Cedric Dumont Adventurer, Performance Psychologist, Speaker and Author. French, Dutch, English Languages Speaker Specialties Resilience, Trust, Leadership, Growth Mindset, Purpose, Collaboration Keywords Topics HR, company culture & leadership Born in Brussels, Belgium, Cedric has always been involved in action and adventure sports. He is a pioneer in base jumping and wingsuit flying and has been a member of the Red Bull team since 2000. "For me, it's all about freedom, commitment, and pushing your limits. It takes me to amazing places, teaches me respect for the environment and others, motivates me to improve, and keeps me humble on those high gravity days." Cedric studied High-Performance Psychology. Fascinated by the power of the mind, he began by giving fellow professional athletes the mental edge and skills necessary to achieve their goals and unleash their full potential. In extreme environments where one is expected to perform and assess risks, hyper-awareness has been the foundation of his consistent performance and survival—it's either flow or die! "Living a comprehensive lifestyle and being in the present moment are key. This includes energy management, feeding the mind with healthy insights, and generating positive thoughts." Cedric divides his time between leading expeditions, flying, speaking, writing, and consulting for elite athletes and major companies worldwide. GET A QUOTE Presentations and Topics HR, company culture & leadership Dare to jump! Lees verder Empower success in times of disruption: dare, lead, grow and flow More GET A QUOTE Testimonials & References Cedric, always a pleasure to interact and work together, this one for this audience.... exceeded my wildest expectations. Thanks for bringing your authentic self, inspiring everyone in the room to bring their best.... in the face of all resistance, blockers, doubt and fear. Best rated session of the two day event. Philippe Rogge CEO Microsoft Central & Eastern Europe Having Cedric join our team meeting was a great experience: his unique humble style combined with his impressive story was a perfect fit with the purpose of our team, providing a different perspective to realities that we encounter in delivering our ambitions. His appearance was a great and very nice surprise for the team, generating overwhelmingly positive instant feedback and multiple subsequent recollections and references. Many thanks! Petr Prazsky – General Manager, Global Network Development, Shell I would like to thank you for the impactful speech you gave to our IFS team. I am optimistic that your guidance will help my teams in their journey of change and to become more positive towards potential challenges. Axel Smits Chairman and Senior Partner PwC Belgium Having Cedric with us was a privilege and a truly inspiring experience. Cedric’s talk was outstanding, extremely inspirational and it hit the sweet spot of our narrative for the whole week. My team’s feedback has been nothing but amazing and they keep referencing him and a lot of the quotes and power skills he shared with us. I was really impressed by Cedric’s ability to connect with the audience and deliver such a powerful message, one that was totally relevant and even felt like customized for our team and our context. BTW his knowledge and passion for Football were the cherry on top of the cake! Camilo Andrade Marketing Nike Global GET A QUOTE Pictures you can use to promote your event Pictures by: ​ speaker enquiry form Request information Keynote of my preference submit

Bert Van Wassenhove Venture publisher guiding innovative and transformative concepts to become sustainable companies. Dutch, French, English Languages Speaker, Moderator, Workshops Specialties Marketing Strategy, Start-up, Scale-up, Innovation, Data Transformation, Customer Journey, Intrapreneurship, Sociocracy Keywords Topics Sales, marketing & customer experience; Business and strategy; Technology, transformation & innovation Bert Van Wassenhove is not a book publisher, but a "venture publisher", with significant experience in marketing and digital media – and by leveraging his network – Bert helps people and organizations take an innovative or transformative concept and turn it into a sustainable company. Today he is CEO of Solvice, an AI company focussing on solving complex decision intelligence problems. Authenticity is always a key value in his undertakings. GET A QUOTE Presentations and Topics Technology, transformation & innovation Develop your go-to-market approach with the Marketing Strategy Canvas Lees verder A step by step guide to developing your marketing strategy for a digital world More Technology, transformation & innovation Transformation from within, innovate through intrapreneurship Lees verder How to make intrapreneurship work in their organization. More Business and strategy A trip along the yellow brick road of new organization models Lees verder A journey along a variety of alternative ways of working, managing and building businesses, from the network economy to sociocracy 3.0 More Technology, transformation & innovation The Imperative of Explainable AI Lees verder Demystifying the black box More Technology, transformation & innovation The essence of innovation from Woody Allen to Leonhard Cohen Lees verder Inspiration and Hands-on advice to kickstart innovation in your organization. More Sales, marketing & customer experience Transforming to a data powered organization and enabling Artificial Intelligence Lees verder How to generate relevant data and set it to good use through Artificial Intelligence (AI) More GET A QUOTE Testimonials & References Bert is a very inspiring person, bringing out the best of you and your ideas. If you have an idea and want to know how good it really is, Better Call Bert. Bert has a true talent to identify new opportunities created by technology and to get people enthusiastic about them. Digital Geek, he doesn't only speak but acts. GET A QUOTE Pictures you can use to promote your event Pictures by: ​ speaker enquiry form Request information Keynote of my preference submit

