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Keynote SpeakerJennifer Vessels

CEO, Change Agent, Silicon Valley Futurist, Award-winning Keynote Speaker

In a world of constant disruption, success requires bold vision, adaptability, confidence and the ability to harness both human potential and technology. Jennifer Vessels has guided people and worlds-leading organizations—including Adobe, Google, IKEA, and Novartis—through complex change, equipping them with the strategies, tools, and mindset to thrive. As a Silicon... Read more

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No Clue, No Fear: Succeeding Through Uncertainty
Empowering Gen Z and Future-Ready Teams
Thriving with AI: Three Steps to Success
Closing the Gap: How mid-managers can implement lasting change
What’s Next? Future-Ready Leadership Techniques

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Biography

As a Silicon Valley native in Europe, Jennifer bridges the gap between “business as usual” and the future of work, empowering people to leverage technology, disruption, Gen Z and change to create sustainable success.

Her practical, holistic leaderhip approach has delivered 1000% improvement in valuation PLUS future-ready teams prepared to embrace AI, GenZ and geopolitical change with PEACE – Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, Empowerment.

Jennifer’s energetic, practical keynotes include real world stories combined with actionable takeaways including: Leadership strategies that foster innovation, collaboration, and technology adoption; Proven techniques to confidently embrace change and drive transformation; The PEACE framework—a practical roadmap for success; Inspiration to lead change and empower others to thrive in the unknown. All leave empowered to turn ambiguity into advantage.

Awarded “Best Technology Speaker” and “Best Positive Impact Speaker,” Jennifer’s sessions are tailored to each audience, interactive and include her proven framework for change with PEACE (Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, Empowerment).

Jennifer is a future-ready expert in change who blends the value of people with the power of technology. This makes her a must-have speaker for business, innovation, technology and educational institutions committed to thriving in an era of disruption.

Jennifer is the author of No Clue, No Fear; Navigating Storms of Change and How Leaders are REALLY Winning with Technology. Her expertise has been featured by EFMD, the World Economic Forum, IoD, the San Jose Mercury News, and The New York Times.

She earned her MBA from San Jose State University in Silicon Valley and MS Occupational Psychology from University London.

Jennifer’s Keynotes and Workshops Deliver:
– Actionable Takeaways – Practical strategies leaders can apply immediately.
– Inspiration to change, shifting mindset, culture and use of AI and emerging technologies for business growth.
– Customized Content – Every sessions is tailored to fully address your audience’s needs.
– Silicon Valley Expertise, Applied Globally – Future-forward strategies from real-world experience.
– Proven PEACE Framework – A roadmap to confidently lead change.

“Jennifer was a 12 out of 10 - easy to work with, highly professional. Stage presence was out of this world-kept everyone on edge of seats. Six months after the event, the client is STILL raving about the impact she made.” Andreas Ljones, CEO FlowEvents

“EXACTLY what we needed to inspire and equip people for future success – with AI” Geir Fodstad, VP Group LinkMobility

“Truly best insider perspective on AI and the future – addressed all of our concerns” Daniel Ras-Vidal, CEO Kjeller Innovation

“You gave us the inspiration AND practical tools needed to shift mindset and culture.” Elise Hagen, Business Partner, LinkMobility

“Thanks Jennifer - thoroughly enjoyed your thought provoking presentation.” Andronicca Masemola, Chief Operating Officer, Barloworld

“Your depiction of the ‘purpose of tech and the role of people in a digitized world’ was spot on – it really set the stage for where we need to go over the next year."

“Thanks to Jennifer’s engaging workshops, our team moved from chaos to profitability within weeks.” Sandra Klein, Parts America

“ Of all the speakers available, Jennifer is the most reliable to deliver high impact results and real bottom line value “ Patricia Dragovich, Senior Director, Cisco

“Jennifer has an amazing ability to engage, move and inspire people at all levels to take action and succeed.” Thomas Anglero, Director of Innovation, IBM

"A lot of consultants assess and report Jennifer uniquely provides us with comprehensive, practical guidance to enhance our market position and sales results." Ken Wilkens, Autodesk

“ The keynote from Jennifer was a real life-changer. It gave me the tools and confidence I needed to succeed.” Steve Goodman, CEO, Sonics

“ Thanks to Jennifer’s workshops, we achieved >300% improvement in productivity within 5 years.” Patricia Salmon, COO, Goodwill Industries International

“For moderation, Jennifer is by far the best –real world experience, collaborative style pays off.” Theresa Lewis, Program Director, Gartner Group

“ Jennifer is amazing – she integrates, connects and delivers real world inspiration.” Kathleen Moore, Director, Google

“Jennifer’s strategic perspective and dedication to results facilitated Adobe’s transformation to cloud. We couldn’t have done it without her.” Lisa Graham, Senior Director, Adobe

“When you want to get something done successfully, call Jennifer.” Daniel Evans, Microsoft

"Based on real world experience, deep insights into global 50 leadership approaches and Silicon Valley energy, Jennifer’s keynotes are extraordinary." GE Medical

"Jennifer’s engaging, and practical style is unmatchable. Her keynote was perfectly matched to the audience – with many real-world Silicon Valley examples applied to the local culture." FMC Technologies

“Adobe’s successful transformation from software to services was accelerated by Jennifer and her team. We truly could not have done it without her.”

“It´s unusual for a speaker to be so dedicated to delivering results – more than a talk – you gave us PEACE and a proven roadmap to future success.”

