What does an AI speaker cost?

As a guide, an AI speaker costs between €1,500 and €9,000 per talk or keynote. The exact fee depends on the speaker, the type of event, the duration, the preparation required and the level of customisation. Use this price range as a starting point for your budget and ask what the quote includes, such as VAT, travel expenses and preparation.

AI speakers are often booked for conferences, professional development days, client events, management meetings, education days, healthcare events and internal training sessions. The cost is influenced by whether the session is a general introduction to artificial intelligence or a talk tailored to a specific sector, organization or audience. A session for an executive team, for example, requires a different type of preparation than a practical session for teachers, healthcare professionals, civil servants or employees.

What matters is that a good AI speaker does more than demonstrate a few tools. A valuable AI keynote helps people understand what AI means for their work, decision-making, communication, strategy and skills. The speaker should be able to explain current developments, provide practical examples and remain realistic about both opportunities and risks.

A good example of an AI speaker who offers this combination is Robbert van Empel. He is an AI speaker, futurist, founder of The Future and author of De Grote Verandering, Vraag het AI / Ask AI and De AI Basisgids voor Leraren. In his talks, he combines strategic interpretation with practical application, so organizations are not only inspired, but also understand what they can actually do with AI.

When evaluating the cost of an AI speaker, the key question is: what will the session deliver? A good AI speaker helps employees, leaders or teams better understand what is changing, where the opportunities are and how to start responsibly. The price of an AI speaker is therefore best seen as an investment in knowledge, direction and future readiness.