Barbara Rogoski Barbara Rogoski is an American professional speaker and executive communication coach with expertise in executive presence, strategic storytelling and how to pitch yourself confidently. English Languages speaker, workshops, trainer, coach Specialties storytelling, presentation skills, pitching, executive presence Keywords Topics Business and Strategy, Sales, marketing & customer experience Barbara Rogoski is a passionate professional speaker and executive communication coach specializing in helping individuals present themselves, share their stories, and communicate their value effectively through executive presence, strategic storytelling, and pitching techniques. Through her company Successful Speaker Now, she focuses on empowering business professionals to convey their narratives with confidence, clarity, and impact. As an executive communication coach and senior TEDx coach, Barbara has mentored over 150 TEDx speakers worldwide. She is also the author of "Boring to Brilliant: A Reference Guide for Speakers," which offers 160 colorful communication tips to enhance every speaker's skills. Barbara's extensive expertise in effective communication, coupled with her engaging and inspiring teaching style, has made her a sought-after speaker, trainer, and coach. Whether you need an inspirational keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, trainer, or coach, Barbara offers valuable insights and empowering guidance to help individuals elevate their communication abilities and succeed in their endeavors. GET A QUOTE Presentations and Topics Business and strategy Strategic Storytelling Lees verder Integrating Strategic Storytelling into Your Business Can Make a Difference More Resilience & wellbeing Executive Presence & Visibility for Professional Women Lees verder How to Present Yourself Confidently More GET A QUOTE Testimonials & References Barbara was a speaker several times in 2021 for our Leading Ladies program at Atos. She was professional, prepared, relaxed and is clearly a communication expert. Over 600 people signed up virtually each time for her presentation and she did not disappoint. Her down-to-earth and warm personality combined with her wide range of knowledge and practical tips made her a favorite of our community. We look forward to welcoming her again for a 2022 session in our continuing leadership development series. I would highly recommend Barbara for any event or activity where a charismatic and inspiring communication and presentation expert is required. -- Marianne Hewlett, Senior VP and Chief Marketing Officer, Atos Northern Europe Barbara has guided different groups of colleagues of mine in her workshops. I had the privilege to attend these. Her approach really helped them to improve the content of their stories and enabled them to presented it in a enthusiastic manner. Even though we had to organise the workshops online because of Covid restrictions, Barbara succeeded to transfer her approach successfully. My colleagues, among which were experienced speakers, without exception all indicated that they benefited greatly from her workshops. -- David Smit, Quint Technologies Barbara's coaching is thorough, inspiring and practical. Her approach is dynamic and interesting. In her sessions for WICT Europe, Barbara coached a wide range of people at different stages of their careers. She managed to balance these differences and provide sessions that were useful for every person, with key takeaways that everyone could build into their career development. The sessions were extremely engaging. I was delighted with Barbara's coaching and I would highly recommend her services. -- Hannah Beresford, Liberty Global Barbara provided me and my team with a virtual training session on how to introduce yourself and finding your hero story! It was a very insightful and fun session highlighting the art of introducing yourself, being aware of how to position yourself & your team and to know what value you bring to the table. What I really enjoyed was the balance between learning some theory, practicing and reflecting. Would definitely recommend this session! -- Anneke Viruly, Deloitte GET A QUOTE Pictures you can use to promote your event Pictures by: ​ speaker enquiry form Request information Keynote of my preference submit

