To support businesses in transforming their commercial practices, we have selected five must-see speakers for a sales conference in 2026: Laurent COMBALBERT, Michael AGUILAR, Michel Poulaert, CsP, Vincent Caltabellotta, and Melinda Limoges. In a context where mastering sales techniques and relational agility are more strategic than ever to stand out, these experts will provide complementary perspectives and practical tools to address today’s market challenges. The table below details the specific angle each of them will cover during the event. Enough to inspire your sales teams and sustainably boost their collective performance.
| Last Name / First Name | Conference | Angle |
|---|---|---|
 Laurent COMBALBERT Français | Collective Agility | Brings crisis negotiation methods to succeed in strategic and complex sales. |
 Michael AGUILAR Français | THE SECRETS OF ELITE SELLERS | MARGIN OR DIE! |
 Michel Poulaert, CsP Français | Surprise to sell better! | Conveys optimism, boldness, and a culture of learning from failure as drivers of sales performance. |
 Vincent Caltabellotta Français | Invent your 21st-century business | Offers an innovative vision of sales, integrating management, digital, and new organizational models. |
 Melinda Limoges Français | Join the Pirate Sales Club | Join the Pirate Sales Club |
Our speakers on the topic
Laurent COMBALBERT
Laurent Combalbert, former RAID negotiator and graduate of the prestigious FBI Academy, is ranked among the world’s top negotiators by the international press. As an entrepreneur and author, he now supports organizations and leaders in mastering trust and negotiation in complex situations. His approach, based on collective agility and knowledge sharing, offers valuable keys to strengthening relational effectiveness—a decisive asset in any effort to win over or retain clients.
Conference: Collective Agility
Inspired by proven methods from intervention groups and crisis negotiation teams, this conference reveals how collective agility transforms complexity into a performance driver. Participants will discover practical tools to strengthen cohesion, adapt their organization in real time, and establish a team dynamic capable of meeting any challenge, regardless of their sector or level of responsibility.
Topics: esprit-dequipe, vuca, strategie, engagement, confiance-en-soi, incertitude, performance, vente-complexe, management
Michael AGUILAR
An internationally recognized speaker and leader for over twenty years at the firm "Vendeurs d’élite," Michael Aguilar shares his hands-on experience through impactful talks on sales performance. A best-selling author and lecturer at business schools, he delivers powerful conferences, including “Les secrets des vendeurs d’élite,” that inspire and energize teams. His pragmatic and motivating approach addresses the challenges of business development and conquering new markets.
Conference: LES SECRETS DES VENDEURS D'ELITE Discover the secrets of elite salespeople and master the techniques that make a real difference in the field. In this dynamic conference, Michael AGUILAR shares concrete examples, proven strategies, and practical advice to help you achieve—or even surpass—your sales goals. Leave with the inspiration and tools you need to excel sustainably in sales.
Topics: performance-commerciale, commerce, marketing, vente, motivation, vendeur, client, negociation, developpement-de-business, mental, force-de-vente, performance
Michel Poulaert, CsP
Michel Poulaert, a renowned professional speaker and former sales executive, draws on twenty years of experience in international business to inspire boldness and optimism in his audiences. His flagship talk, “Surprise to Sell Better!”, highlights the power of enthusiasm, embracing failure, and kindness in achieving sales performance. His infectious energy and real-life stories offer an inspiring perspective on turning every challenge into an opportunity.
Talk: Surprise to Sell Better! With humor and energy, Michel Poulaert, CsP, takes you to the heart of the art of selling in the digital age, sharing his authentic experiences and insights from the latest neuroscience research. Discover how to turn every interaction into a memorable experience, build lasting customer loyalty, and develop the essential qualities of today’s salesperson in the face of digital competition.
Topics: commerce, sales, customer-relations, customer-experience, service, sales-force, customer-satisfaction, sales-performance, optimism, management, boldness, customer-service, marketing, humor-at-work, failure-management, resilience, inspiration, failure, leadership, risk-management, change-management, inspiring-talks, motivation, success, youtube, self-improvement, well-being, tedx, opportunity, project-success, change, creativity, achievement, succeed, negotiation, determination, enthusiasm, positivity, agility, kindness
Vincent Caltabellotta
Vincent Caltabellotta, author and speaker, has been supporting leaders and teams in transforming their organizations for nearly twenty years. Founder of Yoomonkeez and former director of the Observatoire National des Dirigeants Commerciaux de France, he explores the evolving landscape of work, management, and human relationships in the digital age. His approach, focused on people and innovation, sheds light on the current challenges facing businesses, especially their ability to anticipate and adapt in order to succeed.
Talk: Invent Your 21st Century Company Discover how to reinvent your company in the digital and human era with an interactive and inspiring talk. You’ll explore new management models, the impact of emerging technologies, and the essential role of emotion within organizations, all to imagine companies that are more innovative, sustainable, and fulfilling for everyone.
Topics: management, leadership, motivation, digital, innovation, human-resources, liberated-company, entrepreneurship, sales, artificial-intelligence, commerce, marketing, decision-making, salesperson
Melinda Limoges
Melinda Limoges invites her audience to explore the unconscious mechanisms that govern decision-making, drawing on her original approach of the "brain pirate salespeople." Through her TRIP method, she shares the keys to developing a sharp mindset, building authentic relationships, and mastering the invisible elements that influence every interaction. Her presentation opens up new perspectives for those who wish to enrich their relational and decision-making posture, especially in commercial exchange contexts.
Talk: Join the Brain Pirate Sales Club
Discover how to join the exclusive club of “brain pirate salespeople” and revolutionize your sales techniques! In this talk, you’ll learn how to harness the power of thought, use stories and emotions to persuade, and manage the invisible (energy, stress, emotions) to help your clients make the best decisions. Boost your sales performance and gain confidence!
Themes: vente, force-de-vente, neurosciences, cerveau