Cognitive ecosystems where Agentic AI meets human wisdom
Explore the cognitive ecosystems keynote to align human wisdom and AI
Based on the extensively rewritten 2026 edition of Katja Schipperheijn’s Learning Ecosystems, this keynote explores how organisations can build Cognitive Learning Ecosystems in which people, knowledge, data and technology continuously strengthen one another.
As AI, Agentic AI and predictive technologies reshape how knowledge is created, accessed and applied, learning needs to become part of the organisation’s architecture rather than remain a separate function. Katja deliberately pushes audiences beyond what feels possible today, using innovations that seem to come from the future, such as brain-computer interfaces, lab-grown neural systems and emerging human-machine superminds, to explore how human and artificial intelligence may increasingly amplify one another
— Filip Videira, Senior Manager Open Innovation and Partnerships, United Kingdom
Amazing Keynote!! So good that our main stakeholders where commenting there praises of you to each other even during and not after! Thank you so much for taking part of this Katja and I’m really happy that we had you for the last week as you preffered, defenitely turned some heads!
Who is this keynote for?
For executives, CIOs, CDOs and senior leaders responsible for strategy, transformation, technology, people or organisational design. The strongest impact comes from bringing different perspectives together, as Cognitive Learning Ecosystems cannot be designed from within a single silo.
Optional Strategic Workshop
The keynote can be extended with a cross-functional workshop bringing together leaders from strategy, technology, data, HR, L&D, innovation and operations. Using Algorithmic Business Thinking, Design Thinking, Katja’s Organiational Maturity Model, and the Paradigm of Learning Needs, participants assess the current ecosystem and design a more connected, cognitive, and future-ready architecture.
In this talk, Katja unpacks:
- Why understanding Cognitive Learning Ecosystems is essential for adaptability, innovation and continuous improvement
- How to connect people, knowledge, data and technology so knowledge and learning can flow across the organisation
- How Agentic AI and MCP-based architectures can enable a freer flow of knowledge between systems, agents and people
- Why organisations need to move beyond skills and connect tasks, competencies, knowledge and emerging needs
- How predictive technologies and data can help anticipate what people and organisations need
- How to combine artificial intelligence with human competencies, psychological safety and experimentation
Mind-blowing! People walked out changed, inspired, and ready to think differently about the future of work. This wasn’t just a talk. It was a wake-up call, a moment of truth, and a gift of perspective.
— Andrew Watkins – Director, GP Strategies— United Kingdom.
Probably the most coherent, provocative, and sobering presentation about the shift needed in organisations to adapt to the new work context. What stood out wasn’t just the clarity of thought it was the way the story touched everyone.
Katja didn’t simply present ideas; she offered an emotional journey, one that made space for reflection, discomfort, and hope.
“None of this would have been possible without your contribution. Your presence as a speaker, expertise and knowledge helped make the conference a success.. Your session was incredibly insightful and engaging, and it was a highlight of the event as the attendees loved your session.”
— Fatima Hussain – Event Manager uExelerate — India
“Katja’s session was incredibly practical and insightful. People loved it, and it made a significant impact on their learning experience. Her insights and expertise truly resonated with our audience, and her presentation style was engaging and informative. Her contribution to the Masterclass including a tailored keynote has left a lasting impression.”
— Huguette Andreoli – Director People and Culture — The Netherlands