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

Dr. Florian Ilgen, CSP® is an international keynote speaker on Change, Artificial Intelligence and Leadership. He has delivered 950+ keynotes in 35+ countries across five continents, in English, German and Spanish, for audiences ranging from exclusive C-level meetings to conferences with 6,500+ delegates. A PhD chemist and former professional mentalist, he brings neuroscience to the stage through his EKM Model®. Corporate clients include SAP, Microsoft, PwC, UBS and BMW, reflecting the business services, technology, finance and automotive sectors that shape Prague’s economy. Organizers in the Czech capital can choose a keynote, a keynote with Q&A or an individual VIP format.

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Keynote Speaker Dr. Florian Ilgen, CSP
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Florian Ilgen for your keynote in Prague, Czech Republic

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Why Prague audiences respond to evidence first

Many organizations in Prague run the processes that keep global companies working: finance, HR, IT support and analytics. Much of this work sits in the city’s business services centres, and it is exactly the kind of work AI is now reshaping.

That creates a particular tension in the room. Teams know their expertise is valuable, yet they can see which tasks automation will absorb. Czech business culture also tends to reward precision, preparation and credible expertise, so motivation alone will not carry a keynote here.

The Change Mindset keynote meets this audience with neuroscience and a doctorate behind it, while the EKM Model® adds the entertainment and emotional momentum that turns a well-argued case into a decision to act.

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Three keynotes for Prague’s leaders, teams and builders

  • Change Mindset keynote in Prague, with Florian Ilgen addressing delegates from the stage

    Change Mindset

    When a Prague service centre moves from processing work to steering it, roles, routines and identities shift at once. Change Mindset gives teams a neuroscience-based way to read their own resistance, replace it with curiosity and treat the next restructuring, system migration or operating model as something they help shape.

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  • Dr. Florian Ilgen, CSP, delivering AI Advantage as keynote speaker for a Prague audience

    AI Advantage

    Prague trains AI talent at Charles University and the Czech Technical University, but having expertise nearby is not the same as using it well at every desk. AI Advantage closes that gap. Dr. Ilgen shows finance, IT and operations teams how to use AI as a working partner and turn early experiments into measurable productivity.

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  • Innovation Leadership delivered to delegates by the keynote speaker on a Prague stage

    Innovation Leadership

    Many Prague managers lead local teams inside international groups whose headquarters sit elsewhere. Innovation Leadership addresses that reality: how to build ownership, protect promising ideas and earn the mandate to experiment, even when budgets and strategy are decided abroad. It works particularly well for leadership meetings and management offsites.

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Impressions of the keynote speeches

Keynote Speaker in Prague: Dr. Florian Ilgen Motivates
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Top Keynote Speaker in Prague for Corporate Events
Keynote Speaker in Prague: 100% Thrilled Audience
  • 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

Where Change, AI and Leadership matter most in Prague’s economy

Business services centres. Prague hosts many finance, HR and IT service centres supporting global groups. As AI absorbs routine processing, these teams must move into analysis and advisory work, the shift at the heart of AI Advantage.

Banking and finance. Česká spořitelna, ČSOB and Komerční banka are headquartered in Prague. AI-driven services and digital competition require leaders who can move culture as fast as technology.

Technology and AI research. The prg.ai initiative unites Charles University, the Czech Technical University, the Czech Academy of Sciences and the city to build a European AI hub. Turning research into products depends on Innovation Leadership.

Automotive and engineering. With Škoda Auto in Mladá Boleslav and supply links to Germany, the region is navigating electrification and software-driven change.

Energy. Prague-based ČEZ faces a long energy transition, a challenge many of Dr. Ilgen’s leading clients know well.

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What clients say about Dr. Ilgen as a keynote speaker

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    Immediate re-engagement of two clients after the event!

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    Just three days later, two clients have already reached out to you on their own, driven by their enthusiasm, and booked you for their own corporate events.

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    Employees talked about the event for a long time

    With your charm and wit, you managed to captivate even the biggest skeptics.

    Even days after our event, employees were still talking about your impressive performance.

