To address the growing need to integrate environmental issues at the heart of corporate strategies, here are five must-invite speakers for 2026: Franck Vogel, Dimitri Carbonnelle, Deborah Pardo, Arthur Keller, and Nicolas Imbert. In the face of regulatory pressure, evolving societal expectations, and the transformation of business models, it is essential to benefit from diverse insights and strong expertise. These speakers, recognized for their innovative approach and their ability to inspire action, offer complementary perspectives to raise awareness, mobilize, and support teams. The table below details the specific angle addressed by each during their presentations.
| Last Name / First Name | Conference | Angle |
|---|---|---|
 Franck Vogel Français | Border Rivers, Water: A Vital Issue | Awaken the Bishnoï within you! |
 Dimitri Carbonnelle Français | Digital sobriety · Environmental impact of AI · Mitigation and adaptation strategies | Energy challenges: decarbonization, electrification, and resilience |
 Deborah Pardo Français | Being aware of the state of the World and being optimistic—it's possible! | Being aware of the state of the World and being optimistic—it’s possible! |
 Arthur Keller Français | HOW DO YOU IMAGINE THE FUTURE? | HOW DO YOU IMAGINE THE FUTURE? |
 Nicolas Imbert Français | Re-thinking the planet: how to understand and take action, preserve the environment, repair and strengthen, for global health | Building global resilience in response to climate disruption |
Our speakers on the topic
Franck Vogel
A graduate engineer from AgroParisTech, Franck Vogel has established himself as a photographer and filmmaker by documenting issues related to water and major rivers for leading international media. He regularly speaks at conferences for companies and institutions, sharing his visual reports and encounters, notably with the Bishnois of India, a people who are pioneers in nature conservation. His approach provides concrete insight into the challenges of managing vital resources.
Conference: Border Rivers, Water as a Vital Issue Through a fascinating photographic journey along eight transboundary rivers, Franck Vogel sheds light on the vital issues surrounding water—a source of tension, but also of hope. Participants will discover the impact of water-related conflicts, possible solutions, and inspiring examples of cooperation, all while developing a keen awareness of the need to preserve this essential resource.
Themes: motivation, inspiration, leadership, transformation, water, environment, photography, search-for-meaning, travel, teambuilding
Dimitri Carbonnelle
For over ten years, Dimitri Carbonnelle has been supporting leaders and organizations in their transition to meet climate and energy challenges. Founder of Livosphere and spokesperson for the Shifters, he excels at making the issues of decarbonization and climate change adaptation accessible. As an author of forward-looking reflections on the future of our societies, he regularly appears in the media and at major events to shed light on mitigation and adaptation strategies, especially regarding the environmental impact of digital technology and artificial intelligence.
Talk: Digital Sobriety · Environmental Impact of AI · Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies At a time when digital technology is shaping our societies, Dimitri Carbonnelle offers a clear-eyed analysis of its environmental impact, particularly that of artificial intelligence. Participants will learn how to concretely assess and reduce their digital footprint, adopt best practices for digital sobriety, regulate the use of generative AI, and turn digital technology into a true driver of ecological transition.
Topics: transition-energetique, climat, changement-climatique, dereglement-climatique, environnement, rse, robustesse, resilience, avenir, prospective, intelligence-artificielle, transformation-digitale, innovation
Deborah Pardo
A PhD in ecology, Deborah Pardo spent eight years conducting international research, notably on albatrosses and the impact of human activities on their survival. The first French woman to take part in the largest all-female scientific expedition to Antarctica, she later co-founded Earthship Sisters and Earthship Generations, organizations committed to training and collective action. Her journey exemplifies the alliance between scientific rigor, hands-on engagement, and optimism in the face of biodiversity challenges.
Talk: Being aware of the state of the world and staying optimistic—it’s possible! Through an inspiring exploration of today’s environmental challenges, Deborah Pardo invites you to discover how to combine clear-sightedness and optimism to become an agent of change. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of the major issues (climate, biodiversity, pollution) and practical tools to mobilize your leadership and spark positive, lasting change at your own level.
Themes: biodiversite, leadership, femmes, environnement, innovation, conduite-du-changement, ecologie, pollution, optimisme, scientifique, changement-climatique, psychologie-positive, climat, plastique, inspiration
Arthur Keller
An engineer and systems thinker, Arthur Keller has established himself as a leading authority on resilience strategies in the face of major risks threatening our societies. Working with top universities, local governments, and public agencies, he shares practical tools to anticipate and confront crises, particularly those related to climate and biodiversity. His approach, both rigorous and creative, encourages us to collectively rethink our future and explore innovative solutions, especially through frugal innovation. His ability to turn complex issues into compelling narratives provides valuable insight for imagining sustainable pathways.
Talk: HOW DO YOU IMAGINE THE FUTURE? Dive into the major narratives that shape our vision of the future and discover why most of them lead us astray. Through an analysis of the four main families of future imaginaries—limitless, sustainabilist, mitigationist, and descentist—you’ll learn to identify the most relevant paths for building a lucid, realistic, and meaningful future.
Topics: avenir, climat, biodiversite, changement-climatique
Nicolas Imbert
An engineer by training, Nicolas Imbert has been supporting organizations and regions for over twenty-five years in their resilience initiatives, integrating global health, the economy, and sustainable lifestyles. As President of Repanser, he designs and implements concrete approaches to sustainably transform practices, drawing on a wide range of experience in strategic consulting, regional projects, and fieldwork. A committed author, he also contributes to major initiatives such as the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Humanity. His background offers valuable insights for rethinking our responses to today’s environmental challenges.
Conference: Re-thinking the Planet: how to understand and act, preserve the environment, repair and build resilience, with a global health perspective Led by Nicolas Imbert, this conference offers a hands-on immersion into ecological transformation, grounded in scientific evidence and regional successes. Participants will discover how to strengthen the resilience of our societies, protect global health, and implement practical solutions to respond effectively to environmental emergencies, while fostering community living and collective innovation.
Topics: urgence-ecologique, resilience, leadership, performance, territoire, biomimetisme, vivant, economie-circulaire, geopolitique, strategie, sante, urbanisme, economie, environnement, transition-societale, finance, industrie, consommation, gestion-de-crise, developpement-de-business, entrepreneuriat, transition-ecologique, positive-impact, transformation