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

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Looking for an international keynote speaker in Lisbon?

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 Lisbon 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

Olá, sou a Sylvie.

Lisbon is the city that sent sailors past the edge of the known map, and it still rewards people who go further than expected. That spirit is exactly what my work is about. When machines can handle everything predictable, the people who explore, question and connect are the ones nobody can replace. A city of navigators is the perfect room for that conversation.

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. So I know what a planner in Lisbon is really buying: not a talk, but a room full of people who walk out thinking differently.

Today I live in Florida, on the far side of the same ocean Lisbon has always looked out on, and my audiences span more than 25 countries. I deliver my keynotes in English, which suits the international crowds Lisbon now attracts. And with a Spanish grandmother, I promise to keep any Iberian neighbourly comparisons strictly off stage.

Trusted by organizations around the world

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Two keynotes, built for your Lisbon 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 Lisbon: with Web Summit bringing the tech world to town every November, your audience has heard the AI future pitched many times. This shows them the human edge that stays.

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 Lisbon: in a city of explorers and traders, it shows leaders the five dimensions that decide who gets followed into unknown waters.

Explore The Power of Choice

Step inside it

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

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 Lisbon, 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 Lisbon

Thinks like a plannerShe booked speakers herself for nearly twenty years, so she arrives prepared, flexible and easy to work with.

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 Lisbon: local insights

Lisbon ranked 1st worldwide for international association congresses in 2025, hosting 188 meetings according to ICCA. Here is what helps when you plan yours.

Fly inLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)The Metro Red Line runs from the airport to Saldanha in about 20 minutes.

Time zoneWET / WESTCheck the live clock under the departures board above.

LanguagePortuguese, with English widely used in international businessSylvie’s keynotes are delivered in English and built for international audiences.

CurrencyEuro (EUR)Cards are widely accepted, and Lisbon adds a municipal tourist tax per night to hotel bills.

Lisbon’s largest event venues

Venue	Area	Up to
MEO Arena	Parque das Nações	20,000 (12,500 seated in the main hall)
Lisboa Congress Centre (CCL)	Junqueira / Belém, by the Tagus	8,000
Lisbon Marriott Hotel	Avenida dos Combatentes (Sete Rios)	2,234
Belém Cultural Centre (CCB)	Belém (Praça do Império)	1,500
Corinthia Hotel Lisbon	Sete Rios	1,400

Capacities as published by Meetings in Portugal venue guide.

My planner tips for Lisbon

Book early for November. Web Summit fills MEO Arena and FIL every November, and BTL takes over FIL in late February and early March, so secure hotels well ahead.
Dine on Lisbon time. Dinner often starts after 8 pm, so schedule gala evenings later than you would in Northern Europe.
Mind the hills. Lisbon’s steep, cobbled streets look charming on postcards; plan shuttles or accessible transfers rather than walking delegates between venues.
Taking it on the road? Madrid and Barcelona are a short flight away, and Casablanca sits just across the water, so one trip can cover Iberia and North Africa.
Make the evening unforgettable. Take your guests on a sunset cruise along the Tagus past the 25 de Abril Bridge and Belém Tower, then end the night with fado in Alfama.

Landmarks for your evening program

Belém TowerJerónimos MonasterySão Jorge CastleAlfama and a fado eveningPraça do ComércioTram 2825 de Abril Bridge from a Tagus sunset cruiseLX Factory

Questions planners ask about Lisbon

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

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 Lisbon?

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 Lisbon.

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

Yes, wherever there is a stage and a room that can go dark. Sylvie’s team works directly with your Lisbon 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 Lisbon?

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 Lisbon?

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 Lisbon?

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 Portugal?

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 Portugal requires for foreign speakers. They check the requirements for Portugal 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 Lisbon?

As early as your dates are set. Peak conference seasons in Lisbon 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 Lisbon 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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