The invisible danger – and how companies can protect themselves

Keynote speech and motivational talk by Dr. Nikolai A. Behr

Artificial intelligence is changing our reality—and our perception of it. Deceptively realistic deepfake videos, AI-generated voices, manipulated content, and targeted disinformation campaigns are spreading at lightning speed via social media, messaging services, and news portals. The consequences? Loss of trust, reputational risks, political destabilization – and serious damage to companies and executives.

Dr. Nikolai A. Behr, communications consultant, former TV journalist, and founder of the German Institute for Communication and Media Training (DIKT)®, is one of the most sought-after experts in the German-speaking world when it comes to dealing with fake news, AI deception, and crisis communication. His book “Fake News, Deepfakes – A Threat to the Economy and Society” will be published in fall 2025. He wrote it together with renowned experts on the subject and published it with brain script Publisher.

What does your audience expect?

In this keynote speech, executives, communications managers, and security decision-makers will learn:

✅ An up-to-date overview of the technical possibilities of deepfakes, AI disinformation, and social bots
✅ Real-life case studies from politics, business, and the media—from video fakes and CEO fraud to fake personas on LinkedIn and other social media platforms
✅ Insights into the psychological and strategic patterns behind targeted disinformation
✅ Concrete recommendations for action for managers:
– How do I recognize disinformation?
– Which protective measures really help?
– How do I train my employees?
– What should I do in a crisis?
✅ Ideas for a trust-based communication culture in the age of digital deception

Why this lecture is important right now

In an age where credibility is becoming currency and the next reputational damage is just a click away, companies need guidance more than ever. Dr. Behr’s presentation makes it clear:
Communicative resilience is not a nice-to-have—it is a survival strategy.

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