Tom Van de Weghe
Geopolitical & Tech expert for VRT NWS, former China- and USA correspondent, Stanford Research Fellow on Artificial Intelligence
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Dutch, English, French, Russian, Mandarin
Geopolitics, AI & Cybersecurity Warfare, Economic & Trade Conflicts, Media & Information Warfare, Disinformation & Propaganda, Military AI & Defense Strategies, Technopolar World & Big Tech Influence
Tom Van de Weghe is a leading geopolitical and tech expert at VRT NWS (Belgian public broadcaster) with years of experience as a correspondent in China and the U.S. and Stanford Research Fellow on AI.
He deciphers global power shifts, from the rise of China to the impact of artificial intelligence on society. With firsthand insights from conflict zones and top-level interviews with world leaders such as Donald Trump, Tom delivers gripping, well-researched talks that connect complex topics to real-world impact.
His award-winning, engaging storytelling, deep knowledge, and clear analysis make him a must-book speaker for business leaders, policymakers, and anyone who wants to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
His expertise is remarkable and spans a broad spectrum of geopolitical, economic, and tech-related topics, including:
Geopolitics & Global Power: U.S.-China--Russia-India power struggle
Technopolar world
Economic warfare & sanctions
Taiwan & Ukraine conflict analysis
Supply chain geopolitics
Global trade & semiconductors
BRICS & emerging economies
Technology & AI AI as a geopolitical weapon
Cybersecurity & digital warfare
Surveillance capitalism
AI-driven disinformation campaigns
Quantum computing & global security
Big tech’s influence on democracy
China’s AI dominance & India’s rise
Media & Information Warfare : Disinformation & deepfakes
AI in journalism & media ethics
The future of investigative reporting
Social media as a geopolitical tool
Censorship vs. digital freedom
Influence operations & propaganda
Defense & national security : Military AI & autonomous weapons
Space warfare & satellite geopolitics
Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure
Defense strategies in an AI-driven world
Hybrid warfare tactics
Book Tom now for a talk that informs, inspires, and challenges perspectives on geopolitics and technology.
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Tom Van de Weghe
Tom Van de Weghe is one of the most authoritative voices on today’s geopolitical struggles. He speaks with the clarity of a diplomat, the depth of a historian, and the urgency of a war correspondent. His experience in conflict zones and direct access to world leaders make his insights not just valuable—but essential for anyone navigating the future of global power.
Foreign Affairs Dept
Tom Van de Weghe is a masterful storyteller. He doesn’t just analyse global conflicts—he takes you inside them. With firsthand experience in Ukraine, China, and the U.S., his gripping talks blend real-world reporting with razor-sharp geopolitical insights. A must-hear speaker for anyone who wants to understand where the world is headed.
Strategica
Nobody has better on-the-ground experience in world powers like Russia, China, and the U.S. than Tom Van de Weghe. He’s been there, spoken to the key players, and witnessed history unfold. His insights into the global battle for AI, economic supremacy, and political influence are unparalleled.
Bank van Breda
Few speakers can match Tom’s ability to translate high-stakes geopolitics and technology into compelling, real-world narratives. His fluent English, combined with his anecdotes of meetings with world leaders and reporting from conflict zones, makes for a rare and electrifying perspective.
SAS
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