, including AI, blockchain, virtual and augmented reality, 3D printing, IoT, sensor technologies, and robotic process automation. Kamales not only understands the capabilities of these tools, she understands how they fit into real business contexts, and how they must be integrated to deliver value rather than complexity.

Neuroscience, leadership, and business impact

A distinctive aspect of Kamales’ work is her commitment to neuroscience-backed methods for leadership and organizational transformation. She explores how the brain responds to change, how decision-making shifts under pressure, and how leaders can create environments that support innovation and trust. These insights shape her work in leadership development, customer engagement, and organizational transformation, offering audiences a richer understanding of how human behavior drives business outcomes.

Alongside her advisory work, Kamales serves as a Teaching Fellow at Durham University Business School, where she helps shape the next generation of leaders. She also made history as the first Chair of the FORBES Business Council Women Executives, further solidifying her role as a leading voice for executive leadership and inclusion.

Books, recognition, and global stage impact

Kamales is frequently recognized for her influence in the digital space. In 2022, she was included in the International 40 Over 40 – The World’s Most Inspiring Women by CapGemini Invent and Female One Zero. Her thought leadership extends through writing as well. She is the author of the best-selling book The Human Side Of Digital Business Transformation, a widely used guide for leaders navigating next-generation transformation challenges.

Her latest book, AI For Business, provides a comprehensive roadmap for leaders seeking to understand the practical applications of AI. The book is designed to cut through the noise surrounding AI, helping organizations adopt the technology with clarity, confidence, and strategic focus.

Kamales is a dynamic and engaging speaker, known for her ability to connect with audiences ranging from executive teams to major industry conferences. Her sessions blend strategic insight, emerging technology trends, and actionable frameworks, leaving audiences with both inspiration and concrete next steps.

Book Kamales Lardi for your event

Booking Kamales Lardi brings a speaker who delivers more than trends, she brings clarity, transformation strategy, and a deep understanding of how technology and human behavior intersect. Her sessions equip leaders to navigate change with confidence and create real business impact in an increasingly digital world.

Whether the topic is AI, digital transformation, neuroscience-driven leadership, customer engagement, or emerging technologies, Kamales delivers presentations that challenge assumptions, spark new thinking, and inspire meaningful action.

Customer Reviews

Asif Choudry Sales & Marketing Director, Resource @WeAreResource (UK)

''Kamales presented at the recent Professional Womens' Group meeting to a group of about 70 people. She gave an entertaining and enlightening talk about how to use social networking to further your personal brand. Share share useful tips, practical advice and personal examples. Kamales is an engaging speaker and an expert on an interesting topic. She was aware of the audiences needs and tailored the presentation to their needs. I am happy to highly recommend Kamales as a speaker.''

Jane Piper Corporate Sponsorship and Speaker Manager, Professional Women's Group

''Please accept our sincere appreciation for the outstanding presentation you made to the MIM-Kyiv DBA program's participants. Your ability to present the subject in such an interesting way produced one of the most helpful and useful lectures in our program's experience. Thank you so much for your valuable contribution and for sharing your time and your experiences with us.''

Lina Khasan-Bek, Max Goltsberg Co-Directors DBA Program, MIM-Kyiv

''Kamales developed a collaboration strategy for SAMBAplus based on user requirements assessment to determine the member's needs (online and offline). In doing so she clearly delivered against all targets and provided spot-on recommendations. We will definitely work with her and her team again!''

Benno Marbach Co-Founder & COO guuru

''Kamales has an incredibly refreshing approach to the Digital Transformation imperative. I found her to be incredibly pragmatic and it's her appreciation for the language required to engage critical business stakeholders that sets her apart.''

Dhesen Ramsamy Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited

''Kamales was a keynote speaker at our Swiss market research flagship event and spoke about digital transformation in fast-changing times. She’s an engaging speaker with strong background knowledge on current trends in various industries and able to perfectly integrate that knowledge in her speaking topic, outlined together in the briefing. Her speech was engaging and the feedback from participants was very good – the speech indeed delivered real insights into what is soon to be the new business opportunities in our industry as well as in others.''

Lukas Haeusermann Marketing Director CH/LI at Neuroth

''So informative, engaging, and eye-opening, thank you Kamales Lardi! We had over 300 attendees from all over EMEA and the feedback was great.''

Philippa Dods Head of Marketing Africa, Meltwater

''It was an honor to have Ms. Lardi at the Digital Business Transformation Conference 2021 as a keynote speaker. Her deep knowledge due to her many years of experience provided immense value to the audience through her strategic thinking and the high quality of the content of her presentation. I am looking forward to collaborating with her again in the near future.''

Grigoris Grammenos Conference Producer, Boussias

''Kamales has been our series speaker and advisory board member for Digital Transformation Summit Series. Her presentation and thoughts reflect resilience, experience, knowledge, and critical thinking. Her presentations are curated according to the theme and the demographic of the conference. We are very happy to have her as a part of our Exito Family! We would love to get your perspective on our next project.''

Rishikesh Shetty CEO, Exito Media Concepts Pvt. Ltd

''Kamales is truly an exciting speaker. She brings that often rare combination of deep insight and genuine enthusiasm to a very important topic. For technology leaders to be effective they need to understand the human component of digital transformation and in this area Kamales is one of our most exciting thought leaders! We look forward to having her back!''