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Planning your Prague keynote:
season, booking window and language

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Timing

Prague’s congress calendar concentrates in spring and autumn, with June, September, October and November among the busiest months for meetings. June also overlaps with the main tourist season, which tightens hotel capacity. December brings the Christmas markets and their crowds to the historic centre. Dates outside these peaks usually offer wider venue choice, which suits kick-off meetings and leadership offsites.

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Availability

For dates in Prague’s spring and autumn peaks, plan 3 to 6 months ahead. Two calendars matter: the venue’s, which can book out early around major congresses, and Dr. Ilgen’s own international schedule, which is confirmed separately. If your event is only weeks away, ask anyway. A short inquiry quickly shows whether your date is still open.

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Language

Czech is Prague’s official language, but English is the working language of the many multinational offices and service centres and the natural choice for international conferences. German carries particular weight: Germany takes around one third of Czech exports and is the largest foreign investor. Dr. Ilgen delivers keynotes in English, German and Spanish, so DACH-linked audiences can also be addressed in German.

The event booker’s guide to Prague

The No 1 Keynote Speaker in Prague: Dr. Florian Ilgen

  1. Everything an organiser needs before putting a keynote on the agenda — venues, arrival, accommodation, audience and the evening around it.

    Which venues host corporate events in Prague?

    Large congresses gravitate to the Prague Congress Centre at Vyšehrad, whose Congress Hall seats 2,764, or to O2 universum in Prague 9, with a main hall for 4,500. Corporate conferences often run in congress hotels. For executive meetings, leadership dinners and prestige events, historic venues such as Žofín Palace or the Municipal House bring the city’s architecture into the room.

    How do speakers and delegates get to Prague?

    Václav Havel Airport Prague lies about 17 km northwest of the centre and has no metro connection. The Airport Express bus reaches the main railway station in roughly 35 to 45 minutes, and a taxi takes around 25 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic. Direct trains link Prague with Dresden in about 2 hours, Vienna in about 4 and Berlin in about 4.5.

    How do groups move around Prague on event day?

    Prague’s metro, trams and buses cover the city densely, and the Prague Congress Centre has its own metro station on line C. Chartered coaches work well for groups, but buses may not enter the historic centre without an exemption and use designated drop-off points on its edge. Allow walking time for venues in the Old Town and Malá Strana.

    Where should attendees stay, and what will it cost?

    For events at the Prague Congress Centre, hotels around Vyšehrad and Pankrác keep delegates within walking distance. O2 universum pairs well with hotels in Vysočany and nearby Karlín. The Old Town and New Town put historic venues close by. Prague charges a local accommodation fee of CZK 50 per person per night. Block rooms early for spring and autumn congress weeks.

    What should you know about Prague business audiences?

    Prague business audiences tend to value accuracy, preparation and punctuality, and professional sessions are expected to start on time. Academic and professional titles carry weight, so credentials matter. Many professionals are reserved at first, and mixed international audiences are common. Structured interaction, small-group exercises or a moderated Q&A help people contribute comfortably.

    How do you build a programme around the keynote?

    Prague makes it easy to turn a keynote into a full programme. Pair a morning session with an afternoon walk through Prague Castle and Malá Strana, host dinner on a Vltava river boat, or close with a private concert that reflects the city’s musical heritage. For groups staying longer, a day trip to Plzeň adds a brewery visit.

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Everything you need to plan your keynote

Planning a Prague keynote with Dr. Florian Ilgen: the essential

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.

Three steps to booking Dr. Ilgen for Prague

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Inquiry and availability

Send your date, the city or venue, expected audience size, the occasion and the outcome you want the keynote to achieve. Dr. Ilgen’s availability can be checked quickly, and you will receive a clear answer. If your event falls in Prague’s busy spring or autumn congress weeks, mention any alternative dates as well, since venues and hotels fill early then.

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Discovery call and offer

Next comes a short discovery call. Together you clarify the event’s objectives, who will be in the audience, the right format and duration, and how far the content should be customized. Based on that conversation, you receive a written offer with the fee and all agreed elements, so internal approval in Prague or at group headquarters can move quickly.

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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, whether that is a service-centre team or a board-level meeting. Examples, emphasis and interaction are adapted accordingly, never pulled from a template. Technical details are coordinated with your venue team, so the keynote lands precisely where your Prague audience needs it.

