As part of my mission to serve the world, I strive to inspire audiences to reimagine the future of experiences, leadership, and the evolving landscape of human and digital transformation. I have been honoured to take the stage at conferences, business forums, government events, and industry summits across the globe—from New Zealand and South Africa to Europe.
My keynotes are more than just talks — they are intentionally designed experiences. Drawing from +15 years of cutting-edge research in experience design, technology, and positive psychology, I create engaging and impactful talks that shift perspectives, awaken possibility, and inspire people to bring transformation into action.
Whether you want to ignite purpose in your organisation or equip your audience to prepare for the future of experiences — I tailor each keynote to meet the energy, goals, and aspirations of your event. My approach blends science with story, foresight with feeling, and always leaves space for the spark of transformation. Let’s craft an experience that lingers in hearts and minds — that lives on long after the event.
”For me, a keynote is like a stone dropped into still water — creating ripples that move far beyond the moment. It may begin as a single insight, but it travels outward — shifting thoughts, inspiring action, and shaping new realities.
Sample Talks
Looking to infuse your next event with fresh insights and transformative ideas? Here are some of my past talks—each crafted to inspire, ignite new perspectives, and create space for meaningful change. All talks are available in English and German, and can be tailored to suit your audience and event objectives.
Talk @ TEDxBucharest 2019, Romania “The Global State of Awe”
Talk @ Conventa 2021 “Towards the future of event experiences Human transformation, phygitalisation and planetary regeneration”
Keynote @ HOGASTNext 2017 Salzburg, Austria: ‘Erlebnisinszenierung in der Hotellerie: Visionen für 2020’ (in German / auf Deutsch)
Speech @ INTO 2016 Mallorca, Spain: ‘Experience Economy in the 21st Century: Creating dynamic and consumer-driven experiences through technology’ (English)
Sample Topics
I speak on the future of experience design for human and system transformation — exploring how we can intentionally design experiences that elevate consciousness, shift cultures, and catalyse meaningful change. Drawing on my interdisciplinary research and personal journey, I connect the dots between design, transformation, digital futures, and positive psychology to deliver powerful, actionable insights for individuals, organisations, and society. Audiences describe my talks as “inspirational, insightful, and deeply human — a rare blend of scientific depth, emotional resonance, and visionary storytelling.”
Experience design for human and system transformation
What makes my keynotes unique:
I bridge the fields of experience design, transformation, and positive psychology to explore how we can intentionally create experiences that not only inspire — but truly transform. Drawing from over a decade of research, my own business and coaching practice, I share how transformative experiences can be facilitated to trigger inner growth, shift mindsets, and create ripple effects across individuals, organisations, and wider ecosystems.
This talk invites audiences to rethink the purpose of experiences — not just as moments to remember when we travel or attend an event, but as catalysts for conscious change. Whether we’re designing journeys for customers, employees, or citizens, the question becomes: How can we use the power of intentional experience design to elevate human potential and regenerate the systems we live and work in?
Are you asking:
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What triggers transformative experiences — and how can we design for them?
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How can individuals, teams, and organisations become facilitators of transformative journeys?
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What environments, rituals, and touchpoints foster long-term impact and integration?
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How can transformation scale from the personal to the systemic?
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How can we move beyond traditional psychological interventions — and instead design immersive, real-world experiences that serve as powerful catalysts for positive personal transformation?
Who this talk is for:
Visionary leaders, organisations, educators, coaches, and change-makers who are ready to dive into the art, science, and psychology of transformative experiences — and bring this knowledge back into their own worlds to create meaningful impact, lead with purpose, and catalyse change from the inside out.
Recent keynotes topics include:
- Transformative Experiences; a cross-disciplinary perspective (7 Experiences Summit 2023, Auckland, New Zealand)
- The future of transformative event experiences: a transformational leader’s perspective (ICE2023 Conference: Making Waves in Events, Warsaw, Poland)
- The future of Experience Design in Hospitality and Tourism (MTCON – The 4th Conference on Managing Tourism Across Continents 2023, Istanbul, Turkey)
- The future of experience design for transformation: Becoming fully human (7X Summit 2021, Breda, Netherlands)
- Towards the future of event experiences: Human transformation, phygitalisation and planetary regeneration (Conventa Trend Bar 2021, Ljubljana, Slovenia)
- What do Astronauts and Tourists have in common? New Perspectives for Tourism Experience Design (TTRA 2020, Innsbruck, Austria)
- The future of event experiences in the age of transformation (WESTM Mice Conference, 2020, Belgrade, Serbia)
- 2020s: The decade of transformation and global consciousness (CSR Conference 2020, Warsaw, Poland)
Experience design for digital transformation
What makes my keynotes unique:
I bridge the worlds of experience design and digital transformation — exploring how emerging technologies can serve not just efficiency, but elevation. With over a decade of research and thought leadership in this field, I coined the concept of Technology-Enhanced Tourist Experiences and continue to explore how we understand the future of digitally enabled, human-centered experiences.
With deep foresight into what’s next, I research how cutting-edge technologies like AI, AR, VR, and smart systems can be harnessed to craft meaningful experiences — across the entire customer journey, from micro-interactions to macro ecosystems.
Are you asking:
- What digital trends are shaping the future of experience?
- How can we use emerging tech to create more intuitive, connected, and transformative customer journeys?
- What does it take to design human-centered smart ecosystems?
Who this talk is for:
This talk is ideal for forward-thinking leaders, innovators, and organisations ready to lead in a digitally supported experience economy — with purpose, vision, and humanity at the core.
Recent keynote topics include:
- Never-ending tourism: A transformation towards digital, green and resilient tourism in 2030 (23rd Congreso De La Asociación Española De Expertos Científicos En Turismo 2024, Madrid, Spain)
- Never-ending tourism: a transformation towards digital, green and resilient tourism in 2030 (ENTER23 e-Tourism Conference 2023, Johannesburg, South Africa)
- Towards the future of event experiences: Human transformation, phygitalisation and planetary regeneration (Conventa Trend Bar 2021, Ljubljana, Slovenia)
- Digital technologies, AI for the future of experiences in tourism and events (University of Bolzano, 2021)
- Experience Design – Human Experiences in the Digital Age (Digi Talks, University of Innsbruck, 2021)
Top 10 Future-Facing Speaking Topics by Barbara Neuhofer
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Designing the Future of Human Transformation: Experience as Intervention and Catalyst of Change
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Beyond Memorable Moments: How Transformative Experiences Reshape The Future of Tourism, Hospitality, and Events
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The Science of Transformation: Positive Psychology Meets Experience Design
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From Tech to Transcendence: Designing Human-Centred Futures in a Digitally Augmented World
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You Are Your Best Coach: Life Design for Consciousness and Personal Growth
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The Ripple Effect: How Transformative Experiences Create Regenerative Impact at Scale
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Imagining What’s Next: Never-Ending Tourism Experiences in a Virtually Immersed World
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Co-Creating with AI: A Future Where Technology Coaches and Humans Lead with Heart
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Conscious Hospitality: Where Every Stay Becomes a Step Toward Transformation
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Tourism Futures 2030: Designing for Positive Impact, Inner Growth, and Sustainable Futures
Every Talk is a Unique Experience
Each keynote I deliver is a blend of research, foresight, and own experience — crafted to meet the unique energy, goals, and audience of your event. The topics listed above are just a glimpse into the possibilities.
If you’re envisioning a theme that’s not yet on the list, that’s the perfect opportunity for us to co-create something new. Let’s shape a talk together that reflects our shared vision and brings powerful, future-ready ideas to life.
