Mark Raben – International Keynote Speaker
He speaks about change, innovation, collaboration, and AI, combining humor with valuable content.
As a former CTO at SAP, Mark shares his extensive experience and knowledge in a clear and engaging way.
His keynotes are dynamic and full of interaction, humor, relatable real-life examples, and useful insights into the synergy between humans and technology.
Mark presents fluently in German, English, and Dutch.
KEYNOTES for your next meeting, conference and event.
THE BRAIN
In many areas, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is far ahead of our brains. In the keynote THE BRAIN, Mark will show how AI can simplify our work and lighten our workload. Human qualities like connection, trust, agility, and job satisfaction will become more important.
With his unique mix of humor, interaction, and neuroscientific insights, Mark offers an engaging look at AI & our brain.
Duration: 45 to 60 minutes.
THE CHANGE
The keynote THE CHANGE takes a human brain approach to organizations in transition. It answers the key question for management and employees: how can we adapt culture during times of change so it becomes a tool for embracing a new set-up?
Topics like collaboration, leadership, communication, vulnerability, commitment, and authenticity are explored in an enjoyable, neuroscience-based, and highly humorous way.
Duration: 45 to 60 minutes.
TESTIMONIALS
„Mark Raben is an exceptional speaker who not only informs but also inspires with his presentations.”
„His keynotes, such as ‘The Change’, give humorous insights into the latest findings from neuroscience and psychology. With clear examples, humor, and interactive elements, he conveys how people influence each other and how we can have a positive impact on customers. By actively involving the audience, he succeeds in motivating his listeners to think and participate. Mark Raben manages to convey a vision for the future that is both tangible and motivating. Anyone who has the chance to experience Mark live will remember his presentations not only with new insights, but also with fresh motivation.”
Thomas Herbst
Managing Director bei apsolut GmbH
„Mark’s keynotes are like an expedition.”
„With an extraordinary ability to engage audiences, Mark takes them on a journey to explore innovation together. By breaking down complex technology concepts and making them tangible for people Mark inspires, ignites and creates new opportunities.”
Martina Klenkhart
Advisory Industries, msg Plaut Austria GmbH
„Time seems to lose all significance.”
„When Mark Raben takes the stage, his audience immediately shifts to 100% focus. Time seems to lose all significance. How he consistently manages to immerse his listeners into a spontaneous flow remains a mystery to me. You can feel that he connects with each individual in the room – pure fascination!”
Cüneyt Aksoy
Managing Consultant Aksoy Consulting
„Mark’s keynotes and moderations are characterised by the combination of content expertise, verbal fluency and the ability to convey content with humour and clarity.”
„He knows how to perfectly combine different media, tailored methods and his friendly nature to generate attention and long-term impact. It is always an experience to work with him!”
Rüdiger Linhart
CEO ALLDATA IT-Systeme GmbH & Co KG
„His presentation was not only entertaining and innovative, but also exciting and full of interaction.”
„I had the pleasure of experiencing Mark Raben live as a keynote speaker during a presentation to top managers and start-ups. His presentation was not only entertaining and innovative, but also exciting and full of interaction – a perfect mix that inspired me to take part in his two-day workshop on keynotes and brain hacks. The practical tips and his many years of expertise also convinced me here. His presentations are an inspiration and are always surprising!”
Pamela Renz
Head of Startup Promotion @Wissensfabrik 🚀 | Owner Digital Workshop Design
MEET MARK
Keynote Speaker | Speaker Coach | AI Expert | Innovator | Brain Science Enthusiast
With 30 years in IT, Mark has helped companies across Europe innovate through technology.
Along the way, he discovered a key truth: success isn’t just about tech, it’s about people.
Culture, collaboration, and leadership make the real difference.
This passion led Mark to explore brain science, psychology, and business AI. He combines these insights with his experience to help businesses drive change, build trust, and work smarter.
At SAP, he created an immersive experience that made technology simple and engaging, an achievement that earned him the Hasso Plattner Founders’ Award.
What You’ll Learn in Mark’s Keynotes
Mark’s talks are fun, interactive, and full of practical insights:
- How does synergy arise when working together?
- Why does our brain struggle with change?
- How do we build trust, work happiness, and strong leadership?
- What communication strategies work best for the brain?
- How can we create agile organizations and positive cultures?
- How will technology shape our lives and work?
Partnering with Folkerts & Smit and well-known neuroscientist Ayca Szapora, I deliver engaging keynotes that blend humor, interaction, and cutting-edge insights into the wonders of the brain.
TESTIMONIALS
„Mark was able to keep the audience 100% engaged and awake during the entire presentation.”
„Inspiring. Energizing. Professional. Have you ever felt so energized after a presentation that you want to start brainstorming and working immediately after? That is the feeling after seeing Mark Raben on stage. I have had the pleasure of working directly with Mark and listen to him on different occasions; delivering presentations on all sorts of topics and what struck me the most was how through storytelling Mark was able to keep the audience 100% engaged and awake during the entire presentation, but above all the fact that we only retain 5% of information becomes a myth. Looking forward to collaborating more in the future.”
Cristina Ricaurte Castilla
Regional VP | Head of Customer Advisory & Digital | Latin America & Caribbean
„He is a great innovator and a great speaker!”
„I’ve had the privilege to work with Mark on several projects. Mark is very creative, open-minded and a great communicator. He has a wide range of interests and a lot of knowledge about many subjects, like technology, neuroscience and philosophy. He is a great innovator and a great speaker!”
Paul Smit
Speaker, Philosopher, Comedian
„Amazing storytelling skills combined with true creativity and the ability to bring strategies to life”
„This is how I would describe Mark Raben. I have worked with Mark in several projects over the last couple of years in which he revolutionised customer experiences and created storytelling concepts which truly changed his audience perspective.”
Joost Rueck
CEO /Chairman at Purple Digital Storytelling
„Mark knows how to captivate his audience and provoke thought, making him a sought-after speaker at international conferences.”
„His presentations are not only informative but also entertaining, as he explains complex topics like machine learning, big data, and digital transformation in an understandable and engaging way. I had the pleasure of meeting him personally at the SAP Hackademy and found his way of conveying and presenting knowledge to be very fascinating.”
Eileene Riecke
Vice President Cloud Services bei Zalaris
„Mark is a great speaker.”
„Without exception, every single keynote I have heard from him has captivated the entire audience and was a highlight of the event. I always take away exciting insights from Mark’ keynotes that help me to better understand and persuade people.”
Thomas Lindner
Startup enthusiast & CEO innoWerft GmbH
„His exciting presentation on the latest findings in neuroscience and AI technology greatly enriched our event!”
„Mark Raben inspired our customers with his keynote at HR Connect 2024 in Dresden! With humorous insights and interactive examples, Mark presented the interplay between the human brain and technology.”
Lukas Foerster
Head of SAP SuccessFactors Germany and Member of the Management Board of SAP Germany
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