Global AI keynote speaker

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AI keynote speaker, entrepreneur since 1996 and author of nine books. Tailored keynotes that turn AI change into clear decisions and measurable action.

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  • From EUR 25,000 per keynote
  • English or Swedish
  • In person or virtual
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“It was not good. It was Excellent! Simple yet comprehensive.”
Majid Bin Abdullah Al Qasabi
Minister of Commerce, Saudi Arabia
#16Global Gurus 2026
Top 30 Motivational Speakers
Top 10Thinkers360 2026
Thought Leader (Digital Twins #8)
2× TEDxPiotrkowskaStreet
and KedgeBS
9 BooksIncluding AI Your
Second Brain
Since 1996Building businesses,
30 years of practice
Signature keynote

One keynote.
Tailored to your room.

Buying is moving to AI agents, and most companies still cannot show AI in profit. Karl’s signature keynote shows leaders how to win both. Every version is tailored after a 15 minute call.

Karl Lillrud using a smartphone in a luxury retail store, agentic commerce
Signature keynote

Agent-Ready: How to Win When Customers Send AI Agents

Your next customer may be an AI agent. Become the company agents choose, and turn AI pilots into profit.

  • A map of how buying decisions move to AI agents, for consumers and for business buyers
  • An agent-ready checklist for data, pricing, trust and operating model
  • Clear criteria for killing weak AI pilots and scaling the valuable ones
  • The human advantages to protect when agents do the comparing
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Also available: AI, Your Second Brain. Think faster and better with AI, without outsourcing your judgment. Ideal for all hands, kickoffs and virtual sessions.

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Selected organizations Karl has worked with Engagements include keynotes, advisory and project work. Stage list: verified public appearances.

Organizations: Volvo, Spotify, Klarna, H&M, TUI, Qliro, Three. Stages: eCommerce Expo London, Seamless KSA, Biban, TEDxPiotrkowskaStreet, TEDxKedgeBS, Seminole State College, Asmara Global Summit, E-Commerce Expo Dublin, TEKsystems Stockholm, Seamless Europe Berlin, Prevent Wars Round Table, Davos 2024.

Featured on, member of and judge for
  • CNBC
  • TEDx
  • Harvard Business Review Advisory Council
  • UK eCommerce Awards
What organizers say

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Answered.

Picking a speaker is a risk. Here is what organizers, ministers and event directors have said about the exact things you are worried about.

Karl was a fantastic speaker with a great presence, packing out the room with an attendance of over 90% capacity.
Sam TidmarsheCommerce Expo London, CloserStill Media
He received the highest ratings of all of our speakers during the event.
Utkarsh TiwariOrganizer, Bangalore Institute of Technology
Karl is an engaging keynote speaker who caught attention and interest of the audience. His passion for the subject matter is highly noticeable, in just 15 minutes, attendees gained a fresh perspective and valuable insight.
Dominika MikurendaOrganizer, TEDxPiotrkowskaStreet
Real stages, real rooms
Karl Lillrud speaking at TEDxKedgeBS
TEDxKedgeBS
Karl Lillrud at TEDxPiotrkowskaStreet
TEDxPiotrkowskaStreet
Karl Lillrud on a panel at Biban 2023, Riyadh
Biban, Riyadh
Karl Lillrud delivering a keynote at a lectern
Keynote, in person
Also on record:Seminole State College Speaker Series 2024Embassy of IndiaMathem.seJensen EducationUrkundRedmind
Karl Lillrud on the TEDxKedgeBS stage
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