Here are five must-see speakers to address Generation Z at a conference in 2026: Elodie Gentina, Marie-Laure CHANU, Marco Dalla Palma, Julien Estier, and Amélie Favre Guittet. Understanding this generation has become a strategic priority for companies looking to attract, retain, and engage new talent, while also adapting their management and communication styles. Their respective areas of expertise provide complementary insights into the expectations, engagement drivers, and operating methods unique to this rapidly evolving group. The table below details each specialist’s area of focus, to help you identify the most relevant speaker for your needs.
| Last Name / First Name | Conference | Angle |
|---|---|---|
 Elodie Gentina Français | Societal and managerial challenges of Generation Z | Societal and managerial challenges of Generation Z |
 Marie-Laure CHANU Français | Intergenerational dynamics. 4 generations in the workplace: does it work or does it break? | Uses humor and staging to defuse tensions between generations, including Generation Z. |
 Marco Dalla Palma Français | Gen Z: better understanding them to manage them more effectively | Demystifies common misconceptions about Generation Z and offers concrete keys to better manage them. |
 Julien Estier Français | Understanding and Managing (Young) Generations | In-depth analysis of the impact of younger generations on management styles. |
 Amélie Favre Guittet Français | Motivating Gen Z at work: from manager-boss to manager-coach | Shakes up prejudices and offers an energetic, no-nonsense perspective on young people's motivation at work. |
Our speakers on the topic
Elodie Gentina
Doctor of Management Sciences and professor-researcher in marketing at IESEG School of Management, Elodie Gentina has been conducting in-depth research for over fifteen years on the behaviors and expectations of younger generations, notably through surveys and field studies in France and internationally. Author of several reference works on generational shifts and intergenerational dynamics, she regularly speaks to businesses and in the media to shed light on managerial and societal challenges related to the arrival of new generations in the workplace. Her rigorous yet accessible approach provides concrete insights for understanding and supporting the changes driven by Generation Z.
Conference: Societal and Managerial Challenges of Generation Z In this conference, Elodie Gentina invites you to move beyond stereotypes to gain a deep understanding of Generation Z, through analysis based on extensive international surveys and observations. You will discover the true societal and managerial characteristics of this generation, as well as the keys to anticipating their expectations and effectively adapting your management and human resources practices.
Topics: bien-etre-au-travail, sante, management, generation-z
Marie-Laure CHANU
Marie-Laure Chanu offers dynamic talks where humor and staging are used to address the reality of inclusion and intergenerational relationships within the company. Invited by TEDx in 2022 to discuss the cost of invisible diversity, she has mastered the art of delivering powerful messages in a short, impactful format. Her lively approach provides concrete insight into the coexistence of different generations at work—an issue that especially affects the youngest members of the workforce.
Talk: Intergenerational Relations. Four Generations at Work: Will It Work or Will It Break?
Through a dynamic and humor-filled presentation, Marie-Laure CHANU invites you to explore the challenges of collaboration between four generations within the workplace. Drawing on concrete examples from her leadership experience and solid theoretical contributions, you’ll discover how to move beyond preconceived ideas and harness the richness of intergenerational diversity to strengthen cohesion and collective performance.
Topics: management, intergenerational-management, generation-z, generations-xyz, young-generations, generation-y, humor-at-work, awareness, inclusion, performance, diversity, show, disability, tedx, resilience, inspiration
Marco Dalla Palma
A former Human Resources Director and executive committee member, Marco Dalla Palma now supports managers and leaders as they evolve their approach in the era of artificial intelligence. Drawing on extensive hands-on experience and top-level training, his method examines the real impact of new technologies on decision-making, trust, and human relationships at work. His talk invites us to rethink management styles to better understand the expectations and aspirations of new generations.
Talk: Gen Z: Understanding Them Better to Manage Them Better Discover how to move beyond stereotypes about Generation Z and transform your management practices to attract, motivate, and retain young talent. With a practical approach illustrated by the “spiral dynamics” model, you’ll gain insight into their deeper expectations and leave with actionable strategies to establish a new social contract, tailored to today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.
Topics: management, leadership, intelligence-artificielle, intelligence-relationnelle, performance-collective, ressources-humaines, developpement-rh, generation-z
Julien Estier
For over twenty years, Julien Estier has been supporting leaders and managers in their transformation challenges, with a sharp focus on intergenerational dynamics. As an entrepreneur and speaker, he offers interactive sessions that encourage everyone to question their practices and adopt concrete tools to better understand the evolving relationship with work. His approach, rooted in real-world experience, provides valuable guidance for addressing the expectations of new generations.
Talk: Understanding and Managing (Young) Generations Discover the keys to understanding and engaging new generations in the workplace. Through concrete examples and without clichés, Julien Estier unpacks their aspirations, their paradoxes, and the drivers of lasting engagement. Leave with practical tools to foster intergenerational cooperation and strengthen retention within your teams.
Topics: management, jeunes-generations, jeunesse, transition-societale, diversite, ressources-humaines
Amélie Favre Guittet
Amélie Favre Guittet, Director of HR Strategies at Madircom, grew up across several continents, developing a rare sensitivity to cultural and human issues. Her journey has led her to support companies and employees in aligning culture, management, and on-the-ground realities. On stage, she challenges preconceived ideas with humor and pragmatism, especially regarding the role of younger generations in the workplace. Her direct and practical approach opens up dialogue and drives action, moving beyond stereotypes.
Talk: Motivating Gen Z at Work: From Boss-Manager to Coach-Manager In this lively and impactful talk, Amélie Favre Guittet debunks myths about Generation Z in the workplace and offers concrete keys to transforming management: truly understanding young people, decoding their expectations, and adopting a coaching mindset. Participants will leave with practical tools to build trust, engagement, and performance within their multigenerational teams.
Topics: management-intergenerationnel, ressources-humaines, senior, futur-du-travail, diversite, esprit-dequipe, seniors, management, innovation, jeunes-generations, generation-z, engagement, generations-xyz, motivation, marque-employeur, inclusion, bien-etre-au-travail