AI Keynote Speaker Jan Ditgen explains Artificial Intelligence in a clear, engaging and entertaining way
Jan Ditgen gives business audiences a firm grasp of artificial intelligence without expecting a technical background. His keynotes explain what AI can do, where its limits lie and why the subject matters at work. Careful research, strong stagecraft and well-judged humour keep the room involved.
Concrete examples show how generative AI works and what it changes for companies, teams and individuals. Jan combines sound knowledge with the timing of an experienced entertainer, so people can follow the argument, enjoy the session and discuss the subject with greater confidence afterwards.
AI keynote speaker Jan Ditgen on stage
An AI keynote people enjoy
A lively room and an open mind
Jan Ditgen treats an AI keynote as a live event, not a technical lecture. Humour lowers the tension around the subject, while audience participation keeps attention in the room. Years on stage have taught him that people learn more readily when they feel comfortable and involved. Guests leave with a realistic view of AI, useful points for discussion and the confidence to try selected tools for themselves.
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What clients say about Jan Ditgen's AI keynotes
To be honest, Jan Ditgen gave us knowledge, amazement, laughter, sudden moments of recognition and the occasional: "Why did I not know this before?"
Some speakers talk until the audience leaves. Mr Ditgen speaks until nobody wants to leave. Informative, lively and touched with comedy gold. Put simply: if AI had rock stars, Jan Ditgen would be on a world tour.
Florian Hamacher
Working closely with us, Jan Ditgen shaped his talk around our specific needs. His humour, subject knowledge and vivid examples made the abstract subject of AI easy to follow and entertaining. His visual explanations captured the connections precisely and still left room for amazement and laughter.
Husam Azrak
As an event technician, I have heard many talks about AI. I have to say that Mr Ditgen's was by far the best. Excellent!
Moritz Weber
Understand AI and make informed decisions
My name is Jan Ditgen. I want people to understand artificial intelligence well enough to form their own view and use it sensibly. My talks require no technical background. AI will affect many jobs and business decisions, so the conversation should include people of every age and level of experience.
Research provides the foundation; familiar examples and stage entertainment make the subject easier to remember. The audience gains a broader view of AI and practical ideas they can discuss or test after the event.
Learning that feels enjoyable
Audience participation brings energy into the room and turns passive listeners into active contributors. People remember the session because they took part in it.
Fresh perspectives
The keynote questions familiar assumptions and introduces options the audience may not have considered. People leave with a clearer view of the subject and greater curiosity about what AI could mean in their own work.
A result clients value
Long experience, strong references and a confident stage presence support a reliable event. Jan and his team prepare carefully so that the keynote fits the audience, schedule and purpose.
What Jan Ditgen brings to an AI keynote
- Audience involvement: Guests take part instead of simply watching.
- Preparation: Each talk is adjusted to the audience and occasion.
- Established references: Clients range from American Express to Zurich Insurance.
- Stage experience: Jan has spent many years speaking at business events.
- CSP certified: He holds the Certified Speaking Professional designation.
- Serious content: The keynote addresses benefits, limits and risks.
- Accessible language: Technical ideas are explained for a general business audience.
An AI keynote built for the occasion
Easy to follow, even without a technical background
A confident introduction to AI for non-technical audiences
Jan Ditgen is not a computer scientist. His strength lies in giving non-specialists a well-researched introduction to artificial intelligence and presenting it with precision and humour. Some clients even call him an AI comedian. The label may be generous, but it reflects the warmth and comic timing he brings to serious material. He can open a conference with the main keynote or add a focused AI session to a larger programme.
Jan Ditgen receiving his CSP designation
Certified Speaking Professional
The National Speakers Association awards the CSP designation to a limited number of professional speakers. It recognises sustained professional standards, speaking experience and commercial performance. For event organisers, the credential is useful evidence that Jan understands planning, briefing and dependable communication as well as the work on stage.
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Ideas the audience can use straight away
Guests repeatedly mentioned that Mr Ditgen never sounded like a schoolmaster. He used practical examples, and we all thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
Markus Fischer, VR-Bank Bergisch Gladbach
A keynote that gets people involved
The participants were fully engaged and had opportunities to contribute. Compliments on a very successful talk.
Wolfgang Itzelt, PRM GmbH
A useful introduction with no prior knowledge required
The talk was my first real encounter with AI and ChatGPT. Thank you for the introduction and for breaking the ice.
Ulrich Klus, Depenbrock Ingenieurwasserbau
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Mr Ditgen gave an excellent talk on AI and presented its main benefits and risks with humour and precision. His enthusiasm reached the whole audience, and together with the venue it made for a very successful event.
Michael Link
I recently attended Jan Ditgen's talk at the ARTUS Group and was delighted. The content was excellent, well structured and entertaining. Jan explains artificial intelligence in a practical way that is easy to follow.
I can recommend him without hesitation and would gladly attend again. Thank you for the valuable perspective.
Frank Dreher
I have rarely seen AI presented with this much humour and subject knowledge. I would attend another talk by Mr Ditgen at any time.
Kerstin Lehmann
Artificial intelligence is already changing everyday work
Artificial intelligence has moved into ordinary products and working routines. Smartphones use it for facial recognition, photography and recommendations. Generative AI now affects writing, analysis, customer service and software development. A business keynote gives teams a shared basis for discussing these changes, including the benefits, constraints and questions they raise.
A balanced view of artificial intelligence
AI attracts both strong supporters and firm sceptics. Jan takes a measured position between the two. He is interested in the technology and its useful applications, but he also discusses errors, dependency, data concerns and effects on work. The audience receives enough context to judge opportunities and risks for itself.
Four steps to your AI keynote
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What artificial intelligence can already do
AI is used in assisted driving, medical imaging, research analysis and many less visible business processes. It may also support work on climate modelling and healthcare capacity. A good artificial intelligence keynote explains concrete applications while making room for uncertainty, trade-offs and human responsibility.
Jan Ditgen and artificial intelligence
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AI Keynote Speaker Jan Ditgen
EWK Vortrags GmbH & Co. KG
Gartenstr. 6
50996 Cologne, Germany
Last updated: 10 July 2026
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Gartenstr. 6
50996 Cologne
Germany
Phone: +49 221 - 80 14 96 11
Fax: 0221 - 80 14 96 29
E-Mail: ki@ewk-institut.eu
