Bas Lansdorp (M.Sc.) is a serial entrepreneur with out of this world ideas. In 2008, he started Ampyx Power, which was one of the first companies in the field of ‘airborne wind energy’ – wind energy with an aircraft attached to a cable. The company is still very successful and... Read more
Bas Lansdorp (M.Sc.) is a serial entrepreneur with out of this world ideas.
In 2008, he started Ampyx Power, which was one of the first companies in the field of ‘airborne wind energy’ – wind energy with an aircraft attached to a cable. The company is still very successful and recently announced a deal with energy company RWE to build a PowerPlane in an RWE wind park.
In 2011, he started Mars One, with the goal of organizing a ‘permanent settlement’ human mission to Mars – a one way trip. Mars One designed the mission, worked with aerospace companies like Lockheed Martin to come up with realistic technical solutions, and started a selection procedure, to look for teams that could train for permanent settlement missions to the red planet. The business case of Mars One was the media value of the human mission to Mars. With the media value of the Olympic Games as a benchmark, investors were attracted to move the company and the mission forward. Mars One had very successful start, with tens of millions of website views, contracts with aerospace companies, a very successful media campaign and appearances in popular culture shows like The Simpsons and Big Bang Theory. Later on Mars One was unsuccessful in raising a larger investment round and ended its operations in 2021, but not after having had a huge impact on the discussions about missions to Mars.
In 2021, Bas started a new company called NEDPAC to revolutionize the sustainability of the Dutch electricity market. NEDPAC aims to build a 5km diameter, 70m high dam and pumped storage hydro power facility, resulting in artificial reservoir in the North Sea, just off the coast of Rotterdam. The facility can store renewable energy when there is more supply than demand and deliver it back to the grid when there is not enough sun or wind. Large scale storage is a prerequisite for meeting the Netherlands’ legal obligations for renewable energy. The concept can also be implemented in other countries with shallow water, and for that reason can impact renewable energy production around the world.
Bas will tell you how he transformed his companies from ‘crazy ideas’ to the phase where large, established organizations are coming on board. He will tell you what he did wrong and what he did right, with enticing examples around renewability and the human mission to Mars. Bas’ story can help you to inspire your audience to think bigger, outside of the box or even outside of the planet.
You can book Bas Lansdorp through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Bas's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Bas Lansdorp's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Bas tailored to your event.
Bas Lansdorp speaks on Future & Technology, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Performance, Society & Education. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Bas to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Bas Lansdorp for events worldwide, subject to Bas's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Bas Lansdorp is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Bas can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Bas Lansdorp on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Bas can offer.
Bas Lansdorp delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Bas Lansdorp's areas of expertise include Future & Technology, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Performance, Society & Education. To get a clear sense of Bas's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Bas Lansdorp can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Future & Technology, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Performance, Society & Education is relevant. Details of Bas's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Bas Lansdorp is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Bas Lansdorp, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Bas's current availability for your dates.