Looking for an international keynote speaker in Marrakesh?
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 Marrakesh stages: Forever Human and The Power of Choice, live or as the world’s first 3D immersive keynote.
PassengerYour audience
ClassIrreplaceable
GateYour stage
BoardingWhen you are ready
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
Marrakesh is a city for the senses: the minaret of the Koutoubia, the color and bustle of Jemaa el-Fnaa, the calm of the Jardin Majorelle a short ride away. It is also, more and more, a city of big conversations about technology and the future. Growing up with Austrian, French, Spanish and Italian roots, I learned to feel at home in exactly that kind of contrast.
For nearly twenty years I sat on your side of the table. I led the leadership academy of Europe’s largest retail and tourism group, decided which leaders rose, and booked the speakers who stood in front of them. I collaborated with senior leaders from Düsseldorf to Hong Kong, and I learned that the best keynotes, like the best souks, reward the people who look closely.
I’ve been married to a German for more than twenty years, a one-man logistics department whose suitcase packing is legendary. I live in the United States but am rarely in one place for long; my second office is whichever airport lounge has the strongest Wi-Fi and the best espresso. I don’t just bring my message to Marrakesh, I bring the world into it.
Trusted by organizations around the world
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Two keynotes, built for your Marrakesh 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 Marrakesh: in the city that hosts GITEX Africa, your audience is already living the tech future. This shows them the human moves that still decide who wins.
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 Marrakesh: Marrakesh runs on hospitality and the art of conversation. It turns being chosen into something your people can practice.
Bring the world’s first 3D immersive keynote to Marrakesh
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 Marrakesh, our team works hand in hand with your venue and AV partner, so the wow never costs you a sleepless night.
Tailored to the roomKeynotes in more than 25 countries, each one shaped to local context, audience sensibilities and cultural nuance.
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 Marrakesh: local insights
Marrakesh has become a stage for Africa’s tech conversation: GITEX Africa reports 1,500+ exhibitors and startups and 55,000 visitors and buyers for its 2026 edition. Here is what helps when you plan yours.
Fly inMarrakesh Menara Airport (RAK)Direct international connections, with taxis and transfers to the city center.
Time zoneUTC+1 (UTC+0 during Ramadan)Check the live clock under the departures board above.
LanguageArabic and Amazigh (official), with French widely used in business and English common in hotelsSylvie’s keynotes are delivered in English and built for international audiences.
CurrencyMoroccan dirham (MAD)The dirham is a closed currency, so it is generally obtained on arrival in Morocco; cash is needed in the medina souks.
Book early for GITEX Africa. GITEX Africa brings 1,500+ exhibitors and startups to Marrakesh in April (26 to 28 April 2027), so secure hotels and venues well ahead.
Mind the Friday rhythm. Saturday and Sunday are the weekend, yet many businesses ease off around Friday midday prayers; put the big moments of your program elsewhere in the week.
Plan for Ramadan time. During Ramadan Morocco shifts its clocks back an hour and evening iftar events replace daytime hospitality. French often works alongside Arabic in business, so bilingual materials help.
Taking it on the road? Start in Marrakesh and continue to Casablanca, Madrid or Barcelona, all an easy hop away.
Make the evening unforgettable. End the day with dinner under the stars at an Agafay Desert camp, or an evening walk through Jemaa el-Fnaa as the square comes alive.
Landmarks for your evening program
Jemaa el-Fnaa squareKoutoubia MosqueJardin Majorelle and the YSL MuseumBahia PalaceMedina souksMenara GardensLa Mamounia gardensAgafay Desert dinner camps
Questions planners ask about Marrakesh
Who is a good international keynote speaker for a conference in Marrakesh?
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 Marrakesh?
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 Marrakesh.
Can the 3D immersive keynote be staged in a Marrakesh venue?
Yes, wherever there is a stage and a room that can go dark. Sylvie’s team works directly with your Marrakesh 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 Marrakesh?
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 Marrakesh?
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 Marrakesh?
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 Morocco?
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 Morocco requires for foreign speakers. They check the requirements for Morocco 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 Marrakesh?
As early as your dates are set. Peak conference seasons in Marrakesh 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 Marrakesh event?
Yes. Both keynotes are available in person, hybrid or virtual, and each version is customized to your audience and theme.