“Adjiedj brings the people hope and comfort”

“Adjiedj Bakas is the futurist of the country”

"Adjiedj provided the opening lecture at our April 2025 NTS Triage Day at NBC Nieuwegein to our great satisfaction. He was able to inspire the audience with his futuristic view of healthcare. Technology can improve and/or facilitate care in ways we previously didn't think possible."

"Adjiedj spoke at our annual One HR Day in May 2025. We really enjoyed his session and his humour."

"I recently attended a lecture by Adjiedj. His speech was very interesting and gave plenty of food for thought. I also really like his positive outlook."

"Adjiedj delivered an inspiring and topical lecture to the buyers of BVGO VolkerWessels on March 19, 2025. In this lecture, he offers an enlightening and inspiring perspective on how we can deal with change, uncertainty and adversity. In a world that is constantly changing, he shows how resilience, vision and adaptability is the key to success in business or in your personal life. With his insights and practical examples, Adjiedj challenges listeners to look at "chaos" differently. Not as a threat, but as an opportunity to grow and innovate. A lecture by Bakas is an absolute must for anyone who wants to be inspired by changes in the future"

"Adjiedj Bakas is a recognized trendwatcher and expert on global consumer behavior. He lectured on BOOT25 Dusseldorf and in his speech he
examined the evolving needs and expectations of emerging customer groups and their potential impact on the boating industry."

"Adjiedj Bakas recently performed for 200 of our relations. The reactions we received from them on this performance were very positive. It was a fun and inspiring story. As a bank, we are very pleased with Adjiedj as a speaker at our events!"

"In June 2024 we delved into the latest trends & innovations in the Home Improvement sector with the renowned trendwatcher and writer, Adjiedj Bakas. His expertise, humour and engaging talk were truly appreciated by everyone. "

"Adjiedj performed at our 65th company anniversary in June 2024. I found it very interesting and educational and will read his books."

"Adjiedj Bakas performed for our board in June 2024. It was a fascinating overview of trends with a number of provocative statements. Our board and other attendees found that special."

"Adjiedj Bakas appeared before our CIO Council in June 2024. All our members were very pleased with his performance"

I sincerely thank Adjiedj for his brilliant contribution to the “Festival of Cambiamento”, (=Festival of Change in may 2024 in Trieste). We did appreciate his speech very much. And so did all the participants.’

'Over the last 15 years (minus the 2 pandemic years), Adjiedj Bakas has given dozens of speeches to many of our clients.
As event organizers, we are very happy with his valuable speeches and other contributions to our events in all parts of Italy.'

'I recently enjoyed listening to a lecture by Adjiedj: relevant, penetrating and delivered in an enjoyable way, really good!'

'Adjiedj gave a speech at our 2024 strategy day. Despite his health issues he is amazingly positive and optimistic. Well done!'

‘Adjiedj performed for our CIO Council. We are very pleased with that. He has set our brains in motion and loosened our tongues. Many thanks for the inspiration.'

“Adjiedj radiates strength and vulnerability. That combination is beautiful. People with that image are applauded by a 'zaal' before a word is said. Call it exposure. And it is no coincidence that he has the sympathy of the 'zaal' when he speaks. That's because he not only looks powerful/skilled, but he is.

Nowadays people mainly expect authentic stories. Stories that people recognize themselves in. Because everyone does that mirroring. And if you as a speaker have not left any emotion, then you have not been there. Adjiedj always touches his audience. You know he's been there!”

'Adjiedj spoke at our policy day for approximately 250 people on February 1, 2024. I thought it was an inspiring lecture delivered with a lot of humor. I have heard many positive reactions from my colleagues. '

"Adjiedj gave a great speech at our offsite in September 2023 in Frankfurt. I had a very inspiring 1 ½ hours and we produced quite some thoughts in the group sessions afterwards, inspired by his megatrends and ideas".

"Adjiedj Bakas takes you on a fast track to what the future has in store for us. During the 30th anniversary of the Association of Payroll Administrators (VNSa), he gave us a preview of the future of our field. We experienced Adjiedj's performance as an inspiring journey full of positive energy. Adjiedj is a fine storyteller who knows how to captivate and entertain his audience. We enjoyed his performance!"

