Speaker & Trainer

Nahed Hatahet

"It’s about the human being"

Through inspiring keynotes, moderations, hands-on workshops, comprehensive trainings, and forward-looking articles, Nahed Hatahet demonstrates how companies can shape the digital future — through a clear strategy that puts people first. His approaches resonate and inspire because he succeeds in making the often abstract topics of digitalization tangible and relatable. Companies that work with him experience not only a transformation of their processes, but a genuine shift toward a more sustainable, productive, and human-centered way of working.

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Vita

Nahed Hatahet is a pioneer and visionary of digital and AI-driven transformation, who for more than 30 years has been shaping change in organizations with passion and deep expertise. As a thought leader and advisor, he advocates a human-centered approach to digitalization—one that places people at the heart of transformation and positively influences workplace culture. His core belief: technology, especially artificial intelligence, is a tool that helps us unlock our full potential and create a more fulfilling world of work.

Through inspiring keynotes, moderations, hands-on workshops, comprehensive trainings, and forward-thinking articles, Nahed Hatahet demonstrates how organizations can shape the digital future—by following a clear strategy that puts people first. His approaches resonate and inspire because he succeeds in making the often abstract topics of digital transformation tangible and relatable. Companies that work with him experience not only changes in their processes, but a genuine shift toward a more sustainable, productive, and human-centered way of working.

Nahed’s professional journey is marked by pioneering projects and long-term commitments. In 2007, he founded HATAHET productivity solutions GmbH, which he successfully led for 17 years before selling the company. Through this venture, he set new standards for innovative digital workplace solutions and established himself as an expert in efficient, people-centric productivity strategies.

From 2018 to 2024, he also played an active role in shaping Austria’s digital transformation as Vice President of the Austrian Association of Software Industry (VÖSI), where he served as a board member and Vice President, advocating for the societal and political implications of digitalization.

Today, Nahed Hatahet supports organizations as an independent consultant, mentor, trainer, visionary, and AI transformation advisor. As a keynote speaker and moderator, he inspires audiences well beyond Austria’s borders, guiding organizations on their journey toward a sustainable, human-centered digital future.

Topics

Artificial intelligence (AI) Digitalization Transformation Automation Creativity

People. Future. Transformation.

As a catalyst, consultant, and trainer, Nahed Hatahet connects technological innovation with human-centered thinking — not only to prepare organizations for the digital future, but to enable real and lasting transformation.
His topics build bridges: between strategy and execution, between AI and humanity, and between visionary thinking and practical, actionable steps.

Digital Transformation & AI Strategy

Practical integration of AI and business models — how to identify and prioritize meaningful use cases (instead of getting lost in technology experimentation)
Introducing intelligent assistance systems into everyday work: empowering employees to use AI tools effectively (e.g. prompting, automation)
Establishing AI as infrastructure — not as an isolated tool, but as an integral part of future ways of working

New Work & Cultural Transformation

Transforming work culture: from control to trust, from rigid hierarchies to flexible structures
Fostering agility and empowerment: enabling teams to develop solutions independently and take ownership
Connecting people and technology: designing technology to enhance human potential — not replace it

Leadership & People at the Center

Leadership with empathy and technological literacy: decision-makers who not only understand AI and digitalization, but lead with empathy
Developing human strengths in the digital age — such as creativity, judgment, and critical thinking — as key differentiators alongside automated systems
Awareness and reflection: leaders as role models in navigating uncertainty and change

References & Press

Selected Client References

WeAreDevelopers World Congress, KosICT Festival, HR Inside Summit, imh Conferences, Business Circle Conferences, IT Entrepreneurs’ Day, Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), Regio-Tech Regional Development, Austrian National Tourist Office, ERGO Insurance, Alpbachtal Tourism, Austrian Red Cross, Austrian Post, Huter & Söhne, Kitzbühel Alps, Vollpension, BFI, Häuser zum Leben, ÖGB Publishing, and many more.

