Top 10 french speakers on inclusion

In 2026, inclusion is emerging as a strategic issue for all organizations, faced with the need to create environments where everyone can contribute fully, regardless of their backgrounds or individual characteristics. In response to growing societal expectations and the complexity of on-the-ground challenges, it has become essential to rely on experts who can translate these issues into concrete, everyday practices. To guide decision-makers, train teams, or inspire new management approaches, we have selected ten leading speakers on the subject. Their experience and vision provide valuable insights for moving forward in a pragmatic and ambitious way.

Our speakers on the subject

Virginie Delalande

The first woman born deaf to be sworn in as a lawyer in France, Virginie Delalande embodies the power of determination in the face of obstacles. Her unique journey, marked by career changes and personal challenges, illustrates the ability to turn differences into strengths. Through her talks, she encourages everyone to believe in themselves and forge their own path, offering an inspiring message for any organization that values diverse backgrounds.

Talk: Give Up? Never! Discover the inspiring journey of Virginie Delalande, the first profoundly deaf lawyer from birth, who turned every obstacle into a springboard to success. In this motivational talk, you’ll learn how to overcome prejudice, cultivate resilience, and develop your ability to never give up, no matter what challenges you face.

Themes: motivation, management, perseverance, handicap, pouvoir, choix, power, resilience, courage, limite, depassement-de-soi, reve, leadership, rebondir, femmes, esprit-dequipe, engagement, confiance-en-soi, optimisme, passion, difference, inclusion, epanouissement, diversite, reussite, developpement-personnel, faire-la-difference, passage-a-laction, coaching, performance, egalite-homme-femme, etat-desprit, succes, innovation

Delphine LUGINBUHL

An engineer from École Centrale Paris, occupational psychologist, and coach, Delphine Luginbuhl draws on twenty-five years of experience to support leaders and managers in building united and engaged teams. Her career, marked by a diversity of environments and professions, fuels a practical approach to human connection within organizations. Through her talks, she encourages valuing differences as a lever for collective performance and shared well-being.

Talk: Diversity, Optimism, and Humanity in Action: What if our differences were the most underutilized resource in your teams?
Discover how to turn your team’s diversity into a true driver of cooperation and innovation, thanks to an optimistic and deeply human approach. You’ll leave with practical tools to make every difference a collective strength, foster trust, stimulate shared intelligence, and create an environment where everyone finds their place and contributes to shared success.

Topics: diversite, inclusion, cohesion-dequipe, engagement, optimisme, esprit-dequipe, motivation, qvt, collaboration

Florence Alix-gravellier

Paralympic medalist and former world number one in wheelchair tennis, Florence Alix-Gravellier has made her mark in both the world of sports and business through a journey filled with challenges and achievements. A graduate of Sciences Po and now Vice President of the Fédération Française de Tennis, she shares a vision of performance where individual fulfillment fuels collective success. Her story, shaped by resilience and boldness, offers valuable insight into the richness of unconventional paths and the power of teamwork.

Talk: WINNING BACKHANDS – Unleashing Human Potential to Drive Collective Performance. Through her exceptional journey, Florence Alix-Gravellier invites us to rethink collective performance from a deeply human perspective. Participants will discover how authenticity, the recognition of individuality, and the balance between belonging, freedom, and legitimacy can transform vulnerabilities into true drivers of success, building teams that are engaged, inclusive, and sustainably high-performing.

Topics: management, leadership, motivation, diversity, inclusion, sport, performance, change, disability, employer branding

Marine Pétroline Soichot

A graduate of the École Normale Supérieure, certified in biology, and holding a doctorate in social sciences, Marine-Pétroline Soichot has built an unconventional career, moving from academic research to the corporate world, with a stop in museums. Through her lectures and her podcast "Chroniques du sexisme ordinaire," she sheds light on the invisible mechanisms of everyday sexism and encourages everyone to question their own perceptions. Her approach, rooted in observation and knowledge-sharing, highlights the challenges of equality and diversity in contemporary society.

Talk: Everyday Sexism: Understanding It All and Taking Action for Greater Equality
During this conference-show led by Marine Pétroline Soichot, you’ll discover how everyday sexism insidiously takes root in all areas of life, and learn to recognize its mechanisms in order to better dismantle them. With a blend of pedagogy, humor, and kindness, you’ll leave with practical tools to take action every day for equality and inclusion.

Themes: diversite, inclusion, stereotypes-de-genre, egalite-en-entreprise, stereotypes, egalite, egalite-homme-femme

Tiffany Mazars

Tiffany Mazars, decorated with the National Order of Merit and co-founder of Ensemble & Co, authentically shares her experience of human diversity through talks and performances on invisible disabilities. Her journey, marked by fibromyalgia, ADHD, and deafness, leads her to question our perceptions of difference. As an author and Hidden Disabilities Sunflower ambassador, she offers a unique perspective on how to live and work together, inviting us to rethink our environments to make them more welcoming to all realities.

