IDA KYMMER

Global Keynote Speaker and Innovation Strategist

Emerging Technologies, Sustainability, and Peacebuilding

Ida Kymmer is a global keynote speaker, panel moderator, and international business development strategist specialising in emerging technologies, innovation, and sustainability.

Ida focuses on the intersection of creative and technological excellence, driving value creation for brands, businesses, and society.

With expertise in tech for peacebuilding, Ida helps organisations leverage emerging technologies to solve global challenges and develop new, sustainable business models.

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About Ida

Ida Kymmer is a global keynote speaker, panellist, and moderator with expertise in emerging technologies, innovation, and business development.

She has spoken at world-renowned events like the World Economic Forum, SXSW, Gitex, TechBBQ, Deloitte Innovation Day, and Next in Vogue, and many more.

With a Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies, Ida publishes Tech for War and Peace, a weekly newsletter covering the intersection of technology, war, and peacebuilding.

Her areas of focus include innovation, sustainability, disinformation, creativity, global inclusion, defence, and tech for peacebuilding.

Having lived in eight countries and fluent in five languages (Swedish, Korean, English, German, and Serbian-Croatian), Ida brings a global perspective to her work as an international business strategist.

Ida’s experience as an international business strategist in emerging technologies is extensive. Ida is the Managing Director of Espere, an international business development consultancy. She also consults for companies in the creative industries of tech, fashion, and art on innovative solutions.

From 2021 to 2023, Ida was the Director of Global Affairs at Journee, working with brands like BMW, H&M, Clinique, and Shiseido to shape the future of immersive technology and commerce.

Previously, she collaborated with Dexter Studios in South Korea to develop 3D screens for the SLS Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Her expertise also extends to 3D musicals and early VR applications for architectural renderings.

  • From the moment she takes the stage, Ida’s knowledge and passion for sharing ideas immediately excites the audience. Ida shares her creative business acumen, leaving the audience both educated and inspired.

    — Amy Peck, CEO EndeavorXR

  • Ida is an eloquent speaker and the most authentic speaker I’ve come across. Her passion for making an impact is intentional and comes from the heart, which is hard to come by with speakers these days. Ida is a leader in frontier technology and innovation and always hits points that are unique and riveting.

    — Dan Burgar, CEO, Frontier Collective

  • I highly recommend Ida Kymmer as a speaker. Her knowledge in the field of spatial and immersive experiences shows a deep understanding of the relationship between technology, society, consumption and art. At the Nordic Metaverse Summit, her ability to clearly and effectively discuss complex topics made a significant impact. Ida is a knowledgeable and engaging speaker, well-suited for discussions on future technologies.


    — Bugge Holm Hansen, Head of Program Nordic AI & Metaverse Summit

  • Ida Kymmer's presentation at the SplitX Summit was nothing short of inspiring. Her deep understanding of systems change and her ability to weave complex ideas into actionable insights left our audience both enlightened and energized. As a valued member of the SplitX community, Ida consistently brings a unique blend of strategic thinking and human-centered approach that sparks meaningful conversations and drives innovative thinking. We’re fortunate to have her as a key contributor to our community, where her insights continue to make a lasting impact.

    — Armando Matijević, Founder/CEO SplitX


  • When Ida speaks, you can hear a pin drop in the room! She has an incredible way of taking complex technical topics and making them relatable to everyone. I've had the pleasure of sharing the stage with her at both big conferences and intimate gatherings, and each time, she leaves the audience buzzing with new ideas. Her multidisciplinary background and passion for international relations provide a holistic, 360-degree view on innovation that we don't often see in the tech world that both inspires and challenges her listeners.

    Enara Nazarova, , Founder Armoar