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Unlock future-ready creativity with Ulrike Kerber, AI researcher, designer, and global innovation catalyst.
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Why book Ulrike Kerber for your next event
- Led award-winning creative campaigns for global brands like Disney, Nickelodeon, Apple. Ulrike has pioneered the use of Generative AI and merged artistic vision with machine intelligence, delivering both emotional depth and measurable ROI. Audiences gain rare, behind-the-scenes insight into how leading companies can embed AI and AR into creative strategies to future-proof their brand relevance.
- Named one of Germany’s Top 100 Innovators in design and technology. Recognized for her trailblazing contributions to the intersection of design and emerging tech, Ulrike encourages teams to push past traditional boundaries. Her keynotes offer practical tools for cultivating innovation mindsets and navigating change with confidence, ideal for organizations looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.
- Served as a strategic advisor to Fortune 500 companies undergoing digital transformation. With firsthand experience guiding teams through high-stakes transformation, Ulrike brings valuable lessons on overcoming resistance, fostering cross-functional alignment, and building resilient innovation cultures. Attendees leave with new concepts and actionable steps toward a more creative future they can implement immediately in their own teams.
Non-binding request for Ulrike Kerber
Designing the Future: Creativity in the Age of AI
Ulrike Kerber delivers transformative keynotes that fuse AI, design, and innovation to ignite creativity and drive meaningful change through innovation, design and design thinking. With a rare blend of artistic vision and tech fluency, she equips organizations to navigate disruption, unlock human potential, and lead with purpose. Her sessions are more than talks, they’re immersive experiences that inspire dialogue, shift mindsets, and energize teams to co-create the future.
Keynote speaker Ulrike Kerber is a globally recognized creative force known for fusing design, innovation, and artificial intelligence into dynamic keynote experiences that inspire action and ignite transformation. With a powerful background as an author, designer, and AI researcher, she brings a rare blend of artistic vision and technological fluency to the stage, making her keynotes especially relevant in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.
Ulrike is the founder and creative director of the multi-award-winning Viva Design Inc., with studios in Santa Barbara and Berlin. Her decades of experience in motion design, art direction, and creative leadership have positioned her as a trusted advisor to organizations seeking to drive meaningful change through innovation. She has taught at leading global institutions, including Hyper Island (Sweden), SCAD (USA), and Communication University of China. At her renowned AI Ethics Salons she invites experts to speak about AI law, copyright, AI diversity and inclusion.
She is the author of The Best AI Tools for Designers and Ancestors from the Future, two insightful books that explore the evolving role of AI—from practical design tools to a visionary, optimistic outlook on our tech-driven future.
In her keynotes, Ulrike empowers teams to embrace the future with confidence. She helps organizations integrate AI while maintaining a human-centric approach, unlock bold creative thinking, and build ethical innovation cultures. Her sessions are not just lectures, they are interactive, thought-provoking experiences that move audiences to engage, reflect, and co-create.
If you’re looking to inspire your team, spark transformation, and lead with vision, book Ulrike Kerber for your event. She delivers future-forward insights with clarity, energy, and purpose, equipping your organization to thrive in a world shaped by creativity and intelligent technology.
Customer Reviews
5 of 5
Ulrike Kerber has written a book that we all need right now. With Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) developing and expanding so fast across so many platforms, it is often hard to keep track of all the new developments taking place at the moment. An interesting feature of this book is that it is not a typical book. Instead, Ulrike offers a “quick and dirty” review of the current AI tools, and she walks the reader through their features and “best use” scenarios without wasting any time on superfluous details. After all, who has the time for that nowadays. Prospective Gen AI users with tight schedules and short deadlines would especially appreciate this. This book is a very practical guide, loaded with examples, case studies and prompts – pushing these tools to their limits. Rather than testing out the leading AI tools yourself, Ulrike has done that in her book in the same way as Jeremy Clarkson was testing cars for his “Top Gear” show. This is a great resource for both beginners and intermediate users of Gen AI tools.
