Swedish AI keynote speaker
for Nordic events
Karl Lillrud is a Swedish AI keynote speaker who delivers in Swedish or English, tailored to your audience and industry. He helps Nordic leaders turn rapid AI change into clear decisions, practical adoption and measurable business action.
Why Nordic organizers book Karl
Karl focuses on capabilities that already exist and the decisions organizations need to make now, rather than distant predictions. That suits leadership teams that want substance they can act on. He has been building businesses since 1996, still builds and tests AI systems in practice, and selected organizations he has worked with include Volvo, Spotify, Klarna, H&M, Tele2 and Qliro. He is ranked #16 among Global Gurus 2026 Top 30 Motivational Speakers, is a two time TEDx speaker and a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council.
Verified stages in Sweden and the Nordics
In Stockholm, Karl spoke at a TEKsystems event, where Executive Director Axel Ödman said he brought in entrepreneurship and innovation and added: “We will for sure ask Karl to come back again soon.” At Kommunikatörsdagen at Karlstad University, Fredrik Erlandsson praised his “great rhetorical skills and knowledge of the tech industry.” Klarna’s Head of Data Science, Werner Kruger, highlighted his efficiency and client focus. Internationally he has delivered a Headline Stage keynote at eCommerce Expo London 2026, spoken at Seamless KSA and Biban in Riyadh, and given two TEDx talks.
Most requested keynotes for Nordic events
Leading in the Intelligent Age is the natural fit for management meetings, HR and future of work events, redesigning leadership for a world where AI performs real work. AI, Your Second Brain, built on Karl’s book AI Your Second Brain: Evolve or Go Extinct, shows every employee how to think faster and better with AI without outsourcing judgment. The C-Suite AI Adoption Playbook gives executive teams and boards a clear path from AI pilots to measurable value at scale. All three can be delivered in Swedish or English.
Logistics: travel, formats and language
Karl travels to Sweden and the rest of the Nordics from his bases in Spain and Dubai, and plans each trip around your date. Keynotes are delivered in Swedish or English, so the same session works for a Swedish management meeting or an international Nordic conference. Formats include a 30 to 45 minute keynote, keynote with Q&A, fireside chat, panel moderation, executive session or workshop, plus a live virtual keynote for distributed audiences. Agreement, invoicing, travel and recording terms are handled quickly after your brief.
Keynotes for
Sweden and the Nordics.
Leading in the Intelligent Age
Redesign leadership for a world where AI performs real work.
Explore Keynote 02AI, Your Second Brain
Think faster and better with AI, without outsourcing your judgment.
Explore Keynote 01The C-Suite AI Adoption Playbook
From AI experiments to an organization that creates measurable value at scale.
ExploreWhat happens
in the room.
The brief, what Karl did, and what the organizers said afterwards. Told by the people who booked him.
CloserStill Media
eCommerce Expo London
Across three editions the relationship moved from the 2022 main stage, where the official recap described Karl taking a jam packed theatre through the future of ecommerce, to the 2023 keynote stage and the 2026 Headline Stage. The content evolved with each invitation, from the future of ecommerce to AI and then to the operating model that makes AI convert.
“Karl was a fantastic speaker with a great presence, packing out the room with an attendance of over 90% capacity.”Sam Tidmarsh, CloserStill Media, eCommerce Expo LondonRead the case Keynote · 2018
TEDxPiotrkowskaStreet
TEDxPiotrkowskaStreet
Organizer Dominika Mikurenda described Karl as an engaging speaker whose passion was highly noticeable, and said attendees gained a fresh perspective and valuable insight in just 15 minutes. She also said she would recommend him to other conferences.
“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 Mikurenda, TEDxPiotrkowskaStreetRead the case Keynote · Sanford, Florida, United States · 2024
Seminole State College of Florida
Speaker Series: AI and Our Minds of the Future
In feedback published by Great British Speakers, Associate Vice President Jan Lloyd Lesley describes Karl as accessible and accommodating and says he worked closely with the college team. The same feedback says he made the AI content relevant, impactful, enlightening and personalized.
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All case studiesBefore
you ask.
Can Karl deliver the keynote in Swedish?
Yes. Karl is Swedish and delivers keynotes in Swedish or English. Choose the language that suits your audience; for mixed Nordic or international groups, English is often the practical choice.
Does Karl travel to Sweden for events?
Yes. He travels to Sweden and the Nordics from his bases in Spain and Dubai. Travel is planned around your date, and travel terms are set out clearly in the proposal. Virtual keynotes are also available.
Which organizations has Karl worked with?
Selected organizations Karl has worked with include Volvo, Spotify, Klarna, H&M, AstraZeneca, Tele2 and Qliro, alongside international names such as TUI and Three.
How are fees handled?
Fees depend on format, date, location and preparation. Send a short brief and you receive a clear proposal with the fee stated upfront, usually after a 15 minute call.
Book Karl
for your next event.
Tell us about the room. Karl replies personally, and there is no obligation.
Prefer email? me@karllillrud.com