“Adjiedj gave an inspirational lecture for our MT on November 2, 2023. His lecture fully met our expectations and will help us to further develop our transition issues.”

“Under my chairmanship, Adjiedj gave a flashy and inspiring lecture in both 2013 and 2013. Because almost everything he predicted in terms of trends in 2013 has become reality, we invited him again in 2023.
For an audience of approx. 150 people, top executives of the motorhome and caravan industry from all over Europe, even America, he gave his vision on the trends for the future for our industry, including with regard to the electrification of motorhome cars and chassis. We thank Adjiedj for his clear vision, which was received very positively by the participants, with a wonderful discussion in the forum at the end of the conference about this, where Adjiedj provided a lot of liveliness, wit and humor.”

“Adjiedj gave a lecture to our hospital staff about his inspirational book De Toekomst van Zorg. In addition to amazement, his lecture also caused a smile. A nice inspiring speaker to start our theme afternoon with.”

“In June 2023, Adjiedj Bakas gave an excellent lecture at the release meeting of the knowledge platform INN'twente. The 15th edition of INN'twente was launched at the beautiful location Colorful Nijverdal with the theme: ready for talent. Adjiedj also wrote the foreword and an article about Adjiedj was published in the magazine. Adjiedj again discussed and showed the future trends in his striking way for the approximately 100 enthusiastic guests from business, education and government. His latest book Happynomie was also in great demand.”

We thank Adjiedj so much for his thought provoking presentation for our company at March 16 2023 in Kingston, Jamaica. His points and ideas have resonated with the team and even as we continue our board retreat sessions, points that he raised in his speech are referenced time and time again’.

'Thanks to Adjiedj Bakas for his police performance on March 6, 2023 in our new Innovation Center in Utrecht. One of the few trend watchers on Earth that puts people at the center of its observations (and not the gadgets). Every time an almost spiritual roller coaster of wonder, emotion and also wonderful humour'.

“Adjiedj spoke in March 2023 for our leadership in the Caribbean. His thoughts and presentation took us on a journey into the future of our company. We will always remember him fondly."

When we chose the theme “Operational excellence – the key to success” for the 2023 conference of Anytime Fitness Benelux, we knew one thing: ask Adjiedj Bakas as a speaker!

After all, how can you get the best out of yourself and your team if you don't know what the future will bring? Exactly, you can't! And that is why we asked Adjiedj to come and inspire our more than 100 franchisees with a good story with a healthy dose of humor. And what a success! Adjiedj took plenty of time for everyone and the audience was wildly enthusiastic about his contribution but also about his great personality. Having lunch with us and then taking the time to talk to participants, that's Adjiedj. We really enjoyed his valuable contribution!

“I often have to think (back) to the predictions that Adjiedj made about the world in recent years.
He is a special person.”

“I always get a lot of energy from Adjiedj. I always leave happy with him.”

"Adjiedj is a pyramid of humanity in all over the years that I know him now. He is making a mark and a print that all of humanity should be proud of. An Encyclopédien Savant."

“Adjiedj Bakas is our cheer negro. He is always cheerful and positive. When he gives a lecture with us, people go out hopping afterwards.”

“Adjiedj Bakas gave a very inspiring lecture about jobs and the future of work in a packed theater De Doelen during our major event for employers from Rotterdam Rijnmond. It was a clear story with a lot of humor!”

“Adjiedj Bakas gave a wonderful and inspiring speech. Our audience was really delighted!”

"The school principals of Sophia Scholen wanted to take a look into the future, and thanks to Adjiedj they more than succeeded. You come up with the changes in daily practice yourself, but for inspiring views that amaze you, you have to go to Adjiedj. He makes you think, throws you in a different direction and amazes with his humor!"

"Adjiedj rocks on stage!"

"Adjiedj Bakas performed for us. It was talked about for the rest of the day and everyone had a good time as well. That was exactly the intention!"