Anja Cappelle Digital pioneer with a passion for leadership, sales and intrapreneurship Dutch, English Languages Trainer, Speaker, Workshops, Coach, Consultant Specialties ​ Keywords Topics HR, company culture & leadership; Technology, transformation & innovation Anja started working for the digital agency The Reference 25 years ago and became its Managing Director in 2007. Under her leadership, The Reference grew from 30 to 160 experts working in multidisciplinary teams across offices in Ghent, Antwerp, and New York. She fostered a strong company culture, promoted dynamic agile collaboration with long-term clients, and built a management team that combines result-oriented thinking with multi-disciplined teamwork. Anja also played a pivotal role in opening The Reference’s Manhattan office in 2017 and in acquiring the US agency Karbyn. After 25 years at The Reference, she now serves as a managing partner at Speakersbase, where she shares her expertise in sales, marketing, and leadership vision. GET A QUOTE Presentations and Topics Technology, transformation & innovation 7 essential ingredients for a successful digital transformation Lees verder Transformation is incontournable. Doing it right too. More HR, company culture & leadership Help, I'm new in charge. What now? Lees verder How to grow in a manager role More GET A QUOTE Testimonials & References I worked with Anja when at different companies and thus at different occasions. She is the living proof that women should run more businesses. She is smart, extremely human, innovative, an excellent people manager and extremely supportive to help people, customers and partners reach their goals. A recommendation simply isn't enough to thank her for her value and I consider myself very lucky to have such a courageous and out-of-the-box thinking friend. J-P De Clerck Combine intelligence with a big heart. Add an infallible gut feeling and then some steel balls. That way you'll almost come close to a captain like our Anja. Peter Van Wijnaerde I'm afraid I can't adequately describe how I have evolved professionally but more specifically as a human being thanks to Anja. Thank you so much for that! Bart Verhoeven GET A QUOTE Pictures you can use to promote your event Pictures by: ​ speaker enquiry form Request information Keynote of my preference submit

< back What matters to consumers: trends for today and tomorrow! 12 consumers trends that highlight what matters to people More detailed information In a year infused with distress, instability and vulnerability, where we struggled through crisis after crisis, people are searching for meaning. The emerging trends for 2024 are centered around people recalibrating their roles and re-examining the world they live in and how they live in it. Whatever the context, this presentation will help you understand what matters to your audiences today and tomorrow. This is not just a trends presentation, but a story about what matters to people. Based on cultural and macro analysis, collaboration with leading-edge consumers, and a 17-market quantification, this story brings you 12 consumers trends that highlight what matters to people. Request a quote Submit About With 100 talks every year, Tom De Ruyck’s keynotes have inspired professionals across the globe to future-proof their business and ways of working. He has spoken in more than 50 countries and on 6 continents at major marketing, technology, customer experience and consumer insights events. Next to being Chief Growth Officer and Partner at global consultancy Human8, Tom is a teaching Professor at IESEG School of Management in Paris. He is co-author of 'The Consumer Consulting Board' and published over 80 papers and articles in academic journals and business magazines. Tom was awarded for his work many times, amongst others by the American Marketing Association, the CMO Council Asia and ESOMAR Tom De Ruyck Tom’s talks will challenge your thinking and spark your view on the future of business & customer experience in this dynamic and high-tech world. ▶️ Watch Céline on stage

< back Building an Innovation Culture 4 Characteristics of a Future Proof Organization More detailed information Businesses are being confronted with a Transformation Tsunami. They need to be able to adapt constantly to survive rapid change. But is it enough to adapt your business to the next megatrend? To adopt the next-big-technology-thing? To slightly tweak your business model to evolving customer needs? Probably not! To be future proof, we need to completely reinvent business models and embrace disruptors like Generative AI throughout our organization. And above all… we need to redesign our organizations to make our co-workers ready for any change that lies ahead. In his keynote talk, Tom will elaborate on how to create a culture of innovation and reinvention by embracing the principles of ‘purpose’, ‘empowerment’ and ‘collaboration. Moreover, he will explain how to activate them across the business by installing new daily habits around each of these. After all, organizations don’t innovate… people do! Request a quote Submit About With 100 talks every year, Tom De Ruyck’s keynotes have inspired professionals across the globe to future-proof their business and ways of working. He has spoken in more than 50 countries and on 6 continents at major marketing, technology, customer experience and consumer insights events. Next to being Chief Growth Officer and Partner at global consultancy Human8, Tom is a teaching Professor at IESEG School of Management in Paris. He is co-author of 'The Consumer Consulting Board' and published over 80 papers and articles in academic journals and business magazines. Tom was awarded for his work many times, amongst others by the American Marketing Association, the CMO Council Asia and ESOMAR Tom De Ruyck Tom’s talks will challenge your thinking and spark your view on the future of business & customer experience in this dynamic and high-tech world. ▶️ Watch Céline on stage

