Maarten Verschuere – AI Keynote Speaker & Author

AI keynotes, trainings & workshops that turn AI anxiety into scalable value.

AI WILL


REPLACE YOU.

Depending on what you do.

Technology is a facilitator. The future is Human.

Value isn’t created by algorithms alone; it’s created when technology solves the dull, dangerous, and difficult problems for your people. I help you build the synergy of People, Process, and Technology. First educate the mind, then equip the workforce. Upskilling is the absolute necessity.

Trusted By Market Leaders

Tesco

P&g

Ing

volvo cars

Colruyt Group

Have you met Maarten?

Funny. Informative.
And slightly Scary.

AI will replace you. Unless you adapt.

I deliver scalable value creation with AI through high-impact performance.

My insights come from a long career in building scalable solutions that create value. I don’t just talk about the future; I help you build it. Real transformation happens when you bridge the gap between high-level strategy and operational reality.

Upskilling is an absolute necessity. Technology is the facilitator; your people are the force.

The Book

A Framework for Leaders in Times of Agentic AI.

The Strategist

Maarten Verschuere

The Cost
of AI Illiteracy.

Most companies think buying the tool is the strategy. It isn’t.Upskilling is the strategy.

My Keynotes and Masterclasses are designed to move your workforce from “fear of replacement” to “capable of deployment.” This is the math behind an educated workforce.

The 'AI Will Replace You' Keynote. We dismantle fear and replace it with excitement. You can't train a workforce that is afraid. We show them the 'why' and the 'what' in a high-energy performance that shifts the cultural mindset immediately.

The 'AI Literacy' Workshop. We move from theory to practice. We open the laptops. We build workflows. We train your people to use the tools safely and effectively. This is where inspiration turns into actual capability.

Your people are now 'AI Ready'. We establish the governance and the internal 'Champions' network to ensure the skills stick. Strategy is no longer a document on a server; it's the daily habit of your upskilled workforce.

Value of AI Literacy

Employees Trained 100 Employees

Hours Saved/Year

18,200 h

Value Created

€910,000

*Based on 3.5h/week savings per AI-literate employee.
Value of AI Literacy
Employees Trained 100 Employees
Hours Saved/Year
18,200 h
Value Created
€910,000

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PDF + ROI Spreadsheet Template

Open Sessions.

Join a public masterclass, catch a keynote, or attend a workshop.
Most corporate work is private, but these sessions are open to all.

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Q1 AI Implementation Bootcamp

20

JAN

ADM On the Spot

05

FEB

LEGO Serious Play: AI Strategy

€895

28

FEB

The Agentic Enterprise Strategy

15

MAR

AI Literacy Masterclass

Looking for a private session for your team? Book a private workshop.

Maarten in Action

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Latest Intel.

Unfiltered thoughts on the state of AI, business, and the future of work.

Ready to Scale?

Whether you need a keynote to wake up your workforce, or a strategy workshop to fix your P&L, it starts here.

I respond to value, not fluff. Tell me what you’re building.

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maarten@maartenverschuere.com

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Maarten Verschuere

Global AI Strategist helping organizations move from hype to profit. Unlocking human potential with Agentic AI, one workflow at a time.

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Global AI Strategist

Paul

Co-Author

Maarten and Paul offer a grounded, practical and often witty guide that strips away the hype and helps you to figure out how to implement AI in your business.

AI Will Replace You.

How to go from AI Anxiety to Opportunity.

Generative AI is general-purpose intelligence that can be applied to virtually any knowledge task.

The question is no longer whether you should embrace AI. The question is: how do you implement it correctly? We are moving away from an economy where knowing how to do things matters most, to an economy where knowing what to do matters most. The “how” is increasingly handled by AI. The leadership challenge of the AI age, however, is fundamentally human.

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The Inspire Phase

Focuses on understanding the changing technological landscape and getting your organisation excited about genuine opportunities.

2

The Enable Phase

Gives your pilot teams the right format, technology stack, and collaboration framework to succeed.

3

The Scale Phase

Focuses on creating organisational trust, establishing governance, and designing the structure to support AI at enterprise level.

Managers & Executives
Business Strategists
Innovation Leads
HR Professionals
Change Managers

“With clarity and structure, this book turns the overwhelming topic of AI into the confidence leaders need to simply get started.”

