Lena Bäcker Speaking Topics

• Diplomacy in the Age of AI Disruption

  The world is experiencing a profound transformation, where artificial intelligence is no longer only a technological breakthrough but a powerful force that reshapes diplomacy, trust, and leadership. In this keynote, Lena Bäcker takes audiences on a journey into the new reality of statecraft and global strategy in an era defined by algorithms, data, and disruptive change. Drawing from her unparalleled experience as a senior advisor to governments, royal families, and international institutions, Lena explores how leaders can safeguard human values, security, and long-term stability in a world where machines increasingly influence decisions once reserved for heads of state. She highlights both risks and opportunities: from cyber diplomacy and AI-driven misinformation, to how leaders can harness technology for peace, healthcare, and sustainable growth. This keynote offers rare insights into the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and human resilience, leaving audiences inspired and equipped to navigate disruption with wisdom and foresight.

• The Last Currency – Beyond AI: Humanity’s Future

  In a time when artificial intelligence, automation, and digital transformation dominate the global agenda, Lena Bäcker challenges audiences to reflect on the ultimate currency of the future: humanity itself. Having served at the crossroads of finance, governance, and diplomacy, Lena draws on her experience with the IMF, the European Central Bank, and royal institutions to show why empathy, trust, and ethics are the most valuable resources in a hyper-automated world. Her keynote underscores that while AI can replicate intelligence, it can never replace human dignity, compassion, or creativity — the very elements that drive progress and resilience. Lena weaves together stories from her international career, where decisions were not only about numbers but about people, nations, and legacies. This talk inspires leaders to invest in humanity as the foundation for future prosperity, positioning ethics, education, and inclusion as the cornerstones of global success in the decades to come.

• Health is Wealth: Winning the Global War for Talent

  Global prosperity and national security are increasingly determined not by natural resources or technology alone, but by access to talent — particularly in healthcare and advanced technology. In this keynote, Lena Bäcker draws on her leadership in Europe and across international organizations to reveal why the competition for skilled professionals is today’s most urgent geopolitical battle. She illustrates how nations, companies, and institutions that fail to secure doctors, nurses, engineers, and IT specialists will face systemic risks to their economies, stability, and resilience. With her unique background in leading cross-border initiatives and advising both governments and Fortune 500 companies, Lena highlights strategies for attracting, retaining, and empowering talent in a world where mobility, diversity, and ethics are critical. This talk inspires leaders to see healthcare and education not as costs, but as strategic investments that determine the competitiveness of entire nations. Audiences walk away with a renewed vision: that building a culture of talent is the most important step toward a healthier and more prosperous world.

• From Crisis to Legacy – Leadership Beyond Borders

  What defines true leadership in a world marked by crises, uncertainty, and disruption? Lena Bäcker’s keynote provides an extraordinary perspective drawn from her 35-year career working with governments, royals, Nobel Prize winners, and CEOs. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from international rescue missions, EU high-level think tanks, and collaborations with the IMF and ECB — where decisions had to be made under immense pressure, and where leadership meant building bridges across borders, cultures, and ideologies. Lena explores how leaders can turn crisis into opportunity, using diplomacy, vision, and courage to leave behind a lasting legacy. Her message resonates with executives, policymakers, and changemakers who must lead not only their organizations but also their societies toward stability and growth. This keynote inspires audiences to rethink leadership as more than authority or strategy: it is about creating trust, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that every challenge becomes a chance to shape a better future.

• Sovereign Sustainability – Diplomacy for a Resilient Future

  In a world facing climate crises, geopolitical rivalries, and fragile economies, sustainability has become the defining challenge of our time. Yet the real breakthrough will not come from technology alone, but from diplomacy, trust, and global cooperation. In this keynote, Lena Bäcker draws on her rare experience advising governments, royal families, and international organizations on economic stability, energy transition, and social inclusion. She reveals why sustainability must be understood as more than environmental policy: it is about national security, financial resilience, and intergenerational responsibility. With stories from the EU’s high-level think tanks, international rescue missions with the IMF and ECB, and her leadership of The Royal Foundation for Peace, Lena offers a roadmap for leaders who want to turn sustainability into a diplomatic advantage. Audiences will leave inspired with the conviction that true leadership today means aligning growth with responsibility, and that nations and companies who succeed will be those who embed sustainability into the very fabric of their global strategy.

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