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Maarten Verschuere – AI Keynote Speaker & Author

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

AI WILL REPLACE YOU


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

Carrefour

P&G

Belfius

AB InBev

Thales

BNP Paribas

Don't want to read the book? Just ask it.

The book promises an AI version of itself, because of course there is. Ask it anything about the three big trends, the AI Navigator Framework or your first pilot, and it answers from the text and tells you which page to find it on.

Answers are generated by AI from the text of the book and can contain mistakes. Questions are stored to improve the service.

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.

Need more than 10 copies? Send an email to maarten@maartenverschuere.com and we will arrange your order directly.

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

Maarten in Action

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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 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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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

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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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