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  • DuncanWardle

    Duncan
    Wardle

    Duncan Wardle keynotes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

    Duncan Wardle – Former Head of Innovation & Creativity at Disney | Unlocking Human Ingenuity in the Age of AI

    Duncan Wardle is the former Head of Innovation & Creativity at The Walt Disney Company, where he spent 25 years leading teams to invent, disrupt, and reimagine the entertainment experience. With a deep belief that everyone is creative, Duncan developed unique methods to democratize innovation across global organizations, helping them break through barriers to original thinking. Today, he is a globally recognized keynote speaker and founder of ID8, a consultancy dedicated to helping companies embed a culture of creativity and problem-solving.

    Duncan’s mission is clear: to empower individuals and organizations to rediscover their innate creativity, fostering bold innovation even in the face of disruption. Through immersive storytelling, engaging workshops, and transformative keynotes, he shows audiences how to think differently and act boldly in an increasingly complex world.

    🏆 Notable Achievements

    • Led the Innovation & Creativity team at Disney for over a decade.

    • Developed and implemented Disney’s “Innovation Toolkit” used across the company globally.

    • Recipient of the White House American Citizen Award for services to creativity and innovation.

    • Founder of ID8 & Company, helping Fortune 100 companies like Apple, Amazon, Ford, and Coca-Cola unlock human ingenuity.

    • Delivered hundreds of keynotes globally, including at TEDx, SXSW, Cannes Lions, and business schools worldwide.

    Language spoken by the keynote speaker:

    • English

    ✨ Key Themes & Expertise

    Duncan Wardle’s keynotes are a powerful call to arms in a world hungry for creativity and human-centric innovation. With a rare blend of high-energy delivery, practical tools, and deep corporate insight, he equips teams and leaders to unleash the ideas that drive real impact.

    🎡 Disney-Tested Creativity Tools: Duncan shares the very frameworks that powered Disney’s global innovation—from storytelling to experience design.

    🧠 Reclaiming Human Ingenuity: In an age dominated by AI, Duncan empowers audiences to tap into the one thing machines can’t replicate—imagination.

    🚀 Action-Oriented Inspiration: His sessions aren’t just talks—they’re immersive journeys where attendees actively shift their thinking, armed with tools to apply immediately.

    🌍 Cross-Industry Relevance: From banking to FMCG, tech to healthcare, Duncan translates innovation into the language and needs of each audience.

    💡 Engagement Over Information: Using play, empathy, and provocations, he ignites curiosity and fosters cultures of experimentation.

    Whether you’re preparing for the future of work, navigating AI disruption, or simply trying to out-innovate your competition—Duncan Wardle’s keynote offers both mindset and method to thrive.

    Duncan Wardle's Keynotes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

    Disney Innovation
    AI & Human Ingenuity,
    Creativity in Business
    Future of Work

    Live Keynote Reel – Duncan Wardle

  • BertrandBadré

    Bertrand
    Badré

    Bertrand Badré keynotes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

    Bertrand Badré – Reimagining Finance for a Sustainable World

    Bertrand Badré is one of the most influential figures in global finance. Former Group CFO of Crédit Agricole and Société Générale, and Managing Director of the World Bank, he has navigated the world’s most critical economic crises from the front lines.

    From the creation of the euro to the 2008 financial meltdown, from advising President Chirac on global taxation and health financing to playing a key role in the adoption of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement, Bertrand’s impact spans governments, markets, and institutions.

    He is the founder and CEO of Blue Like an Orange Sustainable Capital, a private investment fund focused on emerging markets aligned with the SDGs. Author of the acclaimed book “Can Finance Save the World?”, with forewords by Emmanuel Macron and Gordon Brown, he champions a new vision of finance that serves people, planet, and prosperity.

    Bertrand is also a regular speaker on global platforms such as TEDx, the G20, major universities, and media outlets across the world.

