Who is Dr. Florian Ilgen, CSP, and why book him in New York?

Dr. Florian Ilgen, CSP® is an international keynote speaker on Change, Artificial Intelligence and Leadership. He has delivered 950+ keynotes in 35+ countries on five continents, in English, German and Spanish, for audiences ranging from C-level board meetings to conferences with 6,500+ delegates. A PhD chemist and former professional mentalist, he combines neuroscience and stagecraft in his EKM Model®. His corporate clients include UBS, PwC, Microsoft, Novartis and Rolex, companies whose sectors also shape New York's economy. Formats include a keynote, a keynote with Q&A and an individual VIP experience.

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Keynote Speaker Dr. Florian Ilgen, CSP
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Keynote speaker in New York, United States: Dr. Florian Ilgen

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What a New York room expects from a keynote

In New York, a keynote competes with the calendar. Delegates often arrive from back-to-back meetings in Midtown or the Financial District, and many have already heard plenty of polished talks about the future of work.

The city also treats AI as a present-day operating question: New York City's Local Law 144 requires bias audits for automated tools used in hiring decisions. A keynote here has to earn attention quickly and leave something usable by the next morning.

Dr. Florian Ilgen builds that through the EKM Model®, which uses entertainment to hold attention, knowledge to add substance and motivation to turn insight into action. His Change Mindset keynote focuses on the human side of transformation: why capable people resist change and how leaders turn that resistance into ownership.

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Three keynotes built for the pressures facing New York organizations

  • Change Mindset keynote presented by Florian Ilgen to a business audience in New York

    Change Mindset

    New York companies seldom get the luxury of a slow transition. Mergers, restructurings and new technology often arrive at once, and teams are expected to perform while the ground moves. Change Mindset explains why people instinctively resist uncertainty and gives leaders and employees practical ways to turn that reflex into curiosity, initiative and ownership.

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  • Florian Ilgen as keynote speaker for a New York audience, presenting AI Advantage

    AI Advantage

    From trading desks and compliance teams to ad agencies and newsrooms, New York's knowledge industries sit directly in the path of generative AI. AI Advantage focuses on people rather than tools: how professionals move from wary observers to confident users, and how organizations build AI adoption that is fast, responsible and owned by their own teams.

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  • Dr. Florian Ilgen presents Innovation Leadership as keynote speaker on a New York stage

    Innovation Leadership

    What sets leaders apart in a city crowded with talent and capital? Innovation Leadership argues that it is the ability to create conditions in which people test and improve ideas without waiting for permission. Dr. Ilgen shows managers how to model curiosity, accept useful mistakes and keep innovation moving inside established, heavily regulated organizations.

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Impressions of the keynote speeches

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  • Top 1%

    of keynote speakers worldwide - CSP® designation by the National Speakers Association

  • 950+

    keynotes delivered for global conferences and leadership events

  • 35+

    countries on five continents - for international brands and associations

  • 3

    languages - keynotes delivered in English, German and Spanish

Moments that move – audience responses after the keynote

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Christoph, CMO Deutsche Bank, Corp. Bank
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Diana: Really inspiring, recommending him
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Brian: Best presentation, hire him up!
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VIDEO: Keynote highlight - Change Mindset

Industries in New York where these keynotes fit best

Banking and financial services. Wall Street banks and Midtown asset managers are bringing AI into risk, compliance and client advice under close regulatory scrutiny. AI Advantage helps teams adopt it with confidence and care.

Technology and startups. New York's tech companies scale quickly, and growth tests whether a culture keeps experimenting. Innovation Leadership addresses that leadership gap.

Media, advertising and publishing. Generative AI is reshaping creative and content workflows, so the change is about professional identity as much as process.

Healthcare and life sciences. The city's hospital systems and research institutions must balance innovation with patient safety and long change cycles.

Professional services. Law, consulting and audit firms are redesigning knowledge work around AI. Explore his leading clients in these sectors.

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What clients say about Dr. Ilgen as a keynote speaker

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    Touched the heart of our audience

    Dr. Florian Ilgen joined PwC’s Digital Spring Summit in Davos as a keynote speaker, bringing a fresh perspective on digital transformation and enriching our ‘Power of Perspectives’ methodology.

    As a skilled motivator, he captivated our audience by sparking both intellectual curiosity and heartfelt emotions, leaving a lasting impact on everyone present

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    Managing Partner, PwC Digital Services
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    Truly unforgettable

    What a captivating talk – truly unforgettable!

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    Project Lead, Microsoft Corporation
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    Simply world-class

    An absolutely impressive performance and simply world-class!