Jeremy Behrmann Production Direction, GDS Group

''Kamales Lardi is a dynamic, content rich speaker on the topics of digital transformation, emerging technologies and the future of economies. Kamales participated as a panelist in both the Horasis Global Meeting (8th June 2021) and Horasis Asia Meeting (26th November 2021). During both session, Kamales shared insights based on her practical experience and future-focused outlook, which added value and depth to the discussion. We look forward to engaging with her again.''

Frank-Jürgen Richter Chairman, Horasis Org

“We had the great honor to welcome Kamales Lardi as a keynoter at our very first Night Talk in Munich. She shared her thoughts on the topic: "The end of ‘business as usual': Accelerating sustainable business success with Digital Transformation". Mindblowing! Not only does she know one thousand examples from practice, Kamales also has this incredible presence and owns the stage. Couldn’t think of a better speaker for our premier.”

Claus Schuster / Natascha Zeljko Executive Partners and Co-Founders @CURAZE

"I had the pleasure of listening to Kamales Lardi's keynote address, "The End of Business as Usual" at the 2023 CLO Symposium, and it was nothing short of transformative. Her presentation vividly captured the essence of the digital revolution we are living in today by taking us on a journey through the rapidly changing tech landscape and its impact on business and workforce dynamics. Kamales highlighted the critical need for organizations to quickly acclimate, upskill and build adaptive cultures in the face of unprecedented disruption. Kamales not only shared valuable insights, but also emphasized the significance of a human-centric approach in the digital transformation journey. She made a compelling case for the pivotal role that continuous learning has in building a workforce that’s prepared to survive and thrive in the digital future. Her thought-provoking examples, like the pike fish experiment, resonated deeply and left me with a profound understanding of the necessity to recognize change in our environments. Kamales’ keynote was an eye-opening experience, leaving me with a clear vision of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in this era of digital transformation. Her expertise and passionate delivery truly set the stage for a future where adaptability and continuous learning will be the keys to success in the end of business as usual."

Micaela Newton Events & Marketing Manager, BetterWork Media Group

''Kamales held the key note speech at the Phoenix Mecano Manager’s Conference 2021. Kamales’ presentation was truly inspiring. She offered new perspectives to our international audience how to look at and think about our leading conference topic “Digital Transformation”. Based on her professional background, with excellent real business examples as well as selected ‘touch & try & feel’ exhibits Kamales could convey important key messages to our diverse group of top managers with a high credibility. Our group’s leadership team will now think differently about “the digital impact” on our businesses and business models, upcoming challenges as well as opportunities.''

Dr. Rochus Kobler CEO, Phoenix Mecano

“Kamales Lardi held a keynote on the power of disruptive technologies for the Board and Executive Management as part of our own leadership transformation. She prompted thinking and stimulated a very good discussion, well integrated in a series of explorations underway in our business, thereby setting clear direction for what it means to integrate technology (and capability) in the full articulation of each strategic choice.”

Luisa Delgado Chair Board of Directors Swarovski International Holding

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Keynote by Kamales Lardi :

THE BRAIN CODE: Neuroscience For Digital Transformation Success In Business

In an era where AI and emerging technologies are rapidly reshaping industries, successful digital transformation hinges on understanding how the human brain responds to change. By leveraging neuroscience insights and decoding the brain's reactions to uncertainty, fear, and innovation, leaders can foster an environment where technology and people work together seamlessly.

This keynote dives deep into the neuroscience behind digital transformation, revealing strategies to harness the power of the brain to overcome resistance, drive adoption, and create a resilient culture. Attendees will gain actionable insights on how to align technology implementation with human behavior to maximize productivity, innovation, and business growth.

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THE END OF 'BUSINESS AS USUAL': How to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Business

The traditional rules and assumptions of business are no longer valid in the new digital economy. Emerging technologies have triggered a shift in the global consumer market, resulting in the urgent need for brands to adopt transformative approaches to customer engagement, organization structures, and business models. In addition, the recent Covid-19 pandemic has further accelerated market shifts towards digital engagement.

In her keynote presentation, Kamales awakens curiosity and widens perspectives on the latest trends and technologies impacting the traditional business landscape, and motivates audiences to explore innovative approaches that accelerate success in digital business transformation.

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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: Engage The Human Element To Orchestrate Successful Digital Transformation

Successful digital transformation requires a holistic approach that prioritizes the human element alongside technological advancements. By navigating the complex psychology of change and fostering a culture of collaboration, organizations can navigate the challenges and realize the full potential of digital transformation.

This keynote uncovers the secrets to successfully navigate the human dimension alongside technological advancements to avoid negative impacts on morale and productivity.

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RISE OF THE LOW TOUCH ECONOMY: Digital-Physical Future of Customer Engagement

Over the past decade, technology has triggered an undeniable shift in consumer behavior and trends. People are adopting technology almost as quickly as it is being developed. Brands understand that consumers are the core of business success. But the question will be - how can companies succeed in the digital future?

In this keynote presentation, Kamales zooms in on the future of consumer behavior and preferences, the impact of the Low-Touch Economy on brands, as well as how should companies engage with customers across digital-physical touchpoints.

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EXPONENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES: Deep-dive application of Blockchain, AI, Virtual/Augmented Reality, 3D-Printing, IoT & Sensor Technologies etc.

Over the past decade or so, exponential technologies have triggered shifts in the global business landscape and the world in general. As digital-enabled businesses rise and consumer adoption accelerates, new and transformative technology-based innovations are emerging almost on a daily basis.

This keynote presentation provides an overview of exponential technologies, the impact on society and businesses, as well as real-world and future-focused applications across industries.

Keynote sessions deep-dive into specific technologies and industry focus, upon request.

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