Pieter Soldaat as speaker

Expert, Experience expert

1 hour

NL, EN

Geopolitics,
Crisis Management,
Leadership,
Innovation,
Drones,
National history

Influence,
Inspire,
Inform

Pieter Soldaat takes his audience into the rapidly changing world of modern warfare, leadership and military strategy. As a military historian and specialist on "combined arms warfare," he shares unique insights from the current events of the war in Ukraine and the lessons for the Netherlands and NATO. A lecture by Pieter Soldaat is sharp, topical and impressively relevant to organizations, governments and defense-related events.

Pieter Soldaat is a highly experienced officer within the Dutch armed forces and NATO. He has extensive experience in delivering lectures, battlefield tours, podcasts and academic forums. His focus has been on past conflicts and the current war in Ukraine and lessons learned for the future of Defense. With decades of experience within the Army, he combines practical experience with in-depth historical knowledge.

During his career, Soldier's deployments included Angola and he held key positions within international NATO operations, including as Chief G5 Planning with Regional Command South in Afghanistan and with NATO's Very High Readiness Joint Task Force. Originally an anti-aircraft artilleryman, his broad experience within the Army gives him unique insights into modern combat operations and strategic cooperation between different branches of the armed forces.

In his lectures, Pieter Soldaat explains in an accessible way how warfare has changed dramatically in recent years. Topics such as drones, artificial intelligence, logistics, modern technology and the importance of cooperation between land, air and cyber forces take center stage. He speaks openly about the lessons from Ukraine and emphasizes the importance of preparation, innovation and human cooperation in a world where security has become less and less obvious.

With his clear storytelling style, Pieter Soldaat manages to make complex military topics understandable and engaging for a wide audience. His lectures are suitable for companies, government agencies, educational organizations, defense events and conferences where current geopolitical developments, leadership and strategy are central.

Practical information:
- Customized inspirational lecture or keynote
- Themes: defense, battles, leadership, innovation, NATO, Ukraine and modern warfare
- Suitable for conferences, seminars, government and industry
- Professional presentation with current practical examples

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