Here are five must-invite speakers for a conference on disability in 2026: Virginie Delalande, Tiffany Mazars, Florence Alix-gravellier, Sébastien BICHON, and Cécile Hernandez. In the workplace, the issue of disability is no longer limited to regulatory compliance; it has now become a strategic priority for inclusion, collective performance, and managerial innovation. To meet these challenges, it is essential to offer a variety of presentations led by inspiring and expert personalities. The table below details each speaker’s area of focus to help you build a rich, meaningful program tailored to your needs.
| Last Name / First Name | Conference | Angle |
|---|---|---|
 Virginie Delalande Français | Give up? Never! | Give up? Never! |
 Tiffany Mazars Français | Invisible disability, differently abled | Invisible disability, differently abled |
 Florence Alix-gravellier Français | WINNING REVERSES - Unveiling the human side to unlock collective performance. | She offers an innovative vision of performance, based on inclusion and diversity, drawn from her experience as a leader and Paralympic champion. |
 Sébastien BICHON Français | Turning the obstacle into a competitive advantage | Turning the obstacle into a competitive advantage |
 Cécile Hernandez Français | The last battle | She shares a powerful testimony about the fight for inclusion and recognition in Paralympic sport, embodying resilience and self-surpassing. |
Our Speakers on the Topic
Virginie Delalande
The first profoundly deaf lawyer from birth in France, Virginie Delalande has become an inspiring figure of self-transcendence and a catalyst for changing perceptions about difference. A Dame of the National Order of Merit, author, and international speaker, she encourages organizations to rethink their practices and turn obstacles into drivers for action. Her unique journey challenges our certainties and opens up new perspectives on inclusion and collective performance.
Talk: Give Up? Never! Through her inspiring story and practical tools, Virginie Delalande invites your teams to rediscover energy, cohesion, and purpose—even in the face of adversity. Participants leave with strategies to cultivate perseverance, strengthen collective commitment, and turn uncertainty into a driving force for action. An authentic experience to rekindle the desire to move forward together.
Themes: choix, courage, resilience, depassement-de-soi, limite, reve, leadership, rebondir, esprit-dequipe, femmes, engagement, confiance-en-soi, optimisme, passion, motivation, management, handicap, perseverance, pouvoir, posture-de-leader, vulnerabilite, difference, inclusion, epanouissement, diversite, reussite, developpement-personnel, faire-la-difference, passage-a-laction, coaching, performance, egalite-homme-femme, etat-desprit, succes, innovation
Tiffany Mazars
Tiffany Mazars, decorated with the National Order of Merit, authentically shares her experience of invisible diversity through impactful talks and presentations. Her journey, shaped by fibromyalgia, ADHD, and deafness, fuels a deep reflection on everyone’s place in society. As an author and committed entrepreneur, she invites us to rethink inclusion and the embrace of differences, with a touch of humor and irreverence that challenges conventional wisdom.
Talk: Invisible Disability, Capable in Other Ways
Experience an immersive talk that breaks down misconceptions about invisible disabilities and highlights the diversity of abilities. Through concrete examples, practical tools, and actionable solutions, you’ll learn to spot invisible signals, better support your colleagues, and build truly inclusive environments where every potential can thrive.
Topics: handicap, handicap-invisible, management, innovation, resilience, rse, environnement, biomimetisme, femmes, egalite-homme-femme
Florence Alix-gravellier
Florence Alix-Gravellier, Paralympic medalist and former world number one in wheelchair tennis, combines an exceptional athletic career with leadership roles in the world of sports. A Sciences Po graduate, she shares a unique vision of performance, where individual achievement fuels collective momentum. Her journey, marked by challenges, offers an authentic perspective on the diversity of career paths and the ability to turn obstacles into levers for shared success.
Talk: WINNING BACKHANDS – Unleashing Human Potential to Drive Collective Performance. Drawing on her experience as a Paralympic champion and leader, Florence Alix-Gravellier offers a deep reflection on collective performance, revealing the invisible barriers that limit engagement and success. Participants will learn how to value authenticity, uniqueness, and inclusion to unlock everyone’s potential, and thus sustainably transform their organization’s culture.
Topics: management, leadership, motivation, diversity, inclusion, sport, performance, change, disability, employer-brand
Sébastien BICHON
Paralympic medalist in para-cycling and author, Sébastien BICHON has turned adversity into a driving force for performance. Having had a leg amputated in childhood, he has taken on major sporting challenges, from Mont Blanc to long-distance cycling journeys, demonstrating that constraints can become a powerful lever for action. His journey powerfully illustrates how to turn obstacles into opportunities—an inspiring experience for any team facing difference or difficulty.
Talk: Turning Obstacles into Competitive Advantage
Through the story of my journey as an amputee, Paralympic medalist, and adventurer, I invite you to discover how to turn every obstacle into a true lever for collective performance. Participants will learn to adopt a solution-oriented mindset, strengthen their lasting commitment, and turn the unexpected into opportunities, unlocking their full individual and collective potential.
Themes: leadership, team spirit, commitment, performance, diversity, transformation, disability, resilience, pushing your limits
Cécile Hernandez
Cécile Hernandez, an accomplished athlete, began her international career in BMX before turning to snowboarding. After being struck by multiple sclerosis, which upended her life in 2002, she found a new path in writing and journalism, then returned to competition in para-sports. A medalist in Sochi, Pyeongchang, and Paralympic champion in Beijing, she embodies the strength of resilience and the ability to reinvent oneself in the face of adversity. Her journey offers a powerful testimony to surpassing oneself and transforming challenges into victories.
Talk: The Last Battle
Discover the incredible journey of Cécile Hernandez, Paralympic champion, who had to fight relentlessly to defend her place after her category was removed from the Games. Through her inspiring story, you’ll understand how resilience, commitment, and determination can overcome injustice and pave the way for a more inclusive society.
Themes: resilience, disability, sport, self-surpassing