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Updated August 20, 2026

Top 5 french speakers on human resources

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Here are five must-see speakers to address human resources challenges at a conference in 2026: Denis ATLAN, Caroline Loisel, Philippe Pierre, Lali Dugelay, and Pierre Monclos. In a context where companies must constantly adapt their organization, attract and retain talent, and support transformations, the topic of human resources stands out as a major strategic lever. Changes in the workplace, employee expectations, and digitalization are shaking up management practices and day-to-day team management. The table below details the specific focus chosen for each of these experts, providing a comprehensive and practical overview of the major challenges ahead.

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Our speakers on the topic

Denis ATLAN

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For over twenty years, Denis Atlan has been guiding companies through transformation with artificial intelligence, favoring a concrete, transparent, and measurable approach. Founder of ENDKOO in Lyon, he shares the results—successes as well as failures—of more than 200 AI deployments in professional environments, offering a clear-eyed perspective on the real drivers of performance and adaptation. His direct teaching style enlightens executives and managers on the true impact of AI, especially regarding the evolution of roles and skills.

Conference: HR and ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: Recruiting and Training in the Age of Generative AI Dive into the heart of human resources transformation in the era of generative artificial intelligence. This interactive conference will reveal how to recruit, train, and manage differently thanks to AI, while still emphasizing the human dimension. Leave with practical methods to automate repetitive tasks, rethink your practices, and foster the emergence of the "augmented employee" within your organization.

Topics: intelligence-artificielle, ressources-humaines, recrutement, chatgpt, marque-employeur, futur-du-travail, soft-skills, management, transformation-digitale, conference-interactive, transformation, qvt, bien-etre-au-travail, stress-au-travail, performance, sante, gestion-du-stress, hyperconnexion, neurosciences, innovation, maitre-de-ceremonie, convention, tedx, cybersecurite, sensibilisation, performance-commerciale

Caroline Loisel

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Caroline Loisel explores the challenges of the future of work head-on, blending a forward-looking vision with pragmatism rooted in her hands-on experience. Co-author of a reference guide on the evolution of management, she shares her insights on balancing individual vitality with collective momentum. Her approach, both stimulating and grounded in reality, questions how energy is mobilized and the quality of relationships within organizations. A valuable perspective to enrich thinking around engagement and team support.

Talk: Individual Vitality at the Heart of Workplace Engagement In this talk, Caroline Loisel explores how individual vitality becomes the essential driver of engagement and collective performance at work. Participants will discover practical levers to cultivate their energy, strengthen informal connections, and develop their relational skills in a constantly evolving professional environment. A pragmatic approach to sustainably transform their team dynamics.

Topics: futur-du-travail, collaborateur, ressources-humaines, bien-etre-au-travail, digital, organisation, transformation, management, changement, conduite-du-changement, performance, revolution-digitale, changemaker, transformation-digitale, ethique, intelligence-artificielle, humain, digital-workplace, intelligence-collective, emotional-intelligence, esprit-dequipe, collaboration, experience-collaborateur, relations-interpersonnelles, relation, performance-collective, intelligence-emotionnelle, intelligence-relationnelle, relation-avec-le-changement, engagement, experience-collaborateurs, relation-client, motivation, leadership, teletravail

Philippe Pierre

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A Doctor of Sociology trained at IEP Paris, Philippe Pierre held management positions at L’Oréal before dedicating himself to teaching and research. He leads executive education programs at Sciences Po and co-led the Master’s in Intercultural Management at Université Paris-Dauphine. His recent talks and publications explore talent attraction, diversity, and managerial innovation—key issues for supporting organizational evolution.

Conference: Attracting and Retaining Talent Discover how to attract, integrate, and retain exceptional talent in a context where expectations are evolving and diverse profiles are becoming a strength. Drawing on concrete examples and his triple expertise as an HR Director, educator, and researcher, you’ll leave with actionable insights to rethink your employer brand, strengthen engagement, and adapt your HR practices to current challenges.

Topics: talent, employer-brand, human-resources, diversity, intercultural, learning-organization, talents

Lali Dugelay

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An autistic woman and author of the novel “Autism is My Superpower,” Lali Dugelay has been raising awareness among companies and students about the inclusion of people with disabilities since 2020, notably through her talk “Ode to the Joy of Inclusion.” Drawing on her personal experience and her work with businesses, she shares practical tools for better welcoming and supporting diversity, openly addressing the realities of disability in the workplace. Her unique journey sheds light on the human and organizational challenges involved in integrating atypical profiles, such as people with DYS disorders or ADHD.

Talk: DYS DISORDERS AND ADHD IN THE WORKPLACE Discover how to better understand and support employees with DYS disorders and/or attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) in professional settings. Through practical tools and real-life situations, this talk will help you identify the signs, assess the impact on work, and implement tailored solutions to foster inclusion and enhance everyone’s performance.

Topics: motivation, transformation, emotional-intelligence, human-resources, inclusion, hr-transformation, disability, csr, leadership, hr-development, autism, diversity, health, invisible-disability, awareness, change, change-management, management, qwl, irp, wellbeing-at-work, unconscious-bias, performance, strategy, employer-brand, positive-psychology, coaching, best-practices, recruitment, communication, wellbeing

Pierre Monclos

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Pierre Monclos combines experience as an HR executive and entrepreneur, gained notably over ten years at Unow. As a speaker and author, he explores the real-world impact of artificial intelligence on work and the HR function, through widely followed talks and publications. Initiator of the first online course dedicated to AI and HR, he supports professionals in understanding and embracing ongoing transformations. His pragmatic approach sheds light on the current challenges facing organizations.

Talk: AI for HR, in Practice Explore the concrete and practical impact of generative artificial intelligence on the HR function: strategic challenges, opportunities, risks, and the transformation of roles. This talk will provide you with the keys to adapt your HR strategy, support your teams, optimize your practices, and anticipate the skills of tomorrow, thanks to real-world feedback, use cases, and immediately actionable tools.

Topics: intelligence-artificielle, transformation-rh, ressources-humaines