Erik Händeler

Now prosperity depends on the people behind digital technology.

Erik Händeler is one of the leading German-speaking experts in future research, economic trends, and Kondratieff cycles. As an economic journalist, bestselling author, and sought-after keynote speaker, he conveys economic relationships in an understandable, concise, and solution-oriented manner. With profound knowledge of economic cycles and future dynamics, he inspires his audience towards positive change and societal relevance. Erik Händeler is ideal for economic forums, change conferences, and leadership events; his keynotes are scientifically grounded, polarizing, and motivating. Book him for an inspiring journey into the future of productivity.

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Erik Händeler – Futurist with the Courage to Drive Change

Erik Händeler is one of the leading German-speaking experts in future studies, economic trends, and Kondratieff cycles.
As a journalist, bestselling author, and sought-after keynote speaker, he explains economic interrelations in a clear, pointed, and solution-oriented way – turning fear of the future into energy for change.

Current Topics: Knowledge Society, Health & Collaboration

In his keynotes, Erik Händeler highlights the profound transformations of our time – showing why investments in collaboration, health, and social progress form the foundation for the next structural cycle.
His books, such as The History of the Future and Kondratieff’s World of Thought, are considered standard works for future thinkers and corporate strategists.
His latest book offers an optimistic view of both past and future, delivering a clear message: change can be shaped.

Business Journalist, Author & Leading Thinker on Kondratieff Cycles

After studying economic policy at LMU Munich, Händeler began his career as a journalist for a daily newspaper.
Since 1993, he has been researching the theory of long economic waves and their impact on productivity in the information society.
His work was honored by the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Today, his keynotes are among the most sought-after in the German-speaking world – known for their provocative clarity and practical relevance.

Why You Should Book Erik Händeler for Your Event

In-depth knowledge of economic cycles, future trends, and market dynamics

Bestselling author with bold theses and accessible language

Keynotes with depth, societal relevance, and an optimistic outlook

Ideal for economic forums, change conferences, and leadership events

Scientifically grounded, thought-provoking, and highly motivating

Book Erik Händeler Now for Your Event

Are you looking for a speaker who makes economics understandable, offers orientation, and inspires your audience to think – and act?
Then Erik Händeler is your first choice for an inspiring journey into the future of productivity.

Topics

Future realism -
Why the world has always been better

What is bad today was even worse in the past:
Violence, human trafficking, poverty & exploitation ...
Why we build in the future on what our ancestors painstakingly suffered, experienced and fought for.
Knowledge work requires collaboration - that makes society more cooperative and better
The new better: health, education, personal development, freedom, equality; the world is growing together

The story of the future -
Social behavior today and the prosperity of tomorrow

Digitization: Why the people behind the technology matter now
The future begins in the past - What we can learn from history for the future
The future decisive location factor in the global economy - Europe's opportunity

Future Management -
The new rules of the game in the economy of the knowledge society

How you identify and develop the factors for the next level of prosperity
How you mobilize the competencies of all with new forms of hierarchy
How to secure future business success with a new culture of collaboration

Health is becoming a growth engine:

How health innovations and health-maintaining structures become engines of growth
How mental health determines prosperity in the knowledge society

References & Press

Airbus Hamburg, Bäko, Banken und Sparkassen, Barmer Ersatzkasse, Bayerische Versicherungskammer, Einzelhandelsverbände, CDU/CSU-Bundestagsfraktion, Programmparteitag der Hessischen Grünen, Geberit, Lions Clubs, Markant, SAP, Schwarz-Pharma AG, Siemens, Thyssenkrupp, VDI-Jahrestagung Chemieingenieure, Verband der Krankenhausdirektoren Deutschlands, ZF Friedrichshafen und Führungskräfte

Media contributions:
ZDF, n-tv, Bloomberg TV, Deutschland Radio, BR, WDR, RBB, HR

"The book exudes an unwavering optimism."

Rheinischer Merkur

"It would be very desirable if Handel's illuminating book were widely read."
Dagmar Deckstein, Süddeutsche Zeitung

"Handeler's book is a course book for discovering the quality of interpersonal relationships as the most important source of value creation."
Norbert Copray, Publik Forum

"In evaluating the feedback forms, you received an average score of 1.26, making you our top performer! Congratulations on a very successful performance."
SAP-Personalkongress mit 1.500 Teilnehmern

Rated 1.4 at each of Bitkom's three Knowtech congresses in 2009, 2010 and 2011
Best rated lecture of the SchmidtColleg days
Standing ovation at the 13th Stuttgart Knowledge Forum

Publications

Die Geschichte der Zukunft. Sozialverhalten heute und der Wohlstand von morgen

ISBN : 3870679638

19.94 €

Amazon: Die Geschichte der Zukunft. Sozialverhalten heute und der Wohlstand von morgen

Kondratieffs Gedankenwelt - Die Chancen im Wandel zur Wissensgesellschaft

ISBN : 9783943172065

9.95 €

Amazon: Kondratieffs Gedankenwelt - Die Chancen im Wandel zur Wissensgesellschaft

Die Geschichte der Zukunft

ISBN : 978-3870679637

19.95 €

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Erik Händeler

14. November 2019

1929 and us

The text discusses the impact of technological advancements on economic cycles, emphasizing the importance of human involvement in technology. It highlights the need for societal productivity and unstructured thought work for economic growth, drawing on economist Nikolai Kondratieff's theories.

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Erik Händeler

18. January 2016

Robots, take over!

Economist Erik Händeler predicts that Industry 4.0 will bring changes to the workforce, with machines taking over some tasks. However, he believes that work will not disappear but transform, requiring more specialized knowledge and collaboration in a networked workplace.

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Erik Händeler

13. November 2015

Erik Händeler: The culture of collaboration determines competition.

Erik Händeler discusses how a culture of collaboration is crucial in today's knowledge society for productivity and prosperity. He emphasizes the need for transparent, fair competition, and investing in people to navigate economic challenges. Händeler is an expert in the Kondratieff theory and advocates for a shift towards a collaborative work culture.

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Erik Händeler

Now prosperity depends on the people behind digital technology.