KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Remy Gieling
At World Workplace Europe, Remy Gieling – co-founder of AI.nl and The Automation Group – will take you on a journey to the front lines of innovation. Traveling the world to meet with leading tech pioneers, Remy distills the most important lessons for European organizations. His keynote explores the breakthroughs in physical automation – from humanoid robotics, dark factories and autonomous delivery – as well as cognitive automation at scale, where AI Agents are taking over complex tasks at lightning speed.
As businesses become leaner, more agile, and more automated, the need for physical office space and facility structures is transforming. What does this mean for facility teams, for industry leaders, and for the skills needed to thrive? Drawing from real-world examples of early adopters, Remy will share the mindsets and capabilities you need to navigate and lead in this new era of work.
Remy Gieling (born 1988) is a leading expert in AI, technology, and innovation. He takes audiences on a journey through the rapid developments in artificial intelligence and its impact on businesses and the future of work. As one of the most sought-after speakers in his field, Remy has a unique talent for explaining complex concepts in an engaging and accessible way—motivating people to truly take action and start working with AI. As a tech entrepreneur and founder of ai.nl and The Automation Group, Remy is at the forefront of AI development and successful implementation across a wide range of organizations.
He shares his deep knowledge and passion on stage, in the media, as co-author of more than seven books (including his latest, AI Agents in 2025), and as a lecturer in the AI program at Nyenrode Business University. Remy breaks down complex ideas with clarity and understands both the opportunities and risks of AI. His inspirational sessions have reached thousands of professionals, and he is a frequent guest on various television and radio programs. He also hosted the show Cybersessies.
As a LinkedIn Top Voice on AI, Remy has more than 20,000 followers, and his videos on the topic attract hundreds of thousands of views per episode. Driven by his fascination for cutting-edge technology, Remy travels several times a year to Silicon Valley to meet with tech leaders and explore the latest trends and innovations. Recurring topics in his presentations include: AI Trends, AI Agents, The Impact of AI on Work, Practical AI Use Cases, AI Tools & ChatGPT and Silicon Valley & China.
The Rise of the FM Data Analyst
Matt Tucker
As facility management evolves into a more data-enabled discipline, a new mindset is emerging: that of the FM Analyst. This is not a formal job title, it is a working profile that reflects the modern FM professional who can interpret data, identify patterns, and apply insight to improve performance, reduce costs, and support sustainability.
Drawing on global research from IFMA’s recent report The Rise of the FM Analyst, this keynote explores how FM professionals across Africa can embrace the FM Analyst mindset. Whilst for much of Africa, advanced data-enabled systems or formal training in this area is still in its infancy, many African FM professionals are demonstrating the initiative, adaptability and problem-solving instincts that define this evolving role.
Matt will discuss how this transformation is as much cultural as it is technical, and why data confidence, storytelling, and cross-functional thinking are critical capabilities for FM leaders across the region.
Matt Tucker is Director of Research at IFMA and Professor at Liverpool John Moores University. With 20+ years of experience, 80+ publications and a Fulbright Scholarship, he’s a key figure in workplace research. Through his company, Connective Thought, he helps organizations turn insights into action.
The Uncertainty Principle
Peter Hinssen
In this inspiring closing keynote, Peter Hinssen—renowned global speaker, bestselling author, and leading expert on innovation and leadership—invites us to explore what he calls the Never Normal future. It’s not a dark or dystopian outlook, but one rooted in hope, opportunity, and progress.
Peter challenges the common fear of uncertainty, showing that it’s not a problem to solve but a natural state of life—and the place where the greatest breakthroughs happen. As technology, geopolitics, and society evolve faster than ever, he argues that slowing down is not the answer. Instead, we must move faster, think bigger, and embrace uncertainty as fuel for innovation.
With his signature blend of humor, insight, and optimism, Peter shares how forward-thinking leaders can transform their organizations into engines of progress—redefining strategy, culture, and mindset to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
This keynote is a powerful call to action for anyone ready to see cracks not as signs of collapse, but as windows of opportunity. Because, as Peter reminds us, the people who are bold enough to believe they can change the world are the ones who actually do.
Peter Hinssen is a global keynote speaker, bestselling author, business school lecturer, LinkedIn Top Voice, serial entrepreneur, and leading expert on innovation, technology, and leadership. A self-proclaimed pathological optimist, Peter believes companies can help build a better, brighter, and bolder Day After Tomorrow—the theme of his 2025 book The Uncertainty Principle.
He is a top-ranked international speaker known for his sharp insights, clarity, and humor on topics like innovation strategy, digital transformation, and adaptive leadership. Peter has worked with global brands such as Google, Apple, BMW, L’Oréal, Microsoft, and Unilever, and lectures at the London Business School.
Peter authored six bestselling books, including The Phoenix and the Unicorn, The Day After Tomorrow, and The Network Always Wins. His writing explores how organizations can reinvent themselves and thrive in times of radical change.
As a serial entrepreneur, Peter founded several successful tech companies—three of which were acquired or went public—and is now the founder of nexxworks, helping organizations innovate in the Never Normal. He is also an active investor in startups and scaleups worldwide and an avid collector of vintage technologies.