< back The Age of Relevance Creating experiences that are hyper relevant, Instagram-able and memorable More detailed information The speed of technological change and the constant shifts in consumer wishes and needs make it increasingly hard for companies to be… and to stay relevant. It’s time to get close to your customers of today - and those of tomorrow – if you want to stay on top of your game! In this talk you will learn how you can benefit from extreme customer centricity to create hyper relevant, differentiating, Instagram-able and memorable experiences for your current customers, while at the same time already creating and piloting the experiences of tomorrow. Walk away challenged and inspired to do things differently. The presentation is full of examples from companies from around the world, strategy frameworks and practical tips on how to listen to your customers, to upgrade your customer experience and to reinvent your value proposition and business model. Request a quote Submit About With 100 talks every year, Tom De Ruyck’s keynotes have inspired professionals across the globe to future-proof their business and ways of working. He has spoken in more than 50 countries and on 6 continents at major marketing, technology, customer experience and consumer insights events. Next to being Chief Growth Officer and Partner at global consultancy Human8, Tom is a teaching Professor at IESEG School of Management in Paris. He is co-author of 'The Consumer Consulting Board' and published over 80 papers and articles in academic journals and business magazines. Tom was awarded for his work many times, amongst others by the American Marketing Association, the CMO Council Asia and ESOMAR Tom De Ruyck Tom’s talks will challenge your thinking and spark your view on the future of business & customer experience in this dynamic and high-tech world. ▶️ Watch Céline on stage

< back Building a Better Business Together 4 Characteristics of a Future Proof Organization More detailed information Businesses are being confronted with a Transformation Tsunami. They need to be able to adapt constantly to survive rapid change. But is it enough to adapt your business to the next megatrend, to adopt the next-big-technology-thing and to slightly tweak your business model? Probably not. To be future proof, we need to completely reinvent business models. And above all, we need to redesign our organizations to make them ready for any change that lies ahead. In his keynote talk, Tom will elaborate on how to create a culture of innovation and employee empowerment. Request a quote Submit About With 100 talks every year, Tom De Ruyck’s keynotes have inspired professionals across the globe to future-proof their business and ways of working. He has spoken in more than 50 countries and on 6 continents at major marketing, technology, customer experience and consumer insights events. Next to being Chief Growth Officer and Partner at global consultancy Human8, Tom is a teaching Professor at IESEG School of Management in Paris. He is co-author of 'The Consumer Consulting Board' and published over 80 papers and articles in academic journals and business magazines. Tom was awarded for his work many times, amongst others by the American Marketing Association, the CMO Council Asia and ESOMAR Tom De Ruyck Tom’s talks will challenge your thinking and spark your view on the future of business & customer experience in this dynamic and high-tech world. ▶️ Watch Céline on stage

< back Find your ‘Ikigai’ through art Acting on your values and realizing your purpose through art More detailed information Contemporary art offers a reflection of what’s going on in society: trends, tensions, hopes, dreams and fears. As an individual and as a business, art can help you to find out what makes you tick - what your beyond profit ambition is - in this ever changing world. Moreover, the art on your walls, the sculptures in your house or office can be a fantastic daily reminder of your values and your purpose. It even may invite you to act more and really live by them. In this talk, Tom will inspire you around contemporary art, learn you how to use it as a tool to discover what gives you and your business meaning and how art can bring your values and purpose to life. This combined with practical tips on where to see art, how to start your collection and a bunch of interesting and fun (personal) stories. Little warning: expect to walk away from this talk as an art lover, as the art-virus is highly contagious! Next to being a customer experience / consumer centricity advisor to global brands, a global speaker and a seasoned entrepreneur, Tom is also a contemporary art lover and collector. During his travels around the globe for business and keynote speeches, he used to spend most of his time-off in museums and at art festivals. From Sculptures by the Sea in Sydney, over standing in line for 3 hours on a Saturday morning in Washington DC to be able to see Yayoi Kusama’s Instafamous mirror rooms to discovering Ai Weiwei’s latest works in Helsinki. All the way back to Belgium during the weekends to visit local galleries to discover young artists. Request a quote Submit About With 100 talks every year, Tom De Ruyck’s keynotes have inspired professionals across the globe to future-proof their business and ways of working. He has spoken in more than 50 countries and on 6 continents at major marketing, technology, customer experience and consumer insights events. Next to being Chief Growth Officer and Partner at global consultancy Human8, Tom is a teaching Professor at IESEG School of Management in Paris. He is co-author of 'The Consumer Consulting Board' and published over 80 papers and articles in academic journals and business magazines. Tom was awarded for his work many times, amongst others by the American Marketing Association, the CMO Council Asia and ESOMAR Tom De Ruyck Tom’s talks will challenge your thinking and spark your view on the future of business & customer experience in this dynamic and high-tech world. ▶️ Watch Céline on stage

