Looking for an international keynote speaker in Paris?
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 Paris 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. My French father made sure Paris was never just a postcard to me. It was a place to argue over dinner, to notice how people carry themselves, and to learn that style without substance never fools anyone for long. In Paris I have served audiences for the Wells International Foundation, 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. I worked with executives from Germany to the UK and Hong Kong, so I know what an international room needs: an idea worth the trip, delivered with precision and a little panache.
Today I live in Florida and speak in more than 25 countries. Paris audiences are some of the most discerning I know, which is exactly why I love bringing my work here. I deliver my keynotes in English, though I know that a few words of French at the start earn more goodwill than any slide ever could.
Trusted by organizations around the world
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Two keynotes, built for your Paris 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 Paris: Paris audiences expect ideas with depth, not hype. This gives them a clear, human answer to AI.
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 Paris: in the city of style and scrutiny, it turns perception into a deliberate leadership skill.
Bring the world’s first 3D immersive keynote to Paris
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 Paris, our team works hand in hand with your venue and AV partner, so the wow never costs you a sleepless night.
Multicultural by birthAustrian, French, Spanish and Italian roots, and fluent in the codes of an international Paris audience.
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 Paris: local insights
Paris ranked 2nd worldwide in the ICCA 2025 rankings, with 174 international association congresses. Here is what helps when you plan yours.
Fly inParis Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)The RER B connects Charles de Gaulle Airport with central Paris in about 30 minutes.
Time zoneCET / CESTCheck the live clock under the departures board above.
LanguageFrench, with English widely used in international businessSylvie’s keynotes are delivered in English and built for international audiences.
CurrencyEuro (EUR)Cards are accepted almost everywhere; tipping is optional because service is included in restaurant prices.
Respect the lunch hour. Business lunches are common and can run long, so keep the midday program realistic and avoid scheduling a keynote over lunch.
Plan for two languages. For mixed audiences, arrange simultaneous interpretation or bilingual slides; a few opening words of French are always appreciated.
Know the big weeks.VivaTech in June and Maison&Objet in January draw huge crowds, so check those dates before you lock in hotels and venues.
Taking it on the road? Paris connects easily to London, Brussels and Amsterdam, so one trip can serve your teams across several markets.
Make the evening unforgettable. Close the day with a private Seine river cruise as the Eiffel Tower lights up, or a reception with a view of the Arc de Triomphe.
Landmarks for your evening program
Eiffel TowerSeine river cruiseLouvreArc de Triomphe and the Champs-ÉlyséesMontmartre and Sacré-CœurPalais GarnierMusée d'OrsayLe Marais
Questions planners ask about Paris
Who is a good international keynote speaker for a conference in Paris?
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 Paris?
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 Paris.
Can the 3D immersive keynote be staged in a Paris venue?
Yes, wherever there is a stage and a room that can go dark. Sylvie’s team works directly with your Paris 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 Paris?
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 Paris?
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 Paris?
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 France?
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 France requires for foreign speakers. They check the requirements for France 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 Paris?
As early as your dates are set. Peak conference seasons in Paris 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 Paris event?
Yes. Both keynotes are available in person, hybrid or virtual, and each version is customized to your audience and theme.