Keynote SpeakersIn a world of constant disruption, success requires bold vision, adaptability, confidence and the ability to harness both human potential and technology. Jennifer Vessels has spent her career guiding people and organisations – including Adobe, Google, IKEA, and Novartis – through complex change, equipping them with the strategies, tools, and mindset to thrive.
As a Silicon Valley native in Europe, Jennifer bridges the gap between “business as usual” and the future of work – where people and technology create success together.
She has led transformation and growth for the world’s largest companies, helping them integrate AI, digitalisation, intergenerational teams, and human-centric leadership approaches to achieve competitive advantage.
Her engaging keynotes, packed with real-world insights, challenge conventional thinking and empower leaders and their teams to turn ambiguity into advantage.
Awarded “Best Technology Speaker” and “Best Positive Impact Speaker,” Jennifer’s sessions are tailored to each audience, interactive and include her proven framework for change with PEACE (Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, Empowerment).
Jennifer Vessels is a future-ready expert in change who blends the value of people with the power of technology. This makes her a must-have speaker for business, innovation, technology and educational institutions committed to thriving in an era of disruption.
What to Expect from Jennifer’s Keynotes and Workshops:
- Actionable Takeaways – Practical strategies leaders can apply immediately
- Inspiration to change, shifting mindset, culture and use of AI and emerging technologies for business growth
- Customised Content – Every session is tailored to fully address your audience’s needs
- Silicon Valley Expertise, Applied Globally – Future-forward strategies from real-world experience
- Proven PEACE Framework – A roadmap to confidently lead change
Jennifer is the author of No Clue, No Fear; Navigating Storms of Change and How Leaders are REALLY Winning with Technology. Her expertise has been featured by EFMD, the World Economic Forum, IoD, the San Jose Mercury News, and The New York Times.
Her clients say it best:
“Jennifer is best speaker ever – incredible stage presence, lasting impact AND easy to work with. Clients rave about the impact her keynotes have had on their business – months after the event”
Andreas Ljones, CEO, FlowEvents
“Hands down best speaker that delivers real value – Jennifer Vessels. Her experience, engagement of the audience and actionable takeaways are the very best.”
Sam Taller, Director TNN Holdings
Her insights are real-world from experience building international business for HP and Tandberg (leading its merger with Cisco) before founding Next Step, a firm which has accelerated transformative growth for Global 500 and mid-cap companies since 2006. Jennifer earned her MBA from San Jose State University (Silicon Valley) and her MS in Occupational Psychology in London.
Her session can be in person or virtual as a keynote, masterclass or workshop and deliver measurable ROI through practical tools people can use immediately to lead change, leverage AI / technology and build the intergenerational workforce of the future.
Jennifer’s Keynotes and Workshops include:
No Clue, No Fear: Leading Through Uncertainty
Jennifer shares the real-world playbook used by Adobe, Google, IKEA, and Novartis to turn ambiguity into advantage using her proven P.E.A.C.E. Framework.
People + AI: The Fortune 100 Formula
Jennifer reveals how leading organisations extract real value from AI while strengthening creativity, judgment, and human expertise.
Business as Usual Is Obsolete
Drawing from real transformation work inside Adobe, Microsoft, Novartis, and more, Jennifer shows what leaders must do now to stay relevant.
Speaking Topics / Themes:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business Growth
- Change
- Company Culture
- Creativity & Innovation
- Culture
- Digital Transformation
- Digital Trends
- Employee Engagement
- Future
- Future and Society
- Future and Technology
- Future of Work
- Future Trends
- Gen Z
- Generations
- Global Trends
- Growth
- Intergenerational workforce
- Innovation
- Inspiration and motivation
- Inspirational Women
- Internationalization
- Leadership
- New Technology
- Resilience
- Strategy
- Technology Trends
- Transformation
- Women in Business