< back From Sustainability to Regeneration 8 transformation codes to help you drive positive change More detailed information 8 out 10 people worldwide are seriously worried about the future of our planet and feel brands need to take responsibility. The pressure on people and planet is at an all-time high. The cost-of-living crisis continues to put pressure on budgets and the impact of climate change is becoming more and more visible. This is driving a collective desire for change: how can we move from less harm to more good? How can we move from Sustainability to Regeneration! Whilst we can’t alter the past, we can shape the future. 82% of people in Europe feel brands need to take responsibility to help safeguard the future of our planet. The question is: how and where to start? In this keynote, Tom tells you all about 8 transformation codes that can be leveraged to drive positive change as an organization, together with your customers. Request a quote Submit About With 100 talks every year, Tom De Ruyck’s keynotes have inspired professionals across the globe to future-proof their business and ways of working. He has spoken in more than 50 countries and on 6 continents at major marketing, technology, customer experience and consumer insights events. Next to being Chief Growth Officer and Partner at global consultancy Human8, Tom is a teaching Professor at IESEG School of Management in Paris. He is co-author of 'The Consumer Consulting Board' and published over 80 papers and articles in academic journals and business magazines. Tom was awarded for his work many times, amongst others by the American Marketing Association, the CMO Council Asia and ESOMAR Tom De Ruyck Tom’s talks will challenge your thinking and spark your view on the future of business & customer experience in this dynamic and high-tech world. ▶️ Watch Céline on stage

< back Blinded by Technology Why the Future of Business is Machines + … Humans More detailed information Technology is driving business transformation. Yet, are we blinded by technology? To ensure future success, businesses need to focus on human skills too. In this presentation, Tom discusses the most important soft skills for the 21st century like ‘creativity’, ‘imagination’, ‘curiosity’ and ‘empathy’. Request a quote Submit About With 100 talks every year, Tom De Ruyck’s keynotes have inspired professionals across the globe to future-proof their business and ways of working. He has spoken in more than 50 countries and on 6 continents at major marketing, technology, customer experience and consumer insights events. Next to being Chief Growth Officer and Partner at global consultancy Human8, Tom is a teaching Professor at IESEG School of Management in Paris. He is co-author of 'The Consumer Consulting Board' and published over 80 papers and articles in academic journals and business magazines. Tom was awarded for his work many times, amongst others by the American Marketing Association, the CMO Council Asia and ESOMAR Tom De Ruyck Tom’s talks will challenge your thinking and spark your view on the future of business & customer experience in this dynamic and high-tech world. ▶️ Watch Céline on stage

< back Pause, Play and Fast Forward Understanding Consumers in Times of Crisis More detailed information In times of uncertainty and rapid change, brands may be unsure if and how to integrate the voice of consumers into their decision making. Whilst these unusual times call for unusual measures, the need to stay connected is ever present. Consumer-centricity is key, now more than ever. Request a quote Submit About With 100 talks every year, Tom De Ruyck’s keynotes have inspired professionals across the globe to future-proof their business and ways of working. He has spoken in more than 50 countries and on 6 continents at major marketing, technology, customer experience and consumer insights events. Next to being Chief Growth Officer and Partner at global consultancy Human8, Tom is a teaching Professor at IESEG School of Management in Paris. He is co-author of 'The Consumer Consulting Board' and published over 80 papers and articles in academic journals and business magazines. Tom was awarded for his work many times, amongst others by the American Marketing Association, the CMO Council Asia and ESOMAR Tom De Ruyck Tom’s talks will challenge your thinking and spark your view on the future of business & customer experience in this dynamic and high-tech world. ▶️ Watch Céline on stage