Keynote Speaker in Singapore | Sylvie di Giusto

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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 Singapore 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.

Singapore runs like a well-rehearsed keynote: everything starts on time, the transitions are seamless, and nobody wastes the audience’s attention. I admire that enormously. A city that built its success on the skills of its people is the perfect place to ask what keeps humans relevant when machines can suddenly do so much.

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, booked the speakers myself, and worked with leaders from Germany to the UK and Hong Kong. Those years taught me that preparation is a form of respect. Singapore audiences notice immediately whether a speaker did the homework, and I always do mine.

I was born and raised in Austria, to an Austrian mother and a French father, with a Spanish grandmother and an Italian grandfather in the mix. Today Tampa, Florida is home, airport lounges are my second office, and I have served audiences in more than 25 countries. A long-haul flight to Changi is a small price for a room this sharp.

Trusted by organizations around the world

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Two keynotes, built for your Singapore 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 Singapore: in a hub that hosts one of the world’s biggest fintech gatherings, your leaders are already deploying AI. This shows them the ten moves that should stay firmly 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 Singapore: where teams from across Asia Pacific meet in one room, it gives every culture the same clear framework for who gets kept, followed and chosen.

Explore The Power of Choice

Step inside it

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

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 Singapore, 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 Singapore

Made for multicultural roomsAustrian, French, Spanish and Italian roots, decades of working with leaders from Germany to Hong Kong, and keynotes tailored to audiences drawn from across Asia Pacific.

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 Singapore: local insights

Singapore hosted 156 international association meetings in 2025 and has now held ICCA’s top Meeting City in Asia Pacific position for 23 consecutive years. Here is what helps when you plan yours.

Fly inSingapore Changi Airport (SIN)By MRT, Changi Airport to Marina Bay takes about 50 minutes, according to the Land Transport Authority.

Time zoneSGT (UTC+8, no daylight saving)Check the live clock under the departures board above.

LanguageEnglish is the main language of business, alongside Malay, Mandarin and TamilSylvie’s keynotes are delivered in English and built for international audiences.

CurrencySingapore dollar (SGD)Cards and contactless payments are accepted almost everywhere, including on public transport.

Singapore’s largest event venues

Venue	Area	Up to
Sands Expo and Convention Centre (Marina Bay Sands)	Marina Bay	45,000
Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre	Marina Centre (near Esplanade MRT)	10,000
Singapore EXPO (Apex @ Hall 1)	Tanah Merah / Changi	9,000
Resorts World Convention Centre	Sentosa	6,400
Raffles City Convention Centre (Fairmont Ballroom)	City Hall	2,850

Capacities as published by Singapore Tourism Board (Visit Singapore MICE venue pages) and venue sites.

My planner tips for Singapore

Book around the big fairs. The Singapore Airshow in February and the Singapore FinTech Festival in November draw huge international crowds, so secure hotel blocks early for those weeks.
Plan the menu for everyone. Singapore is multi-ethnic and multi-faith, so offer halal and vegetarian options and check your dates against Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa and Deepavali.
Collect questions in advance. Open disagreement with senior leaders is uncommon in public, so app-based or pre-collected Q&A brings out far more honest questions than an open microphone. Sylvie is happy to work either way.
Taking it on the road? Kuala Lumpur is right next door, and Bangkok and Hong Kong are easy additions, which makes Singapore the natural first stop on an Asia keynote tour.
Make the evening unforgettable. Start with sunset drinks on the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, then stroll over to Gardens by the Bay for the Supertree Grove light show.

Landmarks for your evening program

Marina Bay Sands SkyParkGardens by the Bay (Supertree Grove light show)Merlion ParkRaffles Hotel (Long Bar)Clarke Quay on the Singapore RiverSingapore Botanic Gardens (UNESCO)Lau Pa Sat hawker centreSentosa

Questions planners ask about Singapore

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

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 Singapore?

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 Singapore.

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

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

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 Singapore?

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 Singapore?

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 Singapore?

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 Singapore requires for foreign speakers. They check the requirements for Singapore 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 Singapore?

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