    Notable Achievements

    • Senior advisor at the French Ministry of Finance during the creation of the euro

    • Investment banker in London and NYC through the dot-com bubble, 9/11, and subprime crisis

    • Advisor to President Jacques Chirac (G8, GAVI, international air ticket tax for health financing)

    • Group CFO of Crédit Agricole and Société Générale during the 2008 financial crisis

    • Managing Director and Group CFO of the World Bank during SDG adoption and Paris Agreement

    • Led the “Billions to Trillions” initiative – a cornerstone of sustainable finance

    • Founder of Blue Like an Orange, an SDG-focused investment firm

    • Chairman of the advisory board of Project Syndicate and regular media contributor

    • Frequent global keynote speaker (US, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia)

    Language spoken by the keynote speaker:

    • English

    • French

    Key Themes & Expertise

    Sustainable Finance: Redefining the role of finance as a tool to serve people, planet, and long-term prosperity.
    Global Governance: Drawing on firsthand experience with the G7, G20, and World Bank to shape multilateral cooperation and financial regulation.
    Economic Resilience: Sharing insights from leading institutions through the eurozone crisis, subprime collapse, and global recovery.
    Impact Investing: Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through targeted investments in emerging markets.
    Climate Finance: Addressing the intersection of finance and climate policy, with deep involvement in the Paris Agreement and SDG implementation.

    Bertrand Badré’s keynotes deliver a rare combination of high-level economic insight and grounded, human-focused financial strategy. His unique career across public institutions, global banks, and international diplomacy offers audiences a 360° perspective on how finance can (and must) evolve.

    From executive leaders to changemakers, attendees leave his sessions equipped with a clear vision of responsible capitalism, practical pathways for sustainable investment, and renewed belief in finance as a force for good.

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    Bertrand Badré's Keynotes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

    Sustainable Finance
    Global Governance
    Economic Leadership
    Impact Investing

    La Finance peut-elle arrêter de ruiner la planète ? Bertrand Badré

  • GünterPauli

    Günter
    Pauli

    Günter Pauli keynotes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

    Gunter Pauli – Visionary Economist & Architect of the Blue Economy

    Born in Antwerp, Belgium, in 1956, Gunter Pauli is a renowned entrepreneur, economist, and author, often referred to as the « Steve Jobs of Sustainability » and the « Che Guevara of Biodiversity. » He holds a degree in economics from Loyola University (now the University of Antwerp) and an MBA from INSEAD in France. Pauli’s career spans various sectors, including business, culture, science, politics, and the environment.​

    In 1992, as chairman and CEO of Ecover, he established the world’s first ecological factory, setting a precedent for sustainable manufacturing. Recognizing the need for systemic change, he founded the Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives (ZERI) in 1994, promoting sustainable solutions inspired by nature.​

    Pauli introduced the concept of the « Blue Economy » in 2009, advocating for economic models that generate multiple benefits for business and society by emulating natural ecosystems. His work has influenced policies worldwide, leading to the establishment of numerous Blue Economy ministries.​

    A prolific author, Pauli has written over 20 books, including « The Blue Economy, » translated into multiple languages. He has also penned 365 fables aimed at educating children on sustainability and entrepreneurship, widely distributed in schools across China.

    🏆 Notable Achievements

    • Founder of the Blue Economy: A sustainable economic model adopted by the United Nations and various governments.​
    • Pioneer of Zero Emissions: Established the first ecological factory with Ecover in 1992.​
    • ZERI Foundation: Founded in 1994 to promote sustainable solutions inspired by nature.​
    • Innovator: Developed stone paper, bioplastics, and seaweed-based biorefineries.​
    • Author: Published over 20 books and 365 children’s fables on sustainability.​
    • Global Influence: Advised governments worldwide on sustainable economic development.

    Language spoken by the keynote speaker:

    • English
    • French

    Key Themes & Topics

    • Founder of the Blue Economy: A sustainable economic model adopted by the United Nations and various governments.​
    • Pioneer of Zero Emissions: Established the first ecological factory with Ecover in 1992.​
    • ZERI Foundation: Founded in 1994 to promote sustainable solutions inspired by nature.​
    • Innovator: Developed stone paper, bioplastics, and seaweed-based biorefineries.​
    • Author: Published over 20 books and 365 children’s fables on sustainability.​
    • Global Influence: Advised governments worldwide on sustainable economic development.