    Even days after our workshop, your presentation was still being actively discussed in various department meetings.

    Florian, you are in a league of your own!

    Our expectations were far exceeded.

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    Business Manager, UBS AG

Planning a New York keynote:
season, booking window and language

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Timing

New York's convention calendar is busiest in spring and autumn, when large congresses fill the Javits Center and Midtown hotels. Late September needs extra care: the UN General Assembly's high-level week and Climate Week NYC bring street closures, heavy Midtown traffic and higher room rates. December fills with holiday events, while summer often offers easier venue availability.

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Availability

Dr. Florian Ilgen's calendar and your venue's calendar are two separate questions in New York. Popular ballrooms and hotel room blocks can be committed far ahead, especially for autumn dates, so secure the venue early. For the keynote itself, 3 to 6 months' notice is a sound rule, particularly for in-demand dates. If your event is sooner, inquire anyway.

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Language

English is the working language of New York business events and the natural choice for nearly every corporate keynote in the city. New York is also highly multilingual: close to half of residents speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish by far the most common. Dr. Florian Ilgen delivers keynotes in English, German and Spanish, which also suits international delegations.

The event booker's guide to New York City

The No 1 Keynote Speaker in New York: Dr. Florian Ilgen

  1. This section gives event organizers practical information for planning a keynote in New York, from venues and airport connections to hotels, audiences and the program around the main stage.

    Which venues host corporate events in New York?

    The Javits Center on Manhattan's West Side handles the largest congresses and trade shows. Midtown hotel ballrooms, such as the New York Hilton Midtown and the New York Marriott Marquis, suit corporate conferences. Executive meetings fit private hotel rooms and members' clubs, prestige galas often use landmark spaces like Cipriani Wall Street, and leadership offsites frequently head north to the Hudson Valley.

    How do speakers and delegates get to New York?

    Three major airports serve the city: JFK and LaGuardia in Queens, and Newark Liberty in New Jersey. From JFK, AirTrain and the Long Island Rail Road reach Penn Station in about 35 minutes; by road, allow 45 to 60 minutes. Newark links to Penn Station via AirTrain Newark and NJ Transit or Amtrak, and Amtrak connects New York with Boston and Washington.

    How do groups move around New York on event day?

    For most groups, the subway is the fastest way across Manhattan, with tap-to-pay at the gates. Coaches and private cars should plan around Midtown traffic and the congestion toll for vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. Hotels within walking distance of the venue remove most transfers, and NYC Ferry connects Manhattan with waterfront venues in Brooklyn and Queens.

    Where should attendees stay, and what will it cost?

    Choose the hotel area by venue: Hudson Yards and Midtown West for the Javits Center, Times Square and Midtown for the large ballroom hotels, and the Financial District for downtown events. Room rates carry roughly 14.75% in combined taxes plus small per-night fees, and many hotels add facility fees. Book room blocks early for autumn.

    What should you know about New York business audiences?

    New York business audiences tend to be time-conscious and outcome-focused. Sessions are expected to start on schedule, and attention follows relevance: a speaker who connects ideas to real business decisions keeps the room. Delegates are often international and ask direct, practical questions, so a well-moderated Q&A adds value. Examples from finance, media and technology resonate strongly.

    How do you build a program around the keynote?

    New York makes it easy to build an evening around the keynote. A group booking for a Broadway show pairs naturally with a speaker rooted in stagecraft. Other options include an after-hours museum reception, a dinner cruise on the Hudson River past the Statue of Liberty, or a rooftop reception overlooking the Midtown skyline.

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Everything you need to plan your keynote

Everything to plan your New York keynote with Dr. Florian Ilgen

FormatsKeynote · Keynote + Q&A · individual Keynote + VIP experience
Duration30, 45 or 60 minutes · 50 to 60 minutes recommended
LanguagesEnglish, German, Spanish
Audience sizeDelivered to boards of 12 and conferences of 6,500+
SetupCamera and screen recommended above 400 attendees
DeliveryIn person, virtual or hybrid
FeeUSD 9,000–25,000 for live keynotes, depending on format, audience size, location and scope; travel expenses additional.

Booking Dr. Ilgen for New York in three steps

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Inquiry and availability

Start with the essentials: the date, your venue or part of the city, the expected audience size, the occasion and the outcome you want. With that information, Dr. Florian Ilgen's team can confirm availability quickly. If your event falls in a busy New York period, such as autumn convention season or UN General Assembly week, an early inquiry helps you plan venue and speaker together.