Dr. Gjoko MuratovskiChief Academic Officer at the Australian Institute of Advanced Technologies
5 of 5
If you could harness the energy of a thousand brilliant creatives, place it in a bottle and shake it up and down really hard - then roll it out on a table to discover what truly unique ideas prevail, then you may come close to the sheer wonder of what Ulrike creates. The beautiful thing about working with Ulrike on projects (besides her incredibly easy and contagious spirit for life) is that you can be 110% certain that her ideas are always innovative, fresh and push the boundaries in wonderful ways. As we grow up many of us lose the ability to tap into the untainted perspective we have as children, and I am certain Ulrike's innate ability to remain connected to this perspective is where many of her best ideas originate from. She is not boxed in by what people 'think or expect' from a project - or what society might push her in the direction of - she literally sees each and every client and project in its own light and then brings that to life in the most amazing way. I would hire Ulrike and/or collaborate with her anytime the opportunity presents. A rare creative talent and brilliant individual - she will not disappoint! ”
Pia Dorer Executive director at Orange Identity (Agency)
5 of 5
Ulrike Kerber’s “The Best AI tools for Designers” - is a wonderfully practical resource for those who are curious about this question - “How do I define myself, and my work, as a human designer in these times of Artificial Intelligence (AI) ascendancy?” Ulrike answers this question in an accessible and pragmatic manner that helps one see themselves in relation to AI. Ulrike accomplishes this journey by weaving the manner of tools used, with suggestions for use, to obtain the best design results with AI interactions. Highly recommended!
Alan Macy R&D Director, BIOPAC Systems, Inc.
5 of 5
Ulrike Kerber's comprehensive exploration of using AI in design is packed with actionable advice and game-changing workflows for designers. From the nuts and bolts of using AI tools to navigating its ethical considerations, this book equips you with the knowledge and skills to embrace the potential of AI while understanding its limitations. Whether you're enthusiastic about AI's possibilities or cautious about its impact, this book offers a clear analysis, demystifying the landscape and providing valuable insights and wisdom.
Darlene LiebmanProducer, Entrepreneur and Founder of Creative Humans, New York
5 of 5
Ulrike Kerber has assembled a monumental amount of research that explores the AI landscape and its impact on creatives. Her book is stuffed full of practical advice and techniques, while describing pros and cons of this brave new world. If you are in love with AI, or afraid of AI, this book will demystify and provide great insight and wisdom.
Lynda WeinmanBusiness Owner of Lynda.com, now LinkedinLearning, Educator, and Author
5 of 5
Creative Workshop: Such a wonderful way to bring like-minded people together to bounce creative ideas from one mind to the next. It is an amazing experience to see the work created by each individual or to be a part of a group that created a mini masterpiece!
Sarah BAustralia
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"I have contracted Ulrike many times over the years -- for ABC and then for E! Entertainment Television and Style Network. She never fails to respond with extremely inventive and fresh ideas for network brands and campaigns. In addition, Ulrike's enthusiasm and joy about design and animation are truly infectious."
Lauraine GibbonsCreative Director and Producer at Style TV and E!
5 of 5
Ulrike brings the world of AI design to your fingertips in ONE HOUR in her workshops. She is super passionate and on fire about creating and exploring cutting-edge design solutions. As a fearless leader and pioneer in co-creating AI algorithms and futuristic innovative design, she facilitates workshops where together we create and deliver a brand identity package to attract the right audience -- including a color palette, typeface, logo concept, copywriting, and a website product. A solid design concept in ONE HOUR. Unbelievable! It's so amazing that I encourage you to experience the power of AI with Ulrike. It may change the way you approach design forever.
Meg BarbourBrand Manager
5 of 5
I highly recommend Ulrike’s MidJourney seminar for designers, illustrators and creative directors. As an early adopter of MidJourney, and as an established creative director herself, Ulrike’s knowledge of MidJourney shows how A.I. can be useful as a tool to enhance the creative process and possibilities of A.I. assisting your workflow. I really enjoyed joining other creatives from around the world.