“The performance of Adjiedj Bakas was even better than what I imagined! The perfect start for a good conference”

"In times of a changing real estate market, we have enjoyed Adjiedj's inspiring words. Not only did he come up with surprising solutions in his inspired lecture for the challenges we face as a sector, he also managed to place them in perspective."

“Adjiedj is the most glamorous man who ever graced the stage in Africa”

"Adjiedj performed for our members in March 2022. We look back on the evening with a good feeling, the feedback we received was positive, I also saw that it was a bit confronting for some, to see that certainties are not certainties. But that is also good for us as entrepreneurs. We enjoyed it, the variety in the lecture, and also the humor, and just to hear someone who dares to interpret something."

"At our most recent conference, Adjiedj was one of the 50 speakers. The audience considered him one of the three best performers."

“Adjiedj Bakas performs more often for sessions that we organize for our clients. It is wonderfully inspiring to hear him speak. I am impressed every time. It also makes a lot of sense in the room. Afterwards, everyone is convinced of the need to set out new lines for the future. We from KPMG Plexus will then get to work with the people.”

“The reactions from guests and colleagues to Adjiedj Bakas's lecture were unanimously enthusiastic. His story is inspiring, fascinating and humorous. I hope to be able to call on him more often to stimulate our relationships.”

“Adjiedj Bakas gave a lecture for our business club. His presentation was worldly, extremely inspiring and delivered with verve. The reactions from all participants are very positive!”

“Adjiedj Bakas gave a versatile presentation at a seminar at our DNHK with points of interest that we will have to deal with in the future. I have only received positive reactions from the participants."

“Adjiedj Bakas kicked off a very successful afternoon for us.
The participants of that afternoon often talked about the trends & developments he showed, as well as his inspiring videos”.

"The 'story' of Adjiedj Bakas, presented with great enthusiasm, was a dazzling kick-off to three successful Government Theme Days 2013 of Centraal Beheer. His presentation was very well received by our customers, municipal officials from all over the country, and we received many positive responses. If hot cakes can fly, so can his book: it flew away and everyone was very happy with it."

“I heard a very infectious lecture by Adjiedj Bakas in De Balie in the lecture series 'My Idea for the Netherlands' about Rijkswaterstaat as a VOC of the 21st century.”

“Adjiedj Bakas spoke at our recent Customer Day. It was successful. Lots of positive feedback. His story fitted in well with the other speakers. Of course less technical, but substantively appropriate. All in all, we are very pleased.”

“Adjiedj Bakas performed for our clients. Everyone was very satisfied with that! I will definitely recommend him wherever I can!”

“I have heard Adjiedj Bakas speak several times. He is a special man and I praise his enthusiasm, creativity and optimistic approach to life.”

“Adjiedj Bakas gave an inspiring lecture to the employees of KWF Kankerbestrijding. It has stirred up a lot of things and provides a lot of food for thought.”

"It was a pleasure to see and hear Adjiedj Bakas speak today. I think his story has become warmer and that has a direct effect on the audience, I felt. My compliments, I enjoyed him and his beautiful examples with a broad smile. What a beautiful job he does, great!"

“Adjiedj Bakas performed for our conference on the future of podiatry. It was great!"

“Adjiedj Bakas performed for our members. They rated the event with an average of 8! A score that we are very happy with and to which Bakas is certainly to blame. His performance was described several times by our members as a positive, broadening "boost" giver. A nice contribution!”

"Adjiedj Bakas performed for our members. This meeting was very positively received. Perhaps on the edge for our work area. But we have actually only received positive messages. I thought it was a powerful and inspiring presentation. Which will certainly make you think!"

“Everyone was more than satisfied with the performance of Adjiedj Bakas, recently for our customers. His story has also made me think again about resetting certain thoughts that you assume more or less standardly. In short, an inspiring evening!”

“I recently attended a lecture by Adjiedj Bakas in Geneva. It was an inspiring story. Thanks for that!"

“Always nice to enjoy the observations and critical comments of Adjiedj Bakas.”