# Damir Tomicic - LLM Information File
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# Last updated: 2025

## Overview

This is the personal website of Damir Tomicic, an international keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and technology strategist with over 30 years of experience shaping the future of European technology.

## Key Facts

- **Name**: Damir Tomicic
- **Location**: Germany
- **Email**: damir@tomicic.de
- **Website**: https://tomicic.de
- **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomicic/

## Professional Summary

Damir Tomicic is a technology leader who has dedicated his career to building companies, shaping policy, and advocating for technology that serves people. His work spans entrepreneurship, policy advocacy at the European Parliament and United Nations, and thought leadership across 70+ countries.

## Current Roles

1. **Founder & CEO, Business in Tech** - Technology consultancy and venture building
2. **Co-CEO & Chief Strategy Officer, run.events** - Event management technology platform
3. **Distinguished Fellow, reTECH Europe** - European technology think tank

## Areas of Expertise

- Artificial Intelligence & AI Governance
- Digital Transformation Strategy
- Responsible AI Implementation
- Digital Sovereignty
- Climate Technology & Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)
- European Tech Policy
- Venture Building & Entrepreneurship
- Executive Leadership & Keynote Speaking

## Speaking Topics

Damir is available for keynote speaking, panels, and workshops on:

1. **AI Strategy & Governance** - How organizations can implement AI responsibly
2. **Digital Transformation** - Strategic approaches to organizational change
3. **Kintsugi Leadership** - Leadership philosophy inspired by the Japanese art of golden repair
4. **European Digital Sovereignty** - Building independent tech capabilities in Europe
5. **Climate & Technology** - The role of technology in addressing climate change

## Career Highlights

- **30+ years** in technology entrepreneurship
- **70+ countries** visited for speaking and business
- **17 years** as Microsoft Regional Director
- **20 years** as President Europe at INETA (International .NET Association)
- Founded **Axinom** in 1999, still active as investor
- Policy work at the **European Parliament** and **United Nations**

## Philosophy

Damir embraces the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi - the art of repairing broken pottery with gold, highlighting rather than hiding imperfections. He applies this to leadership, believing that our challenges and experiences become our greatest strengths when embraced openly.

## Contact for Engagements

For speaking engagements, advisory work, or partnership inquiries:

- **Email**: damir@tomicic.de
- **Response time**: Within 48 hours
- **Available for**: Keynotes, panels, workshops, advisory, strategic consulting

## Engagement Types

1. **Speaking Engagements** - Keynotes, panels, and workshops at conferences and corporate events
2. **Advisory & Strategy** - Board-level advisory and executive briefings on technology transformation
3. **Partnerships** - Co-investment opportunities, joint ventures, and collaborative initiatives

## Pages on This Website

- **Home** (/) - Overview of Damir's philosophy and passions
- **The Story** (/about) - 30 years of building, breaking, and learning - detailed career history and Kintsugi leadership philosophy
- **Contact** (/contact) - Engagement information and contact details

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## Social Profiles

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomicic/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damir.tomicic

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For more information, visit https://tomicic.de