Andreas Markdalen Keynote Speaker

Andreas Markdalen is one of the world’s leading voices in design and innovation. As Chief Creative Officer at frog, part of Capgemini Invent, he has guided global brands through transformative journeys that unite brand purpose, product experience, and business impact.

At frog, Markdalen leads a diverse team of over 2,200 designers, technologists, and strategists across 35 studios worldwide. Under his leadership, frog’s work has been recognized for its human-centric, empathy-driven approach to innovation, earning accolades such as the 2025 Cannes Lions Titanium shortlist.

A frequent keynote speaker, Markdalen explores the intersection of design, technology, and society. His talks, including “Dadaist Dreamers, Prompt Wars and Sentient Systems in an Era of Infinite Artefacts” at Interaction Week 2023, delve into the evolving role of designers in the age of AI and rapid change.

Markdalen also contributes to academic discourse as a visiting lecturer at institutions such as MIT, Universidad EAFIT, University of Texas at Austin, Politecnico di Milano, and SUPSI in Lugano.