Looking for an international keynote speaker in London?
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 London 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
An Austrian mother, a French father, a Spanish grandmother and an Italian grandfather: I was international before I ever boarded a plane. The world felt like home long before I made the United States mine. And after more than twenty years married to a German, I have learned that diplomacy is best served with a sense of humor, a lesson every London audience appreciates. In the UK I have served audiences for Bloomberg in London and at the PSA UK national convention in Birmingham, among others.
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. Many of those leaders worked in the UK, alongside colleagues from Germany to Hong Kong, so I know how a British boardroom listens: politely, sharply, and with very little patience for fluff.
Today I live in Florida and speak in more than 25 countries. London is one of my favorite stages, because nowhere else does an audience laugh at the right moment and still ask the hardest question. I come prepared for both, with understated wit that respects the room and a message that survives the toughest Q&A.
Trusted by organizations around the world
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Two keynotes, built for your London 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 London: in a global hub for finance, tech and media, your people are already working next to AI. This shows them where the human edge pays.
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 London: in a city where every client has a dozen options, being chosen is the whole game. This shows your people how it works.
Bring the world’s first 3D immersive keynote to London
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 London, our team works hand in hand with your venue and AV partner, so the wow never costs you a sleepless night.
Multicultural, globally mindedAustrian, French, Spanish and Italian roots, and decades of working with international teams, London included.
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 London: local insights
London ranked 8th worldwide in ICCA's 2025 City Rankings, with 124 international association meetings. Here is what helps when you plan yours.
Fly inLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)The Heathrow Express reaches London Paddington in 15 minutes.
Time zoneGMT / BSTCheck the live clock under the departures board above.
LanguageEnglishSylvie’s keynotes are delivered in English and built for international audiences.
CurrencyPound sterling (GBP)Contactless card and phone payments are accepted almost everywhere, including on the Tube and buses.
Wit beats the hard sell. British audiences reward understated, self-deprecating humor and switch off at a sales pitch; Sylvie’s keynotes are built for exactly that room.
Check the bank holidays. The late-May and late-August Monday bank holidays affect attendance and venue availability, so check the gov.uk calendar before you pick dates.
Mind Tech Week and WTM.London Tech Week at Olympia in June and WTM London at ExCeL in November bring big crowds, so plan hotels early if your event overlaps.
Taking it on the road? Take the keynote across the Channel to Paris, Amsterdam or Brussels and turn one booking into a European tour.
Make the evening unforgettable. End the day with drinks overlooking Tower Bridge, or a private capsule on the London Eye as the city lights come on.
Landmarks for your evening program
Tower BridgeHouses of Parliament and Big BenLondon EyeTower of LondonSt Paul's CathedralThe ShardCovent GardenSouthbank and the Thames riverside
Questions planners ask about London
Who is a good international keynote speaker for a conference in London?
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 London?
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 London.
Can the 3D immersive keynote be staged in a London venue?
Yes, wherever there is a stage and a room that can go dark. Sylvie’s team works directly with your London 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 London?
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 London?
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 London?
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 United Kingdom?
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 United Kingdom requires for foreign speakers. They check the requirements for United Kingdom 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 London?
As early as your dates are set. Peak conference seasons in London 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 London event?
Yes. Both keynotes are available in person, hybrid or virtual, and each version is customized to your audience and theme.