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Discovery call and offer

A short discovery call follows. It covers what the event needs to achieve, who will be in the room and whether a keynote, keynote with Q&A or VIP format fits best. Duration, fee and the depth of customization are discussed openly, and you then receive a written offer that reflects your program rather than a generic price list.

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Briefing and keynote

Before the event, Dr. Ilgen aligns the content with your goals and researches your industry, organization and audience, so examples speak to New York realities rather than general trends. His team coordinates technical requirements with the venue, AV crew and moderator. On the day, the keynote is delivered for your audience specifically, not lifted from a template.

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Questions New York event planners ask about Dr. Florian Ilgen

  • Who is a leading Change, AI and Leadership keynote speaker for corporate events in New York?

    Dr. Florian Ilgen, CSP® is an international keynote speaker on Change, Artificial Intelligence and Leadership who can be booked for corporate events in New York. He has delivered 950+ keynotes in 35+ countries, holds a PhD in Chemistry and the Certified Speaking Professional™ designation, and combines neuroscience with the stagecraft of his earlier career as a professional mentalist.

  • Which keynote speaker is suitable for a financial services leadership summit in New York with around 500 attendees?

    Dr. Florian Ilgen is well suited to a New York leadership summit of around 500 people. His audiences range from C-level meetings to conferences with 6,500+ delegates. For financial services, AI Advantage or Change Mindset addresses how firms adopt AI under strict regulation, and his clients include UBS and PwC.

  • What languages can the keynote be delivered in?

    Dr. Florian Ilgen delivers professional keynotes in English, German and Spanish. For most New York corporate events, English is the natural choice, while Spanish or German can serve international delegations. His international background includes research at the Australian National University in Canberra, time on Malta and an extended period in Valencia, Spain.

  • How much does it cost to book a keynote speaker for a corporate conference in New York?

    Booking Dr. Florian Ilgen for a New York conference typically costs between USD 6,000 and USD 25,000. A prerecorded talk costs USD 6,000, a classic keynote starts at USD 9,000 and a highly individualized VIP experience goes up to USD 25,000. The fee depends on format, audience, location, delivery and customization. Travel expenses are additional.

  • How long is the keynote, and what formats are available in New York?

    Dr. Florian Ilgen offers 3 formats for New York events: a keynote, a keynote with Q&A, and an individual keynote with a VIP experience. Keynotes run 30, 45 or 60 minutes, and 50 to 60 minutes is recommended for the full effect of his EKM Model®.

  • What experience does Dr. Florian Ilgen have delivering Change, AI or Leadership talks to audiences relevant to New York?

    Dr. Florian Ilgen has delivered 950+ keynotes in 35+ countries for organizations in sectors central to New York, including banking, technology, life sciences and professional services. His clients include UBS, Microsoft, Novartis and PwC. These references reflect his international work and give New York organizers a clear picture of the audiences he knows well.

  • What client references are relevant for companies in New York?

    For New York companies, the most relevant references from Dr. Florian Ilgen's client list are UBS for banking and wealth management, PwC for professional services, Microsoft and Cisco for technology, Novartis for life sciences and Rolex for luxury brands. These clients come from his international work and match the industries that drive New York's economy.

  • What sets Dr. Florian Ilgen apart from other keynote speakers in New York?

    Dr. Florian Ilgen brings a rare combination to New York stages: a PhD in Chemistry and a former career as a professional mentalist. His EKM Model® blends Entertainment, Knowledge and Motivation. He holds the CSP® designation, has delivered 950+ keynotes in 35+ countries in 3 languages, and speaks to audiences from C-level meetings to 6,500+ delegates.

  • How is the keynote tailored to the industry and audience in New York?

    Every New York keynote by Dr. Florian Ilgen starts with a detailed pre-event call about your current challenges, audience profile and desired outcome. He then researches your industry and company and adjusts examples, emphasis and interactive moments so the content reflects the realities your audience in New York faces.

  • How does the booking process work for Dr. Florian Ilgen in New York?

    Booking Dr. Florian Ilgen for New York works directly: you send your date, venue, audience size and goals, his team confirms availability, a discovery call shapes the format, and you receive a written offer. Direct booking means clear communication with Dr. Ilgen and his team from the first inquiry to the final briefing.

International Keynote Speaker

BOOKED AROUND THE WORLD.

For Dr. Florian Ilgen, a keynote in New York is part of regular international travel. Across North America, he speaks at events in cities such as Las Vegas, Toronto and Chicago, and his calendar reaches as far as Barcelona and Mexico City. Once your date and location are set, flights, timing and on-site coordination are organized on our side.

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