Client Testimonials (about Nahed Hatahet)

“This man does not simply practice a profession — he lives his calling. He combines it with an extraordinary talent for interlinking diverse topics into a value-creating panorama.”
(Lorin Polak, Managing Director & Owner, New Business Publishing)

“Nahed is a fascinating individual — he has the rare ability to make his passion and creativity tangible for his audience in keynotes and workshops.”
(Alexander Loisl, Managing Director & Co-Founder, LSZ Conferences)

“In a highly emotional keynote, Nahed Hatahet demanded that ‘digital corporate culture belongs in every company’ — and was rewarded with great applause from more than 120 IT entrepreneurs. A perfect conclusion to the IT Entrepreneurs’ Day.”
(Andreas Barthel, CEO, Connexxa Services Europe Ltd.)

“Nahed Hatahet thinks ahead, always looks beyond the boundaries of individual disciplines, and connects dots others may not even notice. This makes him an exceptionally valuable guide through the complexities of transformation.”
(Rudolf Felser, Editor-in-Chief Guides, New Business Publishing)

“Nahed’s keynote showed us how deeply culture and technology are intertwined. It was so captivating that I forgot to check my emails for 90 minutes.”
(Daniela Rechberger, Head of IT, Austrian National Tourist Office)

“Nahed Hatahet delivered a precise, engaging, and tailor-made overview of artificial intelligence. Beyond that, his keynote provided valuable insights and clearly highlighted where we need to take concrete action. His impulses triggered noticeable internal change.”
(Philipp Kaiser-Hiebinger, Department Head, Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA))

“In his keynote, Nahed Hatahet managed to bring everyone in the company into the topic and spark meaningful discussion. His openness and spirit of discovery were contagious — without ever losing critical depth.”
(Iris Kraßnitzer, Managing Director, ÖGB Publishing)

“Nahed convinced his audience not only with his expertise as a moderator and keynote speaker, but above all by inspiring them with his curiosity and enthusiasm for AI and digitalization. You end up wanting to learn more. It stays exciting until the very end — and then you think: who turned the clock back?”
(Mag. Ivana Wachter-Pavelic, Project Lead, waff Development Office)

“Nahed is always authentic, energetic, and relentlessly motivating in everything he says and does. Listening to him is educational, exciting, and captivating at the same time. And suddenly, synapses connect that I didn’t even know I had.”
(Peter Lieber, President of VÖSI & CEO, Sparx Systems)

“Nahed’s enthusiasm and passion for digital transformation are omnipresent in his electrifying talks. He knows how to captivate, inspire, and truly move his audience.”
(Thomas Traxler, Managing Partner, KPP Consulting)

“The workshops over the past weeks were a journey full of insights, valuable knowledge, and genuine depth — about AI, transformation, and about myself. Nahed showed me how technology unfolds its true power when people are placed at the center. What he offers is far more than training — it is real guidance.”
(Birgit Gogl, Project Accounting, Regio-Tech Regional Development)

“Despite the highest level of professionalism and deep technological expertise, Nahed manages to engage every audience member as a moderator in a deeply human and accessible way.”
(Ruben Hetfleisch, Board Member, AI Austria)

Media Coverage (Quotes by Nahed Hatahet)

“The workplace of the future is undergoing profound change and transformation. Thanks to AI, it will automatically adapt to individual interests.”
Tiroler Tageszeitung

“AI is not a tool — it is the new infrastructure of our working world. Like electricity. No company will function without it. Studies show that employees are already using AI — often without control, often without understanding. Entrepreneurs and leaders must now take responsibility and realize that clear frameworks, awareness, and new ways of thinking are essential. Anyone who thinks about AI purely in technical terms has not truly understood it.”
NÖN – Lower Austrian News

“My experience in artificial intelligence has shown me that innovation is only sustainable when it is based on responsibility and trust. The GDPR is a promise to protect privacy. In a rapidly changing world, human dignity must always remain at the center.”
IT-Welt

Further Media Coverage, Publications, Quotes, Videos & Podcasts

https://www.nahedhatahet.eu/presse

Awards

2022 imh Speaker of the Year