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Flo Akinbiyi

Human-First communication that inspires and has an impact.

With over 20 years on international stages and more than 3,000 coached executives, Flo Akinbiyi knows what makes communication truly resonate. He hosts conferences such as Bits & Pretzels, GITEX, and Abu Dhabi Finance Week, and has shared the stage with Michelle Obama, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Pep Guardiola. Brands such as BMW, Amazon, Roche, and Allianz trust his coaching and keynotes. His industry expertise spans automotive, technology, pharma & healthcare, finance, and logistics. As an expert in Human-First Communication, he demonstrates why, in the age of AI, the human voice is becoming the decisive success factor. Bilingual (German/English), with technology-supported coaching and an NPS of 71—meaning that the vast majority of his clients actively recommend him to others.

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Vita

Flo Akinbiyi: Book a Keynote Speaker and Moderator

Flo Akinbiyi is a communication coach, keynote speaker, and international moderator with over 20 years of stage experience. He has worked with more than 220 brands, including Mercedes-Benz, Amazon, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Allianz, and has coached over 3,000 executives. His approach: Human-First Communication. At a time when AI is taking over more and more content, Flo helps people stand out through the power of their own voice.

Current Keynotes, Coaching, and Live Events

Flo hosts international conferences such as Bits & Pretzels, GITEX, Web Summit, and Abu Dhabi Finance Week, and appears as a keynote speaker on stages across Europe and the Middle East. His current topic, “Human x AI: Presenting and Speaking in 2026,” captures the spirit of the times. At the same time, he coaches C-level teams at companies such as BMW, DHL, and Roche. His technology-supported coaching makes communication measurable and trainable, with an NPS of 71—meaning that the vast majority of his clients actively recommend him to others.

20 Years of International Stages and Brand Success

Flo has shared the stage with Michelle Obama, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Pep Guardiola, and Robin Sharma. From Expo 2020 Dubai to Messe München and the Schottenhamel festival tent, he combines entertainment with substance in a way that moves audiences. His “Each One Teach One” philosophy means that every encounter—whether with a world-class personality or a participant in a workshop—flows back into his coaching. Media outlets such as Süddeutsche Zeitung, Esquire Middle East, and Dubai One TV regularly feature his work.

Why Flo Akinbiyi Adds Value to Your Event

Reached over 150,000 people live on international stages
Experience with 220+ brands from BMW and Amazon to Porsche
Expert in Human-First Communication and AI in a business context
Technology-supported coaching with measurable impact (NPS 71)
Bilingual on stage: German and English
From the boardroom to arenas with thousands of guests

Are you planning a conference, corporate event, or executive summit? Book Flo Akinbiyi as a keynote speaker, moderator, or communication coach. Contact us for a non-binding offer.

Topics

Start-up Innovation Leadership Communication Mobility

Flo Akinbiyi combines communication, technology, and stage presence into formats that move your audience. Whether as a keynote speaker, moderator, or coach, his topics are practical, current, and tailored to the corporate environment.

Moderation:

Bilingual moderation (German/English) for international formats of every size. With curiosity and enthusiasm, Flo dives deeply into topics and quickly adapts to new content, messages, and industries. He has hosted hundreds of corporate events, conferences, and virtual formats, and interviewed personalities such as Michelle Obama, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Robin Sharma.

Industries:

Automotive, technology, pharma & healthcare, finance, logistics, luxury, telecommunications, innovation & startups

Formats:

From galas to awards, from hosting and panels to fireside chats, from conferences to innovation festivals, from product launches to leadership offsites, from corporate events to networking dinners—live, digital, and hybrid.

Keynote Topics:

Human-First Communication

Why clarity, presence, and genuine connection make the difference
How leaders communicate in ways that make people listen, understand, and follow
Average communication costs attention, trust, and momentum. Human-First Communication is the difference.

Positive Communication: Let Go of German Angst

Why positive communication is not a soft skill, but a sustainable success factor
How to discover your magnetic stage presence and find your wow factor
Stories that move people and stay in their memory

Human x AI: Public Speaking and AI

Why the human voice is becoming the most important differentiator in the age of AI
How leaders use technology without losing their authenticity
Concrete strategies for presentations that remain memorable despite—and with—AI.