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Questions organizers ask before booking Dr. Florian Ilgen in Prague

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

    Dr. Florian Ilgen, CSP® is an international keynote speaker who specializes in Change, Artificial Intelligence and Leadership and is available for corporate events in Prague. He has delivered 950+ keynotes in 35+ countries and holds the Certified Speaking Professional designation. As a PhD chemist and former professional mentalist, he combines neuroscience with stagecraft, which suits Prague audiences that expect substance as well as energy.

  • Which keynote speaker is suitable for a corporate kick-off in Prague with around 400 attendees?

    Dr. Florian Ilgen is well suited to a Prague kick-off with around 400 attendees. His audiences range from small C-level meetings to conferences with 6,500+ delegates, so a mid-sized plenary in a congress hotel or at the Prague Congress Centre fits comfortably. His Change Mindset and AI Advantage keynotes help teams begin a new business cycle with a shared direction and concrete next steps.

  • What languages can Dr. Florian Ilgen’s keynote be delivered in?

    Dr. Florian Ilgen delivers professional keynotes in English, German and Spanish. For most international events in Prague, English is the natural choice, while German works well for audiences closely linked to Germany, Austria or Switzerland. His international outlook also comes from extended periods abroad, including research at the Australian National University in Canberra and significant time on Malta and in Valencia, Spain.

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

    Booking Dr. Florian Ilgen for a corporate conference in Prague typically costs between USD 6,000 and USD 25,000. The fee depends on format, audience, location, delivery and level of customization. A prerecorded talk is USD 6,000, a classic keynote starts from USD 9,000, and a highly individualized VIP experience reaches up to USD 25,000. Travel expenses to Prague are additional.

  • How far in advance should you book a speaker for an event in Prague?

    Plan to book Dr. Florian Ilgen 3 to 6 months ahead of a Prague event. This matters most in the spring and autumn congress seasons, when popular dates and venues are taken quickly. If your event is closer, still send an inquiry. Availability can be checked fast, and shorter lead times are sometimes possible.

  • What client references are relevant for companies in Prague?

    For Prague’s business services, technology, finance and automotive sectors, Dr. Florian Ilgen’s most relevant references include SAP, Microsoft, PwC, UBS and BMW. Further clients include Mercedes-Benz, Cisco, Novartis, Airbus and Shell. These international engagements show the sectors and corporate standards his keynotes are built for, which closely match many organizations operating in Prague.

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

    Dr. Florian Ilgen combines a PhD in Chemistry with a former career as a professional mentalist, a pairing that lets him bring neuroscience to the stage in Prague. He holds the CSP® designation, has delivered 950+ keynotes in 35+ countries and speaks in English, German and Spanish. His EKM Model® blends entertainment, knowledge and motivation, and his focus on Change, AI and Leadership works from C-level rooms to 6,500+ delegates

  • Are speaking videos or recordings available for event organizers in Prague?

    Yes. Event organizers in Prague can request videos and recordings of Dr. Florian Ilgen’s keynotes to assess his style, content and audience interaction. This makes it easier to present the speaker to internal stakeholders, such as a local management team and a group headquarters abroad, before making a final decision.

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

    Every keynote for a Prague audience starts with a detailed pre-event call about current organizational challenges, the audience profile and the desired outcome. Dr. Florian Ilgen then researches your industry and company further. Examples and emphasis are adjusted accordingly, so a service-centre town hall in Prague hears a different keynote than a banking leadership summit or an engineering conference.

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

    Booking Dr. Florian Ilgen for Prague works directly. Send your date, venue, audience size, occasion and goals, and availability is confirmed quickly. A short discovery call follows, then a written offer covering fee, format and customization. After confirmation, you have one direct line of communication for briefing, content alignment and technical coordination with your Prague venue, right through to the keynote itself.

International Keynote Speaker

BOOKED AROUND THE WORLD.

A keynote in Prague is a natural part of Dr. Florian Ilgen’s work across Europe, which takes him to cities such as Vienna, Paris and Frankfurt, while international engagements reach as far as Dubai and Las Vegas. Travel, timing and technical setup are coordinated as soon as your date and venue are known.

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