Top 10 french speakers on marketing

In 2026, the ability to capture attention and create value at every customer interaction stands out as a strategic challenge for all organizations. In an environment saturated with messages and channels, the benchmarks are evolving rapidly and yesterday’s formulas no longer guarantee tomorrow’s results. To guide their decisions, enhance their practices, or train their teams, decision-makers need voices that translate the complexity of the field into concrete solutions. Here are ten speakers who provide essential insights into the current and future challenges of marketing.

Our speakers on the topic

Emmanuel Vivier

Co-founder of the HUB Institute and author of several leading books on digital transformation, Emmanuel Vivier has spent nearly thirty years guiding executives of major corporations through strategic decisions in the face of technological change. Renowned for his ability to make the challenges of generative artificial intelligence accessible, he advises executive committees and leads custom conferences enriched with international benchmarks. His pragmatic approach and experience with large organizations provide concrete keys for rethinking efficiency and innovation, especially in marketing roles.

Conference: What Generative and Agentic AI Really Changes for Marketing: Produce 10 Times More Without Increasing Budgets: Discover how generative and agentic artificial intelligence is truly revolutionizing marketing: multiplying content, dramatically reducing turnaround times, but also bringing new economic, legal, and organizational challenges to anticipate. This conference will give you a clear vision of use cases, real gains, pitfalls to avoid, and levers to transform your practices, from strategic management to operations.

Topics: intelligence-artificielle, innovation, creativite, artificial-intelligence, ai, marketing, marketing-de-contenus, creation-de-contenu, digital, transformation-digitale, futur-du-travail, nouvelles-technologies, disruption, retail, commerce, e-commerce, leadership, ressources-humaines, hr, management, changement, open-innovation, revolution-digitale, transformation, transfonum

Cyril Jamelot

Cyril Jamelot has led international marketing teams for major brands such as Coca-Cola, Yoplait, and Danone Alpro, where he initiated numerous iconic innovations. With multicultural experience gained in ten countries and at more than 200 conferences, he now shares his insights on communication, storytelling, and creativity in business. As the author of several books, he supports organizations seeking to stand out through a strategic and inspiring approach, particularly around storytelling in the luxury industry. His background offers concrete perspectives for any reflection on differentiation and brand value.

Conference: Storytelling in the Luxury Industry Discover how to create an irresistible value proposition in luxury marketing by mastering the art of storytelling to elevate quality, rarity, commitment, and price. In this conference, you will learn how to craft narratives that resonate at every level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, in order to strengthen or preserve your brand’s exclusivity.

Topics: rse, communication, reseaux-sociaux, humain, storytelling, luxe, strategie, marketing, humour-au-travail, transformation-digitale, vente, story-telling, motivation, management, numerique, marketing-de-contenus, social-media, digital, branding, entrepreneuriat, performance-collective, leadership, engagement, innovation, donner-du-sens, disruption, performance, management-intergenerationnel, experience-collaborateur, experience-utilisateur, experience-client, ecologie, retail, omnicanal, multiculturel, inspiration, transition-energetique, conduite-du-changement, creativite, marketing-emotionnel, succes, culture, culture-dentreprise, positive-impact, influence, influence-positive, motivation-des-equipes, performance-commerciale, marque, force-de-vente, vente-complexe, ventes, interculturel, pitch, personal-branding

Michael AGUILAR

Michael Aguilar is a certified international speaker, head of the "Vendeurs d'élite" firm for over twenty years, and a bestselling author. He supports companies in optimizing their commercial performance through impactful conferences and training focused on prospecting, negotiation, and margin enhancement. His pragmatic approach, fueled by solid field experience, helps organizations strengthen their commercial impact—an essential lever for any customer-oriented strategy.

Conference: MARGIN OR BUST! In a context where price pressure has never been higher, Michael AGUILAR shares the keys to turning every negotiation into a win. Discover how to effectively defend your margin, convince your clients of the real value of your offerings, and master the essential techniques to sell at your rightful price—even when facing the toughest objections.

Topics: performance-commerciale, commerce, marketing, vente, motivation, vendeur, client, negociation, developpement-de-business, mental, force-de-vente, performance

Patrice Laubignat

Patrice Laubignat, co-author of the manifesto "Marketing ZERO," has been supporting major French brands for over thirty years in understanding and enriching the connection between customers and brands. A passionate speaker on emotional relationships and customer experience, he shares an approach fueled by cognitive sciences and field observation. His talks provide practical keys to strengthening customer attachment and rethinking the value created by the company. A valuable perspective for any organization looking to better understand and build loyalty with its customers.

Talk: The Love of Customers
Discover how to place customer love at the heart of your relationship strategy to create genuine, lasting bonds built on trust. In this inspiring talk, you’ll learn how to turn emotional intelligence into a true driver of engagement by understanding the brain and emotional mechanisms that influence your customers’ decisions. Leave with concrete tools to establish an authentic and distinctive relationship, aligned with your brand’s values.

Topics: client, developpement-de-business, relation-client, marketing-emotionnel, intelligence-emotionnelle, marque, confiance-en-soi, experience-client, amour, marketing, commerce, plateforme-de-marque, responsable

Linda SCHELL

With twenty-five years of entrepreneurship, Linda Schell has always put people and authenticity at the heart of her projects, bringing communities together through genuine communication. As a teacher, digital communication trainer, event organizer, and local elected official, she shares a strong conviction: personality is the most powerful lever for delivering a message and uniting people. Her approach, focused on speaking out on social media and highlighting each individual, resonates especially with those looking to grow their visibility and impact, particularly on LinkedIn.

