Lukas Haitzmann

Lukas Haitzmann is a Guinness World Record holder as the youngest person ever to cross an ocean alone and without assistance.

At the age of just 18, he rowed 4,800 kilometers across the Atlantic—all alone, accompanied only by the wind, waves, and his unwavering will. For 59 days, he lived on a seven-meter-long rowboat, surrounded by waves up to 12 meters high and further away from other people than the astronauts on the ISS. His lecture is not only about breaking records, but about challenging the impossible and surpassing oneself.

Lukas Haitzmann Lecture topics

Lukas Haitzmann’s lectures are peppered with powerful, real-life stories that inspire and provoke thought. He chooses his stories carefully to suit the occasion and audience. The topics of his keynotes include:

• The power of self-belief – How to develop self-confidence to overcome major challenges
• Leading young talent – Motivation and leadership for the next generation
• Overcoming challenges and positive action – Recognizing and seizing opportunities
• Adapting to challenging goals and uncertainty – Resilience and smart decisions in uncertain times
• Risk management and courage – Leaving your comfort zone and moving forward with courage
• Perseverance and determination: The key to success – How persistence leads to big goals

Each of Lukas Haitzmann’s presentations is a mixture of personal journey, practical insight, and inspiring motivation. He challenges his audience to question their own limits – and to overcome them.

Who is Lukas Haitzmann?

Lukas Haitzmann’s journey began unspectacularly. He struggled with dyslexia at school and was never a star on sports teams. But it was precisely these experiences that shaped his ambition. From the school rowing team to marathon running and cycling races, he worked continuously on himself. In 2018, he faced his greatest challenge: crossing the Atlantic in a rowing boat.

But that wasn’t all. He studied mechanical engineering and founded a company for sustainable products, motivated by his experiences on the ocean. Today, as CEO, he is committed to protecting the oceans and inspires people around the world to surpass themselves in his lectures.

Lukas Haitzmann stands for courage, perseverance, and vision—and for the conviction that every person can push their own limits.