References & Press

“…Flo is perfect. He has worked on stage with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michelle Obama. We know that he not only knows his job, but does it fantastically well…”

“…Flo is amazing. He is amazing out there...”
Bernd Storm, Co-Founder Bits & Pretzels

“…That was the best performance on stage I have had in my entire life…”
Kelly Rutherford, Actress, Gossip Girl

Jochen Schweizer, Adventurer, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Investor
References – Events (Selection)
Skiinvation 2026 | Innsbruck, Austria
DOERS Summit 2025 / 2026 | Dubai, UAE | Limassol, Cyprus
Fithera & German Gesundheitsball 2025 | Offenbach, Germany
An Evening with Pep Guardiola 2025 | Dubai, UAE
Bits & Pretzels Founders Festival 2022 / 2023 / 2024 / 2025 | Munich, Germany
Health.Tech 2022 / 2023 / 2024 | Munich, Germany
Web Summit 2024 | Lisbon, Portugal
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Launch 2024 | Dubai, UAE
Mini Family Launch 2024 | Dubai, UAE
Global Freight Summit / Robin Sharma Interview 2024 | Dubai, UAE
Worldef Dubai Dec 2024 / 2025 | Dubai, UAE
GITEX Global / Expand North Star 2024 / 2025 | Dubai, UAE | Singapore | Berlin, Germany
BMW Intercultural Innovation Award Ceremony EXPO 2021 | Dubai, UAE | Cascais, Portugal
Day of German Unity – German Embassy / Consulate General 2024 | Dubai, UAE | Abu Dhabi, UAE
Health-i Awards 2023 / 2024 / 2025 | Hamburg, Germany
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East 2024 / 2025 | Abu Dhabi, UAE
HUB71: Impact Event 2023 / 2024 / 2025 | Abu Dhabi, UAE
ADFW (Abu Dhabi Finance Week) 2022 / 2023 / 2024 | Abu Dhabi, UAE
Gulfood 2022 / 2023 / 2024 / 2025 | Dubai, UAE
One Young World (BMW) 2022 / Nov 2025 | Munich, Germany
Alibaba Cloud Day Summit 2023 | Dubai, UAE
Quoz Arts Fest 2022 | Dubai, UAE
BMW Diversity Week 2022 | Munich, Germany
Limitl3ss KeenFolks 2022 | Barcelona, Spain
Concorso di Bavaria / Cruisefire 2021 / 2022 | Bavaria, Germany
Neauvia Prime Time Talkshow 2021 / 2022 | Milan, Italy
TikTok Case Studies 2021 | Dubai, UAE
Boehringer Ingelheim VTI Day 2021 | Dubai, UAE
Automechanika 2021 / 2022 / 2023 / 2025 | Dubai, UAE | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
SOC Classic Weekend 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021 / 2022 / 2023 / 2024 / 2025 | UAE | Andermatt, Switzerland | Gstaad, Switzerland | Croatia | Costa del Sol, Spain | Puglia, Italy | Costa Smeralda, Italy | Miami, USA
IBM Podcast 2021 | Online
Ineos Grenadier 2021 | Böblingen, Germany
TCS Innovation Forum 2021 MEA | Dubai, UAE
UPS / DP World @ EXPO 2020 | Dubai, UAE
Autodesk University 2020 | Dubai, UAE
IAA BMW 2019 | Frankfurt, Germany
BMW Moving Minds, MWC Mobile World Congress 2019 | Barcelona, Spain
CET South Africa 2017 | South Africa
Huawei East Partners Gala Dinner 2017 | Dubai, UAE
MotoGP 2016 | Doha, Qatar

Media:
Dubai One TV, Bayerischer Rundfunk

Dubai Eye 103.8, Talk 100.3, Bayerischer Rundfunk, Radio Alpenwelle

Süddeutsche Zeitung, FAZ, Münchner Merkur, Arab News, Arabian Business, Business Traveller Middle East, Emirates Times, Gulf News, Khaleej Times, Raemona, Rudy Mawer, The Gaggler, UpTime