Adjiedj Bakas

Only headwinds make a kite rise.

Adjiedj Bakas is an internationally sought-after trend forecaster and keynote speaker who convinces with provocative theses and positive energy. With over 200 speeches annually, he inspires his audience in Germany and worldwide. Bakas' bestsellers such as "The Future of Food" and "The End of Privacy" reflect his expertise. His inspiring and visionary future scenarios have already impressed the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs. Bakas' latest work "Deutschland rechnet ab" sheds light on Germany's role in Europe and the country's future prospects.

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Trendwatcher Adjiedj Bakas is an internationally sought-after speaker at congresses, strategy workshops, conferences, and other business events. He delivers around two hundred lectures per year. Bakas' theses are provocative—yet he always remains optimistic, even in times of economic crisis. He has recently begun giving lectures in Germany. His first German-language book was published in spring 2014: "Germany Settles the Score", which explores the future and Germany’s evolving role in Europe and beyond. He is also the author of bestselling titles such as "The Future of Food", "The Future of Health", and "The End of Privacy". His inspiring, knowledgeable, and entertaining presentations, along with his ability to think outside the box, are highly praised by both the media and his audiences. The Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs once said: "I take Bakas’ visions of the future very seriously and recommend everyone else do the same." His first German publication is "Germany Settles the Score."

Topics

Europe’s Megatrends and the Opportunities for Your Business

  • The seven megatrends: how to identify and leverage them
  • How to think in terms of opportunities rather than limitations
  • How to think beyond boundaries and conventions
  • How to generate new ideas and inspiration for your business
  • How to build a “coalition of the willing and open-minded”

The Future of Branding and Marketing

  • How to breathe new life into your brand
  • How to use storytelling with purpose and impact
  • Relationship marketing: building lasting connections

The Future of Human Resource Management

  • The feminization of the workforce
  • How to benefit from the trend of an aging society
  • How to intelligently integrate technology, automation, and IT
  • How to make better use of outsourcing

References & Press

“This man bursts with optimism! And he can speak! A true master of the art of conversation with a razor-sharp sense of humor!”
Süddeutsche Zeitung


“A true global citizen with a life story spanning three continents. Adjiedj Bakas makes full use of his rich multicultural heritage in his professional life.”
Times of India


“The ever-sunny Bakas is ahead of his time.”
Marie Claire


“A man who absolutely despises the taboos of political correctness. His inspiring, decidedly unpolitically correct visions follow a truly original line of argument.”
Deutschlandfunk


“Adjiedj Bakas is Europe’s most influential trendwatcher.”
Euroforum Conferences


“You can waste a lot of time figuring out when change is coming and what it means for the future. Or you can read Bakas’ book – a sharp and insightful overview. A must-read for anyone planning for the future!”
Eric Einhorn, Head of Strategy, McCann Worldgroup

Publications

Cover: The state of tomorrow: 13 megatrends that will change the world

The state of tomorrow: 13 megatrends that will change the world

ISBN : 9082076608

43.30 €

Amazon: The state of tomorrow: 13 megatrends that will change the world

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Heike Niehues in the Executives Day interview
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Heike Niehues in the Executives Day interview

Heike Niehues, EVP of Webasto Thermo & Comfort, addresses industry challenges like chip shortages and the Ukraine crisis. Webasto focuses on digitalization, balancing office and remote work, evolving culture, and continuous improvement. She emphasizes the importance of learning from failures and collaboration for future success. She looks forward to the Executives Day for networking and gaining new perspectives.

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