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Johan Schot is a frequent speaker at conferences, seminars and other types of events that cover topics including transformative system change, deep transitions and the history of technology. In the section below you can watch back recent talks Professor Schot has given and find supporting materials such as slides or video recordings. To stay up to date on upcoming Talks of Johan Schot, make sure to keep an eye on this page and sign up for our newsletter.

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Recent Talks

Jul 22

Sustainability Transitions

22 July 2025

Johan was invited as a guest speaker to talk about 'Sustainability Transitions' as part of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and the Quest for Sustainable Transitions ESMEE Workshop, taking place at Utrecht University from 22-23 July.

Apr 04

Keynote speech at workshop on Sustainable Finance

04 April 2025

Johan was invited to provide a keynote speech to set the stage with a keynote talk on his work on finance transitions and on working with investors, as part of the international stakeholder conference in Berlin, Germany, on April 4.

Feb 20

Toolbox: Policies to redirect and mobilise private capital for the green transition in the European Union’, ZOE institute for future-fit economies

20 February 2025

Johan Schot was invited as a guest speaker by ZOE institute for future-fit economies to talk about transformative approaches to financing the transition and set the stage and provide insight into the need for long-term system change and a just transition towards sustainability.

Jun 25

Time travelling with Johan Schot: Innovations from the past and lessons for the future

25 June 2024

TEKNOWLOGY is NWO’s yearly innovation festival where knowledge and innovation lead to societal impact. At TEKNOWLOGY visitors experience the technical innovations of the future. Join us this year to pave the road towards a just and sustainable future together. What is the role of technology in this transition? How can we challenge the status quo? What and who do we need to succeed in this transitional journey? Visit TEKNOWLOGY 2024 to be inspired and challenged to collaborate with pioneers from research, industry and the public sector. During his keynote, historian and expert in deep transitions, Johan Schot will take us back in history. Using a case study, Johan will explain how major transitions were possible and how adaptive society actually is. After reflecting on lessons learned, Johan will inspire us to imagine the future. What will you write on your postcard from the future?

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