Talk: Go Get Yourself LIKED! Marketing sells you tools, but I’m here to talk about the best tool you’ll ever have: You! Content strategy for those who do this for a living Discover how to take back control of your digital communication by betting on your authenticity rather than piling on impersonal tools and methods. This talk will teach you how to showcase your uniqueness, overcome barriers to online visibility, and adopt a content strategy that truly reflects who you are, so you can make a lasting impact on social media.

Topics: communication, personal-branding, creation-de-contenu, linkedin, marketing, reseaux-sociaux, digital, vente

Katherine Melchior Ray

Katherine Melchior Ray has led brand strategies for iconic names such as Louis Vuitton, Nike, Gucci, and Hyatt, before heading up marketing at Shiseido in Tokyo and Babbel in Berlin. As President of Globe Ally Consulting and a lecturer at the University of Berkeley, she now supports companies in managing both global and local challenges. Her international background and cultural expertise make her a go-to authority for those looking to strengthen their brand’s impact on a global scale.

Talk: Culture as Catalyst: Turning Disruption into Innovation In a world where artificial intelligence, ecological transition, and geopolitical upheavals are redefining the rules of the game, Katherine Melchior Ray reveals how culture becomes a powerful driver of innovation in the face of disruption. Drawing on real-world examples from her international career, she provides participants with tools to anticipate change, turn uncertainty into opportunity, and strengthen their organization’s competitive edge.

Topics: innovation, disruption, management, crisis-management, opportunites, engagement, inspiration, motivation, performance, leadership, culture, interculturel

Olivia Pierre-Subran

Olivia Pierre-Subran embodies the rare bridge between sales and marketing teams, having successfully held hands-on responsibilities in both fields. With a career that has taken her from direct sales to marketing leadership at major corporations, she developed the SYNCHRONE™ method, born from real-life situations and practical solutions. Now the founder of OLIX and a keynote speaker, she helps leaders and teams overcome misunderstandings that hinder performance. Her pragmatic approach sheds light on the challenges of alignment in the service of growth.

Talk: CONFERENCE SYNCHRONE, sustainable growth through sales & marketing alignment Discover how to transform the relationship between your sales and marketing teams into a true engine for sustainable growth with the SYNCHRONE™ method. In this impactful talk, Olivia Pierre-Subran reveals the invisible mechanisms behind misalignment, shares concrete examples from leading companies, and delivers five actionable principles to synchronize your teams and quickly generate more value. Leave with a clear diagnosis, practical tools, and an immediately applicable action plan.

Topics: commerce, customer-experience, strategy, marketing, team-motivation, leadership, women, sales-performance, management, growth

Laura Bokobza

Laura Bokobza draws on in-depth research and a sharp understanding of business challenges to deliver talks on the innovations and trends transforming companies today. She designs each conference or workshop in close alignment with her audience’s expectations, ensuring she shares concrete and inspiring ideas. Her personalized approach addresses recent developments in customer experience and new practices, providing valuable insights to rethink the impact of business strategies.

Conference: The New Challenges of Marketing
In an environment now governed by fragility, anxiety, and unpredictability, this conference offers marketing and sales professionals practical ways to adapt and excel. You’ll discover how to leverage communities, tap into psychological biases, integrate Dark Social, and use artificial intelligence to optimize your results—all while maintaining authentic customer relationships.

Topics: digital, marketing, intelligence-artificielle, innovation, nouvelles-technologies, management, marketing-digital

Kelly Pioche

Kelly Pioche supports entrepreneurs, business leaders, and students in mastering digital tools and current entrepreneurial practices. She covers topics such as artificial intelligence, communication on social networks, and content creation. Her flagship talk, dedicated to the latest developments on Instagram, is aimed at those looking to optimize their online presence and strengthen the impact of their digital communication.

Talk: 10 New Instagram Features You Absolutely Need to Know Join this new episode of #happylundi to discover in detail the 10 essential Instagram features that are transforming the user experience and optimizing your online presence. You’ll learn how to effectively leverage these new features to boost your content, strengthen your community’s engagement, and stay ahead of trends on the platform.

Topics: reseaux-sociaux, marketing-digital, digital, marketing, transformation-digitale, youtube, seo

Majda Chaplain

Founder of the online magazine mcfactory.fr, Majda Chaplain has spent years exploring brand strategies through interviews and analyses featured on national media such as TF1, France 3, and Libération. She is a regular speaker at major conferences for digital and commerce professionals, sharing her insights on the evolution of customer experience and digital transformation. Her background provides valuable perspective on the dynamics shaping the relationship between brands and consumers, in both B2C and B2B sectors.

Conference: CX, Marketing & Digital Trends – B2C & B2B – 2025 – 2030
Dive into an exclusive overview of the key trends that will shape customer experience, marketing, and digital from 2025 to 2030, in both B2C and B2B. Through concrete analysis and industry-specific examples, discover how to anticipate shifts in behaviors, technologies, and brand strategies to stay at the forefront of innovation and strengthen your competitiveness.

Topics: communication, reseaux-sociaux, metaverse, digital, conduite-du-changement, rse, experience-client, transformation-digitale, web3, innovation, performance, webmarketing, generations-xyz, marketing