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Keynote SpeakerMatteo Cassese

Leadership, Storytelling, and the Human Edge in the Age of AI

Matteo Cassese is an international keynote speaker with over twenty years of experience across corporate, startup, and creative environments. He brings depth, clarity, and human insight to leadership conversations. He has spoken on major international stages including IFA, SXSW, GITEX, Campus Party and the Reeperbahn Festival. He’s also a regular... Read more

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Popular Talks by Matteo Cassese

  • From malAIse to renAIssance - New Leadership for the AI-Driven World

    AI is changing how value is created, how decisions are made, and how leaders are perceived. This keynote addresses the anxiety many leaders feel as machines outperform humans at measurable tasks. Audiences will learn: –How to stop competing with AI and start focusing on uniquely human value –Why traditional productivity…
  • The Confidence Paradox - The Zero Confidence Strategy

    Many organisations confuse confidence with certainty and promote leaders who look strong but lack trust. This talk challenges common assumptions about confidence and authority. Audiences will learn: –The difference between genuine confidence and overconfidence –Why vulnerability increases credibility rather than undermining it –How leaders build trust without pretending to have…
  • The Power of Discomfort - The Questions You’re Avoiding Hold Your Next Breakthrough

    The most effective leaders are not those who avoid discomfort, but those who know how to stay with it. Audiences will learn: –Why solving problems quickly often leads to the wrong solutions –How discomfort can become a strategic advantage –How to make better decisions under pressure and uncertainty Ideal for:…
  • Storytelling Is Not What You Think It Is - Storytelling as the Operating System of Human Connection

    Storytelling is not entertainment. It is how ideas move, decisions stick, and people act.

    Audiences will learn:

    How to capture attention in high-stakes environments

    Why every powerful story needs tension and contrast

    How leaders use narrative to influence and inspire action

    Ideal for: Executives, founders, and teams communicating complex ideas.

  • Why Your Biggest Challenges Are Your Greatest Assets - We Are the Stories We Tell Ourselves

    An intimate keynote about reframing your past. Matteo shares personal stories and invites the audience into a different relationship with their own story. What the audience experiences: –A new way to look at the chapters they usually hide or judge –A clear distinction between what happened and the story they…

Biography

Matteo Cassese is an international keynote speaker with over twenty years of experience across corporate, startup, and creative environments. He brings depth, clarity, and human insight to leadership conversations.

He has spoken on major international stages including IFA, SXSW, GITEX, Campus Party and the Reeperbahn Festival. He’s also a regular presence at specialized conferences such as WordPress WordCamp, Freelance Unlocked and InfoShare.

His keynotes guide leaders through disruptive times in a deeply human and highly practical way. Matteo blends psychology, myth, philosophy and storytelling to help leaders sit with uncertainty, question what no longer serves them, and emerge with a clearer map.

Over the course of his career, Matteo has worked with global organisations including Netflix, LinkedIn, Sony, PwC, Heineken, ING, ABN AMRO, ERGO, arte, SoundCloud, and Dentons, as well as fast-growing startups such as Vinted, TravelPerk and Finom.

Matteo’s professional journey spans technology, film, and consulting. He began his career in tech, working in web agencies and telecommunications before moving into the film industry. During over a decade in Digital Marketing at Warner Bros. Pictures and launching Netflix in Italy he developed a deep understanding of storytelling as a force that shapes perception, belief, and behavior.

He later left corporate life to build a consulting practice serving global technology and media companies, before transitioning into coaching and keynote speaking.

As a queer leader himself, Matteo brings a lived understanding of what it means to operate outside inherited scripts. Rather than applying more frameworks or best practices, he helps leaders define what success truly means to them, so they can stop copying other people’s playbooks and make decisions that are aligned, confident, and sustainable. Based in Europe, he works with organizations worldwide.

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What clients say about Matteo Cassese

"This talk changed how I think about value and money. It made me more confident in my interactions with potential clients." Founder, Orin
“Matteo was one of the best speakers at the conference. He was exceptionally prepared and responsive before the event, delivered an exciting and valuable presentation. We’re actually in the process of booking him for two more events.” Event Architect at 9am
“Matteo Cassese closed the show with his powerful stage presence, challenging us to rethink the future of work.“ Product Designer
“There were at least 500 people in the room. I’m sure your speech triggered a mindset shift in all of them.” Senior Management Consultant
“Arguably the deepest talk of the entire conference. You could feel the energy in the room shift.” Senior Engineer

How to book Matteo Cassese as a keynote speaker

How do I book Matteo Cassese for a keynote speech?

You can book Matteo Cassese through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Matteo's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Matteo Cassese's speaking fees?

Matteo Cassese's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Matteo tailored to your event.

What topics does Matteo Cassese speak about?

Matteo Cassese speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Future & Technology, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Matteo to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Matteo Cassese available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Matteo Cassese for events worldwide, subject to Matteo's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Matteo Cassese deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Matteo Cassese is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Matteo Cassese?

Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Matteo can accommodate.

Can Matteo Cassese tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Matteo Cassese on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Matteo can offer.

What languages does Matteo Cassese present in?

Matteo Cassese delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes Matteo Cassese a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Matteo Cassese's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Future & Technology, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership. To get a clear sense of Matteo's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.

What kind of events can Matteo Cassese speak at?

Matteo Cassese can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Future & Technology, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership is relevant. Details of Matteo's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.

Does Matteo Cassese offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Matteo Cassese is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Matteo Cassese?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Matteo Cassese, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Matteo's current availability for your dates.