Zak Dychtwald

Zak Dychtwald is an expert in China and Generational Change, building understanding between American and Chinese cultures through in-depth research of millennial behaviours and powerful storytelling.

Founder of the Young China Group – a think tank designed to create understanding about Eastern and Western millennials – and bestselling author, Zak is a popular keynote speaker.

In 2022, Zak was named as an Asia 21 Young Leaders Fellow, and has since been invited to speak at Google’s Next Billion Users Initiative, Aspen Ideas Festival, Harvard University, and the Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council Summit.

Contact Great British Speakers today to book China and Generational Change expert Zak Dychtwald for your next event.

Type Of Speaker

Keynote Politics & Current Affairs Speaker

Testimonials

Zak was truly amazing at our event. He blew a very senior Group of Global CEOs and Board Members away with his unique perspectives and deep domain knowledge of China, its demographics and how its younger population will impact the world in the decades ahead
Mark Edelstone, Chairman of Global Semiconductor Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley

If you read just one book about where China is heading, let this be it – clear, exciting, and revelatory.
Amory Lovins, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at the Rocky Mountain Institute

We loved having Zak as an external speaker! Not only was the content relevant for our audience but Zak’s delivery and energy during the presentation was incredibly engaging. We’ve already received lots of positive feedback and look forward to potential connections in the future.
McDonalds

Zak gave one of the best talks in the history of our investment group. His presentation changed the way many in our group approach China.
Eric Sippel, co-chair, investment and life planning group

Zak was the highlight of our conference. His talk was personalised and engaging from the start. He has the unique ability to build understanding between two cultures through powerful storytelling.
Kevyn Klein, Global Director, VIPKID

Zak Dychtwald is an extraordinarily gifted communicator of ideas. His passion to understand China together with his deep research to uncover the country’s 400 million millennials – their aspirations, fears, interests, habits, and choices – helps inform audiences of the opportunities brought about by this demographical cohort.
Grace, Global Content Director, CLSA Ltd

Business leaders who are concerned about the future of China should engage Zak Dychtwald…Zak’s presentation draws the audience in and makes a difficult topic approachable and understandable.
Daniel Kaplan, Former President, The New York 92Y

Extremely impressive. Young China is set to change the way much of our world operates and Zak is the perfect communicator. His bold and new perspectives dazzled and challenged a room of pre-eminent policy experts at Beirut institute summit at Abu Dhabi.
Raghida Dergham, Founder and Executive Chairman, Beirut Institute

Zak Dychtwald is an incredible speaker. He has the charisma, charm and people’s skills to catch the audience’s attention and captivate them. Zak brigs talent, insight, and positivity, and we cannot think of anyone better than him to take the stage.
Mai Salama, Head of Talent, The World Youth Forum, Egypt

If you want a dynamic and insightful presentation that will reshape your business strategy, I heartily recommend Zak Dychtwald.
Jayme Canton, CEO and Chairman, Institute for Global Futures