Disability, whether visible or invisible, now affects every sector of society and challenges our collective ability to build inclusive environments. In the professional world of 2026, where diversity and innovation are at the heart of the issues at stake, fully integrating people with disabilities is not only a moral imperative but also a driver of performance. To shed light on this essential topic, this article highlights five exceptional speakers – Virginie Delalande, Florence Alix-Gravellier, Lali Dugelay, Hamou Bouakkaz, and Tiffany Mazars – who share innovative and inspiring perspectives.
Our speakers on the subject
Virginie Delalande
The first woman born deaf to become a lawyer in France, Virginie Delalande is now a committed speaker who turns her journey into a source of inspiration on disability and resilience. Through her talks, she shares her expertise to help everyone overcome obstacles, tap into their resources, and believe in their abilities. With multiple career changes and a unique life experience, she guides companies and individuals toward greater inclusion and boldness. Her talk, "Give Up? Never!" invites audiences to turn difference into strength and to open up new possibilities.
Talk: Give Up? Never! Discover the inspiring journey of Virginie Delalande, the first profoundly deaf lawyer from birth in France, who has turned every "impossible" into success. Through this motivational talk, you will learn how to overcome obstacles, unlock your potential, and cultivate the resilience needed to never give up, no matter what challenges you face.
Themes: motivation, engagement, management, passion, disability
Florence Alix-gravellier
Florence Alix-Gravellier, former world No. 1 in wheelchair tennis and Paralympic medalist, has become a leading voice on disability, inclusion, and collective performance. Drawing on her inspiring journey, she leverages her experience as an executive and diversity expert to champion a bold vision: turning disability into a driver of innovation and cohesion. As a committed speaker, she shares practical tools and powerful stories to change perspectives and unlock everyone’s potential.
Talk: WINNING BACKHANDS – Unleashing Humanity to Unlock Collective Performance. In “Winning Backhands,” Florence Alix-Gravellier, Paralympic medalist and former world No. 1 in wheelchair tennis, reveals how embracing humanity can unlock collective performance. Through her unique experience, she offers concrete strategies to transform differences, remove invisible barriers, and establish authentic leadership—where everyone can fully contribute to the team’s success.
Topics: management, leadership, motivation, diversity, inclusion
Lali Dugelay
Lali Dugelay, an Asperger autistic and committed speaker, has been working since 2020 with companies and institutions to raise awareness and provide training on disability in the workplace. Drawing on both her lived and professional expertise, she helps managers and teams better understand the challenges of disability—visible or invisible—and turn diversity into a true driver of cohesion and performance. Her practical and inclusive approach sheds light on obligations and best practices, fostering a disability-friendly environment where everyone can thrive.
Talk: WORKING WITH A COLLEAGUE WITH A DISABILITY This interactive talk will help you better understand the realities of disability in the workplace and give you concrete tools to support the integration of your colleagues concerned. You’ll learn how to move beyond misconceptions, adopt the right reflexes, and identify the appropriate resources and accommodations to build an inclusive and supportive work environment together.
Hamou Bouakkaz
Hamou Bouakkaz, blind since birth, embodies the highest standard of commitment to inclusion and the recognition of disability. With a unique background combining expertise in mathematics, a banking career, and public responsibilities at the Paris City Hall, he has dedicated his life to transforming the experience of disability into a driver of social innovation. As a speaker and social entrepreneur, he now leads several organizations devoted to accessibility, diversity, and the professional integration of people with disabilities, building bridges between difference and collective performance.
Talk: Disability: Turning a Setback into a Springboard Through the inspiring story of his journey, Hamou Bouakkaz shares how he has turned his disability into a true engine for innovation, resilience, and leadership. Participants will discover practical keys to shifting their perspective on obstacles, developing creativity, and turning their vulnerabilities into strengths—thanks to humor, confidence, and boldness.
Themes: handicap, inclusion, inspiration, leadership, charisma
Tiffany Mazars
At 32, Tiffany Mazars embodies resilience in the face of disability, transforming her fibromyalgia and ADHD into drivers of innovation and commitment. An international speaker, she guides companies and individuals toward genuine inclusion, addressing the realities of invisible disabilities and intersectional discrimination head-on. Her pragmatic, human approach inspires others to value every unique trait in order to build a more supportive and daring professional world.
Talk: Take Your Place and Be Yourself! Discover how to dare to take your place and embrace your uniqueness in this inspiring talk by Tiffany Mazars. Through anecdotes, humor, and practical insights, you’ll learn how to turn your differences into strengths and navigate challenges with authenticity. Leave with practical tools to unlock your potential and make your own pyramid shine, whatever the circumstances.
Themes: acceptation, resilience, handicap, societe, femme