Keynote Speaker in Edmonton | Sylvie di Giusto, Hall of Fame

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Sylvie di Giusto calls the United States home, and airport lounges around the world her second office. She is a CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame keynote speaker who helps organizations, and the people inside them, become impossible to replace. She has worked with leaders from Germany to the UK and Hong Kong, and brings two keynotes to Edmonton stages: Forever Human and The Power of Choice, live or as the world’s first 3D immersive keynote.

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Languages: English
Keynotes: Forever Human
The Power of Choice
Formats: 3D immersive or traditional · in person, hybrid, virtual
Recognition: CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame · Esprit, Davey and EventEx awards
Reach: Audiences in 25+ countries
Books: More than a dozen books on leadership and being chosen

Sylvie di Giusto, keynote speaker, smiling

Hello, I’m Sylvie.

With millions of miles traveled, my office is often an airport lounge, and every arrival brings a fresh perspective to the stage. Edmonton gives me a special one: a downtown pedway network that lets an audience walk from hotel to venue in January without ever shaking hands with the weather. Among others, I have served audiences for the Canadian Society of Association Executives in Vancouver, CCAE in Montreal, CMDC and EPIC Community in Toronto, and The Co-operators in Edmonton.

For nearly twenty years I sat on your side of the table, steering executive development for one of Europe’s top tourism and retail groups and working with Fortune 100 companies. My German husband and I have shared life and languages for over two decades, which has made me curious, diplomatic and good-humored about cultural differences.

My family stretches from Switzerland to the UAE, and today I live in Florida. I work closely with Canadian organizations, I’m a past board member of the Global Speakers Federation, and I’ve served audiences in more than 25 countries. Edmonton’s diverse, globally connected audiences are exactly who I love to speak to.

Trusted by organizations around the world

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Two keynotes, built for your Edmonton audience

Future of work & AI

Forever Human

The better the machines get, the more your people will set you apart.

AI just made everyone equally capable. Sylvie names the ten moves a machine still can’t make and shows your audience how to lead, sell and connect with the human signals technology can’t fake.

Why it lands in Edmonton: in Alberta’s capital, where government, industry and community leaders share the same rooms, AI touches everyone. This answers the key question: what stays human.

Explore Forever Human

Leadership & sales

The Power of Choice

What your people know rarely gets them chosen. What others see in them does.

Clients, talent and the room decide in seconds. Sylvie reveals the five dimensions that quietly decide who gets kept, followed and chosen, and how to shape them on purpose.

Why it lands in Edmonton: where long winters make strong relationships a necessity, it shows leaders how people decide whom to keep, follow and choose.

Explore The Power of Choice

Step inside it

Bring the world’s first 3D immersive keynote to Edmonton

No slides, no pre-recorded hologram beamed in from somewhere else. Sylvie stays live in the room while holograms appear around her, and your leaders, sponsors and theme can step into the story. In Edmonton, our team works hand in hand with your venue and AV partner, so the wow never costs you a sleepless night.

Explore the 3D experience

Why planners bring Sylvie to Edmonton

Canadian ties, global mindsetExperience in more than 25 countries, years of work with Canadian organizations, and a talent for diverse, globally connected audiences.

From your side of the tableTwenty years of booking speakers herself. She knows what you risk when you choose one.

Built for your roomEvery keynote is researched and customized, down to your people, your theme and your city.

Zero diva, full partnerOne team for travel and logistics, working hand in hand with yours or your bureau’s, and a speaker who makes your event the star.

Planning a conference in Edmonton: local insights

Edmonton is a growing business events destination: in 2024 Explore Edmonton hosted 94 business events, generating 55,652 room nights. Here is what helps when you plan yours.

Fly inEdmonton International Airport (YEG)ETS Route 747 runs non-stop between the airport and Century Park Transit Centre in about 24 minutes, connecting to the Capital Line LRT to downtown.

Time zoneMST / MDTCheck the live clock under the departures board above.

LanguageEnglish, with a long-established francophone communitySylvie’s keynotes are delivered in English and built for international audiences.

