Elevate your event with Johan Wester, the renowned and priceawarded comedian, tv-host and honorary doctorate in technology: a shining example of wit, warmth, and wisdom. Let his unique blend of humour, insight, and humanity transform your meeting into an unforgettable experience.

• Presenter for the 4-hour closing event of the World Scout Jamboree 2011 outside Kristianstad in front of 40,000 scouts from 166 countries.
• 90 min conversation with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in front of 4,000 attendees in Lund 2011
• Moderator World Parkinson Day (WPD) 2015-2018 – a global health event observed on April 11th annually. • Moderator ELLIIT TECH TALKS – a 19-hour webseminar series around 12 researchareas on the frontlines of digitalization and societal challenges 2022-2023.

Johan Wester stands as a 198 cm tall lively and colourful character naturally captivating attention and interest. In addition to being a renowned and priceawarded comedian he has also been bestowed with an honorary doctorate in technology from Lund university.

As a moderator, Johan Wester stands at the peak of Sweden’s most esteemed and sought-after personalities for significant meetings and events. His profound knowledge, compassionate warmth, and surprising mental leaps empower attendees to unveil their finest selves on stage. His genuine interest in people creates a generous, spontaneous and open atmosphere that makes people want to share themselves.

In the realm of entertainment, he captured the hearts of the Swedish people as ”Kajan”, the educator of firefighters. The comedy series “HippHipp!”, where Kajan is a character, clinched the Comedy award and the Silver rose in Montreux 2002. Johan’s passion for entrepreneurship birthed the nationally acclaimed production company Anagram and the Lund Comedy Festival. He’s also been a prominent presence on television and on stage, both as a host (such as in the Swedish version of QI) and as the title role King Arthur in Monty Python’s ”Spamalot”.

But there is more to Johan than humour. He is a generally well-educated person with a great knowledge in a vast range of subjects and with two titles from the Sweden’s most popular and prestigious quiz game show “På spåret” on national television. His broad knowledge enables him to moderate all kinds of topics – academic as well as general ones.

Furthermore, he is a purpose driven entrepreneur creating and arranging many events that tackle pressing societal issues. As example, The ”AI Nordic Powwow”, set in the University town of Lund, is a highly appreciated venue for researchers, the business community, politicians, mavericks, and innovators, and the goal is to pave the way for technological, societal, and human advancement.

Creativity, erudition, passion, curiosity, knowledge, and humanism – that’s the moderator Johan Wester, always with a twinkle in his eye. Johan Wester is, in short, a warmhearted entertainer and social entrepreneur without losing seriousness and purpose.

“Well-prepared, funny, competent, spontaneous, and above all, very easy to work with. I would gladly book him again!”

“With his warm personality, humour, and genuine curiosity, Johan, in his role as a moderator, has the ability to ask questions and lead conversations that make abstract topics understandable and lead to broad engagement.”

“Johan is committed, adept at lightening even heavy and complex matters, with a twinkle in his eye. Top marks!”

”Johan Wester is Sweden’s best moderator! Hiring Johan is a decision you’ll never regret. He is incredibly knowledgeable and comes well-prepared for his assignments, and the positive and delightful energy he brings to the stage immediately permeates the entire conference. Johan also has an incredible ability to balance professionalism, irony, and humour in a way rarely seen. My warmest recommendations!”