Talk: Invisible Disability, Able in Other Ways Discover how invisible disability, often misunderstood, profoundly transforms our ways of being and working. Through concrete examples and practical tools, this talk will help you better understand these realities, identify invisible signals, and take concrete action to support, include, and value all abilities within your teams or organizations.

Themes: handicap, handicap-invisible, management, innovation, resilience, rse, environment, biomimicry, women, gender-equality

FLORIAN LEMERCIER

Florian Lemercier, entrepreneur and radio host from Brittany, has turned his dyslexia into a real strength, becoming a spokesperson for those affected by DYS disorders. Through his journey in the media and his testimonial book, he authentically shares both the challenges and the richness that come with being different. His commitment encourages us to take a fresh look at everyone’s unique qualities, paving the way for a society that is more attentive to unconventional paths.

Talk: “Dyslexia is a Strength” (General Public, Schools & Events Version) Often seen as an obstacle, dyslexia proves to be a tremendous asset when we learn to embrace its richness. Through his inspiring story, Florian Lemercier shares how atypical profiles develop resilience, creativity, and confidence, inviting everyone to turn difference into a true advantage. Participants will leave with practical tools to value every uniqueness and overcome stereotypes.

Themes: resilience, emotional-intelligence, performance, management, leadership, inclusion, diversity-equity-inclusion, innovation, motivation, communication

Lali Dugelay

Lali Dugelay, author and speaker, shares her experience as an autistic woman through corporate talks and media appearances, where she raises awareness about the realities of disability, especially invisible disabilities. Her personal and professional journey leads her to address, in practical terms, the welcome, integration, and support of people with disabilities in the workplace. Her flagship talk, focused on DYS disorders and ADHD, sheds light on the daily challenges of inclusion and invites us to rethink management practices to better value each individual’s uniqueness.

Talk: DYS DISORDERS AND ADHD IN THE WORKPLACE Discover how to better understand and support colleagues with DYS disorders or attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) in the workplace. Thanks to practical tools and interactive discussions, this talk will help you identify risk situations, implement appropriate accommodations, and adopt best practices to foster inclusion and performance at work.

Topics: motivation, transformation, emotional-intelligence, human-resources, inclusion, hr-transformation, disability, csr, leadership, hr-development, autism, diversity, health, invisible-disability, awareness, change, change-management, management, qwl, irp, wellbeing-at-work, unconscious-bias, performance, strategy, employer-branding, positive-psychology, coaching, best-practices, recruitment, communication, wellbeing

Catherine Bonneville-Morawski

With a distinguished career as an executive in communications, Catherine Bonneville-Morawski has committed herself to advancing gender diversity in the workplace by founding the Club Comelles, a network of over 2,500 professional women. For more than ten years, she has supported companies and organizations in promoting women’s careers through her consulting firm, Eragina. Author of a reference book on gender diversity, she shares her expertise at conferences and through media appearances. Her journey illustrates how gender equality can enrich collective dynamics within organizations.

Conference: Gender Diversity and Women’s Careers Drawing on her experience as an executive and founder of Eragina, Catherine Bonneville-Morawski shares practical strategies to promote gender diversity and energize women’s career paths. Participants will discover how to overcome stereotypes, strengthen their networks, increase their visibility, and become agents of change within their organizations, regardless of their industry or hierarchical level.

Topics: networking, egalite, oser-demander, reseaux-mixite, mixite, gender, femmes, biais-inconscients, oser, stereotypes, egalite-homme-femme, diversite, inclusion

ERIC PAYAN

Éric Payan has faced the challenge of visual impairment since his youth, confronting Stargardt disease with unwavering determination. With a background in computer science and a career as an executive in industry, he now shares his experience to raise organizational awareness about the realities of disability. Through his conferences and workshops, he encourages a shift in perspective on difference and invites us to see diversity as a valuable asset for workplace teams.

Conference: Me, Fragile—And You?
Through an authentic and inspiring testimony, Eric Payan shares his remarkable journey as a visually impaired senior executive, revealing the keys that enabled him to transform his vulnerability into genuine strength. Participants will discover concrete strategies to overcome their own limits, cultivate autonomy, and leverage their unique qualities as drivers of professional success.

Topics: determination, motivation, diversity, management, inclusion, inspiring-talks, team-motivation, resilience, leadership, disability, invisible-disability, inspire, engagement, leader

Hamou Bouakkaz

Blind from birth and a graduate of a prestigious engineering school, Hamou Bouakkaz has turned his uniqueness into a driving force for action and commitment. Entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and local elected official, he is dedicated to sharing his optimism and sense of community through his talks. His journey illustrates how to transform a difference into a true asset—an experience that can inspire any approach to openness and the promotion of talent.

Talk: Innovating Through Disability: When Weakness Becomes Strength Through his extraordinary journey and the example of inspiring personalities, Hamou Bouakkaz demonstrates how disability, far from being a weakness, can become a powerful lever for innovation and success. Participants will discover how to turn their vulnerabilities into strengths, overcome prejudices, and tap into unexpected resources to meet both professional and personal challenges.

Topics: handicap, inclusion, motivation, diversite, management, accessibilite, urbanisme, ville, societe, politique, innovation, integration, participatif, dialogue