Keynote Speaker · Available 2026–27

Practical clarity on AI, data & the future of HR.

Erik van Vulpen helps HR leaders cut through the noise — on mainstages, in boardrooms, and at offsites for Fortune 500s.

Based in
Amsterdam · New York
Languages
English · Dutch
Formats
Keynote · Workshop · Panel
Fees
On request
Speaking reel · coming soon
Trusted stages
AIHR — Academy to Innovate HR
Rippling
Global HR Forum
Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management
Pacífico Business School
Wow! HR
Keynote Topics

Three talks.
One thesis.

A changing world of work requires a new HR paradigm. Each talk is adaptable from 30 minutes to 90 minutes, includes Q&A, and is tailored to the audience's context.

Topic 1

AI for HR

The operating model shift no HR leader can sit out. What AI actually changes, how to lead the transition, and practical frameworks for where to start.

Topic 2

People Analytics

How to drive better people decisions using data. From dashboards to decisions — what high-performing HR teams actually do differently.

Topic 3

HR Trends for 2026

A clear-eyed look at the forces reshaping the function — and the operating model top HR teams are already building.

Topic 4

Custom Topic and Session

Tailored to your industry, audience & theme.

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About Erik

A practitioner's voice on how HR actually changes.

Erik van Vulpen is a leading voice in HR, known for helping leaders take a more strategic, data-driven approach to people decisions. His work focuses on people analytics, the impact of AI on HR, and the future of work, with a strong emphasis on how data and technology can be leveraged to increase HR's business impact.

He is the author of The Basic Principles of People Analytics and the AI for HR newsletter, read by HR leaders globally. Erik is a frequent conference speaker and an experienced trainer of HR leadership teams, valued for his clarity and practical frameworks.

100+
Talks delivered
1.2M+
Readers / year
15+
Countries
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