The Human and Machine Learning Lab
I've built two universities.
Now I help others transform theirs.
Keynote Speaker, Consultant & University Co-Founder. Helping universities, organizations, and governments redesign learning for human agency in the age of AI.
How I Can Help
Keynotes
Thought-provoking talks that challenge how we think about universities, learning, and the role of AI in education. For conferences, corporate events, and university audiences worldwide.
Explore Topics →Consulting & Advisory
Strategic guidance for universities and education organizations ready to transform their teaching and learning. From learning model design to institutional change management.
Learn More →Workshops
Interactive sessions that move beyond theory. Your team leaves with actionable strategies for project-based learning, AI integration, future skills curricula, and transformative education.
View Formats →from Scratch
Signature Keynotes
Each talk is tailored to your audience and context. These are starting points, not scripts.
The University of Tomorrow
Why the lecture-exam model is a relic of industrialization — and what replaces it. Drawing on the experience of building CODE University from scratch.
Learning in the Age of AI
AI doesn't just change what we teach — it changes why we teach. What human learning means when machines can pass exams, write code, and generate research.
Curiosity as a Superpower
Based on my TEDx talk and years of designing curiosity-driven education at CODE University. Why curiosity is the most undervalued competency of the 21st century.
From Transformation Strategy to Transformation Practice
Universities don't lack transformation strategies — they lack transformation practice. Hard-won lessons from leading institutional change.
See Manuel in Action
Curiosity – the Force to Transform Education
Future Skills
AI's Potential for Higher Education
Wozu Universität?
Let's Transform How Your Institution Teaches
Whether you need a keynote that shifts perspectives, a consulting engagement that drives real change, or a workshop that equips your team — let's talk.
Get in TouchFrequently Asked Questions
What topics does Manuel Dolderer speak about?
Manuel speaks about the future of higher education, curiosity-driven and project-based learning, AI's impact on universities and learning, institutional transformation, future skills, and entrepreneurial education. All talks draw on his experience co-founding and leading two universities.
Can Manuel speak at international events in English?
Yes. Manuel is a fluent English and German speaker and regularly delivers keynotes at international conferences. He has spoken in over 10 countries including the USA, UAE, Rwanda, Finland, Colombia, and across Europe.
What is Manuel Dolderer's background in higher education?
Manuel co-founded two universities: praxisHochschule (for the Klett Group) and CODE University of Applied Sciences in Berlin, where he served as founding president from 2017 to 2023. He designed CODE's innovative curiosity-driven learning model. He now leads transformation at Universität Witten/Herdecke and co-founded the Zukunftsallianz für Transformative Bildung.
How can I book Manuel Dolderer as a speaker or consultant?
Visit the contact page at learninglab.berlin/contact or reach out via LinkedIn. Please include your event date, audience, and topic of interest. Manuel typically responds within 48 hours.
What is the Human and Machine Learning Lab?
The Human and Machine Learning Lab (learninglab.berlin) is Manuel Dolderer's platform for exploring the intersection of human learning and artificial intelligence in education. It serves as the hub for his speaking, consulting, and thought leadership on transforming higher education for the age of AI.