CurrencyCanadian dollar (CAD)Alberta has no provincial sales tax; only the 5% GST applies, plus a tourism levy on hotel rooms.

Edmonton’s largest event venues

Venue	Area	Up to
Commonwealth Stadium	Commonwealth	56,400
Edmonton EXPO Centre	Northlands	7,000 (reception, Halls F-H)
Edmonton Convention Centre	Downtown, river valley	5,254 (theatre, Hall ABC)
Rogers Place (Ford Hall)	ICE District, Downtown	3,000 (reception)
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium	University of Alberta	2,514 (seats)

Capacities as published by Explore Edmonton.

My planner tips for Edmonton

Use the pedway in winter. Winters are long and cold, but Edmonton’s downtown pedway network links many hotels and venues, which makes January to March events far easier for attendees.
Book around KDays and Farmfair. KDays in July and Farmfair International in November bring big crowds, so secure hotels early if your dates overlap.
Say bonjour, too. Edmonton has a long-established francophone community, so a bilingual welcome or a few French touches in your materials can go a long way.
Taking it on the road? Pair Edmonton with Calgary and Vancouver to bring one message to audiences across Western Canada.
Make the evening unforgettable. Book a private evening under the glass pyramids of the Muttart Conservatory, or finish with dinner along Whyte Avenue in Old Strathcona.

Landmarks for your evening program

Alberta LegislatureNorth Saskatchewan River ValleyWest Edmonton MallMuttart ConservatoryArt Gallery of AlbertaICE DistrictFort Edmonton ParkOld Strathcona (Whyte Avenue)

Questions planners ask about Edmonton

Who is a good international keynote speaker for a conference in Edmonton?

Sylvie di Giusto is a CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame keynote speaker and has worked with leaders across Europe and Asia. She delivers two keynotes, Forever Human on the human edge in the age of AI and The Power of Choice on how people get chosen, either on a traditional stage or as the world’s first 3D immersive keynote.

Can the keynote be tailored to an international audience in Edmonton?

Yes. Every keynote is researched and customized for your people, your industry and your theme, and Sylvie’s multicultural background helps her connect with audiences of many nationalities in Edmonton.

Can the 3D immersive keynote be staged in a Edmonton venue?

Yes, wherever there is a stage and a room that can go dark. Sylvie’s team works directly with your Edmonton venue and AV partner, checks the floor plan early and sends the full tech requirements. See how the experience works.

Which keynote fits an AI or technology conference in Edmonton?

Forever Human. It shows audiences the ten moves a machine still can’t make, and turns AI anxiety into a clear plan for the human skills that grow in value as technology gets better.

Which keynote fits a leadership, sales or HR event in Edmonton?

The Power of Choice. It reveals the five dimensions that decide who gets kept, followed and chosen, and shows people how to shape those judgments on purpose. It is built on Sylvie’s book The Image of Leadership.

Sylvie is based in the US. Does she travel to Edmonton?

Yes. Sylvie speaks in more than 25 countries. Her team handles travel and logistics, so you work with one contact from the first call to the show.

Can we book Sylvie through our local speaker bureau?

Yes. Sylvie partners with speaker bureaus around the world. If a bureau already supports your event, Sylvie’s team will work directly with them from the first call to the show, so you keep the partner you trust.

What about visas, permits and other formalities for a keynote in Canada?

Sylvie’s team handles it with you. Sylvie speaks internationally all year, so her team knows the paperwork a cross-border keynote can involve: business visas or work permits, invitation letters, and any tax forms Canada requires for foreign speakers. They check the requirements for Canada early, tell you exactly what they need from you, and take care of the rest, so nothing stands between your date and the stage.

How far in advance should we book a keynote speaker for Edmonton?

As early as your dates are set. Peak conference seasons in Edmonton fill venues and hotels fast, and the 3D immersive keynote needs a few weeks of custom work for your audience. Check availability to hold your date.

Can Sylvie speak virtually or in a hybrid format for a Edmonton event?

Yes. Both keynotes are available in person, hybrid or virtual, and each version is customized to your audience and theme.

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Last updated: October 2026

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