— Eline Lostrie, co-CEO, Nexxworks

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AI Will Replace You

All-Hands Meetings
Large Corporate Events
General Staff

The Premise

The fear of replacement is real, but the opportunity is greater. In this high-energy performance, we dismantle the myths and focus on the synergy of People, Process, and Technology. I show your workforce how value is created when we solve problems for humans—saving time, supporting decisions, and removing the drudgery. This is the wake-up call to start upskilling immediately.

Key Takeaways

AI Literacy Masterclass

L&D Departments
Leadership Teams
Company-wide Upskilling

The Premise

Inspiration is the spark; literacy is the fuel. We cannot rely on technology alone; we must equip our people with the skills to survive. This workshop combines the keynote with deep-dive modules where we build actual workflows. We focus on how technology facilitates human strength, moving your team from ‘Curious’ to ‘Capable’.

Key Takeaways

AI in Sales & Growth

Sales Kickoffs
CROs
Marketing Leads

The Premise

A specialized session for revenue generators. We explore how AI agents can handle the dull research and data entry, freeing up your humans to do what they do best: build relationships and close deals. It’s about high-tech facilitating high-touch.

Key Takeaways

AI in HR & Talent

CHROs
Talent Acquisition
People Ops

The Premise

Talent acquisition is broken. In this session, we look at how People Ops can use AI to detect genuine talent and personalize L&D paths. We focus on the human element: using tech to remove bias and administrative burden so HR can focus on culture and people.

Key Takeaways

AI in Retail & Commerce

Retail Execs
Store Ops
Digital Leads

The Premise

Retail is the frontline of human interaction. We cover how computer vision changes loss prevention and how generative AI creates ‘personal shoppers’. The goal? To remove friction so your staff can provide exceptional human service.

Key Takeaways

AI in Construction

Construction Execs
Architects
Project Managers

The Premise

Construction has lagged, but AI is changing that. We explore how ‘Bits’ control ‘Atoms’ to solve the 3 Ds: Dull, Dangerous, and Difficult tasks. From generative design to safety monitoring, we show how tech keeps humans safe and productive.

Key Takeaways

The Human Firewall

CISOs
Risk Management
All Staff

The Premise

Cybersecurity is no longer about firewalls; it’s about your people. With AI, phishing is personalized. We teach your workforce to become the organization’s strongest line of defense, using their human intuition supported by technical verification.

Key Takeaways

LEGO Strategy Workshop

Leadership Teams
Innovation Squads
Cross-functional Teams

The Premise

I believe strategy should be tangible. This workshop uses the LEGO Serious Play methodology to visualize the synergy of People, Process, and Technology. We build the future state with bricks, ensuring the human element is at the center of your automation strategy.

Key Takeaways

The Agentic Enterprise

Business Leaders
Ops Directors
Innovation Heads

The Premise

We move from asking AI questions to giving AI goals. This session is designed for everyone—not just the IT department. We explore specific use cases where agents can handle the heavy lifting, and teach non-technical leaders how to orchestrate them. It is about facilitating human decision-making, not replacing it.

Key Takeaways

Q1 AI Implementation Bootcamp

Date

2025-01-20

Time

2 Days

Location

Brussels, BE

€1495

The Brief

A rigorous 2-day deep dive into operationalizing AI. We cover everything from setting up enterprise-grade workspaces to custom GPTs and API integrations. Bring your laptop and your real-world business problems.

The Agentic Enterprise Strategy

Date

2024-11-28

Time

16:00 - 17:00 CET

Location

Virtual (Live)

Free

The Brief

A high-level executive briefing on the shift from Chatbots to Agents. We explore how autonomous agents will reshape organizational structures in 2025 and why your current AI strategy might be obsolete before it’s even deployed.

AI Literacy Masterclass (Open Cohort)

Date

2024-11-15

Time

09:00 - 13:00 CET

Location

Virtual (Zoom)

€495

The Brief

This isn’t a lecture; it’s a build session. In 4 hours, we go from ‘What is AI?’ to building your first personal productivity agents. Designed for non-technical professionals who want to stop feeling left behind and start leading the charge.

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Get the full PDF breakdown of "Agentic AI" plus the ROI spreadsheet template directly to your inbox.

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Get the full PDF breakdown of "Agentic AI" plus the ROI spreadsheet template directly to your inbox.

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Get the full PDF breakdown of "Agentic AI" plus the ROI spreadsheet template directly to your inbox.

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Maarten Verschuere is a Global AI Strategist helping organizations move from hype to profit. He builds the Agentic Enterprise one workflow at a time, focusing on scalable value and P&L impact. His keynotes demystify AI workforce evolution for leaders.

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