Jan Berger - Biography
Jan Berger – Thought leader for future strategies
Jan Berger is the founder and CEO of the renowned think tank Themis Foresight. He is considered one of the clearest and most incisive voices in the discourse on the future. His keynotes are not about futuristic pipe dreams, but about tangible, validated insights. With a keen eye, he analyzes the interactions between technology, society, economics, and politics. In doing so, he not only highlights opportunities, but also sheds light on risks and side effects – always with an eye on the concrete implications for companies and their business models.
As the author and co-author of numerous future studies, books, and trend analyses, Jan Berger brings in-depth knowledge to the stage. His expertise makes him a sought-after sparring partner for executives and top decision-makers in corporations.
Jan Berger Lecture topics
- Europe’s economy in a new world order
How geopolitical shifts are changing Europe’s economic role. - Are we innovating correctly? The fifth industrial revolution.
Why technology alone is no longer enough and what is needed now. - The future of the European capital market
How the financial sector will transform in the coming years. - The future of software development
The trends shaping the industry – from AI to no-code to automation. - Future skills: What competencies employees and HR will need in the future
The skills that will really count tomorrow – beyond buzzwords.
Jan Berger studied history at Moscow State University during the years of upheaval following the fall of the Soviet Union. He has lived and worked on four continents and now commutes between Berlin and the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. His lectures are based on the scientifically sound research of Themis Foresight, mostly in close collaboration with corporate clients.
He sees himself as a critical but constructive advocate of technology. In his keynotes, he debunks common myths about artificial intelligence, generational clichés, and “new work” models—always in the spirit of Themis, the Greek goddess of clear judgment.
Years later, audiences and clients still talk about the vivid images and thought-provoking ideas that Jan Berger gives them to take away with them.