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THE KEYNOTE TALK:

BRAND OR DIE!

The keynote talk, ”Brand or Die!”- How AI is Shattering the Rules of Marketing Yourself

A lecture about branding, AI, and visionary leadership empower entrepreneurs to break through barriers and lead movements that transform industries.

Hundreds of people have seen the keynote talk so far and it’s a contestant for SXSW London 2025.

Are your stage next?

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KEYNOTE TOPIC #02…

Don’t ask for a seat at the table, build your own instead

The tables of power have long been designed to exclude, offering only a select few the chance to sit. This keynote flips the script.

Instead of waiting for permission or inclusion, it’s time to build our own tables—and that happens through brand. 

Through the lens of bold brand building, I’ll uncover how individuals can create movements, challenge outdated systems, and establish a legacy that opens doors for others. 

This is more than a talk about branding—it’s a call to action to dismantle inequity and build a world where everyone has the tools to lead and thrive.

Because when you build your own table, you don’t just create a seat for yourself—you change the rules for everyone.

A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a green dress with white polka dots, sitting behind a white table with the words 'INTERNETSTIFTELSEN' written on it in black letters, and a pixelated pink heart next to the text. She is smiling, with her right arm extended to the side, and a marker on the table in front of her. The background has a blue wall decorated with pastel-colored squares.

Selected keynote talks & workshops

  • Logo with black text that reads "Internetdagarna" and "INTERNETSTIFTELSEN" underneath, with a small pink pixelated heart symbol.
  • Text reading 'BERGHS SOC' in black on a white background.
  • A coat of arms featuring a castle at the top, a stylized sun with a face in the center, and the text "SOLNA STAD" underneath.
  • Logo of Ålands landskapsregering featuring a shield with a reindeer and crown, with the organization's name in Swedish.
  • Stockholm University logo with a torch, three crowns, and a leaf, and the text 'Stockholm University'
  • Black text that spells 'LAMB' in a stylish font on a white background.
  • Text says 'Scouternas Folkhögskola' with a small fleur-de-lis symbol next to it
  • Berghs Unconference AI logo on a pastel colored background.
  • Logo for a workspace business called 'WORKSPACE by Hyreshuset' featuring a stylized 'D' with lines above it.
  • Logo with the words "HEJA LIVET" in large black letters and "CREATING WOMANHOOD" curved around the right side.
  • Umeå University logo with text and emblem
  • Logo for Virtual Career Days, created by Framtidsverket, featuring a stylized 'V' symbol.
  • Logo featuring a stylized globe with a small dot below, and the word 'SKOLPORTEN' underneath.
  • Text that says 'HYPER ISLAND' in bold black letters on a white background.
  • Text that reads 'Business & Dreams' inside a light gray circle
  • Logo for Brand Fixers with black text inside a speech bubble outline
  • Logo for Keystone Education Group featuring a stylized open book with a book spine and pages, and the name 'Keystone Education Group' beneath it.