“You really nailed it – giving us ALL the inspiration and tools needed to change." COO, Mercell

Popular Talks by Jennifer Vessels

No Clue, No Fear: Succeeding Through Uncertainty
In a world of rapid change, the most successful leaders embrace uncertainty with confidence. Global transformation expert Jennifer Vessels, who has guided companies like Adobe and Novartis, shares a bold yet practical approach to navigating change. Through real-world lessons and her PEACE framework (Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, Empowerment), this keynote...

In a world of rapid change, the most successful leaders embrace uncertainty with confidence. Global transformation expert Jennifer Vessels, who has guided companies like Adobe and Novartis, shares a bold yet practical approach to navigating change. Through real-world lessons and her PEACE framework (Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, Empowerment), this keynote provides actionable techniques that foster innovation, prepare people to lead transformation, and turn ambiguity into opportunity. Audiences leave equipped to step into the future with clarity and confidence.
Empowering Gen Z and Future-Ready Teams
Gen Z and Gen Alpha are disrupting the workplace with their digital fluency and purpose-driven mindset. Forward-thinking leaders embrace this shift—leveraging their fresh perspectives while valuing the experience of senior talent. In this dynamic keynote, global generational expert Jennifer Vessels shares proven approaches, including digital safaris, learning labs, and reverse...

Gen Z and Gen Alpha are disrupting the workplace with their digital fluency and purpose-driven mindset. Forward-thinking leaders embrace this shift—leveraging their fresh perspectives while valuing the experience of senior talent. In this dynamic keynote, global generational expert Jennifer Vessels shares proven approaches, including digital safaris, learning labs, and reverse mentoring, to build high-performing, intergenerational teams. Through real-world examples and the PEACE framework, leaders gain actionable tools to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and create a future-ready workforce.
Thriving with AI: Three Steps to Success
AI is reshaping the workplace—those who harness it will thrive. Digital transformation leader Jennifer Vessels shares three essential steps for integrating AI effectively, ensuring business growth, employee engagement, and real ROI. Drawing from experience with Adobe, IKEA, and Van Ameyde, she highlights a human-first approach, proving AI isn’t about replacing...

AI is reshaping the workplace—those who harness it will thrive. Digital transformation leader Jennifer Vessels shares three essential steps for integrating AI effectively, ensuring business growth, employee engagement, and real ROI. Drawing from experience with Adobe, IKEA, and Van Ameyde, she highlights a human-first approach, proving AI isn’t about replacing people but empowering them. This keynote equips leaders with practical strategies to embrace AI confidently, driving collaboration, efficiency, and innovation for a competitive edge.
Closing the Gap: How mid-managers can implement lasting change
The business world is shifting fast. Traditional processes, structures, and ways of working are no longer enough to stay competitive. To succeed, managers must embrace technology, leverage AI, and collaborate with Gen Z to streamline operations and drive results. Yet, while 89% of corporate leaders (PwC) are committed to transformation...

The business world is shifting fast. Traditional processes, structures, and ways of working are no longer enough to stay competitive. To succeed, managers must embrace technology, leverage AI, and collaborate with Gen Z to streamline operations and drive results.
Yet, while 89% of corporate leaders (PwC) are committed to transformation in 2025, 75% (McKinsey) of change initiatives fail—often because mid-level managers struggle to translate high-level mandates into practical action.
In this engaging keynote, Jennifer Vessels—a global expert in business transformation—shares lessons learned and real-world approach managers can use immediately to bridge the gap between strategy and execution. The result is increased operational efficiency through managers equipped to lead successful change within their teams.
What’s Next? Future-Ready Leadership Techniques
In an era of rapid change, the most successful leaders embrace uncertainty with confidence. Global transformation expert Jennifer Vessels shares proven techniques to navigate ambiguity, harness emerging technologies, and foster collaboration. Through real-world insights and her PEACE framework (Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, Empowerment), this keynote equips leaders with actionable strategies...

In an era of rapid change, the most successful leaders embrace uncertainty with confidence. Global transformation expert Jennifer Vessels shares proven techniques to navigate ambiguity, harness emerging technologies, and foster collaboration. Through real-world insights and her PEACE framework (Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, Empowerment), this keynote equips leaders with actionable strategies to build resilience, drive innovation, and turn uncertainty into opportunity. Leave energized, future-ready, and prepared to lead with clarity in an ever-evolving world.
Humans vs. Machines: Unlocking the Power of People in an AI-Driven World
Will AI replace jobs—or unlock new opportunities? The real power lies in people who harness technology to innovate and lead. In this thought-provoking keynote, global expert Jennifer Vessels challenges the fear-based AI narrative, sharing real-world success stories and a strategic roadmap for integrating AI while keeping humans at the center....

Will AI replace jobs—or unlock new opportunities? The real power lies in people who harness technology to innovate and lead. In this thought-provoking keynote, global expert Jennifer Vessels challenges the fear-based AI narrative, sharing real-world success stories and a strategic roadmap for integrating AI while keeping humans at the center. Through her PEACE framework, she equips leaders with the mindset and skills needed to thrive in a tech-driven world—ensuring that people and technology succeed together.
Future of Work, Education & Society: Thriving in the Age of AI & Robotics
AI, robotics, and quantum technology are transforming every aspect of work and society. The choice for leaders is clear: adapt and innovate or risk falling behind. In this insightful keynote, global thought leader Jennifer Vessels shares real-world success stories and a practical roadmap for integrating emerging technologies. With her PEACE...

AI, robotics, and quantum technology are transforming every aspect of work and society. The choice for leaders is clear: adapt and innovate or risk falling behind. In this insightful keynote, global thought leader Jennifer Vessels shares real-world success stories and a practical roadmap for integrating emerging technologies. With her PEACE framework, she equips leaders with the mindset, tools, and strategies to embrace innovation confidently, drive growth, and future-proof their organizations in a rapidly evolving world.