Riding Technology Waves
Watch. Decide. Ride.
Which technology waves are coming your way – and how companies can put them to work.
Artificial intelligence, humanoid robots, quantum computers: new technologies don’t arrive in a straight line – they come in waves. This keynote shows which waves are heading for your company right now – and how to ride them instead of being swept away.
Riding Technology Waves is Roman Weishäupl’s keynote on AI and future technologies. Technologies come in waves – and if you spot them early, you can ride them. Roman shows which developments really matter, separates hype from substance and turns trends into concrete opportunities for companies. His perspective: more than 10 years in Silicon Valley and over 100 keynotes in 19 countries.
Three steps from
trend to opportunity
Not every wave carries you. Just like in surfing, it’s about reading the waves early, picking the right one and jumping on at the right moment.
Watch
Read the waves early, before they break: which technologies are building up right now? With insights from more than 10 years in Silicon Valley and ongoing trend research at FUTURE CANDY.
Decide
Pick the right wave: which one is ready, which is still just surf – and which do you deliberately let pass? Separate hype from substance, timing instead of FOMO.
Ride
From trend to application: concrete use cases and first steps that let your company use the wave instead of chasing it.
The waves
rolling right now
Every keynote combines two to four of these waves into one continuous narrative – tailored to your event, your industry and your audience.
Artificial Intelligence
From large language models and autonomous agents to shadow AI – how AI is changing companies from within.
Explore the keynoteHumanoid Robotics
Humanoid robots are leaving the factory and becoming part of everyday life – faster than expected.
Explore the keynoteAIoT
When every device is not just connected but intelligent – and what we can learn from China.
Explore the keynoteAmbient & Spatial Computing
When technology becomes invisible: spatial computing, mixed reality and the platform after the smartphone.
Explore the keynoteLongevity
Biotechnology and AI-driven medicine are changing health, business and our idea of a lifetime.
Explore the keynoteQuantum Computing
The next computing revolution as a briefing for decision-makers – what it means for business models, no physics required.
Explore the keynoteTechnology you can touch
Where it fits, Roman brings the waves right onto the stage: with a humanoid robot as a live demonstration or with live vibe coding, where a real application is built in just a few minutes. More in the AI Bootcamp.
The next wave is physical: Why AI in machines, factories and energy systems plays to Germany’s strengths is the subject of the follow-up keynote Powerhouse Germany.
What your audience
takes away
Orientation instead of trend noise – and a clear next step for their own company.
Orientation amid the trend noise
Which technologies really matter – and which are (still) hype.
Timing instead of FOMO
How to recognise a mature wave and when it pays to get on board.
The view from Silicon Valley
Perspectives from more than 10 years on the ground – translated for European companies.
Concrete next steps
Use cases and starting points you can act on the Monday after the event.
Riding Technology Waves keynote: frequently asked questions
What is the Riding Technology Waves keynote about?
Riding Technology Waves is Roman Weishäupl’s keynote on AI and future technologies. It shows which technology waves are heading for companies right now – from artificial intelligence and humanoid robots to quantum computing –, which of them really matter and how organisations can put them to work.
Which technologies does the keynote cover?
Depending on the event, Roman combines two to four waves: artificial intelligence, humanoid robotics, AIoT, ambient & spatial computing, longevity and quantum computing. The selection depends on the industry, the audience and the goals of the event.
How is Riding Technology Waves different from the topic keynotes?
The topic keynotes go deep on one technology. Riding Technology Waves connects several waves into a big picture: how do the developments relate, what comes first, and where are the opportunities for your company?
Which audiences is the keynote suited for?
Kick-offs, leadership events, customer and industry events and mixed corporate audiences – wherever people need a well-founded, accessible overview of the most important technology trends. No prior knowledge required.
How long is the keynote and in which languages is it available?
The Riding Technology Waves keynote runs 30 to 90 minutes, with Q&A on request. Roman delivers it in English or German – for 8 to 5,000 people, in Germany, Europe and internationally.
Can the keynote be customized and combined with other topics?
Yes. Every keynote is individually prepared: after an alignment call and a thematic deep dive, Roman builds in examples from your industry. Powerhouse Germany works well as a follow-up, and the AI Bootcamp as a live format. Ideally, reach out 6–8 weeks before your event.
Ready for the next wave? Let’s make this happen
As a standalone keynote or combined with other topics – tailored to your event.