David HwangEVP, Executive Creative Director, Zozimus Agency
5 of 5
A fantastic workshop workshop today with the amazingly talented German designer Ulrike Kerber whose new book on AI Tools for Designers I highly recommend. If you're curious about experimenting with Gen AI Avatars and Video tools, skip the clickbait social media tutorials and sign up for one of her workshops. It is well worth it. Thanks Ulrike for an amazing afternoon.
Alan SchulmanCo-Founder, UpperRight | The Content & Customer Experience Consultancy
5 of 5
Ulrike is a modern and unafraid creative who loves to share her knowledge and her talents. She's industrious and generous and likes to push the boundaries of tech and art for the benefit of society. She's an asset to anyone that wants to try new things and needs speed, agility and courage.
Antonella StrömbergBrand Storyteller
Rated 5.00/5 based on 11 customer reviews
Keynotes
Keynote by Ulrike Kerber:
How to Boost Your Creativity with AI – Divergent Thinking and Innovation
Dare to dream bigger: AI as your brainstorming buddy.
In a world hungry for innovation, most teams don’t suffer from a lack of ideas, they suffer from stopping too soon. This keynote explores how AI can stretch the ideation phase, enabling teams to dwell longer in creative uncertainty. We’ll unpack the power of divergent thinking, show how to embrace the messiness of brainstorming with AI tools, and share practical methods to surface unconventional ideas. A call to courageous creativity, because better ideas make better futures.
Keynote by Ulrike Kerber:
Design Thinking with AI – How Can AI Help You Go Deeper?
Empathy meets intelligence: human-centered design in the age of AI.
Design Thinking isn’t just for designers, it’s a mindset for problem-solving. This keynote reveals how AI can support each phase of Design Thinking, especially the empathy and research stages. Learn how AI can help you better understand your audience, gather insights faster, and uncover hidden patterns that fuel innovation. From chatbots to image analysis, we’ll explore how to use AI to deepen understanding, not replace it. It’s about designing with people, not just for them.
Keynote by Ulrike Kerber:
Creative Branding and Image AI – Empowering the Brand Story with AI
Shape-shifting brands for a shape-shifting world.
In a time when visuals speak louder than ever, Image AI is rewriting the rules of branding. This talk dives into how AI image tools can empower teams to rapidly prototype brand identities, test visual directions, and unlock entirely new aesthetics. We’ll discuss ethical implications, biases, and how to maintain creative control while embracing machine-generated possibilities. Think of this as a creative toolbox upgrade, where storytelling becomes more fluid, more visual, and more inclusive.
Keynote by Ulrike Kerber:
Creative Storytelling and Video AI – New Kinds of Storytelling
The camera is now in everyone’s hands, even if they don’t hold it.
Video AI is breaking down barriers to content creation. This keynote explores how AI video tools are democratizing storytelling, making high-quality content production accessible to teams and individuals who never had a film crew, or a budget. Discover how brands, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers are using these tools to tell stories that resonate across cultures, devices, and attention spans. It’s not just about content, it’s about connection, at scale.
Keynote by Ulrike Kerber:
Immersive Storytelling with AI and AR
Step inside your story.
The future of storytelling isn’t flat. It’s spatial, sensory, and interactive. In this keynote, we explore how Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality are converging to create immersive narrative worlds, from interactive exhibitions and virtual classrooms to branded experiences and meditative journeys. Perfect for those curious about the next frontier of engagement, this session reveals how creators and organizations can design stories people don’t just watch, they live.
Keynote by Ulrike Kerber:
What Skills Do You Need for the Future? Rethinking Knowledge Transfer and Market Shifts
The future doesn’t need you to know everything. It needs you to learn courageously.
The skills of tomorrow are not just technical, they’re emotional, adaptive, and deeply human. This keynote unpacks how the acceleration of AI and immersive tech is reshaping the way we learn, teach, and transfer knowledge. The skills of the future involve adaptability, flexibility and creativity. We’ll look at trends in workforce transformation, micro-learning, and the rise of hybrid creative roles. Whether you’re a leader, educator, or lifelong learner, this is your map for staying curious, resilient, and ready.
Design thinking supercharged with AI
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Boost Your Creativity with AI - Women in AI Conference 2024
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