Keynote speaker on innovation and design thinking.

Gijs helps leaders to double their innovation effectiveness with the FORTH innovation methodology and inspires professionals on stages in more than 30 countries.

Keynotes

Four keynotes to choose from.

Four signature keynotes, each tailored to your audience and delivered in 30 to 60 minute formats or interactive 2 to 4 hour workshops. Click any keynote to open the full overview.

Breaking Innovation Barriers keynote by Gijs van Wulfen, on winning management buy-in for innovation
Keynote 01

Breaking Innovation Barriers

How leaders win buy-in, accelerate innovation and turn ideas into action. Great ideas rarely fail on the idea. They fail on resistance, politics and a lack of support. Fifteen proven strategies to win management buy-in for change. ExecutivesInnovation leadersChange leaders
Double Innovation Effectiveness keynote by Gijs van Wulfen, on the FORTH innovation method
Keynote 02

Double Innovation Effectiveness

The proven FORTH roadmap for customer-driven innovation. Too many innovation efforts fail to create meaningful results. The issue is not creativity, it is focus. The FORTH roadmap helps teams find the right opportunities and double their effectiveness. ExecutivesInnovation leadersProduct and strategy teams
The Innovation Maze keynote by Gijs van Wulfen, on leading innovation through uncertainty
Keynote 03

The Innovation Maze

How to become an innovation leader in a world of uncertainty and complexity. Leaders face a maze of unpredictable change, emerging technology and shifting customer needs. A practical framework and powerful stories to navigate it and make confident decisions. ExecutivesInnovation leadersSenior management
Inspire to Innovate keynote by Gijs van Wulfen, on seeing the opportunities others miss
Keynote 04

Inspire to Innovate

How great innovators see the opportunities others miss. Innovation starts with a spark. Stories and lessons from pioneers, explorers and everyday heroes reveal how great innovators think, act and succeed, with principles you can apply immediately. ManagersProfessionalsEntrepreneursChange makers
Gijs van Wulfen giving his TEDx talk: Why Ideate Together and WEnnovate?
TEDx · Why Ideate Together and WEnnovate?
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Experience his dynamic speaking style, inspiring stories and practical innovation insights that have captivated audiences worldwide.

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Reviews

Trusted by leaders around the world.

A brilliantly articulated presentation full of passion, emotion and metaphors.

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Ignacio Villoch
BBVA Innovation Centre, Spain

One of the most valuable presentations at our conference and highly relevant for our industry.

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Adam Ismail
Executive Director, GOED Exchange, USA

Gijs creates an innovative mindset throughout the audience.

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Anne-Laure Pardijon
Leadership Talent Programmes Manager, Airbus Group, France

A colourful, engaging, inspiring storyteller.

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Delonay Langer
Innovation Lead, 3M, USA

Gijs made the audience laugh, think and wonder.

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Agata Wieeiora
Organiser, Innovation Day, Poland

Gijs is truly inspiring to a diverse crowd.

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Dr. Audrey Vergaeghe
Co-founder, SA Innovation Summit, South Africa

Entertaining, very inspiring and insightful.

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Dries Laperre
Organiser, Innowiz, Belgium

Gijs is provocative, encouraging the audience to take action in innovation.

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Thaise Graziadio
Operations Manager, IEL-RS, Brazil

Gijs makes himself accessible to the attendees, which was much appreciated.

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Heather Spidell
President Council of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Canada

Inspirational? Yes. Innovative? Yes. Knowledgeable? Yes. Energetic? Yes. Great facilitator? Yes. Great keynote speaker? Yes.

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Iain Bitran
Executive Director, ISPIM

If Gijs was a flower he would be an electric daisy, full of inspiration!

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VP Software Engineering, Global Products

Gijs is a remarkable keynote speaker and innovation influencer.

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Global Healthcare Executive

Gijs is truly a catalyst for effective change.

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Global Business Director
FAQ

Questions before you book.

What does Gijs van Wulfen speak about?

Innovation and design thinking. Four signature keynotes on winning buy-in, the FORTH method, leading through uncertainty, and seeing opportunities others miss.

How long is a keynote?

30 to 60 minutes, or developed into interactive workshops of 2 to 4 hours.

How do I book Gijs van Wulfen?

Email gijs@gijsvanwulfen.com with your event date, audience and format.

What do audiences say about Gijs van Wulfen as a keynote speaker?

Audiences at organisations such as BBVA, Airbus, 3M and international innovation summits in Poland, South Africa, Belgium, Brazil and Canada describe Gijs as a colourful, engaging and inspiring storyteller who is provocative, accessible and moves audiences to take action on innovation.

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