Dietmar Dahmen speaker – Suisse
Dietmar Dahmen – Futurist Keynote Speaker | Innovation Visionary | Master of Transformational Storytelling on Stage
Dietmar Dahmen is one of the world’s most electrifying keynote speakers on innovation, disruption, future technologies, and change leadership. With a unique blend of high-impact theatrics, thought-provoking ideas, and emotionally engaging delivery, Dietmar doesn’t just give talks—he creates experiences.
After two decades at the top of the global advertising industry—as Creative Director at DDB, Executive Creative Director at Ogilvy, and Chief Creative Officer at BBDO—Dietmar transitioned to tech, becoming Chief Innovation Officer at ecx.io (later acquired by IBM). Today, he is the founder of BRAINKICKS GmbH, delivering brain (strategy) and kicks (creative sparks) via custom keynotes, workshops, coaching, and publications.
He’s known for creating unforgettable visual moments on stage—breaking walls, riding sharks, melting globes, and igniting metaphorical (and sometimes real) fires to make complex messages resonate for years.
🏆 Notable Achievements
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💼 20+ years in global creative leadership at DDB, Ogilvy, BBDO
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💡 Former Chief Innovation Officer of ecx.io (sold to IBM)
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🌍 Delivered hundreds of keynotes across 5 continents
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📣 Founder & CEO of BRAINKICKS GmbH – information + inspiration agency
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🎭 Creator of immersive, theatrical keynotes with stagecraft and live dramatizations
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📖 Author and executive coach for leading global organizations
Language:
- English
- German
🧭 Key Themes & Signature Topics
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Ride the Shark of Change – Overcome fear and embrace transformation
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Let Your Fire Burn – Embrace AI, robotics, blockchain & digital revolutions
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Business is Fight Club – Build team strength and resilience in volatile times
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Superheroes of Change – Unlock individual superpowers for collective impact
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Destroy the Pillows of Comfort – Break out of complacency to innovate
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Save the Planet – Act on sustainability with urgency and optimism
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Break the Walls of Impossible – Shift mental barriers and achieve bold goals
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Cooperate or Die – Activate collective intelligence for survival and growth
Dietmar Dahmen is not your average futurist. His talks are designed to ignite minds, fuel ambition, and disrupt complacency. Every message is visually stunning, emotionally gripping, and laser-focused on driving action.
What makes his interventions unforgettable:
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🧠 Explains complex tech like AI, blockchain, and the metaverse in simple, memorable ways
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🔥 Visual stunts (flamethrowers, chainsaws, live « shark riding ») keep audiences hooked
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🎯 Custom messaging aligned with each client’s strategy
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🚀 A contagious sense of optimism, energy, and possibility