Here are five must-invite speakers for a conference on crisis management in 2026: Edgar Grospiron, Laurent COMBALBERT, Eric MESNIER, Laurent BERNAT, and Christopher Pratt. The ability to anticipate, confront, and overcome unexpected situations has become a key skill for companies facing uncertainty, rapid change, and reputation challenges. In the face of sometimes destabilizing circumstances, the experience and expertise of these speakers provide concrete tools to strengthen collective resilience. The table below details the specific angle each of them addresses in their presentations, to help you choose the profile best suited to your needs.
| Last Name / First Name | Conference | Angle |
|---|---|---|
 Edgar Grospiron Français | How to bounce back after a crisis? | He shares how to turn adversity into positive energy through motivation and a champion’s mindset. |
 Laurent COMBALBERT Français | Collective Agility | He conveys the expertise of crisis negotiators and special forces to act effectively in complex environments. |
 Eric MESNIER Français | The keys to optimizing crisis management | The keys to optimizing crisis management |
 Laurent BERNAT Français | DEFLAGRATION AND RECONSTRUCTION: THE ART OF BOUNCING BACK | He explains how to survive and rebuild after a major shock, embodying resilience and post-traumatic leadership. |
 Christopher Pratt Français | Managing the crisis and anticipating its resolution | He shares a skipper’s strategies for anticipating, managing, and overcoming a crisis as a team under pressure. |
Our speakers on the topic
Edgar Grospiron
Olympic champion in freestyle skiing, Edgar Grospiron has distinguished himself with an exceptional career, marked by victories and challenges overcome. For over twenty years, he has shared in his talks the energy and motivation that enabled him to conquer the most demanding trials, both on the slopes and within companies. His experience embodies the ability to bounce back in the face of adversity, offering inspiring keys to transform obstacles into opportunities.
Talk: How to Bounce Back After a Crisis?
Through the inspiring story of his journey as an athlete and performance expert, Edgar Grospiron shares the keys to turning crisis into opportunity and building a lasting comeback. Participants will learn how to cultivate resilience, rethink their fundamentals, and establish a dynamic for success, no matter the situation. An essential talk for mastering the art of bouncing back and successfully adapting to change.
Themes: ethique, rebondir, esprit-dequipe, sport, gestion-de-crise, performance, motivation, management, post-covid, resilience
Laurent COMBALBERT
Laurent Combalbert served as a negotiator-officer within RAID, following training at the FBI National Academy and earning a CPN3 certification, the highest level in his field. As the founder of several organizations dedicated to negotiation, he now supports organizations and leaders in developing trust and collective decision-making. His unique career, combining field operations and knowledge sharing, provides valuable insight into managing complex and unexpected situations.
Conference: Collective Agility Inspired by the proven methods of Intervention Groups and crisis negotiators, this conference reveals the secrets of collective agility to turn uncertainty into an advantage. Participants will discover how to strengthen cohesion, adapt their organization to every situation, and establish a high-performing team dynamic, no matter how complex their professional environment.
Topics: esprit-dequipe, vuca, strategie, engagement, confiance-en-soi, incertitude, performance, vente-complexe, management
Eric MESNIER
With eighteen years of experience as a mountain rescue worker with the PGHM, Eric Mesnier has lived every day at the heart of the unexpected, faced with the need to act quickly and accurately in extreme environments. As an author and leader, he now shares the lessons learned from these experiences, where communication, adaptability, and solidarity are vital. His journey offers practical insight into decision-making and managing delicate situations—skills that can be directly applied to the business world.
Talk: The Keys to Optimizing Crisis Management Discover how to turn every crisis into an opportunity for improvement using proven methods drawn from eighteen years with the PGHM and over 600 interventions. In this talk, you’ll learn to master the three key phases of a crisis and apply the 6A rule to optimize your team’s mobilization and cohesion when facing the unexpected.
Topics: gestion-du-risque, performance, stress, gestion-des-emotions, motivation, atteindre-ses-objectifs, gestion-de-crise, communication, leader, confiance-en-soi, intelligence-collective, emotional-intelligence, management
Laurent BERNAT
A former paratrooper non-commissioned officer who survived an attack in Afghanistan, Laurent Bernat went through an extreme ordeal that led him to rebuild both his body and mind. His journey, marked by resilience and personal transformation, now fuels powerful talks on the ability to bounce back in the face of adversity. Through his conferences, he shares practical lessons drawn from his own experience, offering genuine inspiration to anyone facing destabilizing situations.
Conference: BLAST AND REBUILDING: THE ART OF BOUNCING BACK Through the gripping story of my experience in Afghanistan, where I survived an attack of unprecedented violence, I reveal the secrets of resilience, decision-making in crisis situations, and leadership under pressure. You will learn how to turn adversity into a driver of growth, strengthen your team’s cohesion, and face the unexpected with determination.
Themes: resilience, leadership, bouncing back, team spirit, rebuilding, commitment, military, team cohesion, motivation, bounce back, crisis management
Christopher Pratt
A top-level sailor for over fifteen years, Christopher Pratt has built his career through the world’s greatest offshore races, facing the unexpected and extreme situations alongside the best skippers. His experience, marked by podium finishes in the Transat Jacques Vabre, the Route du Rhum, and The Ocean Race, is enriched by an entrepreneurial spirit focused on collective performance. His ability to make decisions under pressure and bounce back from adversity offers valuable insight into managing complex situations.
Talk: Managing Crisis and Anticipating the Way Out
Sailing through storms, handling partner pressure, and turning crisis into opportunity: these are the key skills explored in this talk led by Christopher Pratt. Participants will discover how to anticipate risks, protect their team, and bounce back effectively, drawing on proven offshore racing methods to strengthen collective performance and seize emerging opportunities.
Topics: esprit-dequipe, cohesion-dequipe, accompagnement, management, developpement-rh, strategie, atteindre-ses-objectifs, objectif, performance-collective, performance, reussite-de-projet, gestion-de-projet, environnement, revolution-digitale, nouveaux-services, organisation, performance-commerciale, communication, gestion-de-crise, gestion-des-emotions, gestion-du-stress, gestion-du-temps, anticipation, leadership, leader