    Gunter Pauli’s keynotes are more than visionary talks—they’re blueprints for the future of our planet. With an unmatched ability to bridge business, science, and sustainability, he challenges audiences to shift from linear thinking to systemic solutions inspired by nature. His message is both urgent and optimistic: we can create profitable, socially inclusive, and ecologically beneficial economies—starting today.

    Günter Pauli's Keynotes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

    Blue Economy
    Environmental Entrepreneur
    Economic Development
    Sustainable Business Models

    Günter Pauli – Les metiers à inventer grâce à l'économie bleue

  • RalphHababou

    Ralph
    Hababou

    Ralph Hababou keynotes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

    Ralph Hababou – Customer Experience Visionary & Digital Transformation Expert

    Ralph Hababou is a trailblazer in customer service, digital transformation, and leadership innovation. A graduate of ESSEC Business School, he launched his career as a Commercial Attaché at the French Embassy in Milan before joining IBM as a sales engineer. In 1986, he co-authored the best-selling book Service Compris, which sold over 500,000 copies and became a landmark reference in French business literature.

    Following the book’s success, he co-founded PB-RH Conseil, a consulting firm dedicated to customer service strategy. He later introduced France to the espresso bar model by founding Columbus Café® in 1994. After selling the brand in 2004, he returned to consulting and writing, publishing Service Gagnant, Service Gagnant 3.0, S comme Seniors, and Service Client pour les Nuls.

    With over 2,000 keynote presentations and training sessions delivered across Europe, Ralph is a reference in modern customer culture and the digital shift of service-based industries.

    🏆 Notable Achievements

    • 📚 Co-author of Service Compris – Over 500,000 copies sold, translated and republished multiple times.

    • 🎤 Delivered 2000+ keynotes and workshops for Fortune 500 companies and top French firms.

    • ☕ Founder of Columbus Café® – First to bring espresso bar culture to France (1994).

    • 🧭 Pioneer of digital customer service strategy in France with Service Gagnant 3.0.

    • 📖 Author of bestsellers including:

      • Service Gagnant (2007)

      • Service Gagnant 3.0 (2016)

      • Service Client pour les Nuls

      • S comme Seniors – exploring the golden opportunities of the senior demographic.

    • 🏅 Frequent speaker at major leadership, retail, and digital transformation events in France and Europe.

    Language spoken by the keynote speaker:

    • English
    • French

    Key Themes & Topics

    1. Service Gagnant 3.0 – Digital Transformation & Customer Experience

    • Don’t miss the digital revolution.

    • 4 pillars of digital platforms.

    • The 3 great intolerances of the new customer.

    • Who is the Seller 3.0?

    2. Differentiation through Service, Not Price

    • From high-tech to high-touch.

    • 9 trends shaping customer expectations.

    • 5 service excellence keys: Communicate, Simplify, Listen, Innovate, Personalize.

    3. MERCI® Leadership Model – The Symmetry of Attention

    • M: Model the way

    • E: Empathize and Listen

    • R: Recognize efforts

    • C: Empower and trust

    • I: Inform and train

    4. S comme Seniors – Leveraging the Silver Economy

    • Who are seniors, really?

    • 7 golden “S” rules for engaging senior clients

    • Field insights and lessons from Japan

    Ralph Hababou’s conferences are pragmatic, high-energy, and packed with real-world insights. He combines deep analytical thinking with storytelling that inspires change. His frameworks offer immediate value for organizations navigating:

    • Post-COVID customer behavior shifts

    • Talent retention through empathetic leadership

    • AI and service automation

    • The rise of « experience culture » over transactional models

    He helps leaders rethink how to serve, who to prioritize, and where digital transformation truly begins—with people.

    Ralph Hababou's Keynotes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

    Digital Transformation
    Leadership Development
    Retail Strategy
    Customer Experience

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