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Keynote SpeakerDenis Rivin

Futurist, Entrepreneur and Critical Optimist

Denis Rivin is a futurist, entrepreneur and critical optimist – and one of Scandinavia’s most distinctive voices on human progress. Rooted in art history and cultural entrepreneurship, he has spent the past decade tracking breakthroughs in technology, science and renewable energy that rarely make headlines – and turning them into... Read more

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Critical Optimism – in a Complex and Confusing Time
#ActualNews – The Hidden Story of Human Progress

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Biography

He is the founder of #ActualNews, a Danish media outlet dedicated to communicating societal advancements and climate progress. He is a TED speaker, host of several podcasts including Okay! Hør Her! and 2049 at Third Ear, and the author of the world’s first children’s book on technological unemployment.

"Denis's talk delivers a powerful infusion of energy, converting despair into hope. His format quickly created a sense of unity among the audience and a shared belief that we will prevail." Anne Carstensen, Vejle Kommune

Popular Talks by Denis Rivin

Critical Optimism – in a Complex and Confusing Time
Are good news just feel-good stories? Denis Rivin says no – because just beneath the surface of today’s global crises runs a powerful current of progress: industrial breakthroughs, major health advances, overlooked climate action and exponential acceleration in the energy transition.

But this progress rarely makes headlines – and...

Are good news just feel-good stories? Denis Rivin says no – because just beneath the surface of today’s global crises runs a powerful current of progress: industrial breakthroughs, major health advances, overlooked climate action and exponential acceleration in the energy transition.

But this progress rarely makes headlines – and that matters: When it’s missing from our shared story, it affects our mental health and our ability to innovate. Because you can’t build what you can’t imagine – and you can’t replicate success you don’t know exists. Perfect for town halls, leadership events and opening a conference – where the goal is to energise, unite and set the mindset for whatever follows.

Key takeaways: The mechanics of negativity bias and why progress is systematically underreported. Concrete, surprising examples of breakthroughs in energy, health and nature. A renewed sense of agency and optimism grounded in evidence
#ActualNews – The Hidden Story of Human Progress
We live in a time where science fiction transforms into science fact on a weekly basis – yet most people feel like nothing is really changing. This talk is a deep dive into the most remarkable overlooked stories of our time: from the acceleration of the global energy transition to...

We live in a time where science fiction transforms into science fact on a weekly basis – yet most people feel like nothing is really changing. This talk is a deep dive into the most remarkable overlooked stories of our time: from the acceleration of the global energy transition to radical innovation in medicine, materials science and beyond.

Denis Rivin has made it his job to find these stories, connect the dots and present them in ways that shift perspectives. Not to downplay the challenges ahead – but to provide the clarity and imagination needed to navigate exponential complexity. Perfect for kickoffs, strategy days and inspiration events – where the goal is to expand what the room believes is possible.

Key takeaways: A curated overview of the most significant under-the-radar progress happening right now · Tools for separating signal from noise in a high-velocity world · Inspiration to think bigger about what’s possible before 2030