Trained as a criminologist, Fred Colantonio quit the Belgian public administration in 2006, after 5 years of practice to start an advising business and help companies to deal with their challenges: innovation, differentiation, leadership and impact. His energy and approach provide with results and autonomy, thanks to pragmatism and effective decision-making shortcuts.
Since 2008, his team has accompanied about 220 clients and delivered +25,000 hours of consulting and seminars. Since 2009, as a professional international speaker, Fred has delivered +990 keynote speeches in 15 countries and on 4 continents, reaching tens of thousands of people. Passionate, he humorously stimulates them to take the initiative to identify and make the most of their DNA - Natural Differentiating Asset: anything that can offer them maximum impact with minimum effort.
Since 2010, Fred has published 10 books, 4 of which are bestsellers and 3 of which have been published in both Europe and Quebec.
Vijay helps executives at leading organizations to drive growth through responsible innovation. Previously, Vijay was Head of Strategy at World Economic Forum, Venture Director at Harvard's Clayton Christensen's Innosight Ventures where he led an Edison award winning healthcare innovation and also, was the Project Head and Technical Director for India's first disney style computer animation series that won a daytime Emmy nomination. Vijay was also an Entrepreneur in Residence for the Adecco Group. World Economic Forum identified Vijay as a GLobal Leadership Fellow in 2013. Vijay holds a Masters in Global Leadership offered by WEF along with INSEAD, Wharton, Columbia, London Business School & CEIBS, China. Vijay also holds an MBA from the International University of Japan with a prestigious Monbukagakhusho scholarship from Ministry of Education (MEXT), Govt of Japan. Vijay has spoken at WEF Davos, Cannes Lions, TEDx and has written for WEF Agenda, Al Arabiya, Huffpost and Forbes.
Mr. Alexander Papakostoulis is an Investment Manager at Bayerische Versorgungskammer, Germany's largest pension group, specializing in the selection and monitoring of investments across the fixed income space. Mr. Alexander Papakostoulis is part of the investment committee and responsible for the selection of external asset managers (Fund Manager selection) as well as executing direct investments in various fixed income asset classes including bonds, bank loans and private loans, private debt, infrastructure debt, structured products (CLOs), Emerging market debt, Local currency debt products as well as distressed debt products. Mr. Papakostoulis has 5+ years of experience in the Asset Management / Investment Management industry and holds a M.Sc. in Business and Economics from the Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Christian Byrge, PhD, a distinguished full professor and globally renowned authority, injects a dynamic and research-driven approach into intricate problem-solving. Over 18 years, he has steered teams towards innovative breakthroughs, leveraging his expertise to propel them to new heights of success. His keynote speeches offer a professional edge to tackling complex challenges, providing invaluable tools for idea generation and fostering a culture of team creativity. Christian's commitment to empowering individuals and organizations to overcome obstacles with finesse underscores his dedication to advancing the realms of problem-solving and innovation. Booking his keynotes promises transformative insights and actionable strategies for achieving excellence.
Silvia Garcia is an award winning TEDx speaker who helps people and businesses thrive. As former Global Marketing and Happiness Institute Director for Coca-Cola, she unlocked the company's secret to success: its people! Silvia put into practise cutting edge discoveries to increase happiness and create the right mindset to help teams raise through challenges. Today, Silvia guides organizations to harness human potential. Silvia brings the latest scientific discoveries on human thriving and business performance to cultivate cultures of high resilience, trust, and collaboration. She is regularly consulted on topics such as Sales and Growth, AI, Trust, tthe future of work, resilience, leadership and wellbeing. Highly demanded all around the world, her speeches have been said to change “lives and companies”. Silvia works with clients to spread positive leadership and cultivate high-trust, growth-minded cultures that elevate performance in individuals, teams, and organizations.
Born and raised in Mozambique, Lerio has spent the last decade living in Portugal, Germany, and England, enriching his global perspective and cultural sensitivity. This international experience enables him to connect deeply with diverse audiences, fostering an environment of care, sensitivity, and presence in every engagement. His mission is to help people connect better, interact and engage. When we are engaged, we communicate better and we perform better. And good levels of performance lead to better results. Lerio helps people reach that through the Power of Asking. Are you ready to connect? Just ask!
Andrew has deep knowledge of leadership, change, and transformation, based on nearly 25 years of experience and research. His 2023 signature keynote is: "Driving Accelerated Results with Self-leadership". The Audience will learn: Self-leadership means accepting responsibility for your results. You don't blame other people and you don't make excuses. We are born into a frame of mind that is reinforced by our early experiences, and education. Unless we become aware of these frames of mind and take ownership, we will be destined to firefighting one issue after another until we are exhausted. You can’t lead others unless you first lead yourself. As you increase your self-awareness and embrace self-learning and self-regulation you will get results. There is a formula, and that formula is that Clear Expectations X Mindset & Motivation X Right Behaviors = Accelerated Results.
Chris is the Founder and CEO of The Innovation Alliance, a global network of tech executives and innovation leaders dedicated to helping organizations build world-class innovation engines. Before launching his company, Chris spent 13+ years at top tech firms, including Apple and Google USA. At Google, he led the North American Inbound Sales organization and served as an advisor to Google's Innovation Lab. In 2023, Harvard Business School highlighted Google's Innovation Lab in a case study featuring Chris. Beyond his corporate roles, Chris is the author of The Innovation Scorecard, a faculty member at the European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability and a trusted advisor to the United Nations in Vienna.
David Chislett is a published author, poet, musician, artist, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience. His work is rooted in creativity, which he believes is key to solving challenges in a rapidly changing world. David has been on stage since 1980, using his experience, research, and passion to inspire audiences. He helps individuals, teams, and organizations harness and grow their creative abilities, offering presentations and insights that improve creativity and innovation. His curiosity drives him to explore new ideas and connections across various fields.
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